PODCAST · society
Connections with Renee Shaw
by KET
An interview series that gives voice to everyday heroes and sheds light on issues affecting women and minorities across Kentucky. A KET production.
Episodes
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Colene Elridge, LeTonia Jones
Renee Shaw interviews two authors and speakers from Lexington about their work in empowering women. First, Colene Elridge talks about leadership, workplace dynamics and the future of work. In the next segment, activist and author LeTonia Jones talks about her new book "Black Girl at the...
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Mae Suramek
Renee speaks with social entrepreneur and civic engagement leader Mae Suramek about the personal significance of Asian American Pacific Islander month and her work engaging immigrant and refugee communities into civic life.
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Sarah Vanover - Early Childhood Education
Sarah Vanover, early childhood education expert, author and Policy and Research Director for the Kentucky Youth Advocates, discusses her book Bridging Gaps: Implementing Public-Private Partnerships to Strengthen Early Education.
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Organ Donation - Meera Gupta, MD, and Ashley Holt
There are close to one thousand Kentuckians awaiting lifesaving organs. One organ donor can save up to 8 lives. Renee Shaw talks with Meera Gupta, MD, a transplant surgeon at University of Kentucky HealthCare, and kidney transplant recipient Ashley Holt, who has regained a higher quality of life...
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Podcaster Mario Maitland and Photographer Carol Peachee
Renee Shaw talks with up-and-coming digital content creator Mario Maitland, who is working with Kentucky Sports Radio, about hosting his own podcast. Next, photographer Carol Peachee talks about her book "Shaker Made," which captures the cultural artifacts of Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill.
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Kentucky Senator Damon Thayer Reflects on 22 Years of Service
The regular session of the Kentucky General Assembly for 2024 has ended, and Senator Damon Thayer, who served for 22 years, including 12 as majority floor leader, will not be returning, the Georgetown senator is moving on. Renee Shaw and Sen. Thayer discuss some of the new laws passed this…
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Recording Artist and Activist Devine Carama
Devine Carama, a 20-year Hip Hop recording artist, activist and inspirational force in central Kentucky, talks about his recently released book "Pages Full of Rhymes" which chronicles his joys and challenges as an independent artist. He also discusses how his anti-violence efforts, housed within...
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Amy Goyer - Caregiving
As the state's population grows older, more Kentuckians will face the challenges of caring for an aging loved one. There are over 600-thousand caregiving Kentuckians. What resources are available to help those helping others, and how can caregivers address burnout and isolation? Renee Shaw talks...
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Poet and Author Crystal Wilkinson
Renee Shaw talks with poet and author Crystal Wilkinson, former poet laureate of Kentucky, about her book "Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts" which explores the hidden legacy of Black Appalachians through powerful storytelling alongside family recipes rooted in the past.
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JCPS Superintendent Marty Pollio
Host Renee Shaw talks with Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Marty Pollio about state lawmaker efforts that could restructure or split up the district, concerns about school transportation, student discipline, rebounding from learning loss, budget and administration costs and more.
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KCTCS President Ryan Quarles
Former Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner and gubernatorial candidate Ryan Quarles was named the fourth president and CEO of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System in 2023. He talks about his priorities for the system, legislation that could impact KCTCS and a recent audit that found...
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Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball
Kentucky State Auditor Allison Ball discusses the programs she intends to continue from her previous position as Kentucky State Treasurer, as well as the results of a recent audit of Kentucky's juvenile justice system and an upcoming audit of the Jefferson County Public School system.
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Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams
Michael Adams, two-term Kentucky Secretary of State, talks about the importance of civics education, expectations for voter turnout for this year's presidential election and state legislation he's watching that could potentially affect the electoral process.
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Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman
Russell Coleman handily won the election as the state's top cop in November of 2023 and is committed to tackling violent crime and drug addiction. Renee Shaw talks with Coleman about his priorities as attorney general and whether he can find common ground with Democratic governor Andy Beshear,...
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Aaron Thompson - Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
Kentucky is making significant gains in higher education. But, the president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, Aaron Thompson, worries that legislation restricting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts at Kentucky's public colleges could lead to academic setbacks. Renee...
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Nick Rowe
Renee Shaw talks with Nick Rowe, who retired after 35 years as senior vice president of American Water Works Company, Inc., about his first book, "The Goodwill Jar: Reflections on Leadership and Legacy."
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Kentucky Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer
The longest-serving Republican Senate Majority Floor Leader in Kentucky history announced he will not seek reelection. Damon Thayer, a Senator from Georgetown, is calling it quits in Frankfort for now. He shares reasons why and what political ambitions might lie ahead for him.
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Kentucky Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman
Renee Shaw interviews Jacqueline Coleman, Kentucky's Lieutenant Governor. Lt. Gov. Coleman discusses her plans for a second term in office after she and Gov. Andy Beshear were re-elected in November 2023.
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Lady Veterans Connect - Phyllis Abbott and Addie Mattox
Paying tribute to our nation's heroes, particularly the women veterans in Kentucky, of which there are more than twenty-four thousand. Renee Shaw speaks with founder Phyllis Abbott and board member Addie Mattox of Lady Veterans Connect, a service organization in central Kentucky assisting female...
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Bourbon and African Americans
Renee Shaw talks with Rob Beatty, founder of the Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild, about the contributions of Blacks in the bourbon industry and the need to broaden its diversity. Kayla Bush, awarded an academic scholarship to further her studies in the industry, talks about her research. Brett...
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Commissioner of Agriculture Candidates
In separate segments, Renee Shaw talks with the candidates running for Commissioner of Agriculture in the 2023 general election: Democrat candidate Sierra Enlow and Republican candidate Jonathan Shell.
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Kentucky Secretary of State Candidates
Meet the candidates who want to be the state's top election official. One already has the job. The other, a former state lawmaker, wants to replace him. In separate interviews, Renee Shaw talks with Republican incumbent Secretary of State Michael Adams and Democratic nominee Charles "Buddy"...
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Daniel Cameron, Attorney General and Candidate for Governor
Daniel Cameron, Attorney General of Kentucky and the Republican candidate running for Kentucky governor in the 2023 general election, talks about his family background, why he wants to be governor, his messages on the campaign trail and if race is a factor in his effort to take up residency in…
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State Auditor Candidates
Among the statewide contests voters will cast ballots for in Kentucky's 2023 general election is the office of state auditor. Republican Allison Ball is the current state treasurer and GOP nominee, and the Democratic nominee is Kimberley Reeder. In separate segments, Renee Shaw speaks with each...
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State Treasurer Candidates
The Kentucky State Treasurer is among the constitutional offices that Kentuckians will decide in the 2023 general election in November. The current office holder, Republican Allison Ball, is term limited. Democrat Michael Bowman and Republican Mark Metcalf are each hoping to replace her. In...
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Fatherhood Initiative and ACLU of Kentucky
Renee Shaw talks with David Cozart of the Commonwealth Center for Fathers and Families, a long-time advocate for fostering fatherhood engagement, about an upcoming summit designed to help strengthen families as well as his efforts to expand his organization's reach statewide. Next, meet the first...
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Berea College President Cheryl Nixon
Renee Shaw talks with Cheryl Nixon, the first woman to serve as Berea College president in the institution's 167-year history, about her position as the 10th president at Berea and her pledge to uphold its Great Commitments. Dr. Nixon has worked in rural and urban settings and takes pride in...
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K-12 Education - Jon Akers and Ben Wilcox; Rhonda Caldwell
Renee Shaw talks with Jon Akers, executive director of the Kentucky Center for School Safety and Ben Wilcox, the State School Security Marshal, about the progress school districts are making in school security. Then, Rhonda Caldwell, head of the Kentucky Association of School Administrators…
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Lyle Roelofs - President of Berea College
Renee Shaw talks with Dr. Lyle Roelofs, the ninth president of Berea College, who is retiring at the end of June, about his eleven-year tenure at the storied higher education institution, his greatest accomplishments and what's next.
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Angelique Johnson - CEO/founder of MEMStim
Renee Shaw speaks with Angelique Johnson, CEO/founder of MEMStim, a company that produces implantable electronics to treat neurological disorders. Johnson is also passionate about entrepreneurship and helping women reach their goals in the STEM fields.
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Willie Carver and Colton Ryan
Renee Shaw talks with Tony-nominated Lexington native Colton Ryan about his Broadway musical career and later interviews long-time educator Willie Carver about his new book of poems that lift the experience of the LGBTQ+ community and Appalachia.
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Matt Jones - Kentucky Sports Radio
For Big Blue Nation fans, the Kentucky Sports Radio franchise delivers a high-octane blend of sports, political commentary and comedy. Founder Matt Jones talks about his expansive brand and spills some tea on BBN rumors and news.
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KSU Interim President Dr. Ronald Johnson
Dr. Ronald Johnson, interim president at Kentucky State University, talks about the finalists for a permanent president to lead the university that has been troubled by financial mismanagement. He also discusses his work to correct the financial misdeeds of the university.
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Treating Depression and Anxiety
Marcie Timmerman, executive director of Mental Health America of Kentucky, talks about why depression and anxiety and other mental health challenges are on the rise. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 800 Kentucky lives were lost to suicide last year and over 157,000 adults in...
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Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families
Renee Shaw talks with Leila Salisbury, founder of the Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families, about why she decided to start the organization and the programs and services it provides for grieving children and families.
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Louisville Orchestra: Playing with Yo-Yo Ma at Mammoth Cave
The Louisville Orchestra has scored a big get in landing world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma for a musical experience like no other inside the world's longest-known cave system: Mammoth Cave National Park. Renee Shaw talks with some young Kentucky artists selected for this musical adventure.
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Jim Embry - Sustainable Communities Network
Renee Shaw talks with activist and farmer Jim Embry, founder of the Sustainable Communities Network, about his work connecting people to their relationship with the earth and how he encourages environmentally sound solutions and practices that elevate the slow food movement.
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Helping to End Child Abuse and Neglect in Kentucky
Despite recent improvements in Kentucky's child maltreatment standing, the state's rate of child abuse is nearly double the national average. Jill Seyfred, executive director of Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, talks about seeing beyond the numbers and learning how each citizen can help save kids…
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Preventing and Treating Kidney Disease
Renee Shaw talks about the importance of kidney health and how to protect against and treat chronic kidney disease with Lexington nephrologist Dr. Kenneth Afenya; Arlene Herring, executive director of the Kidney Health Alliance of Kentucky (KHAKY); and Ashley Holt, who is on the kidney transplant...
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Scholar and Author Anastasia Curwood
Renee Shaw speaks with Anastasia Curwood, the director of the Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies at the University of Kentucky, about her latest book, "Shirley Chisholm: Champion of Black Feminist Power Politics," a biography about the former Congresswoman and Democratic candidate for…
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Jayne Moore Waldrop; Toa Green
Renee Shaw talks with author Jayne Moore Waldrop about her new book "A Journey in Color: The Art of Ellis Wilson." Next, Toa Green, owner of Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream, talks about her new podcast (Crank and Boom Podcast with Toa Green) for entrepreneurs.
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Central Kentucky Chefs - Samantha Fore and Isaiah Screetch
Renee Shaw talks with chefs Sam Fore, owner of Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites in Lexington, Kentucky, and Isaiah Screetch of Spark Community Café in Versailles, Kentucky. Both are semifinalists for the prestigious 2023 James Beard Awards in the Best Chef, Southeast category. The awards celebrate and...
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Affrilachian Poet Frank X Walker
Affrilachian poet Frank X Walker discusses his first children's book, "A Is for Affrilachia," and other upcoming projects.
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Aaron Thompson - Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, talks about proposed legislation on college tuition before the Kentucky General Assembly, strategies to help college kids cope with mental wellness challenges, addressing food and housing insecurity and more.
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Dr. Monalisa Tailor - Kentucky Medical Association
Dr. Monalisa Tailor, president of the Kentucky Medical Association, talks about the state of COVID, declining immunization rates and how she is seeking to rejuvenate medical care.
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Devine Carama - ONE Lexington
While youth violence is on the rise across the nation, Lexington is experiencing a decline in deadly gun violence involving kids. Renee Shaw sits down with Devine Carama, director of the city's ONE Lexington program to learn more about the approach to keep kids and communities safer.
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Congressman John Yarmuth
Renee speaks with retired Congressman John Yarmuth (D-KY3) about his accomplishments.
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Former State Rep. Joni Jenkins
Former Kentucky House Minority Leader Joni Jenkins retired from the Kentucky General Assembly after serving more than 25 years. Renee Shaw talks with Jenkins about her accomplishments, political dynamics in Frankfort and her next chapter.
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Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton
Renee Shaw sits down with Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton to discuss the plans she has for her second term.
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