State lawmakers are reviewing exemptions to Tennessee’s Public Records Act for the first time in 30 years. Since the report from 1988, the number of loopholes has grown more than sixfold.
Lawmakers Review Tennessee’s Open Records Exemptions For The First Time In 30 Years
Study Finds Southern Doctors Overlook Key Genetic Test For ‘Underserved’ Patients
Listen Southern doctors seem to be overlooking a key genetic test for underserved patients with breast and ovarian cancer. A new study published by a Vanderbilt researcher finds very few women get this recommended blood screening, even though they have insurance coverage through Medicare.
Neighbors: The Dog Trap, Part Two
Joel Rice got the opportunity to ghost-write the memoir of one of his childhood heroes—skateboarding legend Christian Hosoi. But Joel’s experience was an unpleasant one that brought up an old childhood trauma at a skatepark. In this episode, I call Christian to hear his side of the story, and then both Joel and Christian hash […]
Clarksville Clinic Aims To Fill Mental Health Gaps For Military Families And Veterans
Listen A military-focused mental health clinic in Clarksville has been so in demand during its first three months that it’s on track to becoming the busiest for a new nonprofit. Cohen Veterans Network has been starting sites around the country focused on post-9/11 veterans.
Nashville Museum’s Amphibious Car Sinks To The Bottom Of Percy Priest Lake
Life vests — not seatbelts. That was the lesson over the weekend when an amphibious Hobbycar went from driving on land to boating across the water to sinking to the depths of Percy Priest Lake.
Tennessee Socialists Face Uphill Battle For Support
Listen In a solidly Republican state, socialists in Middle Tennessee know they are playing to a small audience. So the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America is tailoring its message.
Two Fatal Police Shootings In Nashville, Two Grieving Mothers
Listen Hours after new surveillance footage was released showing Officer Andrew Delke shooting Daniel Hambrick in the back, Hambrick’s mother spoke out.
Tennessee Puts Billy Ray Irick To Death, In State’s First Execution In Nearly A Decade
Listen Billy Ray Irick was pronounced dead Thursday night, 20 minutes after receiving a three-drug cocktail. Witnesses say there were no obvious signs that Irick suffered pain before dying. Irick’s execution was the state of Tennessee’s first in nearly a decade.
Nashville Mayor Brings In New York Organization, Again, To Recalibrate Policing
Listen In the wake of Nashville’s second fatal police shooting in 18 months, Mayor David Briley says he’s bringing in outside help to work on reforming the city’s approach to policing. The initiative has been slow to get off the ground, but those involved say it’s ramping up.
BlueCross At A Stalemate With Nashville Anesthesiologists
Listen A contract stalemate between Tennessee’s largest health insurer and anesthesiologists in Nashville could start causing headaches for patients at the end of the month. The standoff reveals the local effects of physician consolidation.
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