In this era of voter suppression and rampant misinformation, we strive to present our listeners with accurate, useful, up-to-date details for making their votes count.  We do this by clarifying and critiquing the current election process; by bringing our listeners candidate forums and interviews; by discussing issues raised (or that should be raised) by candidates; and much more.

Election Connection

Gigi Sohn is a long-time public interest lawyer who spent the last 20 years advocating for policies that ensure that modern communications networks are robust, affordable and available to everyone.  She also served as Counselor to former FCC Chair Tom Wheeler and was nominated twice by President Biden to occupy the 5th seat on the FCC.  However, after 3 brutal Senate hearings, she withdrew her nomination.  In this interview, she gives her take on where we stand in this country with regard to Internet connectivity, federal oversight of the Internet, pay to play politics, monopoly control, and directions for the future.

Election Connection | Gigi Sohn, Pres. Biden's nomination for FCC Commissioner | 6-13-23

Dr. Lynn Pasquerella is, among her many and varied roles within the academic community, President of the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU), which put out a public statement on April 22, 2025 decrying the "unprecedented government overreach and political interference now endangering American higher education."  It was signed by over 600 college and university presidents and chancellors.  Her insightful and knowledgeable commentary on current threats to our institutions of higher learning, the historical context and what lies ahead offer listeners a rare, eagle-eye view of the challenges we face in restoring our democracy through the "midwifery" of our educational institutions. 

Election Connection | Dr. Lynn Pasquerella | University Presidents Push Back on Trump Admin | 6-17-25

Dr. Ricky Jones, Professor of Pan African Studies at the University of Louisville, author and political analyst, speaks his mind at the Louisville League of Women Voters Annual Meeting, held June 26, 2025, on a number of topics including what he views as race-based hypocrisy, misinformation and interference in academic affairs on the part of Kentucky local and state government.

Election Connection | Dr. Ricky Jones | League of Women Voters Annual Meeting | 6-24-25

This is a talk given by Kyle Ellison on overcrowding in Kentucky's profit-driven county jail system  and how county jails interface with ICE.  Mr. Ellison is a retired parole officer, trainer for the prison/jail system in Kentucky and prison historian.  He spoke at the St. James Episcopal Church in Oldham County on July 22, 2025.

Election Connection | Kentucky's Profit-Driven Jail System | Kyle Ellison | 8-5-25

Dee Pregliasco, former President of the Louisville League of Women Voters, former District Court Judge, attorney retired from practice and currently Mediator, explores ramifications of a rush of voter suppression measures being introduced or having passed in Republican state legislatures, as well as the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility) which, as of this recording, has yet to be voted on in the U.S. Senate.    

Election Connection | The SAVE ACT and Other Voter Suppression Measures | Dee Pregliasco | 8-11-25

Big crowds turned up at two public meetings to express their ideas, make comments and ask questions regarding what they would like to see happen at these flood-prone parks and other public areas along River Rd between the Big Four Bridge and Indian Hills.  These meetings took place August 11 and 13, 2025 and were put on by the Louisville Office of Metro Planning, Metro Parks and the Department of Transportation.  Everyone was encouraged to fill out an online survey by Googling River Road Land Use Vision Plan and clicking on the "We Want to Hear from You!" icon.

Election Connection | The Public Speaks Out at Champions Park and Beyond Public Meeting | 8-11-25

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