Episodes

  • Taylor, Media and Ed Yarbrough

    Taylor, Media and Ed Yarbrough
    Sep 16 2024
    Jamie and Braden talk Nashville news and politics. A Tennessee-based media company is at the middle of international controversy. Taylor Swift has made big news after a big debate. And Tennessee's AG is once again trying to do something about social media and our kids. Then we visit with former US Attorney for Middle Tennessee Ed Yarbrough. Transparency in the judiciary, how politics has changed over time, serving in the Vietnam War, working on the Covenant public records case and Glen Casada case and much more. Brought to you by 8th & Roast Music by William Tyler Email your council member
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Mayor Freddie O'Connell

    Mayor Freddie O'Connell
    Sep 9 2024
    Mayor Freddie O'Connell sits down with Jamie and Braden to talk transit. Convincing swing voters, how this plan will help everyone, what concerns are being voiced, does this plan set up the city for future growth, appealing to young users and much more. Brought to you by 8th & Roast Music by William Tyler Email your council member
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • What does the TSSAA actually do?

    What does the TSSAA actually do?
    Sep 3 2024
    Jamie and Braden visit with Chris Yow from Main Street Media to talk about the TSSAA. What does it do, what are it's goals, how does it help student athletes in the state and where could it be improved. We also talk youth sports and one potential ballot question about Shelby Co. Brought to you by 8th & Roast Music by William Tyler Email your council member
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Hale: Nashville's relationship with booze

    Hale: Nashville's relationship with booze
    Aug 26 2024
    Jamie and Braden are joined by reporter and auther Steven Hale from the Nashville Banner. We react to the DNC and dive into Nashville's relationship with alcohol and the dynamics of downtown. Additionally, what is the city doing about domestic violence? Brought to you by 8th & Roast Music by William Tyler Email your council member
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Pastor Tucker: Answers are in the tension

    Pastor Tucker: Answers are in the tension
    Aug 19 2024
    Jamie and Braden tell a transit story and try to celebrate some housing headlines. Then Jamie sits down with Nashville native Pastor David Tucker (29:00). We talk police accountability, why the Metro Arts saga is indicative of larger issues, emboldened Nazis and the racial nature of policy in Nashville. Please answer some questions so we can do better! Brought to you by 8th & Roast Music by William Tyler Email your council member
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Holly McCall's Election Recap: The Moderation Fallacy

    Holly McCall's Election Recap: The Moderation Fallacy
    Aug 12 2024
    Jamie and Braden welcome Tennessee Lookout's Holly McCall to break down Election results, Gov. Bill Lee, the implications on the state level and look ahead to November. The Metro Council will stay at 40 members for now but is that the right thing for our city and what is sure to happen next? The deck has been cleared for the transit referendum but what about the campaign? Please answer some questions so we can do better! Brought to you by 8th & Roast Music by William Tyler Email your council member
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Ep. 2: The Bombing

    Ep. 2: The Bombing
    Aug 5 2024
    On September 10, 1957, Hattie Cotton Elementary School blew up. The FBI immediately went into action hiding witnesses from the Nashville police and backdating memos so that it appeared the FBI had told the police about the plan before the bombing. They had not. Buy the Book: Dynamite Nashville: Unmasking the FBI, the KKK, and the Bombers Beyond their Control — Third Man Books Produced by 440 Media with the cooperation of Third Man Books Narration by Betsy Phillips and Braden Gall, written by Betsy Phillips Edited by Braden Gall, theme music by Anchor Thieves Photo from the Dale Ernsberger Collection, courtesy of Metro Nashville Archives
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    18 mins
  • Ep. 4: The Confession

    Ep. 4: The Confession
    Aug 5 2024
    By early 1958, the FBI gave the Nashville police a promising lead in the Hattie Cotton School bombing: a letter from a guy whose friend had confessed to the bombing. The Nashville police… well… they weren’t moved to action. Buy the Book: Dynamite Nashville: Unmasking the FBI, the KKK, and the Bombers Beyond their Control — Third Man Books Pictures of the aftermath of the bombing: Desegregation of Nashville schools included a bombing, great bravery (tennessean.com) Produced by 440 Media with the cooperation of Third Man Books Narration by Betsy Phillips and Braden Gall, written by Betsy Phillips Edited by Braden Gall, theme music by Anchor Thieves Photo from the Dale Ernsberger Collection, courtesy of Metro Nashville Archives
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    16 mins