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L.A.M.E. Podcast

Marxist and Materialist analysis of the happenings in Lexington, KY with the occasional urban geography perspective

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E40 2021.12.30: The Cracks in Farmhouse's Foundation

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2021/12/31

In our final episode of the year, we talk about unions - but not the kind you're thinking of, and the status of Farmhouse Fraternity at UK. On Side B we discuss some breaking news regarding the redistricting of KY house seats, as well as the Knott County Sports Complex. Email us: LexLAMEpod@gmail.com Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod Music on this episode: Vaporwave Sadwave - Filmy Ghost (Sábila Orbe)

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01:44:38

The L.A.M.E. Christmas Spooktacular

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2021/12/24

Claire from clairethompsonart.com talks with Erin and Jenry about ghost stories, curious architecture, the Shabat mode on elevators, the business of historic preservation, and of course, the recurring realization that this is a city build by slave owners, for slave owners. Feedback is always desired, Email us: LexLAMEpod@gmail.com Follow us on twitter @LAMEpod Merry Christmas! -Charlie

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E39 2021.12.17: A Rubicon of Sorts

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2021/12/18

In an interesting twist we switch up the order of Side A and Side B this week. We talk about a committee hearing in Frankfort that was to get bonus pay to essential workers, and the aftermath of tornadoes pertaining to the Mayfield Consumer Products factory. We also discuss the final chapter of redistricting in Lexington, some possible future candidates for council, and the startup that just moved in to center pit. You can find the list of mutual aid and ways to help out in Western Kentucky

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E38 2021.12.10: Socialism Or Barbarism

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2021/12/11

In which we talk about what it means to be a Marxist podcast, errata from last episode, more covid updates, the divestment of ArtsPlace, updates from the Kloiber campaign, and more... On side B we delve a little deeper into what to expect from this next legislative session, as well as a view into the parallel universe where LAME takes place in Louisville. Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod Email us: lexLAMEpod@gmail.com Come to Frankfort this Wednesday to rally for healthcare workers and custodians at

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01:09:53

E37 2021.12.03: An Economy On Fire

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2021/12/04

After a brief hiatus, we are back to discuss the happenings of Lexington and the state. On side A we talk about the cliques in the FCPs, the Lansdowne massacre, Blake's Bike Blog, the guys who got free garbage for 8 years, the latest hydroelectric project of Berea, and ARPA funding for the city. On side B we talk about the social workers' protests in Frankfort, KY arpa money, state redistricting progress, and the Courier Journal's TOP 10 economic development projects of 2021. Email us at

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01:06:51

E36 2021.11.12: Another Defense of Overhead Powerlines

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2021/11/12

In which we break the nuclear news of David Kloiber running for mayor against Linda Gorton, read another Barry Saturday article about dismantling police unions, and discuss the issues plaguing the Scott County Landfill and Fayette County School lunches. On Side B we talk about Appharvest's recent quarterly report, some attorney general news, a new budget proposal concerning police, and the plan to renovate the KY capitol building. Follow us on Twitter: @LAMEpod Email us: lexLAMEpod@gmail.com

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00:38:24

BONUS: My Own Private Chernobyl

L.A.M.E. Podcast ·

2021/11/11

Jenry and Erin talk for like 40 minutes after recording the main ep about a fire in a battery warehouse in Morris Illinois. Long story short we're all screwed. lexlamepod@gmail.com @lamepod and yeah dont worry you're getting a normal episode this week

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E35 2021.11.07: Please, Please, Please

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2021/11/08

In which we give some corrections to past episodes as well as an update on the heaven hill contract. We also talk about the ARPA projects city council is considering, as well as a discussion about the expansion of the Urban Service Boundary. On side B we talk about more robot updates, the special election results from this week, Charles Booker's visit to Lexington, and the possibility of a special assembly session later this year. Follow us on Twitter: @LAMEpod Email us: lexLAMEpod@gmail.com

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E34 2021.10.29: The Redistricting Episode?

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2021/10/29

In which we discuss the new masonic temple, the new police contract, staff raises, and the infamous topic of redistricting. Join us on side B for a reading about Clays Mill Road from the Kaintuckeean. You can follow along here: https://www.thekaintuckeean.com/clays-mill/ Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod Email us: lexLAMEpod@gmail.com

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E33 2021.10.19: A Defense of Overhead Powerlines

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2021/10/20

In which we talk about the new soccer league coming to Lexington, tree removal, and the larger issue of one private corporation running one of our most critical utilities. On side B we talk about the Unity Aluminum Mill, and some minor state news updates. Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod Email us: LexLAMEpod@gmail.com

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E32 2021.10.01: Local PsyOpers #32

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2021/10/01

In which we give an update on the Heaven Hill strike, the Ford and SK plant, and new strategy employed by a local PsyOp. Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod Email us: lexLAMEpod@gmail.com Contribute to the strike fund! @ufcwlocal23d mattaubrey.ufcw23d@yahoo.com

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E31 2021.09.24: Staff Book Club

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2021/09/25

In which we discuss the National Guard in Chandler, multiple bomb threats to FCPS, an update to the Legacy Trail (spoilers: it's not done), and an exciting piece of news from the KY theater. On side B the LAME staff talks about their fall reading pick: Marx's Wage Labor and Capital Follow along with the slides: https://lamepod.neocities.org/index.html Follow us on Twitter: @LAMEpod Email us for stickers! lexLAMEpod@gmail.com

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E30 2021.09.17: Austerity Pizza

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2021/09/17

In which we talk about more covid closures affecting schools in Lexington, the latest tik tok trends, a STRIKE ALERT at the Heaven Hill Distillery, and we say goodbye to ADUs from the latest city council meeting :( On Side B we talk about the special session of the KY General Assembly day by day, and discuss the latest plan to vaccinate residents of Clay County. Attend the DSA picnic this Sunday! 1-4pm at Castlewood Park Music this week is Unda by Edoy

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E29 2021.09.07: A Contract With a View

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2021/09/08

Join us for take 2 of this week's episode of LAME: brought to you in two parts. On Side A, we talk about record numbers of covid cases, school closures, zoning changes, and potentially nefarious property management deals. On Side B, we sum up what's been going on in Frankfort with the latest edition of FAME. The KY General Assembly is in a special session today and has been very productive so far. Email us at LexLAMEpod@gmail.com Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod Attend the protest this

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E28 2021.08.27: What if ADUs were real? Feat. Blake Hall

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2021/08/27

In which we launch our jihad against the drones plaguing the sidewalks around Lexington. We also bring up the shopping cart problem facing Lexington and Councilmember Kloiber is on the case! On side B we talk about ADUs (accessory dwelling units) and the headaches that surround their development. Send us your tipped robot pictures and get a sticker! @LAMEpod on twitter LexLAMEpod@gmail.com Follow Blake Hall on Twitter: @BlakeSHall Here are resources from Hood to the Holler if you need assistance

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E27 2021.08.20: Lexington Gentocracy

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2021/08/21

We talk about covid spikes, bus cancellations, the end of assistance, and the re-election of everyone's favorite mayor. On side B we talk about updates to the KSU story, western kentucky, and mask mandates. Don't forget to do the ARPA survey: lexingtonky.gov/arpa Attend the District 11 ARPA Town Hall: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/meeting-notices/15820/11th-district-community-meeting-arpa-hosted-councilmember-reynolds

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E26 2021.08.12: Don't Call a Councilor on Vacation

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2021/08/13

ARPA Survey ----> lexingtonky.gov/arpa Take it and request an office of cooperative employment Let it be known that the grocery store Erin was trying to think of was Publix Join on on Side A for a foray into the Republican death cult, an update on FCPS schools starting, Lextran news, and more. On Side B we talk about the closure of Legacy Trail and just how powerless we are against Amazon Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod Email us: lexLAMEpod@gmail.com Stickers by Claire Thompson:

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E25 2021.07.30: Coldstream was an Inside Job

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2021/07/30

Jenry tackles all violent crime, the masks they're back baby, UK actively destroys housing stock from Lexington during a housing crisis. On side B we talk about strange protests meetings in Frankfort, and the many shenanigans(crimes) at KSU. Email us at: LexLAMEpod@gmail.com Follow us on twitter: @LAMEpod Sign up for the Justice for North Fork Yard Sale and Picnic Lexington Renting Assistance Louisville: stopmyeviction.org Call 502-783-7211 Email: caclex2000@gmail.com Lexington ARPA Survey

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E24 2021.07.23: Apples, Again

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2021/07/23

In which we discuss matrices, road expansions, and the gang reporting in the Herald-Leader. Join us on side B for an in-depth overview of Steve Kay's blog and another KY republican power grab. Email us: LexLAMEpod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @LAMEpod Register for the Lexington DSA rally tomorrow here Subscribe to the Rona Roberts and Steve Kay newsletter

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E23 2021.07.16: Marxism Jenryism

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2021/07/16

In which we try to coherently connect the Lexington Bureaucracy to the State and Revolution. Did we succeed? Let us know by emailing us at LexLAMEpod@gmail.com tweeting at us @LAMEpod Book List for inquiring minds: Frederich Engels: Socialism: Utopian and Scientific https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/download/Engels_Socialism_Utopian_and_Scientific.pdf Karl Marx: Value Price and Profit, Wage Labor and

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