WPLN News political reporter Blaise Gainey joined This Is Nashville host Khalil Ekulona in studio on Thursday to break down what the bills are about, some of the concerns teachers and librarians have about them, and what is the potential that they will become law.
Nashville residents are using their voices — and opening their wallets — to support Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is hitting close to home for Nashville residents with ties to Eastern Europe. One of these people is Vanderbilt freshman Diana Nalyvaiko, whose family is in Ukraine. Nalyvaiko spoke to This Is Nashville host Khalil Ekulona about how she’s using her voice to bring attention to the conflict overseas. “I […]
Recapping State Rep. Robin Smith’s resignation in wake of wire fraud scandal
WPLN News Senior Editor Chas Sisk sat down with This Is Nashville host Khalil Ekulona to discuss what led to the investigation, the state’s history of political corruption and what this means for Tennessee’s GOP leadership.
Reflecting on two years of COVID-19 with Dr. Alex Jahangir
It’s been two years since the first known COVID-19 case was diagnosed in Tennessee. This Is Nashville host Khalil Ekulona spoke to Metro Coronavirus Task Force Chair Dr. Alex Jahangir about what has changed since March 2020. Jahangir also reflected on what it was like to be asked by Nashville Mayor John Cooper to take on this […]



