These people start with a blank page and end with something that didn’t exist before: a completely new piece of music, poetry or art. Featuring country songwriter Victoria Banks, poet TJ Jarrett and public artist Bryce McCloud.
Movers & Thinkers #6: The Fine Art And Vague Science Of Keeping History Alive
These people are guardians of the past: They explore kitchens, living rooms and attics, tracking down the recipes, stories and artifacts that tell us who we are and where we came from. Featuring collector David Ewing, folklorist Bradley Hanson and cookbook author Jennifer Justus.
Movers & Thinkers #5: How Professional Investigators Get The Facts
When there’s trouble, these people are called to figure it out. They are investigators, tasked with tracking down what’s causing a problem, who knows about it and how to fix it. Featuring private eye Hal Humphreys, investigative journalist Anita Wadhwani and disease detective Marion Kainer.
Movers & Thinkers #4: Negotiators
For many of us, negotiations are limited to buying cars. But these people are pros: They mediate conflicts, finagle compromises and broker deals for a living. Featuring international diplomacy consultant Samar Ali, music attorney John Strohm and church conflict management expert Steve Joiner. Hear previous episodes of Movers & Thinkers on our website, Apple Podcasts or […]
Movers & Thinkers #3: Discoverers
There is almost nothing more exhilarating than the feeling of discovering something new — being the first to realize an idea’s potential. Featuring mechanical engineer Leon Bellan, NPR music blogger Ann Powers, and serial tech entrepreneur Marcus Whitney.
Movers & Thinkers #2: Nashville’s Fixers
Nashville is booming, but these people know that doesn’t mean the city is free of problems. Our guests have spent their careers trying to solve some of the most dire issues in the city and region.
Tennessee County Fights ‘Food Insecurity’ Of Students By Feeding Whole Families
Starting tonight, kids in a rural West Tennessee county who rely on feeding services over the summer will take home a week’s worth of single-serve breakfasts and lunches and food for the whole family on weekends. It’s part of a pilot project funded by food giant ConAgra.
Movers & Thinkers #1: Invisible Movers
Sometimes the biggest influencers are the people you don’t see — those who are working behind the scenes in fascinating places or whose work is often anonymous. Featuring acclaimed pastry chef Lisa Donovan, letterpress poster maker Celene Aubry and cybersecurity expert Alexander Berta. Recorded in Nashville Public Radio’s Studio C on April 30, 2015. Hear […]
Candidates Not Completely Sold On $100M Floodwall For Downtown Nashville
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean wanted to kickstart construction of a floodwall system to protect downtown before leaving office. But in June, Metro Council voted to cut funding for the $100 million project. Before the Council vote, we asked the candidates for mayor whether they supported the plan. Councilwoman Megan Barry ended up voting in favor of funding the floodwall, […]
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