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This Is Nashville

WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio

This Is Nashville is a live one-hour daily show driven by community, for community. This flagship program of WPLN News will become your one-stop-shop for news in Nashville and Middle Tennessee, as we continue to show up each day.

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50:16

For the love of chocolate

This Is Nashville ·

2025/02/13

Today we explore some of the city’s chocolatiers, chocolate artisans and candy bar makers. Plus, we’re one day away from Valentine’s Day and it’s your turn to talk. We want to hear from you. What was your most memorable Valentine’s Day date, good or...not so good.GuestsEvane Stoner, Poppy & Peep Scott Witherow, Olive & Sinclair Beth Sachan, Goo Goo Cluster

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Elevating local African American history

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2025/02/12

Some contributions are well known — like the lunch counter sit-ins and school desegregation. Others have been lost to history. Today, we hear from those who work to preserve and elevate their history. The Nashville Conference on African American History and Culture is an all-day conference in its 44th year. The Nashville City Cemetery Association created a program to honor the more than 6,000 African Americans buried there, almost 3,000 without identification in the formal record. Dr

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50:17

Deciding who can and can't work: Professional...

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2025/02/11

Here in Tennessee, several professions require licenses, including: contractors, doctors, lawyers, architects, private detectives and cosmetologists. Today, we’re talking about the boards that oversee professional licenses — what they do, how they function, and what the public needs to know about working with any licensed professional.This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUESTS Rebecca Hall Allensworth, Associate Dean for Research, David Daniels Allen Professor of Law, Vanderbilt

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Abby Rubenfeld: a force for LGBTQ+ rights

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2025/02/10

Now, more than 45 years later, she continues to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, as the state has taken a targeted approach to the transgender community and other marginalized groups. She joins This Is Nashville to share her background, why she came to Tennessee, and how Tennesseans can benefit from equal rights for all.This episode was produced by Josh Deepan. GUESTSAbby Rubenfeld, Civil Rights Attorney

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50:04

Your Turn to Talk: new immigration policy

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2025/02/06

President Donald Trump’s administration pledged to deport approximately 11 million people who lack permanent legal status. And last week, Tennessee’s legislature passed a sweeping immigration law to support Trump’s planned mass deportation. Today, we hear details about the new policies and their effects on immigrants and refugees in Nashville. Plus, we learn about resources and “know your rights” programs for community members, educators and students. And once again, it’s your turn to talk

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Black History Month and the arts in Nashville

This Is Nashville ·

2025/02/05

On this edition of This Is Nashville, we sit down with Belmont University choral instructor Jeffery Ames to discuss his labor of love, Requiem for Colour. We will also hear from the organization Youth About Business, which is putting together a live mixed media play about the heyday of Jefferson Street titled Lost and Found: a Story of Hope. Then, we will hear from the founder of Soul'd Creative Collective, Christian Sinclair, whose mission is to connect locals while growing the BIPOC art

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It's time for some laughs! Our first This Is...

This Is Nashville ·

2025/02/04

After their sets, we’ll hear from Rhonda and Marcus about their comedy journeys and what the stand-up comedy scene is really like in Middle Tennessee. We’re all in for some extra laughs during our first This Is Nashville stand-up special! Join us!This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUESTSRhonda Sweat, Nashville-based comedian Marcus Lustig, Nashville-based comedian

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Erica Mitchell, CEO of United Way of Greater Nashville

This Is Nashville ·

2025/02/03

United Way brings together volunteers, local organizations and funding to tackle some of the biggest issues facing our community. Mitchell is joining us today to share about the work of United Way, her personal journey to service, and her dedication — and hope — for how we all can connect to make life better for everyone here in Middle Tennessee.This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUESTS Erica Mitchell, President and CEO United Way of Greater Nashville FURTHER READING &

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Your Turn to Talk: Ask the Mayor plus a state...

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2025/01/30

Do you have a concern you would like to be addressed? Do you have a question about the direction of the city? Call 615-760-2000 with your question or comment. Later in the show, WPLN reporters Marianna Bacallao and Char Daston will give us an update and take your calls about all the activity this week during the special session at the state legislature.GuestsFreddie O’Connell | Mayor, Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Marianna Bacallao | WPLN power and equity

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50:05

Tennessee's wetlands are at risk

This Is Nashville ·

2025/01/29

This legislative session, Tennessee lawmakers will consider a bill that will remove protections for our state’s wetlands. Today, we’re talking about why wetlands are valuable as part of a healthy ecosystem. We’ll also break down the proposed legislation and check in with local groups working to protect this natural resource.This episode was produced by Caroline Eggers, WPLN's environmental reporter, and Katherine Ceicys.GUESTSDr. Justin Murdock, Ecologist and Professor of Biology,

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Respectfully disagreeing: The Conversation Coalition

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2025/01/28

Now, the group wants to bridge even more gaps — not just between believers and non-believers — but between followers of different religions and ideologies. Joining us to talk about finding commonality despite differences are The Conversation Coalition co-founder Elliott Martin, Rev. Brandon Baxter with East End United Methodist Church, and Vanderbilt Divinity School Professor of Religion Phillis Sheppard.This episode was produced by Josh Deepan. GuestsElliott Martin, Co-Founder, The

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49:59

Mary Gauthier, singer, songwriter and author

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2025/01/27

Gauthier began writing songs relatively late in life, and her early work explores her troubled past and journey to sobriety. Her songwriting has earned her numerous awards and accolades – including a Grammy nomination – and The Associated Press called her “one of the best songwriters of her generation.” Mary’s book, Saved by a Song: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting, tells the story of her personal growth and how, in her words, “songs can bring us a deep understanding of each other

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Your Turn to Talk: Antioch High School shooting and...

This Is Nashville ·

2025/01/23

It seems that everyone can agree that no child should experience the terror of a school shooting, nor should any family experience the pain of an unimaginable loss; we just can’t agree on how to get there. Today, we’ll get an update on the circumstances surrounding yesterday’s tragedy. And we want to hear from you. What do you think can be done?This episode was produced by Mary Mancini.GUESTSCatherine Sweeney, WPLN Health Reporter Paige Pflegler, WPLN Criminal Justice Reporter Erica

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49:52

My experience… with an organ transplant

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2025/01/22

Becoming an organ donor is a way to offer a life-changing gift to others. Today, we’ll hear from Tennesseans who know this personally: a mother whose teenage son became a donor, and both a kidney donor and recipient. We’ll also speak with experts from Tennessee Donor Services and the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Transplant Center, a national leader, about what we need to know about being an organ donor and how to register here in Tennessee.This episode was produced by Katherine

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Lunar New Year: The Year of the Snake

This Is Nashville ·

2025/01/21

The Lunar New Year is a time for gathering with relatives and friends for some food, fun and music. It's also a time to remember and honor one’s ancestors and reflect on one’s own personal journey as we get set for the year ahead.GuestsJen-Jen Lin, Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville Director and Artistic Director Anne Oppenheimer, CAAN Dancer and Performer Felix Wang, Music Educator and Cellist, Blair String Quartet Councilmember Tom Cash, Metro Council District 18

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Tennessee state legislative preview

This Is Nashville ·

2025/01/16

In this episode, we hear from reporters who will offer insights into what’s at stake and break down the major topics expected to dominate the conversation in the coming months — from school vouchers and abortion pill access to immigration and guns. And we want to hear from you: What issues are important to you? And what do you want from lawmakers in the coming months? Today, it's your turn to talk, so join us by calling 615-760-2000!This episode was produced by Mary Mancini.GUESTS:Sam

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The horrors and complexities of human trafficking

This Is Nashville ·

2025/01/15

Each year, millions of adults and children fall victim to sexual exploitation, forced labor, or both. In this episode, we confront the harsh realities of human trafficking in Middle Tennessee and the broader state. We explore who is affected and learn about the efforts of local enforcement, nonprofits and community leaders who work to prevent this crime and support the survivors. And we learn how individuals and communities can take action to recognize the signs of trafficking and make a

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50:03

Support for families of the incarcerated

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2025/01/14

It is often difficult to figure out how to visit and stay connected to a loved one who is incarcerated. It is also challenging to navigate the emotions, and often judgement, that comes with the loss of someone close from daily life to prison. Today we’re talking about what it’s like to love someone - a child, a parent, a spouse, a friend- who is incarcerated and local resources available to help. Join us!This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUESTSAngie Tallent, Family member,

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49:57

Profile: Odessa Settles

This Is Nashville ·

2025/01/13

Today, we talk with Settles about the philosophy behind her mission to heal, what music means to her, and how she chose to center everything she does from a place of love. Plus, she performs live for us in the studio.Guest Odessa Settles, musician and retired nurse

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Your Turn to Talk: One Small Step with Jad Abumrad

This Is Nashville ·

2025/01/09

Through guided dialogues, One Small Step encourages participants to listen just as much as they speak and stay open to a wide range of opinions. Dialogue Vanderbilt has partnered with StoryCorps to bring One Small Step to Middle-Tennessee and Jad Abumrad, Vanderbilt’s Distinguished Research Professor of Communication of Science and Technology and co-founder of Radiolab, joins us to talk about the essentials and efficacy of this ambitious program.This episode was produced by Mary Mancini and

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