Podcast Episodes

What We Know About the Antioch High School Shooting

Nashville is grieving its second school shooting in two years, after a student opened fire in the cafeteria at Antioch High School yesterday, killing…

1 year, 7 months ago

Nashville Has a Gun Violence Problem. This New Office Wants To Help.

In November, Mayor Freddie O’Connell signed the Office of Youth Safety into law. Councilmember At-Large Delishia Porterfield — who was instrumental i…

1 year, 7 months ago

Your Guide to Media Literacy in Nashville

The Tennessee legislature is back in session, which means plenty of news is on the way — but where should you get it, and who’s telling the truth? 

To…

1 year, 7 months ago

Unhoused Nashvillians Turned Away in Snow? Plus, TPAC Reconsiders East Bank Plans

Reporter and author Steven Hale joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and producer Daniel Sumstine to reflect on this week’s biggest news stories. Steven …

1 year, 7 months ago

The Best Soups in Nashville, According to an Expert

City Cast food and travel contributor Margaret Littman joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to give us the rundown on the best soups in town this winter.…

1 year, 7 months ago

How the Affirmative Action Ban Is Impacting Vanderbilt University

The Supreme Court's 2023 ban on affirmative action in admissions programs for higher education is already impacting Vanderbilt University. Host Marie…

1 year, 7 months ago

The New Dinner Pop-Up Saying 'No Hate on My Plate'

After last summer’s rise in hate groups and racist/antisemitic flyers appearing all over town, the Metro Human Relations Commission has launched a ne…

1 year, 7 months ago

Nashville Has a Child Care Crisis. What Should We Do About It?

Tennessee ranks 49th on policies that benefit children and families, and quality child care in Nashville is increasingly difficult to access. But as …

1 year, 7 months ago

Is Bonnaroo Getting a Sphere? Plus, LPR Data Leak, Transit Lawsuit, and Snow!

Happy snow day!* Did you know our license plate readers are leaking data? And what’s up with the transit referendum lawsuit? Host Marie Cecile Anders…

1 year, 7 months ago

This New Nashville Beverage Shop Kills Hangovers, Not Joy

Thinking about quitting drinking, or at least doing Dry January? Killjoy is Nashville’s first booze-free beverage shop, and they’re here for you. Fou…

1 year, 7 months ago