Tennessee Today

Why Chattanooga Feels Like It's Changing Overnight (And What That Means for The People Who Live Here)

If it feels like Chattanooga is changing overnight, you're not imagining it. New apartments downtown, companies you've never heard of hiring hundreds of people, traffic o

How the YMCA Fills the Community’s Gaps: Childcare, Food, and Education

Most people think of the YMCA as a place to work out, but the Y is the largest provider of child care in the United States, and that's only the beginning of what it does.

Ask Me Anything: Your Questions, Answered

The best way to know where I stand is to ask me directly. In this episode, I tackle everything from education and healthcare to data centers and flock cameras, and even m

What It Really Takes to Serve in Public Office (with Zach Wamp)

Most people have opinions about how government should work, but very few are willing to put their name on a ballot and do something about it.  In this episode, Zach Wamp

How Tennessee Became a Red State, with Lt. Gov. Randy McNally

A lot of people who've moved to Tennessee assume it's always been a deeply Republican state. Randy McNally knows better, because he helped build it. Randy McNally has se

How Lamar Alexander Became One of Tennessee's Most Respected Leaders

Few Tennesseans have shaped the state like Lamar Alexander: Governor, U.S. Senator, Secretary of Education, President of the University of Tennessee.  Unlike those who a

Does Tennessee Need More Founders? (with Arthur Herman, Author of Founders Fire)

Do you want a manager who keeps things running smoothly, or a founder who's willing to tear up the rulebook and rebuild from scratch? Arthur Herman is the author of Foun

Standing Room Only: Redistricting & Tennessee's Political History (Why This Election Matters)

Tennessee is one of the most conservative, most Republican states in the nation. But that hasn't always been the case, and if Republican voters aren't careful, it won't b

How Hamilton County's Parks Are Driving Tourism and Economic Growth

Parks aren't just green spaces, they're economic engines. Hamilton County generates $1.8 billion in visitor spending annually, and outdoor recreation is a big reason why.

Potholes, Traffic, and Safety: How Tennessee Maintains Roads Debt-Free

Roads and bridges aren't just something you use every day. They're how you measure whether your government is working. Good roads mean commerce flows, commutes are manage

When to Trust a Political Poll (and When to Be Skeptical)

Every election season, you see polls that contradict each other. One says Candidate A is ahead by 10 points, another says it's a dead heat, and a third says Candidate B i

Standing Up for Conservative Values on College Campuses with Turning Point USA

What does it take for a college freshman to start a conservative organization on a campus where liberal voices dominate? Sophie Fuller is the chapter president of Turnin

What a Former FBI Agent Wants You to Know About Human Trafficking, Gangs, and Terrorism

Beth Kreppein is a former FBI agent with 20+ years of experience investigating gangs, human trafficking, terrorism, and violent crime. Now she’s the Chief of Police for t

The Obscure Laws Making Healthcare More Expensive

America spends 18% of GDP on healthcare (more than any other developed nation) yet ranks second worst in outcomes. So what's broken? In this episode, Dr. Patrick Bailey

Can One Person ACTUALLY Make A Difference?

Most people think politics is too big, too broken, or too controlled by insiders to make a real impact. Gail Greene proves otherwise. In this episode, I'm joined by the

What You Need to Know About Think Tanks and Polling

When legislators aren't experts on a specific topic, they rely on think tanks for research and data to inform decisions. But how do they know which ones to trust? In thi

Property Tax Reform, K-9 Medical Care, and Education Freedom Scholarships: What's Being Debated in This Legislative Session

Bills don't just randomly appear as laws. There's a process, and knowing it gives you power. In this episode, I’m breaking down how the Tennessee legislative process act

How Airports Drive Economic Development | Episode 17

Most people see airports as just the place you catch a flight, but they’re so much more than that. They’re economic engines that create jobs, attract business investment,

School Choice, Healthcare Reform, and Tennessee's Future with Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton | Episode 16

House Speaker Cameron Sexton is one of the most powerful leaders in Tennessee government. In this episode, he explains how decisions are made in the legislature, includin

Competing for Nashville's Future: How TSU Is Repositioning for Growth | Episode 15

Tennessee State University is in the middle of a major transformation. President Dwayne Tucker shares his approach to repositioning the university for growth, navigating