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Tennessee Lookout

The Roundabout: Congressional District 7 primary, banned books and…how will Vanderbilt answer Trump?

By Mary Mancini

October 9, 2025

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The Roundabout is your news of the week, analyzed by our panelists from points of view that span left, right and center.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: 7th Congressional District, Bruce Barry, Rep. Jody Barrett, Tennessee Lookout

Trapped in Debt: Payday lenders, Tennessee politics, and fallout from the ‘flex loan’

By Mary Mancini

September 16, 2025

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Predatory lending practices are not new. Think salary buying and loan sharks of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Adam Friedman, Erin Akery, Mike Stewart, Rep. Mike Sparks, Tennessee Lookout

The Roundabout: News of the Week

By Mary Mancini

August 7, 2025

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It’s the weekly Roundabout.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Adam Friedman, Cameron Smith, Garrison Hayes, Mother Jones, Tennessean, Tennessee Lookout

After the Gavel, Part 2: Post-Session Analysis

By Mary Mancini

May 8, 2025

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Yesterday, reporters assigned to cover the Tennessee State Capitol joined us for a legislative wrap-up. Today, we go a bit deeper with a post-session analysis.

Tagged With: 114th Tennessee General Assembly, Bruce Barry, Cameron Smith, Dawn Schluckebier, Mary Mancini, Tennessean, Tennessee Lookout, tennessee state legislature, Think Tennessee

Tennessee state legislative preview

By Katherine Ruppelt

January 16, 2025

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The Tennessee General Assembly reconvenes for another session this week. We’re taking you inside the halls of power to preview the key issues, potential legislation and the political dynamics that will shape the next few months — and the state’s future.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Sam Stockard, Tennessee Lookout

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