Louisville mayoral candidate, Tim Findley, Jr., joins this weeks episode of BTC. He discusses his policy platform, including universal pre-k, police reform, and promoting growth of small business and black business in Louisville, among other ma

S3:E8 Louisville Mayoral Candidate Series with Craig Greenberg

Jan 3rd, 2022 53m 49s

Louisville mayoral candidate, Craig Greenberg, joins this weeks episode of BTC. He discusses his policy platform, including universal pre-k, police reform, and using the 500+ vacant city properties in Louisville, among other major issues. (No

S3:E7 Houselessness Policy With Natalie Harris of the Coalition for the Homeless

Nov 1st, 2021 53m 21s

Executive Director of the Coalition for the Homeless as well as Co-Chair of the Kentucky Interagency Council on Homelessness, Natalie Harris, joins this weeks episode of BTC. She discusses the state of houselessness in Louisville and across the

S3:E6 Roundabouts and Roads with Carmel, Indiana Mayor Jim Brainard

Sep 6th, 2021 57m 1s

Mayor of Carmel, Indiana and the trustee and co-chair of the Energy Independence and Climate Protection Task Force for the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Jim Brainard, joins this weeks episode of BTC. He discusses how Carmel became a model for roun

S3:E5 Private Equity In A Midsized City with Jonathan Blue

Aug 23rd, 2021 33m 41s

Chairman and Managing Director of Blue Equity LLC, Jonathan Blue, joins this weeks episode of BTC. He discusses the state of late stage private equity within Kentucky and the region, as well as how cities are looking to attract talent and busin

S3:E4 Energy Transition with Tom FitzGerald

Aug 9th, 2021 56m 59s

Director of the Kentucky Resources Council, Tom FitzGerald, joins this weeks episode of BTC. He discusses the state of renewable energy within Kentucky, what the changing landscape of energy production means for utilities and consumers, and the

S3:E3 Unions, Cooperatives, and the 490 Project with Professor Ariana Levinson

Jul 19th, 2021 53m 29s

Tenured professor at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, Ariana Levinson, joins this week’s episode of BTC. She discusses union policies, the unionization of cooperatives, and the 490 Project.The white paper discussed in this

S3:E2 The Human Case For Fewer Cars In Our Lives with Melissa and Chris Bruntlett of Modacity

Jul 5th, 2021 52m 17s

Co-authors of "Curbing Traffic - The Human Case for Fewer Cars in our Lives," Melissa and Chris Bruntlett, join this week’s episode of BTC. As a follow-up to their first book "Building The Cycling City - The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality"

S3:E1 Healthcare with Tammy York Day of the Louisville Healthcare CEO Council

Jun 21st, 2021 51m 21s

President and CEO of the Louisville Healthcare CEO Council, Tammy York Day, joins this week’s episode of BTC. She discusses the creation and role of the LHCC in healthcare and the city as well as LHCC's impact on health equity, technology, and

S2:E11 Recap and Review of Season 2

Apr 19th, 2021 34m 26s

In this week's episode of BTC Luke and Andrew provide an in-depth review of the policies discussed in season 2 and how those policies intertwine, as well as the podcast evolution and goals for future seasons.

S2:E10 Louisville Metro Council with CM David James

Apr 5th, 2021 50m 54s

President of the Louisville Metro Council, Councilman David James, joins this week’s episode of BTC. He discusses his decision to run for Mayor, the role of the Metro Council in policy making and implementation, as well as a number of current L

S2:E9 Bourbon Women with Maggie Kimberl

Mar 22nd, 2021 1h 1m

President of the Bourbon Women Association and content editor for American Whiskey Magazine, Maggie Kimberl, joins this week’s episode of BTC. She discusses women in bourbon, the growth of the bourbon industry over the last decade, and the impa

S2:E8 Renewable Energy Policy and Appalachia with Adam Edelen

Mar 8th, 2021 57m 16s

Former State Auditor and founder of Edelen Ventures and Edelen Renewables, Adam Edelen, joins this week’s episode of BTC. He discusses the state of green energy in Kentucky, and the slate of investments he is making around the state in an attem

S2:E7 Start-up Entrepreneurship with LEAP and Will Metcalf

Feb 22nd, 2021 53m 2s

Executive Director of Research Development and Strategic Initiatives at the University of Louisville as well as the Chairman of the Board of the Louisville Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programs (LEAP), Will Metcalf, joins this week's episode o

S2:E6 Green Spaces Impact on Health with Dr. Ted Smith of Green Heart Louisville

Feb 8th, 2021 1h 10m

Associate Professor of Environmental Medicine at the University of Louisville and former Chief Innovation Officer with Metro Louisville, Dr. Ted Smith, joins this week's episode of BTC. He discusses the importance of zip codes and green space v

S2:E5 Local Radio and Music Venues with Tony Vanetti

Jan 25th, 2021 45m 4s

Co-host of Louisville talk shows the Tony and Dwight show and the Afternoon Underdogs, and former Rock n' Roll DJ, Tony Vanetti, joins this week's episode of BTC. He discusses the importance and relevance of local radio during conglomeration by

S2:E4 Deep Tech & Dispatches Europe with Terry and Cheryl Boyd

Jan 11th, 2021 54m 20s

Co-founders and co-CEOs of Dispatches Europe and co-founders of the former Insider Louisville, Terry and Cheryl Boyd, join this week's episode of BTC. They discuss deep tech, connecting international cities, and remote work. The white paper di

S2:E3 Building The Cycling City with Melissa and Chris Bruntlett of Modacity

Dec 28th, 2020 1h 7m

Co-founders of Modacity and co-authors of "Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality,” Melissa and Chris Bruntlett, join this week's episode of BTC. They discuss their book, transportation hierarchy, and the need to buil

S2:E2 Community Development with Gill Holland

Dec 14th, 2020 1h 3m

Movie and music producer as well as a self-described community builder, Gill Holland, joins this week's episode of BTC. Gill discusses his work in developing neighborhoods through the private sector and what cities could do to aid in creating g

S2:E1 Sports Law and NIL with Darren Heitner

Nov 25th, 2020 1h 6m

Former sports agent turned sports and intellectual property attorney, and adjunct professor of law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, Darren Heitner, joins this week's episode of BTC. Darren discusses his transition from agent t

S1:E10 Recap and Review of Season 1

Nov 2nd, 2020 14m 28s

In this week's episode of BTC Luke and Andrew review what was discussed this season, how the podcast is evolving, and the goals for future seasons.

S1:E9 National and Local Journalism with Michael Lindenberger

Oct 19th, 2020 51m 6s

Deputy Opinion Editor at the Houston Chronicle, Michael Lindenberger, joins this weeks episode of BTC. He discusses the importance of local journalism and the economics behind the industry. Lindenberger also touches on the zoning and road struc

S1:E8 Co-working Spaces with Brigid Morrissey

Oct 12th, 2020 38m 2s

Co-founder of The Root, A Co-Working Space, Brigid Morrissey, joins this week’s episode of BTC to discuss co-working spaces and the benefits they provide to startups.The white paper discussed in the reaction segment can be found here.(Note, n

S:1 E:7 Bankruptcies with Keith Larson

Oct 5th, 2020 54m 22s

Bankruptcy attorney, Keith Larson, joins this week’s episode of BTC to explain what local businesses need to know about bankruptcies, from their benefits to common misconceptions. We also touch on changes coming to this area of law and discuss

S1:E6 Benefit Corps & Canopy with Ben Smock

Sep 28th, 2020 58m 15s

Ben Smock, the director of development for Canopy Certified, Inc., an organization dedicated to growing and certifying "good business" in Kentucky, joins this weeks episode of BTC. He discusses the importance of cultivating a business ecosystem