Today our Roundabout panel of guests focuses exclusively on Venezuela, breaking down the consequences of the president’s capture and the potential impact felt here Middle Tennessee. And we take your calls. Are you celebrating the fall of a dictator? Concerned about what comes next? Confused about how this impacts our Venezuelan neighbors? Call 615-760-2000 to […]
NashVillager Podcast: Not all bills become laws
How can you evaluate the chances of a legislative proposal? Plus, the local news for January 8, 2026.
Ask the Mayor: East Bank development, downtown library closure, racing at The Fairgrounds and more
Freddie O’Connell is back for the first “Ask the Mayor” of 2026!
NashVillager Podcast: Downtown, take 2
Will the East Bank redevelopment take on the lessons learned through the years in downtown Nashville? Plus, the local news for January 7, 2026.
Shapes of America: A radio special about shape-note singing
Shape-note singing is one of the oldest musical traditions in this country. It’s a practice that began in colonial America, and after centuries of ups and downs in popularity, today it’s finding an expanded and surprisingly diverse new following. And some of its singers believe the music can teach democracy a thing or two. Join […]
NashVillager Podcast: Tennessee zinc
Did you know how important the Volunteer State is for mining a vital industrial resource? Plus the local news for January 6, 2026.
Facing the new year with Buddhist teacher and punk rocker Mikey Noechel
Our guest this hour is the frontman of the punk rock trio The RIP Taylors. Their latest album – Negativity Bias – has songs with titles like “I still don’t believe in you,” “I gotta bad attitude,” and “I’m not like…ya know…whatever.” It’s the passion project of Mikey Noechel, who thinks a lot about our […]
NashVillager Podcast: The Nashvillian who tried to kidnap the Kaiser
What made Luke Lea think he was the man to bring a world leader to heel? Plus news for January 5, 2026.
The best of 2025…features
Although This Is Nashville broadcasts from our studios in Metrocenter, sometimes we let the producers out in the wild to collect tape.
NashVillager Podcast: Christian nationalism
Why does one legislator want Tennessee to take a stand in the Middle East?
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