Hardin Local Weekly S2026E15 — Kevin Parrett has been to Cuba four times and joins us to separate facts from fiction on what life is really like on the island. Cold Stone Creamery is coming to the old Baskin Robin location across from Etown, Wasabi is expanding to Louisville, Bluegrass Meats is moving downtown, Jon O'Brien previews 16 Spring Break events, and we remember a Whistle Stop founder. Phil Taul hosts with Rachel off this week.

CHAPTERS:

• 0:00 - Introduction & Icebreaker
• 14:53 - Events with Jon O'Brien
• 27:09 - Special Guest Kevin Parrett - Cuba Part 1
• 40:48 - Business Buzz with Nate Bryan
• 51:38 - Special Guest Kevin Parrett - Cuba Part 2
• 1:09:35 - Closing & Britten Announcements

HOSTS:

• Phil Taul — Creator & Host (primary this week)
• Scott Lucas — Co-Host
• Jon O'Brien — Events & Happenings
• Nathaniel (Nate) Bryan — Business News & Updates
• Britten McDowell — The Experienced Eater
• Kevin Parrett — Special Guest (Cuba)

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Hardin Local is the community podcast covering Hardin County, Kentucky — local business, events, food, real estate, and the people who make this community great. New episodes every Tuesday at 1 PM.