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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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49:56

Ask the Mayor, plus Shades of Black Theatre Festival...

This Is Nashville ·

2025/08/13

Freddie O’Connell is back for another round of “Ask the Mayor.”There are questions about a win for Metro's transit plan in the state's high court, airport tunnels, ICE recruitment on city property and the prospect of using the National Guard for policing. But there’s more to be asked. What does the mayor need to know about your part of Nashville? Where is Metro Government needed? Where is Metro getting in the way? Finish this sentence: I wish the city would just…Then call us at

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50:09

When lice happens

This Is Nashville ·

2025/08/12

We’re facing the four-letter word no parent wants to hear — lice. Updated guidance from federal health authorities and the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests parents and schools don't need to panic. In fact, schools are now discouraged from sending kids home just because they have active lice. Tennessee has embraced this thinking with a new manual for schools. But it’s been tough to put into practice. Williamson County Schools put a pause on updating its policy last Fall when questions

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49:57

Kevin Wilson: On a rural Tennessee upbringing,...

This Is Nashville ·

2025/08/11

Local, award-winning author Kevin Wilson has deep Tennessee roots: he grew up in Franklin County, attended Vanderbilt, and today, teaches at Sewanee: The University of the South. Earlier this year, he released his latest novel, Run for the Hills. Like much of his work, the story considers the, (sometimes unexpected) ways “family” can come to be. He sat down with "This Is Nashville" to read an excerpt of his new release, talk about his upbringing in Tennessee and share his thoughts about why

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50:04

The Roundabout: News of the Week

This Is Nashville ·

2025/08/07

It’s the weekly Roundabout.From the uniquely Nashville to the national conversation, our guests today – left, right and center – will help us chew on the big stories of the week. And our Roundabout episodes give you a chance to weigh in. This week, we’ll face an execution, examine Elon Musk’s airport tunnel, and take an honest look at ourselves with Tennessee’s new ranking as one of the worst states to live in.Give us a call at 615-760-2000 to weigh in — or join us live streaming on YouTube

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50:07

The film scene in Tennessee

This Is Nashville ·

2025/08/06

In 2021, the Tennessee State Government introduced new tax incentives to encourage film productions to make their next project in the Volunteer State.On today’s show, we sit down with artists, producers, and members of the Tennessee Entertainment Commission to learn why film-related economic output has grown by nearly fifty percent and whether or not Nashville has the potential to become a major film hub in the United States. This episode was produced by Josh Deepan.Guests:Bob Raines,

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50:06

Home, herd, rest and refuge: The Elephant Sanctuary...

This Is Nashville ·

2025/08/05

On the eve of World Elephant Day, we celebrate with one of Tennessee’s best kept secrets — The Elephant Sanctuary.Nestled in the woods and knolls of Hohenwald, Tenn., about 80 miles southwest of Nashville is a 3,000-acre refuge for retired elephants where they can live out their days out of the spotlight. These magnificent animals spend their remaining years in a natural habitat developed specifically for their needs. In this episode, we get a rare report from within the complex, which is

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49:59

Garrison Keillor: On the Opry, #MeToo and...

This Is Nashville ·

2025/08/04

Garrison Keillor is still performing, even as he turns 83 this week. He sat down with This Is Nashville in the greenroom at City Winery before his performance in June because this city was central to his creation of "A Prairie Home Companion," which launched 50 years ago. For a long time, it was one of the biggest things in public radio. He now calls leaving the show a mistake. He’ll explain. And if you’re thinking, “didn’t he have a #MeToo moment?” Yes, we get some rather candid answers

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50:03

Screen rules in our schools

This Is Nashville ·

2025/07/31

It’s one of the toughest balancing acts of our time – kids and their screens. With most young teens having their own cellphones, screen usage is an unavoidable issue for schools. A new Tennessee law has led school districts to revisit their policies and in some cases strengthen their screen restrictions. We’ll hear what’s changing, what experts recommend and go deep at a school that banned phones altogether. Plus it’s your turn to talk. Join on air by calling 615-760-2000.Or watch live and

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50:07

Ear Hustle, plus Choosing Justice Initiative

This Is Nashville ·

2025/07/30

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to live behind bars, any episode of “Ear Hustle” will give you a pretty good idea.It’s basically “This American Life” but for the 2 million Americans who are incarcerated – primarily produced by people who are in prison. “Ear Hustle” hosts and co-founders Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods join us to talk about what they’ve learned in 15 seasons of podcasting from a prison and highlighting the live show that is coming to Nashville next week. Plus,

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49:57

In My Place, Episode 15: Two steps forward. Now what?

This Is Nashville ·

2025/07/29

Welcome back to our second season of In My Place. This special series educates listeners on what communities like Nashville can do to prevent and end homelessness — while caring for our neighbors who are still unhoused.In our last episode, we learned what happens when the paperwork finally comes through and puzzle pieces start building a hopeful picture.Well, we're taking a couple steps back. Today, our table is staying packed for a Q&A with folks who want to help us remember even when

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49:59

Tia Sillers: GRAMMY-winning songwriter

This Is Nashville ·

2025/07/28

Tia Sillers has written her fair share of hit songs — most notably, “I Hope You Dance,” performed by Lee Ann Womack.From her beginnings as a songwriter to performing with her husband, she joins us to reflect on her career, her approach to creativity and her relationship with Nashville. We also learn about her personal life and how her husband’s death further strengthened her musical expression. This episode was produced by Josh Deepan.

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Public Media at Risk: The Impact and Uncertainty of...

This Is Nashville ·

2025/07/24

t’s not just a one-year budget crisis.Federal support for public media may be a thing of the past. And it’s hardly just WPLN at risk. Leaders of public media outlets in Middle Tennessee will be in the studio talking about the immediate impacts and uncertainty that lies ahead. Plus, it’s your turn to talk! We’re taking your calls, whether it’s curiosity or a particular critique, the lines will be open. Call 615-760-2000 to join the conversation. You can also catch us streaming on YouTube and

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50:07

Facing eviction in Nashville

This Is Nashville ·

2025/07/23

As rent in Nashville remains close to its all-time high, some affected tenants rush to court to contest their eviction notices.They may have medical issues, significant personal challenges or legal hurdles, but the same question hangs over each of them: where are they going to go once their lease is up? The Eviction Right to Counsel program is a group of local advocates who have collaborated to provide legal services for tenants in need. In this episode, we'll hear from organizations, those

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49:59

Opryland's Lasting Legacy

This Is Nashville ·

2025/07/22

Opryland has been closed for nearly 30 years, and as the producer of a new documentary puts it, some people are still “butt hurt” about it. Maybe we didn’t know what we had until it left a theme park-size hole in Nashville’s heart. A documentary premiering at the Nashville Film Festival, called “A Circle Broken,” gives us a good excuse to reopen that wound and hear the story of Opryland like we’ve not heard before, a story about how perhaps Opryland saved the Grand Ole Opry itself. We’re

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49:59

Pastor Glenda Sutton moves Nashville families through...

This Is Nashville ·

2025/07/21

Pastor Glenda Gleaves Sutton arrived in Nashville with her two sons in tow. She had left a stressful but steady life as an air traffic controller and was on a mission to repair her own family. That effort didn’t pan out as quickly as hoped, and left her temporarily homeless. She has since dedicated her life to repairing the families of anyone within the sound of her voice. She’s dished out diapers and confronted drug dealers — always stepping out in faith and always in support of others

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49:43

Ask the Mayor + The impact of a reduced Metro Council

This Is Nashville ·

2025/07/17

It’s that time again! Time for you to talk with Mayor Freddie O’Connell.Do you have a concern you would like him to address? Do you have a question about the direction of the city? Every month, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell joins us to discuss the latest happenings in and around the city — and take your calls! Plus, Last month, an appeals court upheld a state law reducing the Nashville Metro Council from forty members to twenty. Attorney Ben Gastel joins us to discuss the impact of

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50:05

Music Citizens: The Wrangler

This Is Nashville ·

2025/07/16

When you go to a live show these days, you expect to see a spectacle — an artistic production that will blow you away.Behind the scenes, there’s one person responsible for bringing this production to life — the production manager. Today we join with WNXP's Music Citizens podcast to go behind the scenes with Nashville-based production manager, Tori Butash.As a “lady soundguy,” Tori worked her way up doing sound for Rob Thomas, Imagine Dragons and other bands including Sylvan Esso. It was

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49:57

Hospice care: learning what you need to know when the...

This Is Nashville ·

2025/07/15

There is no more tender time than the months, weeks and days before a loved one's passing. More likely than not, hospice care is going to be involved. Still, many people don’t fully understand what hospice looks like. So today we’re breaking down what you need to know so you’ll be a little more prepared when it matters. We'll hear from two Tennesseans who relied on hospice care, both at home and at a care facility, during each of their mother's final days. We'll talk with representatives

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49:53

Candice Lee, Vice Chancellor Athletics & Athletic...

This Is Nashville ·

2025/07/14

Candice Lee is a Vanderbilt Commodore through and through.In the late 90’s and early aughts, she played for the women’s basketball team. She endured injuries but never quit. After her playing days were over she moved to the administration side of sports. Also earning a PhD from the university. Today, we learn what it’s like to get inside the mind of an athletic director for a school in the most powerful athletic conference in the country.

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50:08

School vouchers are here. What now?

This Is Nashville ·

2025/07/10

The school voucher debate has been raging in Tennessee for almost two decades...but it was just this year the Tennessee State Legislature successfully passed a law creating a statewide program. The Education Freedom Scholarship Act will provide 20,000 eligible students with about $7,300 per year in public school funds to use for private school tuition. So far, nearly 40,000 families have applied for the program.Today we ask: now that the school voucher horse is out of the barn...what’s

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