The Roundabout is your news of the week, analyzed by our panelists from points of view that span left, right and center. Joining us today are Mark Rogers, Republican Party advisor; Dahron Johnson, chaplain and co-chair of the Nashville committee of Tennessee Equality Project; And Meribah Knight, reporter and producer of special projects for WPLN.
This episode was produced by Mary Mancini.
Guests:
- Dahron Johnson, chaplain and co-chair of the Nashville committee of Tennessee Equality Project
- Meribah Knight, reporter and producer of special projects for WPLN
- Mark Rogers, Republican Party advisor
Further reading:
- Congressional District 7 race: Lee endorses Lee, Green endorse Van Epps in 7th District GOP primary, Green’s ex-wife backs Barrett (Tennessean) + Dark money groups outspend Tennessee congressional candidates, oppose Republican Jody Barrett (WPLN)
- Tennessee Sets New Execution Dates for Four People, Including Death Row’s Only Woman
New dates all come in 2026, with one more execution still to be carried out this year (Nashville Banner) - Charlie Kirk ripple effects continue in Sumner County as school board creates a memorial day (WPLN)
- Federal government shutdown: The federal government has shut down. Here’s what will be affected across the country (NPR); What Tennessee services are impacted by shutdown (Tennessean); Map shows how Trump’s proposed NOAA budget cuts could affect Tennessee (TN Lookout)
- Shuttered rural hospital reopens in Tennessee (WPLN)
- Jim the Juniper (News Channel 5)
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