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Latest episode April 30, 2026

State legislative wrap-up: Immigration, vouchers and preemption

The dust is starting to settle after the annual whirlwind that is the final days of the legislative session at the Tennessee State Capitol.


Curious Nashville: Digging in the dirt

April 29, 2026

As usual, it all starts with a question to Curious Nashville: “I live in East Nashville, on Sharpe Avenue. We adopted a hound mix and she digs up bizarre trash. Did people bury their trash? Was there no trash pick up? Auto parts, beer bottles, air gun cartridges, porn videos. Others in East have described […]

Ready for NextAge, Season 2: Love, body, and belonging

April 28, 2026

Our need and desire for connection doesn’t retire as we grow older. NextAge Season 2 explores love, intimacy, and companionship in the second half of life.

Valerie Cordero on the impact of 50¢ lessons and returning to music

April 27, 2026

We call ourselves Music City and, for a lot of kids growing up here, music lessons are simply out of reach.

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