Due to new immigration laws in effect, refugees who met and were already approved to enter the US are now in limbo. Those in the transitional period already in the US may have their support cut off. Charities that help immigrants and refugees, that once received federal funding, are now struggling to keep the doors open. Judy Orr from Catholic Charities of Nashville and Phostin Saidi, who went through the program and now work for the Refugee Resettlement program, join host Pat Nolan as they discuss what has happened, options and the next chapter.

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Dr. Thomas A. Schwartz, a political science professor from Vanderbilt University is our guest to talk about President Trump and his DOGE team's second month. Host Pat Nolan and Dr. Schwartz discuss the presidents cuts and firing of probationary workers at the Federal level and how those actions affects Tennesseans. They also discuss tariffs and if what President Trump is doing is constitutional.

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Attorney Larry Woods and David Plazas from the Tennessean join host Pat Nolan to discuss the first month of the Trump presidency which has been a whirlwind of change. Topics include cutting federal jobs, DEI, cabinet choices and the legality of some of these things the president has done. With over 40 lawsuits filed with court rulings and injunctions, where does that leave the average citizen?

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After a contentious Special Session at Capitol Hill last week with the passing of Governor Bill Lee's school voucher bill and new immigration legislation, state representative John Ray Clemmons joins host Pat Nolan to discuss the Democrat's response and their plan for 2025 in this episode of Inside Politics.

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On this episode of Inside Politics, House Speaker Cameron Sexton fields questions from host Pat Nolan about this weeks Special Session at the state capitol.

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On this episode of Inside Politics, host Pat Nolan is joined by Dr. Thomas Schwartz, Political Science & History Professor at Vanderbilt University to discuss President Trump's first few days and actions in office.

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Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry joins this edition of Inside Politics to discuss her new book: "It's What You Do Next: the Fall and Rise of Nashville's First Female Mayor." The book is available at major retailers.

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Will Nashville continue to grow in 2025 as it has in years past? Here to talk about the local economy is Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Ralph Schulz.

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