Self-defense, safety or recreation — we can have different reasons for wanting to learn how to safely handle a firearm.
What We Can Learn in the Aftermath of Gun Violence
In his upcoming book “What We’ve Become: Living and Dying in a Country of Arms,” Dr. Jonathan Metzl takes an in depth look at Nashville’s 2018 Waffle House shooting. His work as a psychiatrist, professor and director of Vanderbilt’s Department of Medicine, Health, and Society has informed his research on guns, race and mental health.
Profile: Covenant Mom, Melissa Alexander
After her child survived the Covenant school shooting last March, Melissa Alexander was thrust into a new role as a Firearm Safety Advocate. This new role changed her life. In this episode, we hear an intimate account of the day of the shooting from one of the only parents who was able to see their […]
Profile: Professor Dr. Gracie King
Dr. Gracie Andrews King is no stranger to learning things the hard way. She now makes a point to help her students find an easier way to their academic dreams.
The world of dolls
Dolls are back as a major part of the pop culture conversation right now.
Re-air: Surviving Outside When Temperatures Drop Below Freezing
Right now, Middle Tennessee is covered in snow. It’s beautiful. It’s also well below freezing. How can we all keep family, friends and animals safe in this and every winter storm? And what do the unhoused do when it’s dangerously cold out?
This is Nashville: What it’s like to report on Tennessee’s tense legislative session
The first week of Tennessee’s legislative session was marked by controversy, tension and debate, setting the stage for the coming weeks.
Diversely Segregated, Nashville Confidential and Reporter Roundup
We have a variety of topics for this episode!
Nashville Basketball: Acing Hoops in Tennessee
Basketball in Nashville. We think about Vandy, maybe Lipscomb. But what about our semi-pro team — Nashville Aces?
Elements of hip-hop culture: beats & rhymes
Today, we explore two of the elements of hip-hop culture: beats (producing) and rhymes (emceeing).
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