Inside Politics - NewsChannel 5 Plus Nashville

<p>Inside Politics is a weekly, half-hour show televised by NewsChannel 5+ in Nashville, Tennessee. It premieres on Fridays at 7PM Central Time (Comcast Channel 250, Charter 182). This audio-only format of the show is identical to what is televised and is available anywhere you get your podcasts so you can listen outside of the viewing area or available for download in case you miss the televised broadcast. </p> <p>The show features numerous high-profile guests as well as historical and political subject matter experts including professors from Vanderbilt University, reporters from other Nashville news outlets, and household name politicians like Representative Jim Cooper, former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, Congressman John Rose, Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton, and more. </p> <p>Pat Nolan serves as the show's host. Pat has worked as a political analyst and reporter in and around Nashville for almost fifty years. He has worked in television, radio, and for the Office of the Mayor in Nashville. He has covered breaking news stories, live election updates, and for many years served as announcer for Nashville Metro Council meetings. </p>

How Will Metro Implement Choose How You Move?

David Plazas with The Tennessean and Steve Cavendish with Nashville Banner join this edition of Inside Politics to share what aspects of Mayor O'Connell's transit plan will be prioritized and when it will commence.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-16
22:09

How Did Trump Win?

Vanderbilt University Professor of History and Political Science Thomas Schwartz joins this edition of Inside Politics to share how some of President-elect Trump's viewpoints have changed - and how others have not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-08
22:10

Election Night Preview

Which states are the most hotly contested for the presidential election? Will Mayor O'Connell's transit plan pass? That and much more is discussed on this pre-election edition of Inside Politics with political analysts Larry Woods and Bill Phillips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-01
22:09

Death Row Welcomes You

Nashville Banner reporter and author Steven Hale joins this edition of Inside Politics so share his new book, "Death Row Welcomes You," and how it traces the lives of condemned prisoners at the Riverbend Maximum Security Prison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-25
22:09

Transit Discussion and More with Mayor Freddie O'Connell

Ben Hall fills in for Pat Nolan on this edition of Inside Politics and discusses the upcoming transit referendum with Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell along with other issues concerning locals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-18
22:11

U.S. Political Analysis with Joe. St. George

How accurate are presidential polls ahead of the election? Are there still any voters who are undecided at this point with just over three weeks to go until Nov. 5? Find out on this edition of Inside Politics with Scripps' Deputy Political Director Joe St. GeorgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-11
22:09

Gloria Johnson for US Senate: What Is Her Strategy to Win?

Will Tennessee House Representative Gloria Johnson (D - Knoxville) unseat incumbent Marsha Blackburn this November? What strategies does she plan to implement? Find out on this edition of Inside Politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-04
22:09

What to Expect When Tuning into the Vice-Presidential Debate

Austin Peay State University professor of political science Michael Bednarczuk is our guest on this edition of Inside Politics detailing how and if the vice-presidential debate will change voters' minds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-27
22:12

Post-Debate Reaction: Did Harris or Trump Benefit?

With a little over 45 days until the election, both presidential candidates still have a lot of ground to cover to motivate voters to show up to the polls and cast their ballots. But how will they succeed? What rhetoric will they use? Vanderbilt Professor of Philosophy Robert Talisse joins this edition of Inside Politics to share what motivates voters at this point in the 2024 campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-20
22:16

Remembering Charles Strobel: Kingdom of the Poor

The late Father Charles Strobel's new book, "Kingdom of the Poor," covers his interpretation of meaning and understanding. Find more about the writing process and who helped complete it.  Guests are Katie Seigenthaler (Finn Partners, Charles Strobel's niece, co-editor), and Rachel Hester (Room in the Inn Executive Director). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-13
22:11

Prefacing the September 10 Debate

Political analysts Larry Woods (D) and Bill Phillips (R) join this edition of Inside Politics to preface the presidential debate on September 10. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-06
22:11

Ukraine and Middle East Update

Dr. Thomas Schwartz, Professor of History and Political Science at Vanderbilt University, updates viewers on the current situation in Ukraine and the Middle East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-30
22:12

What Lies Ahead After the National Conventions?

Vanderbilt Professor of History Nicole Hemmer joins this edition of Inside Politics to share the impact the Democratic and Republican Conventions may have had on undecided voters and what strategies both sides plan to utilize to gain as many votes as possible before Election Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-23
22:10

What Has the New Metro Council Accomplished so Far?

Vice Mayor Angie Henderson joins the program to share the accomplishments and what still needs to be done in Metro Nashville on this edition of Inside Politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-16
22:11

Who Is Tim Walz?

Democratic and Republican analysts Larry Woods and Bill Phillips join this edition of Inside Politics to share thoughts on Democratic nominee Kamala Harris's running mate selection Tim Walz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-09
22:11

Dynamite Nashville: New Book by Betsy Phillips

On this edition of Inside Politics, author Betsy Phillips joins the program to discuss her new book, "Dynamite Nashville," which investigates bombings that occurred in the Nashville area in years past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-02
22:20

Joe Biden Drops Out: Other Political News with David French

Esteemed attorney, professor, and political expert David French with Lipscomb University joins this edition of Inside Politics to discuss the recent reshuffling in the presidential race and strategies each side plans to implement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-26
22:09

What is the Direction of Politics Worldwide?

With two wars concurrently waging and more people voting in 2024 than ever before, the global political landscape has certainly shifted - though it hasn't had its shortage of surprises. Here to share thoughts on political trends both in the US and abroad is Dr. Thomas Schwartz, distinguished professor of history and political science at Vanderbilt University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-19
22:14

Will Voter Turnout in Tennessee Remain Dismal?

Nashville Banner editor-in-chief Steve Cavendish joins the program to explain how attendance at the polls may play out this year with the primary elections looming. We also discuss agendas that hopeful candidates are running on like school vouchers.  Other topics include national elections, such as the race between incumbent Senator Marsha Blackburn and likely Gloria Johnson, as well as incumbent Andy Ogles defending his 5th District Republican nomination against Nashville Metro Council Member Courtney Johnston. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-12
22:15

Best of Tennessee: Will Voter Turnout Increase During the Primaries?

Chloe Akers, founder of Best of Tennessee, joins the program to encourage moderate and undecided voters to participate in the primary election and to reiterate that an informed decision is the best way to preserve democracy.  To catch up on other shows that you may have missed, visit newschannel5.com/plus/inside-politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-05
22:14

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