He was known as simply “The Greatest,” but Muhammad Ali was more than the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. He was an international force who had an innate ability to bring people together.

On this episode of Inside Louisville, Kelsey Starks hosts the first of her two-part conversation with the champ’s wife, Lonnie Ali, who offers an inside look at their life together, her perspective on his incredible life journey, and his legacy, which continues today to be part of the fabric of Louisville. 

Inside Louisville 
KET Sunday, Sept. 15 • Noon/11 am
KET2 Monday, Sept. 16 • 7/6 pm
Watch on-demand at KET.org and the PBS App

Inside Louisville, hosted by Kelsey Starks, is a KET production that features conversations with Louisville’s biggest newsmakers and personalities, celebrating the people, places and traditions that make the River City such a vibrant and diverse community. The half-hour weekly program also features stories that explore Kentucky’s largest city, spotlighting its neighborhoods, nightlife and noteworthy attractions.

For behind-the-scenes footage and photographs, be sure to follow Inside Louisville’s Instagram feed at Instagram.com/KETinLou.

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