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Who Cares? Family caregivers share stories and struggles in NEXT AGE episode 2

By LaTonya Turner

May 28, 2025

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Let’s talk about the C-word: Caregiving. In this episode, we continue our monthly series, NEXT AGE, with stories of people who are caring for an older adult relative. 

Filed Under: NextAge, Programs Tagged With: aging, NEXT AGE

In My Place, Episode 13: The Waiting Period

By Katherine Ruppelt

May 27, 2025

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Welcome back to our second season of In My Place. This special series educates listeners on what communities like Nashville can do to prevent and end homelessness — while caring for our neighbors who are still unhoused.

Filed Under: In My Place, Programs Tagged With: homeless, homelessness, Housing, In My Place, unhoused

After moratorium, Tennessee executes Oscar Franklin Smith

By Katherine Ruppelt

May 22, 2025

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Tennessee put a hold on executions in 2022 due to concerns about its lethal injection protocol. This morning, the state resumed executions, using lethal injection to put to death Oscar Franklin Smith.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: death penalty, execution, Oscar Smith, TDOC

All about accents!

By Josh Deepan

May 21, 2025

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On today’s show, we speak with experts in the fields of dialect coaching and sociolinguistics to learn the cultural and scientific aspects of what we call an “accent.” 

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Accents, Dr. Richard Morris, Erik Singer, Javaneh Hemmat

Giancarlo Guerrero, Music Director at the Nashville Symphony

By Katherine Ruppelt

May 20, 2025

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For sixteen years Giancarlo Guerrero has captivated audiences with his charismatic conducting — all while championing the works of prominent American composers and winning multiple GRAMMY Awards. This weekend, Guerrero’s tenure as Music Director at the Nashville Symphony comes to a close. On today’s episode, he joins us to talk about his life, his work […]

Filed Under: Profiles, Programs Tagged With: Classical Music, Giancarlo Guerrero, Nashville Symphony

Béla Fleck’s Banjo legacy

By Mary Mancini

May 19, 2025

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GRAMMY winner Béla Fleck has taken the art of playing the banjo to stellar heights. He’s here to share about his journey playing music professionally for more than 50 years — and about his latest album, BEATrio, which dropped last week. 

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Bela Fleck

The Belcourt Theatre celebrates its 100th birthday

By Mary Mancini

May 15, 2025

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Nashville’s non-profit film center The Belcourt Theatre turns one hundred this month and there’s no denying its long and positive impact on this city.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Belcourt 100, Belcourt Theatre, Stephanie Silverman, Teddy Minton, Tom Wills

Defending our neighbors: advocates for immigrant rights

By Josh Deepan

May 14, 2025

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Mister Rogers once told his young viewers to “look for the helpers” in times of crisis.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Aineth Murguia, Bethany Jackson, Char Daston, Doug Russo, Immigration, Linda Rose, Rose Immigration Law Firm, Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors, Tessa Lemos del Pino

Ask the Mayor, plus Vivian Wilhoite, Metro Property Assessor

By Mary Mancini

May 13, 2025

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Do you have a concern you would like him to address? Do you have a question about the direction of the city? Every month, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell joins us to discuss the latest happenings in and around the city — and take your calls!

Filed Under: Ask The Mayor, Programs Tagged With: Freddie O'Connell, Vivian Wilhoite

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