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No. 546: Curiously Uncurious
đź—“ Today, Davis sets you up, former mayoral candidate Stephanie Johnson comes out in support of Alice Rolli with a passionate appeal, and Megan reviews last night's Metro Council meeting.
Op-Ed: Alice Rolli SHOULD be the City’s Next Mayor
Former mayoral candidate Stephanie Johnson responds to the Tennessee Tribune's Hit Piece on Alice Rolli
No. 545: Up for deliberation
đź—“ Today, Davis sets you up for the stream tomorrow, Jerod talks about the writer's strike, and Megan previews tonight's Metro Council meeting.
What the New Transformers Movie Can Tell Us About the Hollywood Strikes
How the summer’s most superfluous blockbuster highlights the fundamental problems on both sides of the picket line.
No. 544: Some Modest Policy Proposals
đź—“ Today, Davis offers Freddie O'Connell some free policy ideas, Miles fills us in on a local team's Little League World Series run, and Megan talks license plate readers.
Nolensville Returns to the Little League World Series
Stella and the Fellas seek the elusive LLWS crown this week in Williamsport
No. 543: Rich Men North of Richmond
đź—“ Today, Davis introduces a tonic to the Childers/Aldean axis of country music, Jerod details the return of an Old Hollywood son of Appalachia to Knoxville, and Megan breaks down the first Rolli/O'Connell mayoral forum.
Classic Hollywood’s Son of Appalachia
Clarence Brown fell into obscurity after directing some of America’s finest movies. A film festival in Knoxville hopes to change that.
âśą WEEKLY FILM RUNDOWN: August 11-17
The latest releases and special screenings hitting Music City this week. For a list of new and upcoming films, check out our 2023 Movie Guid
No. 542: The Sound of Freedom Effect
đź—“ Today, Jerod talks about the movie Sound of Freedom, and Megan takes a look at some of the bills lined up for the special session in addition to revealing that Fran Bush has endorsed Alice Rolli for mayor.
The Sound of Freedom Effect
How the summer movie season’s surprise hit further alienates the Right from what’s left of America’s cultural fabric.
No. 541: What's on the menu?
đź—“ Today, Davis introduces the City Symposium and Megan digs into what's on the menu for the freshly announced "public safety" special session.
No. 540: What slings and arrows may come
đź—“ Today, Davis talks more about what's to come in the mayor's race, Megan analyzes local media's role in dimmed enthusiasm around local elections, and we peak at some graphs that show what parts of town support who for mayor.
The Slow Death of Local Media
Has lack of trust in the media and dwindling local coverage snowballed into an apathetic voter base?