The Roundabout is your news of the week, analyzed by our panelists from points of view that span left, right and center.
Trapped in Debt: Payday lenders, Tennessee politics, and fallout from the ‘flex loan’
Predatory lending practices are not new. Think salary buying and loan sharks of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Roundabout: News of the Week
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After the Gavel, Part 2: Post-Session Analysis
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.
Tennessee state legislative preview
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.




