Ayisha Jaffer

Library mascots Gorp and Stick share what’s in store for Louisville Free Public Library’s “Wild About Reading” summer reading program, from prizes and activities to the books and outdoor adventures inspiring their own summer reading lists.

As the WFPK Paws Report marks 20 years, Laura Shine reflects on how the beloved segment has helped connect rescue pets with families across Louisville.

Jason Bailey with the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy explains what’s driving higher costs in Kentucky and how financial strain is affecting families.

As November marks Family Literacy Month, Felicia C. Smith of the National Center for Families Learning shares how engaging both parents and children can help close Kentucky’s literacy gap.

As the Festival of Faiths highlights its theme of “Sacred Belonging,” Berea College professor and bell hooks center founder M. Shadee Malaklou reflects on hooks’ legacy and the practice of radical inclusion.

With pumpkins collapsing and leaves piling high, Seamus Allman of Louisville Grows offers smart, sustainable ways to compost and get your garden ready for winter.

As Women’s Small Business Month highlights entrepreneurship, Amanda Dare shares how Woman-Owned Wallet is building community and economic power for women in Louisville.

As Halloween brings bats into the spotlight, wildlife biologist Matthew Springer explains the real challenges facing Kentucky’s bat populations and how people can help protect them.

Shemika Whiteside discusses Louisville’s birthing care gaps and how Zora’s Cradle helps mothers and families thrive.

Ahead of the Goatman Festival, Michael Book discusses the roots of the Pope Lick legend and its place in Kentucky’s cryptid culture.

The event has expanded from a grassroots graffiti jam to a festival hosting more than 170 artists, raising the city’s profile in the world of street art.

During Bourbon Heritage Month, Jackie Zykan, former Old Forester master taster, reflects on her path through bourbon.

Nachely Martinez says her Cuban café is centered around coffee and community.

Wildlife biologist Michaela Rogers explains how planting milkweed and wildflowers in Kentucky helps sustain monarch butterflies migrating to Mexico.

With NPR adapting to new funding realities, host Ayesha Rascoe highlights how local stations and listeners are central to keeping public radio strong.