Listen Up! the Louisville Urban League's (LUL) weekly podcast discusses hot topics and issues of Black people in Louisville, KY, and beyond. Each week, the host and guests break down subjects and examine solutions that work for everyone now! LUL is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, community service organization dedicated to assisting Black people in attaining social and economic equality across its six pillars of Jobs, Justice, Education, Health, Housing, and Black Business. Black people are told that equity, justice, and liberation will come someday. For LUL, today is someday!
A Conversation with Mayoral Candidate Shameka Parrish-Wright
On this episode of The Power Shift Podcast, Louisville Urban League President & CEO Lyndon Pryor sits down with Metro Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Shameka Parrish-Wright for an in-depth conversation about the future of Louisville.
From public safety and criminal justice reform to affordable housing, economic opportunity, and community-centered governance, Parrish-Wright shares her perspectives, priorities, and vision for the city.
The Power Shift Podcast is committed to connecting local issues to the ballot through informative, nonpartisan conversations that help voters make informed decisions.
Learn more and prepare for the November 3 election at thepowershift26.org.
30 Sept 2026
Power Politics & the People with Dr Ricky Jones
In this episode of the Power Shift Podcast, Louisville Urban League President & CEO Lyndon Pryor sits down with Dr. Ricky L. Jones for a candid conversation about politics, education, power, and civic engagement.
They explore the connection between higher education and political power, the challenges facing Black communities and institutions, and why voting is only one part of creating lasting change. The conversation challenges listeners to think critically, stay informed, and remain engaged beyond the ballot box.
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24 Sept 2026
From Grief to Power with Elishia Johnson
In this episode of the Power Shift Podcast, Louisville Urban League President & CEO Lyndon Pryor sits down with Elishia Durrett Johnson of the Street Widows Foundation to discuss the launch of Widows 9-1-1, a rapid-response and 90-day support program designed to help widows and families navigating grief after gun violence, overdose, and other stigmatized deaths. They explore the importance of trauma-informed care, access to community resources, and how public policy and funding decisions can directly impact the support available to families in times of crisis.
The conversation also highlights the connection between community needs and civic participation, emphasizing how decisions around funding, mental health resources, violence prevention, and other local services are shaped by public policy.
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Reach and audience
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YouTube views
93,114
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.2 / 5
5 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
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Social presence
0
YouTube
85
Engagement
51
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