David Boren's Letter to America
David Boren served as Governor of Oklahoma in the 1970s… then in the U.S. Senate for 15 years… and is now President of the University of Oklahoma. That unique perspective is the catalyst for a new book in which Boren outlines the challenges facing America, and how they can be tackled. He’s the guest Monday at Kentucky Author Forum.Boren spoke with Stephanie Sanders about his book, "Letter to America".
The Economy and Local Foundations
The turmoil on Wall Street has more than banks and businesses on alert. Foundations and nonprofits here in Louisville are bracing themselves for the fallout. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports.
- Association of Small Foundations
- The James Graham Brown Foundation
- The Humana Foundation
- Actors Theatre of Louisville
- Brooklawn Child & Family Services
The Food with Wine Coalition is pushing to put wine on grocery store shelves. The move is popular with many local grocers and winemakers, but not with several package liquor retailers. Gabe Bullard looks at both sides of the issue.
Keeneland Fall MeetKeeneland attracts spectators and horses from around the world. The historic track launched its Fall Meet Friday. As Kentucky Public Radio's Charles Compton reports, the track is pulling out all the stops in hopes of countering a tumultuous economy.
Governor's Awards in the ArtsKentucky’s most prestigious arts awards have been handed out in ceremonies in the rotunda of the State Capitol. Among those attending the annual event was Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh.
Derby City Film Festival
While Louisville hosts several niche film festivals each year, the new Derby City Film Festival wants to expand the film offerings to viewers.
Lincoln Exhibit
The celebration of the Abraham Lincoln bicentennial continues this month with the opening of a new exhibition at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort. It's called Beyond the Log Cabin: Kentucky's Abraham Lincoln. Rick Howlett spoke with Marilyn Zoidis, assistant director of the Kentucky Historical Society, about the exhibition.
