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Forward Radio

Forward Radio is independent, listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered, grassroots community radio WFMP-LP Louisville, Kentucky. We have been broadcasting at 106.5fm and live-streaming at forwardradio.org since April 9, 2017. Please donate at forwardradio.org to keep us on-air. It costs $42/day to keep this programming coming your way.

  1. 2d ago

    Bench Talk | History of Solar Eclipses - The Great Barbara McClintock - Why Write By Hand? | August 10, 2026

    To celebrate our eighth year on the air, we discuss the mythology and science of solar eclipses, the discovery of transposons by Barbara McClintock, and how writing by hand, rather than on a keyboard, contributes to cognitive processing. Scott Miller, Mary Williams and Leslie Moise contributed these stories, respectively. Happy birthday, 'Bench Talk: The Week in Science'! ‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly program that airs on WFMP, Louisville FORward Radio, 106.5 FM (forwardradio.org) every Monday at 7:30 pm, Tuesday at 11:30 am, and Wednesday at 7:30 am. Visit our Facebook page for links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio

    Bench Talk | History of Solar Eclipses - The Great Barbara McClintock - Why Write By Hand? | August 10, 2026

  2. 3d ago

    Economic Impact | Episode 72 | Interview with Michael Roberts on his book Time is Running Out

    A conversation with Michael Roberts on his forthcoming book, "Time is Running Out: Depression, Polycrisis, and the World Economy in the 2020s." The book is a follow up to a previous book he has written and also discussed on this show. Michael is a distinguished economist from the UK who has keen insights into the global financial sector and the way our global economic system has developed over the decades. Please listen. Very informative.

    Economic Impact | Episode 72 | Interview with Michael Roberts on his book Time is Running Out

  3. 3d ago

    #263 Critical Thinking for Everyone! | Is AI Making Us Dumber? | August 6th, 2026

    Patty and Brian talk through some recent research on some pitfalls of AI.

  4. Aug 2

    Sustainability Now! | Christopher Caldwell | Menominee Nation | 8-3-26

    This week on Sustainability Now!, we bring you highlights from the Closing Keynote at last year's conference of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) in Minneapolis. On October 24, 2025, leaders in campus sustainability heard from Christopher M. Caldwell, President of the College of Menominee Nation. Christopher has been a lifelong advocate for Indigenous sustainability thinking, with a career spanning sustainable forestry, higher education, and Tribal leadership. His address focused on Menominee history, connection to land, and sustainable forestry. Then he touches on their higher education and indigenous approaches to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through the Sustainable Development Institute of the College of Menominee Nation in Keshina, WI. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at https://forwardradio.org

    Sustainability Now! | Christopher Caldwell | Menominee Nation | 8-3-26

  5. Jul 27

    Solutions to Violence | Drew Williams | Candidate for KY House District 1 | July 27, 2026

    Drew Williams was born in Paducah, Kentucky. He earned a high school diploma from Marshall County High School and a bachelor's degree from Murray State University in 2016. His career experience includes working as a construction worker. He graduated from Murray State University with a degree in History and a minor in Biology, and still managed to work for his family business. Since the age of 14, he has been building boat docks on Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, and even had the pleasure of expanding to four surrounding states. Drew Williams is Now running for the U.S. House of Representative from Kentucky’s District 1.

    Solutions to Violence | Drew Williams | Candidate for KY House District 1 | July 27, 2026

  6. Jul 26

    Sustainability Now! | Jonathan Foley | Project Drawdown | 7-27-26

    This week on Sustainability Now!, we bring you highlights from the Intentional Endowments Network 2026 Virtual Forum. The Closing Keynote on June 2nd was given by Jon Foley, Executive Director of Project Drawdown. Intro by Georges Dyer from the Intentional Endowments Network. Project Drawdown is an independent nonprofit organization driving bold, science-based climate action through intersectional solutions touching all parts of society. Tune in for an inspiring address from Dr. Jonathan Foley, a climate and environmental scientist and the Executive Director of Project Drawdown (https://drawdown.org/). Dr. Foley shares more about Project Drawdown's most recent projects and the urgency of the climate movement as global temperatures continue to rise at an accelerating rate. Learn more at https://www.intentionalendowments.org/ien_2026_virtual_forum_agenda  As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at https://forwardradio.org

    Sustainability Now! | Jonathan Foley | Project Drawdown | 7-27-26

  7. Jul 26

    Bench Talk | Connect With Amateur Radio! - Raising Resilient Children - August Night Sky | July 27, 2026

    Mark Alsip introduces us to the world of amateur radio. There are even local groups of ham radio enthusiasts that can help you explore this fascinating technology. Then, Leslie Moise contrasts her childhood as a 'free range kid' with the challenge of raising emotionally independent children today. And finally, Scott Miller tells us what planets, constellations, and meteor showers we can see in the night sky in August. ‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science’ is a weekly program that airs on WFMP, Louisville FORward Radio, 106.5 FM (forwardradio.org) every Monday at 7:30 pm, Tuesday at 11:30 am, and Wednesday at 7:30 am. Visit our Facebook page for links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio Public-domain music is by Kevin Macleod: 'Adding the Sun'.

    Bench Talk | Connect With Amateur Radio! - Raising Resilient Children - August Night Sky | July 27, 2026

  8. Jul 24

    On The Edge With K.A. Owens | Shaun Spencer | The future of the NIA Center | 7-24-26

    K.A. Owens interviews Shaun Spencer. They discuss the future of of the NIA Center in Louisville, KY. Recorded Friday July 24, 2026, 2PM.

    On The Edge With K.A. Owens | Shaun Spencer | The future of the NIA Center | 7-24-26
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Forward Radio is independent, listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered, grassroots community radio WFMP-LP Louisville, Kentucky. We have been broadcasting at 106.5fm and live-streaming at forwardradio.org since April 9, 2017. Please donate at forwardradio.org to keep us on-air. It costs $42/day to keep this programming coming your way.

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  • Creator
    Forward Radio
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    535
  • Rating
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