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What Tennessee’s rejection of federal HIV testing, prevention funds means for Nashville

By Magnolia McKay

February 14, 2023

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In this episode, we look into the why the state made this decision and talk to physicians and health advocates about potential long-term consequences.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: AIDS, HIV

Nashville man cleared of murder after ‘a failure at every level of local law enforcement’ kept him imprisoned for 10 years

By Anna Gallegos-Cannon

February 13, 2023

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After nearly 22 years, Paul Shane Garrett was exonerated for murder. But why did it take the criminal justice system that long to clear an innocent man’s name?

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, News Hits, WPLN News Tagged With: Metro Nashville Police Department, MNPD, Nashville Metro Council, Paul Shane Garrett

Remembering the Nashville sit-ins

By Steve Haruch

February 13, 2023

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In this episode, we hear from three Nashvillians participated in the sit-ins, which marked a turning point in the struggle for racial equality in Nashville, the South and the country at large.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: civil rights, civil rights movement

Getting a taste of Middle Tennessee’s hot sauce scene

By Rose Gilbert

February 10, 2023

A bottle of hot sauce surrounded by red peppers.
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In this episode, we’re talking with several local hot sauce makers and small business owners about the rise of local hot sauce production. Host Khalil Ekulona also puts his taste buds to the test. 

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: small business

What’s next for the Fairgrounds Speedway?

By Magnolia McKay

February 9, 2023

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The Fairgrounds Speedway is a Nashville institution that may soon be renovated, but neighbors are pushing back on that proposal.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Bristol Motor Speedway

Are you facing eviction in Middle Tennessee? Here’s where to turn for help.

By Rose Gilbert

February 8, 2023

Being evicted from your home can be overwhelming, but there resources for tenants don’t have to face it alone.

Filed Under: Citizen Nashville, Programs, WPLN News Tagged With: evictions, Housing

What you need to know about eviction in Middle Tennessee

By Rose Gilbert

February 8, 2023

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To understand what happens when a person is evicted and how it impacts their ability to find housing, we’re talking to community members with firsthand experience. Then, we’re joined by legal experts from the Legal Aid Society and the Hispanic Bar association to discuss resources, tenant rights and the  Eviction Right to Counsel Project.

Filed Under: Citizen Nashville, Programs Tagged With: evictions, Housing

After Tyre Nichols, what should policing look like?

By Steve Haruch

February 7, 2023

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Community activists and lawmakers are demanding change after Memphis Police officers fatally beat Tyre Nichols. But what can be done? Is oversight enough? And what does the future look like — for police and for the community?

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: police

Viewing the 2023 Grammys through a Nashville lens

By jewly hight

February 6, 2023

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The 65th Grammy Awards, held this past Sunday in Los Angeles, featured several fascinating firsts and notable new additions.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, News Hits, Programs, WPLN News Tagged With: Brandi Carlile, Dan Auerbach, Grammy, Grammys, Molly Tuttle, Tennessee State University, TSU

Celebrating local Grammy winners

By Anna Gallegos-Cannon

February 6, 2023

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In this episode, we check in with Nashville Public Radio’s Jewly Hight about other local winners and what the awards mean for the Nashville music industry. In honor of AOB’s big wins, we’ll revisit an earlier interview with Larry Jenkins, TSU’s assistant director of bands.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Grammy, Grammys, TSU

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