When it comes to drug addiction, trying to help someone quit can feel like a lost cause. But there are still ways to keep people as healthy as possible. They’re just a little bit controversial. It’s a philosophy known as “harm reduction.”
The Roundabout: News of the Week for September 4, 2025
It’s Thursday and time for another episode of The Roundabout.
Brunch with us.
Chicken and Waffles, shrimp and grits, powdered sugar on top of fresh french toast — not to mention bottomless mimosas.
Re-Air: We’re twinning! Identical twins in Middle Tennessee
We have an episode dedicated to a tiny fraction of the population that fascinates us all: the identical twins in our midst. Life is just different for those who share all of their genetics — and we’re looking to understand them more.
The Roundabout: News of the Week for August 28, 2025
It’s Thursday and time for another episode of The Roundabout.
Hope and help for caregivers in Middle Tennessee
There’s a caregiving crisis in America, and taking care of our parents is just one part of the struggle.
In My Place, Episode 16: We’re homeward bound!
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. In our last episode, we heard about how last-minute hurdles can stand in the way of an apartment. Today, we’re […]
Demetrius Short on running in suits and pain as preparation
Earlier this year, Demetrius Short spoke at Fisk University’s Honors Convocation and got some apologies off his chest. He disclosed to his mentors and professors he was sneaking into their offices to sleep on their couches. He was grabbing a tray of chicken legs and hoping the cafeteria workers would look the other way. He […]
The Roundabout: News of the Week
It’s Thursday and time for another episode of The Roundabout.
Lifelong Learning: NEXT AGE episode 5
It’s back-to-school time — and that includes older adults! An increasing number of people 50 and older are actively learning new things (55% of Americans age 45 and older, according to AARP surveys).
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