Personal responsibility, smart decision making, and regulations helped solve one environmental crisis. What about our current moment? Plus, the local news for September 25, 2024 and this week’s edition of What Where Whens-day . Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Sep 25, 2024•16 min
We break down a wild chapter in 20th Century history that posed a major domestic threat to America. Plus the local news for September 24, 2024 and a look at how accessible Nashville is for people with disabilities. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Sep 24, 2024•15 min
We re-examine the story of Mary Mallon, highlighting plenty of parallels with our modern experience of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus the local news for September 23, 2024 and a look at how vinyl gets made at United Record Pressing. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Sep 23, 2024•17 min
Plans for a Murfreesboro ballpark include the unique inclusion of some local history. Plus, the local news for September 20, 2024 and a Jackie Shane documentary. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Sep 20, 2024•18 min
Deciding to release the manifesto or writings of a person who has committed a crime is never easy for a newsroom. But understanding why the Unabomber’s manifesto was published can hold lessons for the future. Plus, the local news for September 19, 2024 and Brentwood high schooler could win an international competition. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTon...
Sep 19, 2024•15 min
Tennessee’s bankers may be going to the polls this November with the hope to reverse a new state law. Plus the local news for September 18, 2024 and this week’s edition of What Where Whens-Day. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Sep 18, 2024•19 min
Former Vice President Mike Pence is in Murfreesboro to celebrate the U.S. Constitution today, and some Middle Tennessee State University students aren’t happy about it. Plus, the local news for September 17, 2024 and the New Music Experience talks about notable female artists. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Sep 17, 2024•16 min
Spring Hill workers seem to be leading a push to unionize Southern auto plants, but, so far, their peers in Smyrna remain steady in their choice not to organize. Plus, the local news for September 16, 2024 and a spirited discussion about harm reduction. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Sep 16, 2024•17 min
Hickory Hollow was once a vibrant Nashville mall. Now, its site is slated to become something of a new downtown area for Antioch. Plus the local news for September 13, 2024 and the hope being offered by the Wallace Street Studio Apartments. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Sep 13, 2024•13 min
Some say strict rules and policies around voting in Tennessee protect the integrity of our elections, but are there too many hurdles to casting a ballot? Plus the local news for September 12, 2024 and L10N. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Sep 12, 2024•18 min
Today, we’re taking a moment to delight in the ongoing careers of talented journalists who have worked at WPLN News. Plus the local news for September 11, 2024 and this week’s installment of What Where Whens-Day. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Sep 11, 2024•18 min
It’s the anniversary of the Hattie Cotton Elementary School bombing. We’re taking a look at the circumstances of it and the new push to solve the case and two others. Plus the local news for September 10, 2024 and parenting solo in Nashville. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Sep 10, 2024•18 min
A look at the role the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency plays in designing Nashville’s future. Plus the local news for September 9, 2024 and the changing conversation about TennCare. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Sep 09, 2024•17 min
On the anniversary of TPAC’s opening, we take a snapshot of changes in store for the home to a big chunk of Nashville’s performing fine arts scene. Plus the local news for September 6, 2024 and WNXP’s Nashville Artist of the Month: Connor Youngblood. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Sep 06, 2024•19 min
The Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne have a storied history in American combat operations. Now they’re testing out ideas for how the Army can adapt to a new era of warfare. Plus the local news for September 5, 2024 and how zero tolerance for threats in Tennessee schools is really working out. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the sta...
Sep 05, 2024•18 min
It may not give us a monorail, but if the transit referendum passes in November, it could mean expanded bus service, sidewalks and bike lanes. Plus, the local news for September 4, 2024 and this week’s edition of What, Where, Whens-day . Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Sep 04, 2024•18 min
University athletics are bringing in the big bucks for one Tennessee institution while costing others more than they may have bargained for. Plus ,the local news for September 3, 2024 and musician Nick Cave. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, Miriam Kramer and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Sep 03, 2024•18 min
What does summer sound like? In this special edition of the NashVillager podcast, WPLN education reporter Alexis Marshall brings listeners to three summer camps serving different communities around Nashville. This Tennessee camp creates space for grief — and joy — for children who have lost a loved one This songwriting camp offers inspiration and exposure for Nashville girls How this camp for kids who stutter builds confidence and connections Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Rad...
Sep 02, 2024•16 min
The medical profession is facing headwinds around the country. States with abortion bans like Tennessee are seeing fewer people apply to med school, and there’s a nation-wide doctor’s shortage. Plus, the local news for August 30, 2024, and an Elvis oddity. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Aug 30, 2024•15 min
The small, downtown outpost of TSU is the result of a landmark civil rights lawsuit, and it’s named for the groundbreaking attorney who won the case for the HBCU. Plus the local news for August 29, 2024 and new discoveries about a rare earth element. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Aug 29, 2024•16 min
Nathan Bedford Forrest once denied the KKK existed. Now, many Forrest enthusiasts follow suit and deny the fullness of who the Confederate general was. Plus the local news for August 28, 2024 and this week’s edition of What Where Whens-Day. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Aug 28, 2024•22 min
With other major utilities using solar and wind to clean up their act, why is the Tennessee Valley Authority so focused on nuclear and gas? Plus the local news for August 27, 2024 and the comeback of Shelby Lynne. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Aug 27, 2024•17 min
On the anniversary of the landmark report that started public education in our city, we take a look at the complex machine that Nashville’s school district has become. Plus, the local news for August 26, 2024 and a WPLN reporter announces an exciting new project. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Aug 26, 2024•20 min
Smart kids helping a beloved pet is a great example of how STEM can shine in the classroom. Plus the local news for August 23, 2024 and Camp Forget-Me-Not. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Aug 23, 2024•19 min
The line between religion and government can sometimes be a thin one. Plus the local news for August 22, 2024 and how Nashville’s transit decision might affect people in other counties. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Aug 22, 2024•16 min
There are movements underway that hope to make Tennessee courts work better. Plus the local news for August 21, 2024 and this week’s edition of What Where WhensDay . Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Aug 21, 2024•18 min
One place that many of the city’s downtown unhoused residents depend on for getting out of the weather is closing for at least a couple of months. Plus the local news for August 20, 2024 and the relationship between wild turkeys and the people who hunt them. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Aug 20, 2024•16 min
Tennessee’s top office has still never had a female occupant. Plus, the local news for August 19, 2024 and a Democratic challenger in one of Tennessee’s Congressional Districts. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Aug 19, 2024•16 min
What began as a resource for poor Appalachian folks became a nexus for the non-violent protest movement and voter registration drives of the Civil Rights era. Plus the local news for August 16, 2024 and the challenge of protecting victims of domestic violence in Tennessee. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Aug 16, 2024•17 min
Greg Locke’s Global Vision Church is leaving Mt. Juliet, but it’s not going too far. Plus the local news for August 15, 2024 and the plan to pay for Nashville transit with a single, regressive tax. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP...
Aug 15, 2024•14 min
