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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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Roadside attractions in Tennessee

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2024/03/14

For those who are hitting the road this spring break, but aren’t trying to travel too far, there’s plenty to keep you entertained within state lines! And at WPLN we are lucky enough to have a resident roadside attraction enthusiast in Jewly Hight. We’ll explore some JH approved roadside adventures and side quests! Also, we'll hear from two people with an insider's view of this uniquely American phenomenon. Join us!Guests: Meagan Jolley, See Rock City Andrea Ludden, Co-owner of Salt and

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49:51

Space and the mysteries of the universe

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2024/03/13

Today, we’re talking with an astronomer from the Adventure Science Center to find out everything we need to know about the eclipse and how to experience it. We’ll also hear from WPLN editor Miriam Kramer about what it’s like to report on space — and we’re even checking in with the one and only Neil deGrasse Tyson. Join us!Guests: Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist, author, and science communicator Dr. Morgan Rehnberg, VP of Exhibits and Experiences, Adventure Science Center Miriam

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50:44

Lent: traditions and practices

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2024/03/12

Today, we’re talking with local Christians about what Lent is and what it means to them.Guests: Father Jarrod Russell, Greek Orthodox priest Nadine Choufani, Parishioner, St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Mission Pastor Liza Hawkins, Pastor, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Lindsey Krinks, Street Chaplain and activist Tewodros Manaye, Member, Ethiopian Orthodox Church This episode was produced by Tasha A.F. Lemley, Rachel Iacovone and Katherine Ceicys.

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50:42

Exploring Vanderbilt University's New Quantum...

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2024/03/11

Vanderbilt’s new video series takes viewers behind the scenes on some innovative research projects.At Vanderbilt University, there are thousands of brilliant minds working hard on potentially world-changing projects. The Quantum Potential series, helmed by podcasting legend Jad Abumrad, is here to sharing their breakthroughs with the public. We’ll talk with Jad and meet a pair of scientists who are looking to solve the issue of traffic. Commuters everywhere, rejoice! Guests: Dr

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Profile: Dahron Anneliese Johnson

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2024/03/07

Dahron Anneliese Johnson is a local chaplain and trans rights advocate. In this profile episode, we hear how the seeds of her work sprouted at a young age, how grief has been a lifelong companion, and how she keeps hope Tennessee legislators will realize there’s “more than one way to be here.”

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50:42

Celebrating civil rights activist and beloved...

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2024/03/06

King Hollands had his first experience as a civil rights leader in 1954 as one of the first of 14 Black students to desegregate Father Ryan High School. Just a few years later, after participating in training for non-violent protests, he was part of the sit-in movement at Woolworth's that sought to desegregate Nashville’s downtown lunch counters. Throughout his life, as a member of the Metro Human Relations Commission, as president of the Organized Neighbors of Edgehill, and even as a

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50:44

What's going on with school vouchers?

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2024/03/05

Since we last talked about school vouchers back in fall 2022, the state legislature and governor have made major steps toward making them a reality for all Tennesseeans. Right now, there are bills on the table in the House and Senate that would give over $7000 per student against their private school tuition— regardless of whether they were ever even enrolled in public school. Some are calling this a subsidy for the rich, and some are saying vouchers will make private school more

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Making Noise about 'Making Noise' and advocating for...

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2024/03/04

The locally-founded black-owned music promotion company Lovenoise changed the music landscape of Nashville — and you can hear how on 'Making Noise.' Today, we’re talking with WPLN Senior Music Writer Jewly Hight and several guests featured on the series about the current Black music scenes here in Nashville. We’ll dig into 'Making Noise,' the rich tradition of artists from different generations supporting each other, and what resources are available right now to help launch home-grown

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50:47

In My Place, Episode 1: Homelessness facts and faces

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2024/02/29

In My Place educates listeners on what cities like Nashville can do to prevent and end homelessness — while caring for our neighbors who are still unhoused. We talk to guests about everything from best practices to worst failures and hear from people who intimately know the complexities of having nowhere to go. This series, thanks in part to support from Pinnacle Financial Partners, highlights how affordable housing affects each of us — even when we think it doesn't.Guests: • Dr

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