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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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Profile: Pat Boone

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2024/08/12

He may have been born in Florida, but Mr. Boone has deep Nashville roots. He attended Lipscomb, had his first performances in Centennial Park, recorded in middle Tennessee, and appeared on Hee Haw. Today, we'll hear from Boone about his singing and film career, his family, his heavy-metal phase and so much more. Join us!Today's episode was produced by Tasha A.F. Lemley.GUEST Pat Boone | Singer, author, actor and speaker.FURTHER LISTENINGPat Boone's new song “Where Did America Go?” is

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Your Turn To Talk Thursday: Power and accountability,...

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2024/08/08

This isn’t the first time they’ve ruled on this issue, with additional decisions on immunity in civil cases given during both the Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton administrations. But what does the ruling actually state? And what degree of immunity do our state and local leaders have? Most importantly, how do we as a country balance immunity with accountability? We've convened a panel of experts to take your questions and comments. Call 615-760-2000 to join the conversation.This episode was

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50:38

Turkeys? Wild!

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2024/08/07

Wild turkeys are what biologists call an indicator species — meaning its presence in a location is indicative of a healthy ecosystem for all other species, including humans. The turkey is also a significant figure to Native cultures, both spiritually and practically. In the early 1900s, commercial hunting left the wild turkey population decimated, and it faced extinction. Hunters were the first to notice the trouble, and in the mid-1900s, efforts began to rescue and conserve them — a

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50:42

Quantum science in Middle Tennessee

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2024/08/06

Quantum computers can already complete calculations that would take current computers millions of years to solve, and experts say that researchers are on track to cross a game-changing threshold in this new technology by 2030. MTSU recently launched its Quantum Science Initiative and is working with regional partners, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, to educate and train students here in Middle Tennessee to step into research and technical jobs in this emerging field. Today, we’re

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Profile: Dr. Learotha Williams

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2024/08/05

His focus on African American history has led to many discoveries about a hidden and sometimes forgotten past. He is leaned on by city officials, historic foundations, community members and most importantly, his students, to learn about the many people whose lives and work have impacted our city, region, and state. Today, we'll learn more about Dr. Lee, as he is famously known. Where did his thirst for knowledge and history come from? How did his early life shape the actions he takes today

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Open Line Thursday: How are you doing this election...

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2024/08/01

How are you staying informed and staying sane as we get closer to November? To lend us a hand we've assembled a panel of experts from the fields of political science, psychology, and American studies to take your calls at 615-760-2000. Join us!Today's guests:Dr. Heather Alesch | Clinical Director, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Nashville Center for Trauma and PsychotherapyDr. Nikol Alexander-Floyd | Professor of Political Science, Rutgers UniversityDana D. Nelson, Dr. | Nancy Perot Chair

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July 31, 2024

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2024/07/31

Today, we explore the past and present history of Olympians from Nashville. Who was John Noel, Sr., the first Olympian born in Tennessee to bring home a gold medal in 1924? And how did the Tennessee State University Tigerbelles, the 1960 all-Black women’s track team, find Olympic glory despite turbulent times at home?This episode was produced by Khalil Ekulona and Mary Mancini.Today’s guests:John Noel lll | Grandson of John Noel, Sr., first Tennessean to bring home the goldMatthew Gailani |

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In My Place, Episode 6: Hidden homelessness

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2024/07/30

They may think of the local emergency shelter or an encampment that has popped up in their neighborhood. But rarely do they think about a student in the local school system, a young person kicked out from their home, two or more families sharing a 2-bedroom apartment or living in motel rooms. Families are among the fastest-rising populations experiencing homelessness. Today, we examine the many faces of “hidden homelessness” and how communities like Nashville can address the issue by

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Profile: Jeremy Finley

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2024/07/29

For over 21 years, his work has uncovered corruption and crimes and helped victims know they are not alone. He has received well-deserved recognition for his work, including three prestigious Investigative Reporters and Editors awards, 25 Midsouth Emmys, and four regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. He is also a novelist who writes thrillers in his spare time. We’re speaking with Jeremy about how he found his way into investigative journalism, what it takes to hold wrongdoers accountable, and

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50:41

Ask the Mayor and Metro Law Director

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2024/07/25

Call 615-760-2000 to share what’s on your mind or to ask a question. This is your opportunity to get your questions answered. We never know what’s going to come up on our Ask The Mayor show, but it’s always interesting. Join us!This episode was produced by Mary Mancini.Guests:Freddie O'Connell | Mayor, Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Wally Dietz | Director of Law, Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Listen to previous Ask the Mayor

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A Second Avenue update, years after the 2020 bombing

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2024/07/24

The Christmas Day bombing caused extensive damage to the historic buildings, homes and businesses that dot Second Avenue. Redevelopment of the area is ongoing, with some sections rebuilt and open to pedestrians and cars, while others remain untouched. Today, we’ll learn about the historic cultural and economic importance of Second Avenue, provide updates on the vision for redevelopment and communication infrastructure improvements, and check in on former residents and business owners.This

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Nashville's Historical Markers

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2024/07/23

The first marker, "Heaton's Station," was placed in 1968 at a bend in the Cumberland River in North Nashville and commemorates one of the city’s first structures, a fortified house built for protection in 1780. Now there are almost 300 markers across the city, with at least one in every council district. Today, we’ll talk about the importance of the marker program and how to get one made and planted. We'll also find out all about the marker for Warehouse 28, a gay disco that also made

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Profile: Nancy French

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2024/07/22

She has written under her own name and collaborated on multiple books for celebrities - five of which made the New York Times best seller list. Now in her memoir Ghosted, she has emerged from behind the scenes to tell the story of losing her political allies, feeling spiritually adrift and politically confused, and becoming unemployable after she was unwilling to endorse an unsuitable president.Nancy lives in Franklin, Tennessee with her husband – journalist David French – and family.This

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Citywide reporter roundup: Entertainment edition

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2024/07/18

Today, we’re speaking with Caché McClay, The Tennessean’s dedicated Beyoncé reporter, and Bryan West, The Tennessean’s dedicated Taylor Swift reporter, about what it’s like to cover two global superstars from here in Nashville. Julia Masters from the Nashville Business Journal will be in to break down her recent entertainment coverage, including: a new plan by hospitality leaders to shape tourism in Nashville, the current trends in local restaurants, and Metro Council's look into how to

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This is Nicheville

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2024/07/17

One of the main ways we can interact with others is through our hobbies and niche interests. And they’ve got another benefit, too: When we learn more about other people’s hobbies and niche interests, we better appreciate the world around us and we can embrace and celebrate our differences.Today, we delve into three vastly different niche activities and the people who pursue them. From Rubik’s cubing to cooking to professional Santa artistry, these guests illustrate the importance of finding

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50:58

Worker safety: A cloud over the construction boom

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2024/07/16

We're seemingly full of towering yellow cranes and active construction sites busy with workers using hefty machinery and hoisting heavy materials – often several hundred feet in the air. Tragically, Tennessee is one of the most dangerous states when it comes to construction worker on-the-job injury and deaths. In recent years, the city of Nashville and the State of Tennessee have not seen eye-to-eye on how to improve safety for workers. Today, we’re speaking with reporters, local advocates

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Profile: María Magdalena Campos-Pons

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2024/07/15

Campos-Pons is the Cornelius Vanderbilt chair of fine arts and identifies just as much as a teacher as an artist. She grew up in a small village in the Cuban state of Matanzas, and the community, topography, and vibrant Cuban artistic community she experienced in her youth continues to inform her work. In 2023, Campos-Pons was named a MacArthur Fellow in recognition of how her art "forges connections between her own experiences as a Cuban woman and global issues of displacement and

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‘Dynamite Nashville’ pieces together what happened in...

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2024/07/11

In 1946, a violent uprising in Columbia, Tenn., led to national attention and a court case that historians say was the first time the legal system was used by Black defendants in the Civil Rights Movement. Then, in the late '50s and early '60s, three bombings in Nashville kicked off a nationwide campaign of violence in opposition to the movement.Today, we speak with historian and author Betsy Phillips about her new book, "Dynamite Nashville: Unmasking the FBI, the KKK, and the Bombers

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'Lo Fi' by Liz Riggs takes readers to the time before...

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2024/07/10

Dubbed the "High Fidelity" for millennials, the book paints a picture of Nashville before it became "It City" — before the bachelorettes moved in, before Lower Broad was owned by country stars and before most major bands added Music City as a tour stop. "Lo Fi" takes us back to a time when Nashville felt like it was by residents and for residents.Today, we interview author Liz Riggs about the book, her inspirations, and her Nashville. Also joining us for today's music-filled episode will be

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Paddle, paddle, paddle! Making a splash in...

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2024/07/09

One of the gifts of living here in Middle TN is that our state is full of some of the nation’s most beautiful ponds, rivers, and lakes that we can enjoy to cool down. There are so many ways to enjoy the water from swimming, to paddling a kayak, canoe or paddle board, to fishing. If you’re not familiar with how to jump in, how can you get started? And what do you need to know to stay safe? We’re talking with local water enthusiasts about how they’re enjoying Tennessee’s natural waterways

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