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Curious Louisville

Louisville Public Media
Louisville
Basketball Statistics
Ohio River
Lovers Lane
Civil War
Beargrass Creek
NCAA
Taylor Barracks
Louisville, United States
Jean Terwilliger
Les Terwilliger
Emancipation Proclamation
Kentucky
Crescent Hill
Dead Ball Rebound
Final Four

Have you ever had a question about the Derby City that you just can't answer? That's where Curious Louisville comes in. Listeners submit their questions, the public votes on which questions to investigate, and 89.3 WFPL finds the answers.

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Interstate 65 has re-opened in Louisville, and it might be the end of an era for a certain notorious underpass. The Can Opener's emergence as a cult hero was a bright spot in an otherwise stressful couple of months for Louisville drivers, and we all ... more

Unless you’ve traveled through the area, you might not know there’s something very special about Springdale Road in northeast Louisville: over a hundred brightly-colored, signs with romantic messages. They range from homemade from scraps of wood to p... more

Did you know that one team from the University of Louisville has been part of every NCAA men’s basketball Final Four since 1969? You won’t see them on the court, but look on the sidelines and you’ll spot a team of hardworking statisticians who learne... more

The city of Louisville has a fleet of around 50 salt trucks, and when it snows, each can carry 10 tons of snow at a time to scatter on our roads and expressways. When the snow melts, most of us never have to think about that salt again. But Annie McC... more

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Brandon Shelley
Civil engineering lecturer quoted by UofL Speed School of Engineering
University of Louisville Speed School of Engineering
Episode: A Curious Louisville Can Opener Special
Dean Burroughs
Uncle Dean, works for Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises
Episode: A Curious Louisville Can Opener Special
Perry Barger
Kentucky Trucker on TikTok
Hazard, Kentucky (individual operator)
Episode: A Curious Louisville Can Opener Special
Brian Bingham
Chief Operations Officer
Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD)
Episode: A Curious Louisville Can Opener Special
Mindy Peterson
Project contact with I-65 construction
I-65 construction project
Episode: A Curious Louisville Can Opener Special
Unknown trucking executive
Representative from Werner Enterprises discussed via Uncle Dean context
Werner Enterprises
Episode: A Curious Louisville Can Opener Special
Les Terwilliger
Original founder of Lovers Lane
Lovers Lane caretakers
Episode: What's the story behind Louisville's "Lovers Lane"?
Jean Terwilliger
Original founder and caretaker of Lovers Lane
Lovers Lane caretakers
Episode: What's the story behind Louisville's "Lovers Lane"?
David Isaacs
Original author of the NCAA basketball statistics manual (historical figure)
University of Louisville (stats team)
Episode: How did U of L's David Isaacs become the 'Godfather' of college basketball stats?

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Laura Ellis
Longtime host with focus on local reporting and public-interest stories.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
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    Love these so much!! How can we get more? What about a segment with Tom Owen?

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Guests and topics feel highly relevant to community members seeking practical insights.
Production quality and storytelling are strong, with room to expand on audience engagement segments.
Show can benefit from broader guest segments, including practical expertise on day-to-day city operations.
Listeners appreciate deeply local reporting and detailed context on Louisville issues.

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How did U of L's David Isaacs become the 'Godfather' of college basketball stats?
Q: How did your dad influence the way basketball stats are kept and shared with the NCAA and Final Four events?
David Isaacs explains his push for standardization, including the dead ball rebound, and how his philosophy emphasized understanding the reasoning behind rules so scorers could judge unusual situations.

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What is Curious Louisville about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A narrative-driven program focusing on Louisville's questions, people, and place. Episodes center on local infrastructure, history, and civic life, featuring on-the-ground reporting, expert interviews, and community voices. Noteworthy elements include deep dives into enduring city landmarks, such as the Can Opener underpass, neighborhood heritage like Lovers Lane, and the history of local institutions and figures. The show tends to blend engineering, public works, transportation, and historical storytelling with a strong sense of place, helping listeners understand how local promises and problems affect everyday life. Potential listeners who enjoy in-depth, locally grounded reporting and human-centered storytelling will likely find it compe... more

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Recent guests on Curious Louisville include:

1. Brandon Shelley
2. Dean Burroughs
3. Perry Barger
4. Brian Bingham
5. Mindy Peterson
6. Unknown trucking executive
7. Les Terwilliger
8. Jean Terwilliger

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