This week’s reporter roundtable. And what is the Music Census?

We kick this episode off with an in-depth look at three local issues: Metro Arts, abortion access, and Mayor O’Connell’s transit referendum. WPLN reporters Char Daston, Catherine Sweeney, and Cynthia Abrams join us to share the latest on their beats — and tell us what to keep an eye out for as they continue their coverage.

Then, we learn about the Music Census — a survey to better understand the lives and needs of those working in the music industry in Davidson and surrounding counties. Who is considered to be part of Nashville’s music industry? And how might having this data shift local policy to make the Nashville area a better place to live and work for those in the industry?

Guests:

• Char Daston, reporter and newscast writer, WPLN
• Catherine Sweeney, health reporter, WPLN
• Cynthia Abrams, metro reporter, WPLN
• Kelly Walberg, vice president of Communications, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
• Mike Kopp, artist manager and music advocate, volunteering with music census

This episode was produced by Magnolia McKay.