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Listen Up!

LouUrbanLeague
Louisville
Louisville, United States
Louisville Urban League
Education
Louisville, Kentucky
Voting
Affordable Housing
Policing
Artificial Intelligence
Mental Health
ACLU Of Kentucky
West Louisville Performing Arts Academy
Journalism
Mayor Of Louisville
Black Fathers
Black Political Power
Gun Violence
Judicial Elections
Voter Turnout
Jefferson County Clerk

Listen Up! the Louisville Urban League's (LUL) weekly podcast discusses hot topics and issues of Black people in Louisville, KY, and beyond. Each week, the host and guests break down subjects and examine solutions that work for everyone now! LUL is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, community service organization dedicated to assisting Black people in attaining social and economic equality across its six p... more

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Recent Guests

Malik Pressley
Young millennial with a lawn care business; discussed as the guest to share perspective on voting
Self-employed (lawn care)
Episode: Conversation with the Youngest Millennial Featuring Malik Pressley
Jessica Green
Judge, Jefferson Circuit Court
Jefferson Circuit Court
Episode: Turn Over the Ballot
Cassia Herron
Political strategist
C3/C4 organizations, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth (KFTC)
Episode: Building Black Political Power with Cassia Herron
Gungu Njuguna
Policy Strategist with ACLU of Kentucky
ACLU of Kentucky
Episode: Keeping the Promise of Police Reform
Kevin Dunlap
President and CEO of REBOUND, Inc.
REBOUND, Inc.
Episode: It's Not Enough
Ravon Churchill
Author in the book You Got To Be of the People, Peacekeepers at the Heart of Public Safety in Louisville
Louisville Story Program, Cities United (partner)
Episode: Of the People
Kiara James
Author in the book You Got To Be of the People, Peacekeepers at the Heart of Public Safety in Louisville
Pushing Forward, Hospital Violence Intervention Program at University of Louisville Hospital
Episode: Of the People
Tawanda Owsley
Chief Development Officer
Hosparus Health
Episode: Until the End
Royce Jones
Executive/administrator in Louisville athletics, counselor and mental health professional
University of Louisville Athletics
Episode: Social Connection

Hosts

Felicia Nu-Man
Director for Policy at the Louisville Urban League (host)
Lyndon Pryor
Host of Listen Up!

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Not A Podcast Guy

    I don’t really listen to podcast, I am more of a sports radio type of guy. But my wife told me to give it a listen and I really like it. The show discusses issues that are important to me and shares issues I don’t hear about on local news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    My wife's takes my phone
    United States4 years ago

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Guest quality consistently highlights grassroots impact and accountability.
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Turn Over the Ballot
Q: How can people research the person they might vote for as a judge?
Diversity on the bench matters; people should look for a candidate's background, experience in the field, and prior practice to ensure they understand the issues that come before the court, and they should seek information from trusted sources and the candidate's campaign materials or websites.
Turn Over the Ballot
Q: So we have, how many Circuit Court judges do we have?
There are 13 Circuit Court judges in Jefferson County, plus 10 Family Court judges and 17 District Court judges, for a total of 30 trial court judges, with additional Court of Appeals judges and a Supreme Court justice from Louisville.
Conversation with the Youngest Millennial Featuring Malik Pressley
Q: Is it difficult to think about candidates and who's running?
Malik confirms he hasn't kept up with candidates and gets support from the host to participate.
Conversation with the Youngest Millennial Featuring Malik Pressley
Q: Have you paid attention in the past to who's running for office?
Malik admits he isn't sure who is running and recognizes limited exposure to candidates, highlighting a learning gap and need for guidance.
Conversation with the Youngest Millennial Featuring Malik Pressley
Q: Do you feel like the decisions in Washington DC affect your daily life?
He acknowledges a growing attempt to connect national policy to personal finances and his work life, though he still struggles to see a clear connection.

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A civic-focused program anchored in community advocacy, policy, and local governance. Across episodes, the conversations consistently center on voting, voter education, housing, public safety, and equity, with frequent emphasis on practical steps for civic participation and local accountability. The host and guests often explore how policy translates into everyday life, featuring nonprofit leadership, civil rights advocacy, and neighborhood empowerment. A standout trait is its sustained emphasis on actionable engagement—pledging to vote, contacting officials, and supporting community programs—driven by a strong ties to a local civil rights organization.

Noteworthy streaks include linking federal reform efforts to city-level impact, using p... more

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2. Jessica Green
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7. Kiara James
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