A Homeland Security Police squad car and ICE agents escort the bus past detainee’s family members and protesters to the road on May 4, 2025.
It’s time for our weekly Roundabout, where our panel representing views across the political spectrum dives into the biggest headlines of the week.
We take a deep look at new details surrounding immigration enforcement in Middle Tennessee, including an investigation by a media collaborative including Nashville Banner, as well as challenges to marriage equality and gender-affirming surgeries. We also discuss the latest developments with the underground Tesla loop. And we hear from you! Call 615-760-2000 with your question of comment. You can also chime in on our live YouTube stream.
Guests
- Sarah Grace Taylor, reporter, Nashville Banner
- Bill Phillips, former deputy mayor for Bill Purcell and John Cooper, Republican analyst
- Sophie Esteves Varvella Vicente, MDiv student, Vanderbilt Divinity School
Further reading
- Nashville Banner: Targeted Immigrants, Inflated Safety Claims: Records and video footage show law enforcement sought maximum immigration arrests, not public safety in Nashville operation
- The Tennessean: Democrats respond to investigation
- Axios: GOP pitches new state authority to oversee Music City Loop project
- The Tennessean: A Tennessee bill seeks to allow private citizens and businesses to not recognize same-sex marriage
- Axios: VUMC ending gender affirming surgeries
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