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Veteran Political Analyst Pat Nolan sits down with Tennessee politicians, journalists, and activists on the local, state-wide, and national scale to discuss current political topics.
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The eventful 113th Tennessee General Assembly has come to a close. Much has happened over the last four months, and it was not without controversy. Here to explain the impact of what legislation was passed, what was not passed, and what is on the agenda moving forward are local reporters Blaise Gainey (WPLN) and Stephen Elliott (Nashville Banner). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For the first time in American history, a United States president stands trial for criminal charges. Joining us via Zoom to analyze the first week of former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York City is John Vile, Political Science Professor at Middle Tennessee State University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
State Senate Bill SB1325 passed earlier this week, which could authorize school faculty and staff in Tennessee to carry concealed weapons on school grounds. State Senator Heidi Campbell (D-Nashville) joins the show to explain the rationale for passing such legislation and its consequences for teachers, students, and the public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Governor Bill Lee signed the dissolution of the TSU Board into law. With the board vacated, and with university president Glenda Glover retiring following the 2023-2024 school year, the university's future remains unclear. To unpack how and why this happened is NewsChannel 5's Capitol Hill reporter Chris Davis, with Ben Hall filling in for Pat Nolan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In his newest book, "The Flaming Moderate," Nashville author Bo Roberts shares instances in which people with different political affiliations cross the aisle to govern America and solve problems. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tennessee lawmakers are pursuing a controversial policy that has come under intense scrutiny in states that have passed similar laws. Such laws could potentially overhaul the state's public school system. To discuss the topic in-depth is one of the bill's major proponents, State Rep. Scott Cepicy (R-Culleoka) of the 64th District. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mayor Freddie O'Connell joins this week's Inside Politics to inform viewers about how he and his administration plan to manage Nashville's growth, from affordable housing in the East Bank, to the recently announced transit referendum that will occur in November 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Proposals circling around the State Legislature seek to eliminate the current Tennessee State University board of trust and reinstate one appointed by Governor Bill Lee. To join us on the program is Senator Charlane Oliver (D-Nashville), who district (19) includes the TSU campus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are some unknown facts regarding slavery in Tennessee? How have people with ancestors who were enslaved traced back their lineage? Joining this edition of Inside Politics in honor of Black History Month are author and journalist Bill Carey and Tennessee State Representative Karen D. Camper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's looking more and more likely by the day that President Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in the November elections. How will Biden's age and Trump's legal woes impact the outcome? Debra Maggart-Breske, Republican Strategist, and Larry Woods, Democratic Strategist, join our program to take a look inside this issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Ukraine-Russia conflict is approaching its second anniversary. Concurrently, the Israel-Hamas war has just passed its four-month mark. How has U.S. involvement affected the progress of each conflict and for how long will it continue? We discuss with Dr. Thomas Schwartz, professor at Vanderbilt University and historian of the foreign relations of the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NewsChannel 5 Capitol Hill reporter Chris Davis joins this edition of Inside Politics to discuss Governor Bill Lee's upcoming State of the State address. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton joins Pat on this edition of Inside Politics to preview the agenda for the 113th Tennessee General Assembly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Capitol Hill is the title of a new book on Tennessee politics that outlines the worst scandals over the last 50 years. On this episode of Inside Politics, host Pat Nolan is joined by Joel Ebert and Erik Schelzig, two veteran reporters of Tennessee government and politics to discuss their book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inside Politics host Pat Nolan is joined by Deana Ivey, newly appointed President of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.
On this edition of the show, we take a look at how tourism and hospitality performed in 2023 as a whole and what lies ahead for the future.
For more information about the program, visit the NewsChannel 5+ website at - https://www.newschannel5.com/plus/inside-politicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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