The Roundabout: News of the Week

It’s Thursday and time for another episode of The Roundabout.

The Roundabout is your news of the week, analyzed by our panelists from the points of view that span left, right and center. Joining us today are former Metro council member Fabian Bedne, former Metro school board chair and candidate for mayor, David Fox, and Tennessee State University political scientist Dr. Ian Shapiro. We’re hitting the brakes on electric vehicle production in Tennessee, talking about AI surveillance of Tennessee students, leaning into the the latest on the Boring Company’s airport tunnel plans and flooding for our neighbors in Chattanooga. That and more.

And The Roundabout also welcomes your voice on the big stories of the week! Give us a call at 615-760-2000 to weigh in — or join us live streaming on YouTube at noon and pop your question into chat!

CORRECTION: During the discussion of the Wilson County fair on today’s show, we failed to mention the fair that continues to operate in Nashville. The Nashville Fair runs from September 5 to 14 at the Fairgrounds. We regret the error.

This episode was produced by Mary Mancini.

Guests:

• • Fabian Bedne, former Metro councilmember
  • David Fox, former Metro school board chair and candidate for mayor
  • Dr. Ian Shapiro, Political Scientist, TSU

Further reading:

• A regional ICE detention center is coming to rural Tennessee
• Students have been called to the office — and even arrested — for AI surveillance false alarms
• Ford will launch a new EV platform and electric pickup truck at Louisville plant
• Musk seeks to bring Vegas Loop’s tunneled Teslas to surface as taxis