The latest news on Louisville, Kentucky from the staff of Louisville Business First. We look at trending issues in the Derby City from a business perspective. Join us each week!
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Welcome to Perspectives, our look at the fabric of our city and what makes Louisville so interesting and full of possibilities, it’s our take on the trends and events in town, what’s happening and when, and why it’s important to you - all brought to you by Lenihan Sotheby's International Realty in Louisville, KY.
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Louisville Business First (LBF) covers the region’s dynamic business community with the most authoritative report found in the Greater Louisville area, and its news staff analyzes and provides insights into the business and economic developments that keep the city abuzz. The Kicker cuts through the noise and provides clarity to stories that have relevance, depth and insight in an otherwise dissonant world. Join us every week as we give you the top local business stories, plus lively intervie ...
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Every season, performing arts companies take on a group of young up-and-comers who will work, and learn, with the pros. The ballet calls them trainees. At Actors Theatre of Louisville, they’re apprentices. Kentucky Opera has studio artists. They’re in residence at a professional company for the first time, understudying for the stars and taking on small roles while learning the ins and outs of the business. In the series "The Big Break," we’ll go inside the Ballet, Actors Theatre and the Ope ...
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The personal podcast of radio personality and writer Aaron Torres, where he breaks down the biggest topics of the day in sports, with a heavy emphasis on college basketball and college football. He is also joined by some of the biggest names in sports and sports media as guests. There's a reason this is "The Podcast That is Sweeping America," after all.
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BYU basketball coach Kevin Young joins the show - talking the Cougars rise, red hot recruiting, NIL and 2025 season
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We have a very special episode - as a man who has made waves all off-season joins the show: New BYU basketball coach Kevin Young! He shares his unique background which began in the NBA, and how that has helped BYU recruit at unprecedented levels since he came on. Also, how big of a factor is NIL in BYU's recruiting success, what's ahead for the 202…
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College Football Top 25 is OUT - here are the most overrated/underrated teams + is the NCAA colluding with ESPN to hammer Michigan? Plus the rest of a busy couple days in sports!
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On today's show Torres talks the release of the USA Today College Football Top 25 - and the teams that he believes are most underrated and overrated! Plus, we got a new report on Michigan football this weekend, but dig deeper and is the NCAA working with ESPN to hammer the Wolverines?! Finally, Torres rips through a busy couple days including big r…
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We talk about a couple of local projects that appear to be dead — or at least on life support — during this week's Access Louisville podcast. The first is the proposed Dream Hotel — a $100 million hotel project that was proposed on Main Street a few years ago. As LBF Senior Reporter Joel Stinnett reported recently, the effort is indefinitely on hol…
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Camp OPENS! Updates from ALL THE BIG PROGRAMS (Bama, Ohio State + more) + The return of "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong"
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College football camps are... OPEN and Torres whips around all the big stories! He talks Bama, Georgia, Ohio State + Dylan Raiola and Deshaun Foster making flashy appearances! Also, Colorado star Shedeur Sanders makes a BOLD claim and the return of "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" - Torres' best and worst takes of the week! Camp Notes - checking in on Ba…
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Michigan about to get hammered by the NCAA? TBT game ends in CHAOS + John Calipari talks his first Arkansas team
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On today's show Torres talks about Michigan - and the possibility that they get hammered by the NCAA over the Connor Stalions sign-stealing. Plus, is Notre Dame-USC back on and a surprise SEC team is making a recruiting run. Then, Torres switches gears to basketball, where John Calipari seems to be high on his first Arkansas team - and the insane n…
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Georgia football players KEEP getting arrested - why no criticism for Kirby Smart? UK/Louisville TBT + Calipari lands 5-star
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On today's show Torres breaks down shocking arrest numbers from Georgia football - and wonders why Kirby Smart isn't under fire. Plus, Lincoln Riley wants to end the Notre Dame series? And an interesting recruiting note from Nebraska. Plus, Torres talks Arkansas landing a 5-star and a WILD story from "TBT" where Kentucky will play Louisville in fro…
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BONUS POD: Arkansas and John Calipari land commitment from 5-star SUPERSTAR Darius Acuff - what's it mean? And who's next for Coach Cal?
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On today's show Torres reacts to Arkansas landing 5-star SUPERSTAR Darius Acuff on Friday - and why it won't be the last 5-star in the class of 2025 for Razorbacks basketball Get your Big Pig Invasion T-shirt: https://www.aarontorresonline.com/merchandise?scrollToProduct=big-pig-invasion-arkansas-t-shirt Follow our Arkansas specific Twitter account…
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Fourth Street Live needs something. What that something is — well, that sounds like a fun idea for a podcast. The Downtown Louisville entertainment district recently marked 20 years without any fanfare, as seven of its 20 locations are vacant. On this week's Access Louisville podcast, LBF Reporter Michael L. Jones tells us about the history of the …
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Big Ten Media Day FIREWORKS! Mark Stoops talks NIL + MAJOR college hoops recruiting updates
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On today's show Torres talks Big Ten Media Days - where Lincoln Riley makes a bold claim, and one school makes its case as the most underrated in college football. Plus, he responds to Mark Stoops NIL comments - is Stoops whining? Or does he have a point? Plus, recruiting updates on several high school stars - as Jasper Johnson, Darius Acuff, Melee…
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SEC Preseason Football Poll - and the three teams voters got wrong, Big Ten Media Day questions + Team USA basketball keeps struggling - time to panic?!
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Torres opens the show talking another Team USA basketball struggle - after struggling again to win on Monday, is it officially time to panic?! Then, he turns his attention to football. The SEC Preseason football poll is out - and Torres believes there are three teams voters got WAY wrong, and Big Ten media days opens Tuesday - and Torres hits on th…
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Peach Jam Reaction: Projecting where EVERY FIVE-STAR in the class of 2025 will play college hoops (Peach Jam Reaction!)
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We'll get back to football later this week - but today, following Peach Jam, Torres projects where every 5-star in the class of 2025 ends up playing college basketball. Thoughts on AJ Dybantsa, Camron Boozer, Darius Acuff, Meleek Thomas AND MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Louisville economic agency off to a buggy start
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Sometimes you have to power through the beginnings of things. That seemed to be the case for the Louisville Economic Development Alliance (LEDA), a newly-formed group of local business leaders who are taking the reins of economic development under Mayor Craig Greenberg. The group got started this week under buggy circumstances, as Reporter Michael …
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SEC Media Days GETS WILD! AJ Dybantsa surprise leader? An INTERESTING Kentucky basketball report
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On today's show Torres talks an explosive final few days of SEC Media Days - as Lane Kiffin goes after Paul Finebaum and Greg Sankey gets REAL on Florida State rumors. Plus, has a surprise leader emerged for top prospect AJ Dybantsa? And a VERY interesting Kentucky basketball story! SEC Media Days gets explosive (3:00): Torres opens the show by dis…
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Nick Saban SHAKES UP SEC Media Days! A MAJOR, new twist in FSU/Clemson realignment rumors + Bama can't stop picking up 5-stars!
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On today's show, its all football! Torres discusses Nick Saban's two bold takes that SHOOK UP SEC Media Days! Also, we have a BIG, new twist in the Florida State/Clemson realignment rumors, and Alabama football can't stop picking up 5-star recruits! Nick Saban's bold picks shake up SEC Media Days (3:00): Torres opens by discussing the breakout star…
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We talk about Louisville's hotel needs on this week's Access Louisville podcast — specifically in light of a proposed new 27-story hotel tower in Downtown Louisville. Louisville Business First was first to report New York City-based commercial real estate developer Zyyo’s plans to construct the $175 million tower, which would sit at 140, 138 and 13…
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Shedeur Sanders "Super Bowl" comments + Duke is the college hoops title favorite in Vegas - SHOULD THEY BE?!
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Torres has a quick Friday show for you - he reacts to Shedeur Sanders saying Colorado is "everyone's Super Bowl" and then reacts to Duke being the national title at FanDuel - did they get it wrong?! Deion Sanders and Shedeur Sanders shake up Big 12 Media Day (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing both Shedeur and Deion Sanders shaking up Big 1…
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More college realignment coming? Mike Gundy, AJ Dybantsa recruiting update, Cooper Flagg's big week
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On today's show - Torres talks about the possibility of more realignment news coming in college sports and Mike Gundy's wild comments at Big 12 Media Days. Plus, an AJ Dybantsa recruiting update and Cooper Flagg's big week! More college sports realignment news coming (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing interesting news out of the Big 12 Med…
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SEC Media Days is a WEEK away - everything you need to know, Dan Hurley extension, a crazy Oregon NIL story
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We're back from the 4th and football season is coming - Torres gets you ready! A week away from SEC Media Days - here's everything you need to know, from Texas/Oklahoma's arrival, to Bama's coaching change and Georgia's revenge tour. Plus, Dan Hurley's extension and a CRAZY Oregon/NIL story SEC Media Days is a week away - here's everything you need…
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BONUS POD: UConn basketball OFF-SEASON GRADE: After another big off-season - can the Huskies REALLY win a third straight national title?
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On today's show Torres off-season grades series continues - with UConn. After a monstrous spring, with several key additions and the return of Dan Hurley - can the Huskies really win a third straight national championship?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Aaron Torres Media
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Bonus Clip: How to grade John Calipari's first off-season at Arkansas - will he ACTUALLY win there (College hoops - OFF-SEASON GRADES)
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Torres drops a bonus clip - as he grades John Calipari's first off-season at Arkansas - how is Coach Cal's first roster? And should we expect things to be different than at Kentucky? This is part of Torres "Off-season college hoops grades" series - which is available for all the big programs in college hoops on YouTube Learn more about your ad choi…
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Is Louisville overdue for a different approach to economic development? We chat about that on this week's episode of the Access Louisville podcast. Specifically, we discuss Mayor Craig Greenberg's recently unveiled plan for a public-private-partnership aimed at economic development, which takes the form of a new nonprofit group that is to include m…
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An HONEST conversation about Bronny James, ESPN's mediocre coverage + best picks and BIGGEST MISSES - ROUND 2 REACTION!
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On today's show Torres reacts to Round 2 of the 2024 NBA Draft - he talks ESPN's mediocre coverage of Round 2, has an honest conversation about Bronny James and shares the best and worst picks of the second round! An honest conversation about Bronny + ESPN's mediocre draft coverage (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking about ESPN's mediocre cove…
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NBA Draft Reaction! Dalton Knecht falls, Reed Sheppard, Donovan Clingan, sleepers + best players available in Round 2 - FULL RECAP!
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On tonight's show - Torres has a full recap of the 2024 NBA Draft Round 1! He discusses Dalton Knecht's fall (and why it's the perfect fit for the Lakers) + Reed Sheppard going No. 3, if Donovan Clingan is a steal at No. 7 and more! Plus, Torres shares the big names who will be steals in Round 2 of the draft! Dalton Knecht is a steal for the Lakers…
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BONUS POD: Texas A&M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle LEAVES FOR TEXAS - IN ALL TIME SCUMBAG MOVE
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For the first time ever - Torres does an emergency baseball podcast, reacting to Texas A&M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle leaving for Texas one day after playing for a national title. Torres explains why it's an all-time scumbag move - and takes questions from angry A&M fans. Follow our Texas A&M specific Twitter page: Twitter: https://twitter.com…
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ESPN's Fran Fraschilla JOINS THE SHOW - Talking NBA Draft, Dan Hurley's future at UConn, Reed Sheppard, Calipari to Arkansas + MORE!
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On today's show Torres has a VERY special guest - as ESPN's Fran Fraschilla joins the conversation. Fraschilla talks the 2024 NBA Draft - and whether Donovan Clingan should go No. 1, will Reed Sheppard or Rob Dillingham have a better pro career, and the biggest sleeper in the draft. Plus, some college hoops, as he breaks down just how long Dan Hurl…
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Torres' enemy gets the Lakers job, John Calipari's BIG scheduling move, Urban Meyer's WILD Ohio State comment
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On today's show Torres talks about his enemy JJ Redick getting the Lakers job and John Calipari's loaded first schedule - with Arkansas playing on national TV Thanksgiving Day! Plus, Urban Meyer had some VERY interesting comments about next year's Ohio State team and Alabama football is SURGING in recruiting Torres' arch enemy gets the Lakers job (…
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In the last few decades, plenty of Louisvillians have made their way through the ranks of Young Professionals Association of Louisville. But have you ever wondered how that organization got its start? As YPAL approaches its 25th anniversary, we sit down with its founders Cynthia Knapek, president of the Leadership Louisville Center; and Christy Ame…
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UConn guard Hassan Diarra is BACK - giving a behind-the-scenes perspective on Dan Hurley and the Lakers, a preview of next year's UConn roster and much, MUCH more
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On today's show - it's the return of UConn guard Hassan Diarra! He gives a player's perspective on Dan Hurley's flirtation with the Lakers - did he ever think Hurley was leaving?! Plus, how did Hurley tell him he was coming back? And what about Alex Karaban's decision to return. Plus, Hassan previews the 2024-2025 Huskies after a few weeks of pract…
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