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09/24/2026

Artificial Intelligence is a hot topic in the news right now. In our latest episode of 'Bench Talk: The Week in Science' we discuss some of the risks that have emerged in the development of AI. We present a timeline of important events in AI this year. We discuss the Pope, 'recursive self-improvement', the Trump administration, the use of AI-guided armed drones in the Ukraine war, the Hugging Face incident and other AI attacks, Jacob Coxon's alarming tweet about the risks of AI, and the unexpected responses by captains of the AI industry. Here is the iApple link to the show, but other ways to listen are provided in the Comments section below.

Podcast Episode · Forward Radio podcasts · September 21 · 29m

09/21/2026

This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, continues his series of conversations with local candidates who will be on your ballot in the Nov. mid-term elections. This week we hear from Alison Brotzge-Elder, one of two candidates competing for the newly non-partisan race for Louisville Metro Council in District 9. Listen now at https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/sustainability-now-alison

A native of Louisville, Alison Brotzge-Elder is a communications professional & mother focused on responsible, equitable development, improving public safety, and preserving our natural resources. Alison spent a decade working as a professional journalist across the U.S. She serves as Vice Chair of the KY Resources Council Board (https://kyrc.org). More at https://alisonforlouisville.com.

The current District 9 Council Member, Andrew Owen, is not seeking reelection. Two candidates are vying to replace him: Andrea Parr & Alison Brotzge-Elder. District 9 is on the near east side, from I-64 to Brownsboro Rd plus Zorn Ave. It is the civic duty of all adult U.S. citizens in KY to vote in the mid-term elections on 11/3, including the Mayor’s race, many Metro Council seats, Sheriff, Co. Clerk, Co. Attorney, State Rep seats, & the race for McConnell's U.S. Senate seat!

Find out where, when & how to vote, get registered, request an absentee ballot, and see a sample ballot at https://GoVote.Ky.gov. The registration deadline is 10/5 at 4pm. In-person early voting runs 10/29–31 from 8am–6pm.

Forward Radio does not endorse any candidates. We endorse an informed electorate & offer equal airtime to all candidates. To learn more about Alison's opponent, please listen back to my conversation with Andrea Parr at https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/sustainability-now-andrea-parr

As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW!

Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at https://forwardradio.org

09/18/2026

This week on Truth to Power, we bring you an important conversation about Artificial Intelligence and the psychology around the adoption of AI in the workplace. Listen now at https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/truth-to-power-ai-adoption-at
Three guests joined Host Justin Mog for this conversation:
1. Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is a behavioral scientist and CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts (https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/media/). He has been called the “Office Whisperer” by The New York Times. He has given over 550 interviews to venues such as NPR, SiriusXM, and CBS News. His new peer-reviewed Georgetown University Press book, The Psychology of AI Adoption at Work, is the first traditionally-published guide on the psychological factors that decide whether AI projects succeed or fail. Learn more at https://press.georgetown.edu/Book/The-Psychology-of-AI-Adoption-at-Work
Dr. Tsipursky has authored seven books in total. His most recent best-seller is ChatGPT for Leaders and Content Creators: Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI (Intentional Insights, 2023), which helps guide leaders in adapting generative AI to achieve their business goals."
2. Tom Lambert is host of “Economic Impact” on Forward Radio and an Applied Economist at UofL's College of Business
3. Jason Delambre is a Kentucky entrepreneur, sustainability consultant, and owner of Midwest Clean Energy Enterprise. Jason Delambre is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) who holds bachelors degrees in History and Architecture, and a Masters of Community Planning. Jason lives in Frankfort, Kentucky.

On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community to discuss the state of the world, the nation, the state, and the city! It's a community conversation like you won't hear anywhere else!

Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 7pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at https://www.forwardradio.org

09/14/2026

This week on Sustainability Now!, we turn the microphone on your host, Justin Mog, as he sits down for another conversation with Barry Zalph, a retired engineer, environmental advocate, and fellow Quaker. Listen now at https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/sustainability-now-barry-1
Barry suggests that listeners to Sustainability Now! Would be curious to learn more about Justin’s childhood experiences that connected him with the natural world; what he studied at Oberlin College, and how his college experience influenced his career choices; what he studied in graduate school and as a Fulbright Scholar to the southern Philippines; and what his experience was like serving three years in the U.S. Peace Corps in Paraguay.

As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW!

Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at https://forwardradio.org

09/13/2026

In case you missed any of our LIVE broadcast from Louisville VegFest on Saturday, 9/12/26, 12-6pm at the Mellwood Art Center, catch up with the recording at https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/live-from-louisville-vegfest-9

Forward Radio was a proud media sponsor of Kentucky’s premier celebration of all things vegan! With over 60 vendors and food trucks, including a WFMP booth to learn how you can turn all that plant-power into community radio! VegFest features music, performances, craft beer, cocktails, a plant-based marketplace, and inspiring speakers, including:

Dominick Thompson, Activist, Athlete, Creator & Author
We welcomed back to Louisville VegFest, returning to the stage with a brand-new talk: “Beyond the Walls: Masculinity, Compassion, and Becoming Human.”

Kim Giovacco, founder of Veg Jaunts and Journeys
"Creating Community through Vegan Travel.” As vegans, one of our favorite parts of traveling is researching the vegan food scene before we even get there. Kim founded Veg Jaunts and Journeys to create the kind of travel experiences she wished existed.

Reya Andrews on The Plant-Based Nutrition Prescription!
Reya is a licensed nutritionist and Assistant Professor of Food and Nutrition at EKU, with more than two decades of experience spanning nutrition science, holistic health, sustainable food systems, research, and health education. Her work asks: If the scientific evidence for food as medicine is so strong, why isn’t your doctor talking about it?

Marilyn Almonte, “What It’s Really Like to run a Vegan Restaurant”
Marilyn’s a master teacher, intuitive food therapist, energy healer, and co-owner of Sri Mantra, a family-owned Sri Lankan restaurant. She believes that healthy, plant-powered food can be delicious, accessible, simple, and deeply satisfying, and that the right spices can completely transform the way we experience food.

Lakisha Morris, award-winning cake artist, educator, and founder of Pink Batter Cake Studio
A live vegan cake decorating demonstration. Through Pink Batter Cake Studio, Lakisha creates guided cake decorating experiences centered around creativity, joy, and connection.

https://vegkentucky.org

09/11/2026

This week on Truth to Power, we bring you a vital community conversation called "Theater of War - On the Radio: A.I. Is About to Solve Loneliness. That’s a Problem" Listen now at https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/truth-to-power-theater-of-war
From the stage of the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Harvey Theater in Brooklyn, NYC, on May 27, 2026, actors Bill Murray (Lost in Translation, Rushmore), Oscar Isaac (Frankenstein, Beef), and Lois Smith (East of Eden, Five Easy Pieces) perform Paul Bloom’s article 'A.I. Is About to Solve Loneliness. That’s a Problem' published in 2025 by The New Yorker, to start a conversation with listeners about how loneliness shapes us and the human need for connection in our digital age. Listeners share stories about the upsides and downsides of loneliness and A.I. companionship. Organized by Theater of War and WNYC. Read the article at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/kKl1CVOkX5Ijkm5kUGfBUEYL_B
Learn more at https://theaterofwarproductions.substack.com/p/bill-murray-oscar-isaac-and-lois

Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 7pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at https://www.forwardradio.org

09/11/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who chipped in during Give For Good Louisville! As of midnight, we raised $3,132 from 46 donors, which represents 78% of our goal of $4000 for the day. If you didn't get a chance to donate on Thursday, or if you can possibly spare a few more dollars to sustain independent, grassroots media, it's not too late to help us reach our goal! The giving platform will remain open throughout Friday at https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organization/wfmp-low-power-radio-inc

09/10/2026

Patty, Brian, and Justin Mog come to you with a live remote broadcast from UofL's Center for Engaged Learning at the conclusion of Patty's retirement party! This special LIVE Critical Thinking for Everyone during Give For Good Louisville, encouraged YOU to donate to Forward Radio AND to all the other wonderful non-profits in our community! Donate through midnight to support Forward Radio at https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organization/wfmp-low-power-radio-inc
Listen now: https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/266-critical-thinking-for

09/10/2026

Today (Thursday, 9/10/26), Justin Mog hosted this special LIVE Access Hour for Give For Good Louisville, encouraging YOU to donate to Forward Radio AND to all the other wonderful non-profits in our community! Listen now: https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/access-hour-live-for-give-for
Donate through midnight to support Forward Radio at https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organization/wfmp-low-power-radio-inc
On the show today were representatives from two other non-profits participating in Give For Good Louisville:
1. Art Sanctuary, which is moving into its new home at 2012 Northwestern Parkway, https://www.art-sanctuary.org Joining us were Lisa Frye, Executive Director/ Founder, Bethan Kannapell, Board Secretary, and Cynthia Gorsick, Associate Director.
2. The Food Literacy Project, which is settling into its new forever home at 4606 East Manslick Rd, https://foodliteracyproject.org We were joined by Grace Mican, Director of Impact and Resource Cultivation & Lindsay Duncan, Advancement Manager.
Support these and other non-profits throughout the day today at https://giveforgoodlouisville.org

The Food Literacy Project is celebrating their 20th anniversary and is hosting a birthday party this Saturday, September 12th from 2–4 PM, 4606 E Manslick Rd.
FLP runs many different programs, including the Youth Community Agriculture Program; Field-to-Fork programs; and Food Access and Community Engagement initiatives – so far this year they’ve distributed over 5,000lbs of youth-grown produce, 1,000+ recipe cards, 500+ seeds and seedlings.

Art Sanctuary's mission is to build a thriving, inclusive community by supporting creators of every genre and background while making the arts accessible to all. They do this by providing affordable artist studio space and paid work for artists, hosting and producing free and low-cost community events, and collaborating with other art organizations. Art Sanctuary has found a new home in the Portland neighborhood. Don't miss out on their Costume Kickball Tournament Fundraiser on October 11th. Sign up with a team to play by 9/30 or just come for free to watch, explore the vendors, and enjoy the event.

09/10/2026

The clock has already started! Today, Thursday, September 10th is THE day to donate to Forward Radio. Tune in to WFMP, 106.5 FM in Louisville to hear special live programming between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm today. You might even hear your name read on the air! Help us reach our goal of raising $4000 in just 24 hours by chipping in. Thank you!

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