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An end-of-school-year student check-in

Katherine Ceicys

April 30, 2025

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Students here in Middle Tennessee are gearing up for end-of-year activities like finals, special dances and, for some, graduation. Today, we are checking in with local students. We’ll find out what they’ve learned in and out of the classroom this year and how they are navigating friendships, responsibilities and new freedoms. We’ll also hear from […]

Filed Under: Education, Programs Tagged With: students, Students for Education

In My Place, Episode 12: Paper Cuts

Tasha A.F. Lemley

April 29, 2025

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Welcome back to our second season of In My Place. This special series educates listeners on what communities like Nashville can do to prevent and end homelessness — while caring for our neighbors who are still unhoused.

Filed Under: In My Place, Programs Tagged With: homeless, homelessness, In My Place, unhoused

Steve Swenson, President and CEO, Nashville Public Radio

Mary Mancini

April 28, 2025

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After graduating from UC Santa Barbara, Steve Swenson set out to make a name for himself in the radio industry. Mission accomplished.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Steve Swenson

Khalil’s send-off!

Katherine Ceicys

April 24, 2025

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We’re saying goodbye to Khalil today! After more than 550 episodes and thousands of guests, Khalil Ekulona is taking his last turn behind the This Is Nashville mic.

Filed Under: Programs

Older adults find community, activity and longevity at Fifty Forward

LaTonya Turner

April 23, 2025

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Our daily show, This is Nashville, is exploring longevity and how aging is being reframed in a new series once a month, called NEXT AGE.

Filed Under: Features, Programs

Fearless aging discussion kicks off a new series about growing older in the 21st century

LaTonya Turner

April 23, 2025

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No matter what you think about aging, one thing is for sure: EVERYbody’s doing it!

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: aging, Center to Reframe Aging, Dr. James Powers, Fifty Forward, GenX Takeover, Jon Wellington, Next Age, Patricia D’Antonio, ralph bristol, Rhonda Cherry, Sallie Hussey, VUMC Division of Geriatric Medicine

Music Citizens Episode 3: The Tuner

Mary Mancini

April 22, 2025

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Elite piano tuning is grueling work. It’s taxing on the body, it strains relationships, and it never leads to fame or glory.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Brent Arledge, James Arledge, Jonathan Rizzo, Justin Barney, Music Citizens, Piano Tuner

Be good to each other: Khalil Ekulona on life and his journey to broadcasting

Katherine Ceicys

April 21, 2025

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Khalil Ekulona has been the voice — and a driving force — of This Is Nashville since he helped launch the show three years ago. He has brought his curiosity, warmth and genuine empathy to the more than 550 episodes he’s hosted.

Filed Under: Profiles, Programs

Ask the Mayor, plus Recycle and Reinvest

Mary Mancini

April 17, 2025

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Every month, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell joins us to discuss the latest happenings in and around the city — and take your calls.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Freddie O'Connell, Jaffee Judah, Recycle and Reinvest

Hip-hop producers and sampling

Mary Mancini

April 16, 2025

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Hip-hop as a genre is getting more attention from the music industry in Nashville. A good thing! But not all hip-hop music is the same, nor are the ways in which hip-hop music is made. The old technique (i.e. sampling) is as popular as ever, but in certain aspects, it is different from when it […]

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, Programs, WPLN News Tagged With: Corey Parker, hip hop, Hip Hop Culture, J Rawls, Jason Rawls, Johnathan Harris, Jon Jyzzle, Just Vybes, Kamaal Malak, music, Sims Lester, The Orbit Sound

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