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On TrackSouthern Indiana native Nick Goepper heads to his fourth OlympicsThe Winter Olympics are kicking off, and one Hoosier is heading back to the world stage in Italy. Southern Indiana native Nick Goepper has qualified for his fourth career Winter Olympics.Goepper already holds three Olympic medals from slopestyle competition and secured his place on Team USA earlier this month by winning the freeski halfpipe World Cup in Calgary.LPM’s Ayisha Jaffer spoke with Goepper about how growing up skiing in Indiana shaped his career, what pulled him out of retirement, and why he made the rare switch to freeski halfpipe.
2026-02-0612 minOn TrackLouisville group works to support Hispanic and Latino students to graduationIt’s National Mentoring Month, and in Louisville, Adelante Hispanic Achievers has worked to support Hispanic and Latino families for more than 20 years. Their focus is on one of the fastest-growing student populations in Jefferson County.The organization partners with students and parents to support academic growth, career readiness and long-term success.LPM’s Ayisha Jaffer spoke with Adelante Hispanic Achievers Executive Director Juliana Rodriguez about the organization’s mission and how mentoring is shaping outcomes for students in our community.
2026-02-0424 minOn TrackA Community Care Campus takes shape as Louisville seeks homelessness solutionsLouisville continues to face significant challenges around homelessness, with increasing demand for services across the city. One of the organizations responding is Volunteers of America Mid-States. It’s developing a new Community Care Campus through a public-private partnership with Louisville Metro Government, with the goal of helping address some of the factors that keep people cycling in and out of homelessness.LPM’s Ayisha Jaffer sat down with VOA President and CEO Jennifer Hancock to talk about the campus and its potential role in Louisville’s homelessness response.
2026-01-2626 minOn TrackAs the Winter Olympics approach, Louisville curlers gear up for a new seasonThe countdown to the Winter Olympics is on, and one of the sports that tends to turn heads is curling. It’s the one that involves sliding stones and vigorous ice sweeping. And there’s a curling club right here in Louisville. Derby City Curling Club has painted its ice and started the new season, getting the arena ready for anyone who wants to try it.LPM’s Ayisha Jaffer spoke with club president Joe Sorg about the club’s work and plans for the season.
2026-01-0815 minOn TrackKrampus comes to Louisville with folklore, artistry, and a growing communityIt’s the holiday season, a time when we hear a lot about warmth, charity, and joy. If you’re good, maybe Saint Nick will bring you something from your wish list. But there’s also something darker that lives in the shadow of the season for anyone who misbehaves. It’s a half-goat, half-demon creature known as Krampus.LPM’s Ayisha Jaffer speaks with Steve Vessell, the founder of the Louisville Krampus Celebration, about the roots of Krampus and how Louisville has turned this darker holiday icon into a celebration blending art, music, costumes.
2025-12-2413 minOn TrackPutting money in the wallets of women: How one Louisville entrepreneur is building economic sisterhoodOctober is Women’s Small Business Month, and here in Louisville, Amanda Dare has built a platform that celebrates women-led shops year-round. She's the founder of Woman-Owned Wallet Feminist Gift Shop in NuLu and creator of the Woman-Owned Walking Tour — a map that highlights local businesses owned by women.
LPM's Ayisha Jaffer spoke with Amanda about Louisville’s women-owned business community, her feminist gift shop and other business ventures, and the growth and challenges facing female entrepreneurs today.
2025-10-2930 minOn TrackAhead of Goatman Festival: Unpacking a Kentucky cryptidEvery October, spooky stories resurface — and here in Louisville, few loom larger than the Goatman, also known as the Pope Lick Monster, said to haunt a railroad trestle in eastern Jefferson County. Michael Book is the author of “The Legend of Pope Lick.” He spoke with LPM’s Ayisha Jaffer about the Goatman’s origins, the dangers around the legend, and how it lives on through the upcoming Goatman Festival.
2025-10-0835 minOn TrackComing soon...Presenting a new way to stay informed and engaged with Louisville, Southern Indiana, and the things that matter here: Welcome to “On Track,” a 30-minute interview-based show focused on the news and conversations that matter most in our own community... all backed by the journalism at Louisville Public Media. Host Ayisha Jaffer will talk to public officials, community leaders and everyday people about the challenges we face, and how we can all work together to make things better.New episodes drop Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 6.
2025-02-0700 min
The Calls Are Coming from Inside the Podcast16 - Call in Your Defense: Birthday BattleWelcome to Season 2! We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than to do a Birthday Battle between two classic birthday horror movies: it's Frogs vs. Happy Birthday to Me! Hot Florida swampland vs. cold Montreal prep-school, young, hot Sam Elliott vs. ingenue Melissa Sue Anderson, creature feature vs. classy slasher. Find out which movie takes the cakes as host Kevin and special guest Ayisha Jaffer try to convince fellow birthday celebrant Jill M. Stone which movie she should pick for the big day.
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2022-02-0151 min
A Deeper ListenHow New Zealand’s Music Scene Got Stronger During COVID-19New Zealand has been relatively free of COVID-19 since June 2020. It’s a rare spot in the world where live music thrived this past year. Ayisha Jaffer reports on how New Zealand focused on it’s local music scene in a way they never have before, and sees music as a key pillar to recovery once the global pandemic is over. We also hear from Amanda Palmer who’s been living in New Zealand since the last stop of an international tour that landed her in the country in mid-March of 2020. She shares her journey and take on the c...
2021-06-0122 min
The Musician's VentureAyisha Jaffer: Impresario, Creator, MusicianOn this episode, Allison Emm talks with Ayisha Jaffer about early beginnings in the music industry and how she got to where she is today. Ayisha shares her experience that started with organizing a battle of the bands for charity in Milwaukee, making her way to New Zealand and back, working jobs as a booking agent, artist manager, making her own music, and even being a park ranger! In New Zealand, Ayisha worked and toured with artist Lorde. Through the ups and downs in the industry, Ayisha shares her journey with us - and it continues to evolve!
2021-04-2954 min
Uniquely MilwaukeeSchlitz Audubon Center teaches kids -- and adults -- about birds of preyAfternoon host Ayisha Jaffer and Nate Imig traveled to the Schlitz Audubon Center to learn about its raptor program, featuring hawks, owls, eagles and falcons. Go behind the scenes.
2019-11-2702 min