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Will the $20 pillows make your living room look new? Or, should you take out the wall between the living room and the kitchen? How about just scrapping the whole thing and building a new house? There are so many choices when it comes to designing your home; sometimes it can be overwhelming. On Thursday we're bringing in some experts to answer your questions about designing your home.
In 1969, during the decade of the Summer of Love and Woodstock, President Richard Nixon declared a "war on drugs." The government made good on the rhetoric the following year with the Controlled Substances Act, the legislation upon which today's War on Drugs is based. In spite of tough consequences and strict enforcement, drug use in the U.S. is still a problem; our nation spent around $45.5 billion in the war on drugs in 2005. From the beginning, the government's anti-drug measures have had their critics, and today is no different. Join us this Wednesday for a conversation about the U.S. 's War on Drugs.
Do you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes? Do you smoke, or drink excessive amounts of alcohol? If so, you could be at risk for heart disease. It's the leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for a whopping 29 percent of deaths nationwide. Join us this Tuesday to learn more about different kinds of heart disease, explore the causes and treatments, and find out how you can reduce your risk and maximize your heart health. We're unable to take calls this hour because today's show is a repeat edition.
Over two years ago, a collaborative effort to improve environmental health and education in Louisville began. The result of this effort was The Partnership for a Green City. The three agencies involved, Louisville Metro Government, University of Louisville, and Jefferson County Public Schools, have identified areas such as education, the greening of the Metro area, and quality-of-life issues as common concerns of both the partnership and the Louisville community. Join us Monday with your questions and comments when we discuss the programs and initiatives underway at The Partnership for a Green City. Today's show is repeat edition so we're unable to take calls, but you can continue the conversation at www.soablog.org.
Many of us take for granted we can find fresh fruits and vegetables at our grocer. As a matter of fact, we probably have more than one source for fresh produce. But did you know fresh produce can be scarce in low income neighborhoods? And it is often overpriced and poor quality. Join us on Friday as we explore the idea of food justice/food equity and find out what you can do to help.
As we grow older, we grow wiser. But, nowadays, some senior citizens grow wiser as well as fitter. According to research, within the next 10 years 77 million baby boomers will become senior citizens. In order to promote fitness and enhance quality of life among senior citizens, National Senior Games Association sponsors Senior Olympics. This year, the Summer Senior Games are being held in Louisville. Join us on Wednesday as we discuss the 2007 Summer Senior Games.
Since 1939 Kentucky has consistently ranked as one of the top six poorest states in the country in terms of per capita income. There are many theories as to what keeps Kentucky poor from an unfriendly business climate that cannot attract living wage jobs to a poor education system that doesn't prepare people for personal sustainability. Join us on Tuesday when we talk about poverty in Kentucky, why we are so poor and what can be done to change the future.
What comes to your mind when someone says Old Louisville? The "pink mansion"? St. James Court Art Fair? University of Louisville? Or are you completely unfamiliar with the area? Join us on Monday when we learn some Old Louisville history, find out what's new, and maybe tell a ghost story or two. Because today's show is is a repeat we will not be taking calls, but you can continue the conversation here on our blog.
Do you remember your first car love? Was it the sleek Firebird? The muscle GTO? Or how about the old boxy Nova? Join us on Friday when we talk with William Porter, a 38 year car designer with General Motors. We'll find out what determines a car's design, why designs change and what we might be driving in the future.
May 2007, is the third annual national preservation month, with the theme of Making Preservation Work. Preservation of historic buildings is of such importance that First Lady, Laura Bush has launched, Preserve America Initiative, a program to enhance community preservation. Historic places are sources for social, cultural, and economical activities. In fact, historic preservation is considered a smart growth strategy. Join us on Thursday as we discuss historic preservation in Kentucky.
When designing a building, an architect considers such elements as accessibility, practicality, and character. One of the elements contributing to a city's character is its skyline. Many cities are recognized by their iconic buildings; Sears Tower in Chicago, the Chrysler Building in New York, and the Humana Building in Louisville. Join us on Wednesday as we discuss Louisville's skyline and its future on the 25th anniversary of the Humana Building.
Despite being present for generations, Muslims in America remain a frequent target of mistrust and discrimination - and because of the hijab, the traditional head covering, women are the most visibly Muslim and bear the brunt of ignorance about Islam. Join us this Tuesday as we talk about what it's like to be female and Muslim in the United States.
For many Americans, weight loss is a never-ending struggle. While some of us could stand to lose a few extra pounds, others border on the obsessive, trying every fad diet that comes on the market. The Cabbage Soup diet, the French Woman’s diet, the Shangri-La diet, the Caveman diet, and on and on; the list seems endless. Why has dieting become such an obsession for Americans? How long has dieting been important to us? What does history have to tell us about dieting? Join us on Monday for a repeat edition of this show and continue the conversation on our blog.
By the end of a typical forty-week pregnancy, most women can’t wait to deliver their baby at last, but for many, that happy moment comes too soon. Around twelve percent of babies in the United States are born prematurely – spending 37 weeks or less developing in the womb before birth. Premature birth can lead to serious complications both for the infant and the child it will become. Join us this Friday to learn about the causes and effects of premature birth, and the special care parents and medical professionals need to give to preemies.
Well another Derby is behind us and it's time for Louisville to get back to business. We've got a lot going on from road work to clean air to the booming downtown development. Join us on Thursday when we talk with Mayor Jerry Abramson about how the city fared during Derby 133 and what's coming up next.
In the 1990's a family lawyer, Stu Webb, created a new approach to divorce. Collaborative divorce, a procedure involving the two parties and their lawyers, is designed to minimize the bitterness associated with divorce. It is said to be cheaper, quicker, and less traumatic. Mental health professionals and financial experts get involved helping the parties with their needs. At the end, the husband and wife part with less trauma and pain. Join us on Wednesday as we discuss Collaborative Divorce.
It is always difficult to lose someone you love, but parents who lose a child say the pain, guilt and grief are almost unbearable. It goes against the natural order. And if you lose your child in an accident or a violent way, the grieving process has its own facets. Rosemary Smith turned her grief at losing her two sons into a crusade to help other grieving parents. Join us on Tuesday as we talk with Smith and a couple of other parents about dealing with the loss of a child.
[Originally Broadcast on 12/19/06]
Goodness: The quality of being good in any of its various senses; excellence; virtue; kindness; benevolence; as, the goodness of character, of disposition, of conduct, etc. Is altruism a built-in, human trait? Scientists have long been contemplating this very question. What are the origins of goodness and how do we apply a value to it? Can altruism be explained by a simple mathematical formula that adds up to natural selection? “The Altruism Equation” traces the history of this debate from Darwin to the present. Join us Thursday when we discuss the origins of goodness with the author of “The Altruism Equation”, Lee Alan Dugatkin. Because today's show is an archive edition, we won't be taking calls this hour.
Guests:
Lee Alan Dugatkin, UofL Prof. and author of "The Altruism Equation: Seven Scientists Search for the Origins of Goodness"
Links:
Dr. Lee Alan Dugatkin's Website
The Altruism Equation - Princeton Press
Why Altruism Paid Off for Our Ancestors
Altruism 'in-built' in Humans
By now you've probably heard the Queen of England is coming to the Kentucky Derby. It's not just a polite political visit. Like many of her ancestors, Her Majesty is a horse racing fan. Join us on Friday as we learn about racing’s royal history, how it got started and how horse racing came to America from those quirky colonists.
So will you pick Curlin because you like the name? Or do you like Street Sense for his "works"? Maybe you're a trainer bettor and will go with a Todd Pletcher horse? Whatever your horse madness, there is a method. Join us on Thursday for our annual Derby handicapping show live from Churchill Downs.
As in any other sport, horse racing with all its excitement needs to be regulated. This is where the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority comes in. From changing a horse’s name to overseeing regulations on medications or the development of race track, the KHRA is involved in every aspect of the horse racing industry. Join us on Tuesday live from Churchill Downs as we discuss role of the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority.