Voting Matters

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Voting Matters is a series of conversations about the Kentucky electoral process co-hosted by Liza Holland, president of the Lexington chapter of the League of Women Voters, WUKY News Director Alan Lytle and their guests. Topics include how and where to register to vote, upcoming candidate and issue-oriented forums, and other LWV initiatives.

  1. 14 Μαΐ

    More than a civic duty - voting can be beneficial to your health

    Early voting starts today for the May 19th primary election and Voting Matters is all new with this interview with LWV member Nancy Crewe. Nancy has a long history in public health and she's researched and written extensively on the reasons why you should vote; including that it's good for your health.

    28 λεπτά

  2. 23 Απρ

    Voting Matters: Everything you ever wanted to know about Planning & Zoning in Lexington

    Voting Matters, a podcast collaboration between WUKY and Lexington League of Women Voters on the voting process and civic participation, turns the spotlight on how you can get involved in the city's future plans and designs. Alan and Liza welcome in James Duncan, director of Planning for the city of Lexington. Included in the discussion is the recent controversial decision by the Board of Adjustment regarding a piece of property on Duke Road in the Chevy Chase neighborhood.

    34 λεπτά

  3. 1 Απρ

    Voting Matters: 'How Can They Do That?' - multiple reports give legislature low marks for following their own rules

    Liza and Alan talk with Janie Lindle, a member of the LWV's Transparency Kentucky Committee about the group's multiple studies calling out state lawmakers for their lack of transparency when it comes to public input, debate and fast-tracking of bills.

    46 λεπτά

  4. 26 Φεβ

    Voting Matters: The view from the 'Horseshoe' - Councilmember Liz Sheehan on civic participation, and why it's so vital

    Voting Matters, the non-partisan podcast about civic participation and the electoral process welcomes Fifth District Councilmember Liz Sheehan. She talks about ways you can get involved and why it is so important to have your say on city issues.

    53 λεπτά

  5. 11 Φεβ

    Voting Matters: A preview of CivicLex's upcoming Civic Assembly and how you can get involved

    Voting Matters, the podcast all about civic participation, is back with a fresh episode for February. Alan and Liza welcome CivicLex's Lilly Bramley and Megan Gulla for a preview of Lexington's first-ever Civic Assembly in March, and a number of other scheduled events leading up to the May primary.

    27 λεπτά

  6. 6 Ιαν

    WUKY and non-partisan Lexington LWV again teaming up to deliver info on voting, civic participation

    2026 is an important year for decision makers across America including right here in Lexington, Kentucky and the Voting Matters podcast has you covered. Alan and Liza jump on to provide a quick preview of topics and show themes.

    8 λεπτά

  7. 28/10/2024

    We give the League the last word on this election

    Voting Matters is back one final time to drop some important info regarding the upcoming election and for that Alan and Liza visit with Dr. Jen Jackson, League of Women Voters of Kentucky Board President. She talks about LWV's various statewide partnerships, some upcoming volunteer opportunities, and a last minute push to get more people to the polls.

    33 λεπτά

  8. 21/10/2024

    Helping new Americans exercise their right to vote

    This week on Voting Matters Liza and Alan conduct an in-studio panel discussion on ensuring legal immigrants cast their ballots in the upcoming election. We talk with Emily Jones of the group New Americans Initiative, Isobel Taylor with Global Lex and Basel Touchan; a new American citizen who emigrated from Syria.

    36 λεπτά
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Σχετικά με το podcast

Voting Matters is a series of conversations about the Kentucky electoral process co-hosted by Liza Holland, president of the Lexington chapter of the League of Women Voters, WUKY News Director Alan Lytle and their guests. Topics include how and where to register to vote, upcoming candidate and issue-oriented forums, and other LWV initiatives.

Πληροφορίες

  • Κανάλι
    WUKY
  • Δημιουργός
    Alan Lytle, Liza Holland
  • Έτη παρουσίας
    2024 - 2026
  • Επεισόδια
    13
  • Καταλληλότητα
    Κατάλληλο
  • Ιστότοπος εκπομπής
    Voting Matters

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