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Re-air: David French, political commentator and writer

By Mary Mancini

March 3, 2025

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Political commentator and writer David French is well known in politically conservative and Christian circles. But in a time when misinformation and swagger sells, French expresses deeply personal and independent views, leaving him at odds with some conservatives and Christians.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: David French

NashVillager Podcast: St. Thomas

By Nina Cardona

March 3, 2025

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How did a major health care institution begin with two nuns and a mansion? Plus, the local news for March 3, 2025.

Filed Under: Health Care, History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Ascension Saint Thomas

NashVillager Podcast: Albert Gallatin and the road from immigrant to official

By Nina Cardona

February 28, 2025

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Who counts as an American? Plus, the local news for February 28, 2025.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Gallatin

Threat assessment laws: Preventing mass violence or traumatizing kids?

By Mary Mancini

February 27, 2025

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After the Covenant School shooting in 2023, Tennessee lawmakers passed two contradictory laws that were designed to reduce violence and discourage students from making threats.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Disability Rights Tennessee, Kevin Boyer, Matthew Moore, ProPublica, school safety, Zoe Jamail

NashVillager Podcast: Term Limits

By Nina Cardona

February 27, 2025

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Why is a Tennessee Congressman trying to extend presidential term limits? Plus, the local news for February 27, 2025.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News

Expanding the hip-hop and R&B music industry

By Mary Mancini

February 26, 2025

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The country music business ecosystem in Nashville continues to thrive. But what about other genres of music, like hip-hop and R&B?

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Anay Richardson, Camp 3, Eric Holt, Jack Vinoy, Jewly Hight, Kelly White, KJ Mitchell, Lovenoise, Prescription Songs, Seddy Mac

NashVillager Podcast: Prison escapes

By Nina Cardona

February 26, 2025

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What does a craving for a bologna sandwich have to do with a prison escape? Plus, the local news for February 26, 2025.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News

In My Place, Episode 10: The Connection

By Mary Mancini

February 25, 2025

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Today, we kick off the second season of In My Place by exploring what happens when providers first approach people who experience homelessness.

Filed Under: In My Place, Programs Tagged With: affordable housing, Colby's Army, Housing, In My Place, The Contributor

NashVillager Podcast: John Sevier vs Andrew Jackson

By Nina Cardona

February 25, 2025

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What happened when Sevier and Jackson met to duel? Plus, the local news for February 25, 2025.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Andrew Jackson

NashVillager Podcast: Judicial review

By Nina Cardona

February 24, 2025

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Why are Tennessee legislators submitting bills that violate existing Supreme Court precedent? Plus, the local news for February 24, 2025.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: legislation

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