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Navigating Nashville without insurance and an intro to HealthQ

By Blake Farmer

March 4, 2026

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This may be a healthcare town but, even here, figuring our way around the system – affordably – is a real challenge. And it’s becoming a greater challenge for many people who’ve dropped coverage because the Affordable Care Act Marketplace has become anything but affordable. In this episode, we tour our federally-qualified health centers (FQHCs) […]

Tagged With: HealthQ

Nashvillager Podcast: Long recovery

By Nina Cardona

March 4, 2026

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How is the impact of Hurricane Helene still being felt at Tennessee State Parks? Plus, a roundup of the news for March 4, 2026.

Filed Under: NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: PBS

Romance Novels: We’re no longer hiding the covers

By Tasha A.F. Lemley

March 3, 2026

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A glistening mane flowing over disproportionately top-heavy muscles, bulging under hairless and perfectly-tanned skin. This zeus of a man holds the tiniest of women, also top heavy and surely breathless. No shade on Fabio, but what about the rest of us? The romance genre is seeing a new era. Still every bit as fun — […]

Filed Under: Programs

Nashvillager Podcast: Not the National Guard

By Nina Cardona

March 3, 2026

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Why is one of the newest elements named for the Volunteer State? Plus, a roundup of the news for March 2, 2026.

Filed Under: NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: PBS

Nashvillager Podcast: Tennesine (yes, that’s how it’s spelled)

By Nina Cardona

March 2, 2026

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Why is one of the newest elements named for the Volunteer State? Plus, a roundup of the news for March 2, 2026.

Filed Under: NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: PBS

The redemption story of RaDonda Vaught

By Blake Farmer

March 2, 2026

RaDonda Vaught feeding a baby lamb
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It started with one request to speak to a group of risk analysts. Former Vanderbilt nurse RaDonda Vaught reluctantly told her story on a stage for the first time — she was still on probation from her felony conviction. “It was emotionally overwhelming and a little cathartic, but I’m gonna tell you, you could have […]

Filed Under: Health Care, Profiles Tagged With: RaDonda Vaught

Nashvillager Podcast: Remembering everyone’s neighbor

By Blake Farmer

February 27, 2026

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Aren’t we all missing Mister Rogers? Plus, a roundup of the news for Feb. 27, 2026.

Filed Under: NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: PBS

The Roundabout: ICE investigation, marriage equality and the Tesla loop

By Mary Mancini

February 26, 2026

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It’s time for our weekly Roundabout, where our panel representing views across the political spectrum dives into the biggest headlines of the week.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Bill Phillips, ICE, nashville banner, Sarah Grace Taylor, Sophie Esteves Varvella Vicente

Nashvillager Podcast: A desire for street cars

By LaTonya Turner

February 26, 2026

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When were streetcars desired in Nashville? Plus, a roundup of the news for Feb. 26, 2026.

Filed Under: NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Weather

Ask the Mayor: Storm response, property taxes, NDOT and parks

By Mary Mancini

February 25, 2026

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell is back for another edition of Ask the Mayor.

Filed Under: Ask The Mayor, Programs Tagged With: ask the mayor, Brent Freeman, Freddie O'Connell, metro water services, Sonia Allman

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