Best Aly French Podcasts (2024)

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E. L. Gaston, "Illusions of Control: Dilemmas in Managing U.S. Proxy Forces in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria" (Columbia UP, 2024) 1:02:07

35m ago1:02:07

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Over the last two decades, the United States has supported a range of militias, rebels, and other armed groups in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. Critics have argued that such partnerships have many perils, from enabling human rights abuses to seeding future threats. Policy makers, however, have sought to mitigate the risks of partnering with irregul…

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Election 2024: Israel, Gaza, and the Future of the Middle East 55:10

10m ago55:10

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In this special episode of Pod Save the World, Ben looks at the expanding conflict in the Middle East and how either a Harris or Trump electoral victory could impact the actions or motivations of countries in the region. He also looks at the growing rift among Democrats on the issue of Israel, anti-semitism in the US, the Palestinian perspective on…

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Bill Lamb is back at WDRB and he is ready for the constant change in media 17:01

19m ago17:01

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Bill Lamb, the new President and General Manager at WDRB, discussed going to Los Angeles, coming back to Louisville, unretiring, the constant change that takes place in media, and the importance of local news...By NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)

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Cody Patterson talks Alabama, Georgia-Texas, the Cards, and the Cats 12:02

16m ago12:02

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Cody Patterson, the Commonwealth's biggest Georgia fan, talked the fall of the Alabama Crimson Tide, how the Cards can handle the Canes, the Cats having a rough time in Florida, and Georgia being a underdog at Texas...By NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)

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Mahmoud Muna and Matthew Teller, "Daybreak in Gaza: Stories of Palestinian Lives and Culture" (Saqi Books, 2024) 1:21:44

7h ago1:21:44

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This is Gaza – a place of humanity and creativity, rich in culture and industry. A place now utterly devastated, its entire population displaced by a seemingly endless onslaught, its heritage destroyed. Daybreak in Gaza: Stories of Palestinian Lives and Culture (Saqi Books, 2024) is a record of an extraordinary place and people, and of a culture pr…

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Joseph John Viscomi, "Migration at the End of Empire: Time and the Politics of Departure Between Italy and Egypt" (Cambridge UP, 2024) 1:37:29

29m ago1:37:29

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How has migration shaped Mediterranean history? And what role did conflicting temporalities and the politics of departure play in the age of decolonisation? Using a microhistorical approach, Migration at the End of Empire: Time and the Politics of Departure Between Italy and Egypt (Cambridge UP, 2024) explores the experiences of over 55,000 Italian…

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Anne Higonnet, "Liberty Equality Fashion: The Women Who Styled the French Revolution" (Norton, 2024) 47:04

1h ago47:04

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Joséphine Bonaparte, future Empress of France; Térézia Tallien, the most beautiful woman in Europe; and Juliette Récamier, muse of intellectuals, had nothing left to lose. After surviving incarceration and forced incestuous marriage during the worst violence of the French Revolution of 1789, they dared sartorial revolt. Together, Joséphine and Téré…

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Amy Reading, "The World She Edited: Katharine S. White at The New Yorker" (Mariner Books, 2024) 56:35

1h ago56:35

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In the summer of 1925, Katharine Sergeant Angell White walked into The New Yorker's midtown office and left with a job as an editor. The magazine was only a few months old. Over the next thirty-six years, White would transform the publication into a literary powerhouse. The World She Edited: Katharine S. White at The New Yorker (Mariner Books, 2024…

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John Hodgson on why Kentuckians should vote for Amendment 2 11:33

13m ago11:33

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State Representative John Hodgson (District 36) discusses why he feels Kentucky voters should say "Yes" to Amendment 2 including why he thinks the math works out better for public schools and where the opposition money is coming from...By NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)

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Ricky Jones on the role of black men in the presidential election 10:42

23m ago10:42

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Dr. Ricky Jones has thoughts on Amendment 2 and the impact of black men on the presidential election...By NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)

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Suganya Anandakichenin, "The Monsoon Cloud: Poet Kāḷamēkam and His Irreverent Poetry" (Primus, 2024) 35:36

13m ago35:36

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A wordsmith, an extempore poet and a satirist, Kāḷamēkam (also known as Kāḷamēka Pulavar; fifteenth century) is widely known for his taṉippāṭals or 'self-contained verses', on a panoply of topics. These splendid but notoriously provocative verses were composed during a transitional phase of Tamil literature, by now in deep conversation with Sanskri…

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Jennifer Lang, "Landed: A Yogi's Memoir in Pieces & Poses" (Vine Leaves Press, 2024) 44:43

2d ago44:43

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In her latest memoir, Landed: A Yogi's Memoir of Places & Poses (2024, Vine Leaves Press), American-born Jennifer traces her journey-both on and off the yoga mat-reckoning with her adopted country (Israel), midlife hormones (merciless), cross-cultural marriage (to a Frenchman) and their imminent empty nest (a mixed blessing), eventually realizing t…

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Heather French Henry on veterans issues and the upcoming Kilroy Military Vehicle Show 9:55

23m ago9:55

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"The greatest Miss America in the history of our republic" Heather French Henry discusses why veterans issues are so important to her, the upcoming Kilroy Military Vehicle Show And Swap Meet, and the impact of honor flights on various segments of veterans...By NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)

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David Beck talks record setting visitors at Kentucky Venues and continuing to grow the facilities 9:27

1h ago9:27

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David Beck, the President and CEO of Kentucky Venues, discussed the record setting number of visitors coming to Louisville, continuing to grow their facilities, Bourbon & Beyond becoming the largest festival in North America and the possibility to double their numbers at both Bourbon and Louder Than Life...…

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Buddy August's "Not Dead Yet" magic show is coming-up on Saturday 9:32

35m ago9:32

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Magician Buddy August came by to talk about returning to the world of magic and preview his "Not Dead Yet" show on Saturday night...By NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)

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SKATE AND DESTROY: SONGS & COMMENTARY (BLACK FLAG, NOFX, BEASTIE BOYS, THE OFFSPRING, NAS, GREEN DAY, ODD FUTURE, PHARELL, GOLDFINGER, MINOR THREAT) 2:54:22

28m ago2:54:22

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In this episode, I discuss the origins of skateboarding and its connections to surfing, the evolution of hardcore punk into skate punk and pop punk, significant skate videos and games, the intersection of hip-hop and skating, and the rise of skate and streetwear brands. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2z2cnwiBCW6L2uGVtXg0c2?si=7…

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Oumelbanine Nina Zhiri, "Beyond Orientalism: Ahmad Ibn Qasim Al-Hajari Between Europe and North Africa" (U California Press, 2023) 1:06:58

2d ago1:06:58

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The first in-depth study of the collaborative intellectual exchange between the European and the Arabic Republics of Letters. Beyond Orientalism: Ahmad Ibn Qasim Al-Hajari Between Europe and North Africa (U California Press, 2023) reformulates our understanding of the early modern Mediterranean through the remarkable life and career of Moroccan pol…

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Oumelbanine Nina Zhiri, "Beyond Orientalism: Ahmad Ibn Qasim Al-Hajari Between Europe and North Africa" (U California Press, 2023) 1:06:58

24m ago1:06:58

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The first in-depth study of the collaborative intellectual exchange between the European and the Arabic Republics of Letters. Beyond Orientalism: Ahmad Ibn Qasim Al-Hajari Between Europe and North Africa (U California Press, 2023) reformulates our understanding of the early modern Mediterranean through the remarkable life and career of Moroccan pol…

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Trump Officials on an Iranian Hit List 1:30:27

19m ago1:30:27

1:30:27

Tommy and Ben discuss the Israeli military’s plan to seal off and lay siege to Northern Gaza, the Biden administration’s demand that Israel improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or else the US will (maybe?) cut off weapons shipments, the IDF’s expanding military campaign in Lebanon, and new details about how Israel might respond to Iran’s ball…

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Rocco Jerome and Freya the Slaya talk wrestling and Freya as G.H.O.S.T. Agents' Donna Printiss 9:49

16m ago9:49

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OVW star Freya the Slaya talks about her transition from Alaskan middle school teacher to professional wrestler and Rocco Jerome joined in to talk about his new edition of "G.H.O.S.T. Agents" with Fraya as Donna Printiss...By NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)

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Lindsey and Penny Peetz came by to talk The Arrow Fund and the upcoming Monster Mash Costume Bash 7:33

17m ago7:33

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Lindsey Peetz and her dog Penny (a rescue and Certified Therapy Dog) came to the studio to talk about The Arrow Fund who helped save Penny's life, and the upcoming Monster Mash Costume Bash (which is one of the ways they raise money to help animals)...By NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)

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Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman discusses Amendment 2 and the reasons she feels you should vote against it 12:55

31m ago12:55

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Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman discussed how her life has changed since becoming Lt. Governor, school choice and why she believes you should vote against Amendment 2, the importance of being kindergarten-ready, the tax implications of school choice, and the impact of legislative decisions on public schools...…

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Simcha Gross, "Babylonian Jews and Sasanian Imperialism in Late Antiquity" (Cambridge UP, 2024) 1:14:22

4d ago1:14:22

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From the image offered by the Babylonian Talmud, Jewish elites were deeply embedded within the Sasanian Empire (224-651 CE). The Talmud is replete with stories and discussions that feature Sasanian kings, Zoroastrian magi, fire temples, imperial administrators, Sasanian laws, Persian customs, and more quotidian details of Jewish life. Yet, in the s…

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Bearno's is slinging pies and helping the Red Cross help hurricane victims 7:06

1d ago7:06

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George Timmering of Bearno's Pizza and Jeanne Curtis from the Red Cross discuss the ways the Red Corss is helping victims of hurricanes Helene and Milton and how you can enjoy tasty Bearno's food and help the people in need on Tuesday, October 15th...By NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)

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Preview the UK Tipoff Luncheon and how it helps students attend Kentucky 7:40

43m ago7:40

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One week from today, the UK Tipoff Luncheon will be happening Churchill Downs. Get the details from the UK Alumni Association...By NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)

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The 50th anniversary "Taste of Louisville" will benefit Frankie's Family 8:55

3d ago8:55

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"Taste of Louisville" co-chairs Kimberlie Thompson of US Food and Tom Enyeart of Gordon Food Service preview the 50th anniversary "Taste" and the beneficiaries Frankie's Family...By NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)

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Jackie Wang, "Alien Daughters Walk Into the Sun: An Almanac of Extreme Girlhood" (Semiotext(e), 2023) 1:18:15

37m ago1:18:15

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Jackie Wang is a poet, scholar, multimedia artist, and Assistant Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California. She is the author of the poetry collection The Sunflower Cast a Spell to Save Us from the Void (2021), which was a finalist for the National Book Award; the critical essay collection Carceral Capital…

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MICHEL TITIN-SCHNAIDER - Autobiophonie + Entropie passagère

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Programme de MICHEL TITIN-SCHNAIDER pour webSYNradio : Autobiophonie + Entropie passagère. J'ai eu l'idée de cette composition parce que j'ai constaté être très sensible à certains sons : notamment les hirondelles et la 40e de Mozart. En recherchant pourquoi, j'ai compris qu'il s'agissait de sons entendus très jeune. J'ai alors eu l'idée de constru…

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Aliza Arzt, "Turning the Pages: Conversations Through Time with Rabbi Isador Signer" (Ben Yehuda Press, 2024) 1:16:01

38m ago1:16:01

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Today I talked to Aliza Arzt about Turning the Pages: Conversations Through Time with Rabbi Isador Signer (Ben Yehuda Press, 2024) In 1924, Rabbi Isidor Signer was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in New York City. He had been born in Romania and raised in Montreal. He would go on to lead congregations in Bethlehem, Pennsylvan…

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Election 2024: Ukraine, Russia, and Whether the War Will End 52:10

4d ago52:10

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In this special episode of Pod Save the World, Ben looks at how the war in Ukraine will be impacted by a Harris or Trump victory. Speaking to guests from Ukraine, Russia, and Europe, we hear different perspectives on American leadership, the future of the war, and the stakes for Ukrainians, Russians and NATO. Ben is joined by Senator Chris Murphy, …

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One Year of War in the Middle East 1:32:57

5d ago1:32:57

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Tommy and Ben discuss the anniversary of the October 7th attack in Israel and how the war has expanded across the Middle East in the year since, they play reflections from a Palestinian journalist in Gaza and an Israeli woman whose relatives were taken hostage, and discuss the heavy fighting this week in both Northern Gaza and Lebanon. Then they ta…

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Christopher Paul Clohessy, "Half of My Heart: The Narratives of Zaynab, Daughter of Alî" (Gorgias Press, 2020) 40:59

3d ago40:59

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Today I talked to Christopher Paul Clohessy about Half of My Heart: The Narratives of Zaynab, Daughter of Alî (Gorgias Press, 2020). As Abû ʿAbd Allâh al-Ḥusayn, son of ʿAlî and Fâṭima and grandson of Muḥammad, moved inexorably towards death on the field of Karbalâʾ, his sister Zaynab was drawn ever closer to the centre of the family of Muḥammad, t…

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Iris Jamahl Dunkle, "Riding Like the Wind: The Life of Sanora Babb" (U California Press, 2024) 52:12

3d ago52:12

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In 1939, when John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath was published, it became an instant bestseller and a prevailing narrative in the nation's collective imagination of the era. But it also stopped the publication of another important novel, silencing a gifted writer who was more intimately connected to the true experiences of Dust Bowl migrants. In …

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Christopher Paul Clohessy, "Half of My Heart: The Narratives of Zaynab, Daughter of Alî" (Gorgias Press, 2020) 40:59

3d ago40:59

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Today I talked to Christopher Paul Clohessy about Half of My Heart: The Narratives of Zaynab, Daughter of Alî (Gorgias Press, 2020). As Abû ʿAbd Allâh al-Ḥusayn, son of ʿAlî and Fâṭima and grandson of Muḥammad, moved inexorably towards death on the field of Karbalâʾ, his sister Zaynab was drawn ever closer to the centre of the family of Muḥammad, t…

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Fazil Moradi, "Being Human: Political Modernity and Hospitality in Kurdistan-Iraq" (Rutgers UP, 2024) 1:24:00

3d ago1:24:00

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In the contemporary world, political violence has been an unavoidable issue for everyone. It is therefore essential to criticize political violence in a textured way. The Iraqi Ba’th state’s Anfāl operations (1987-1991) is one of the twentieth century’s ultimate acts of destruction of the possibility of being human. It remains the first and only c…

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Election 2024: What are the Stakes for Global Democracy? 49:36

4d ago49:36

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In this special episode of Pod Save the World, Ben looks at how this November’s election will impact global democracy. From the rise of autocracy and the far right, to U.S. efforts to support (or undermine) democratic values around the world, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump represent a stark choice. He’s joined by Senator Chris Murphy, USAID adminis…

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Racing Louisville Bev Yanez talks fan support and working towards the playoffs 11:01

4d ago11:01

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Racing Louisville head coach Bev Yanez looks to get more fan support at Lynn Family Stadium and how the team is working hard to get in the playoffs.By NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)

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Chief Paul Humphrey talks about his inauguration and moving forward in his new role 12:54

4d ago12:54

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Chief Paul Humphrey reflects on his inauguration ceremonies and the changes he is working on moving forward along with the details of being the guy in charge now.By NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)

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JoCleta Wilson Turns 100 Years Old and Still Works Every Day 9:30

4d ago9:30

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JoCleta Wilson turns the century mark and still gets up early each morning to go to work at Home Depot. She still drives too!By NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)

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Faisal Devji, "Muslim Zion: Pakistan as a Political Idea" (Harvard UP, 2013) 1:37:25

5d ago1:37:25

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Pakistan, founded less than a decade after a homeland for India's Muslims was proposed, is both the embodiment of national ambitions fulfilled and, in the eyes of many observers, a failed state. Muslim Zion: Pakistan as a Political Idea (Harvard UP, 2013) cuts to the core of the geopolitical paradoxes entangling Pakistan to argue that India's rival…

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Shannon White and Lisa Young preview the Walk to End Alzheimer's 10:19

5d ago10:19

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Shannon White, the Chapter Executive, and Lisa Young, the Director of Development, talk the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana discuss the the quest to stop Alzheimers, some possible drug treatments, and the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer's...By NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)

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Conrad Bachman talks the Louisville International Festival of Film the best kisser in Hollywood 14:18

15d ago14:18

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Conrad Bachman, the Co-President and Director of the Louisville International Festival of Film, talks next week's evetns, the best kisser her ever worked with on screen, and his acting career from high school theater to appearing on the Andy Griffith Show and in over 145 films...By NewsRadio 840 WHAS (WHAS-AM)

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