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Sometimes legislators decide a bill is not enough, and that’s where a constitutional amendment comes into play. Plus the latest newscast and how Tennessee law is leading the nation in protecting musicians against competition from AI fakes. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

A look at the Tennessee Valley Authority’s plans for power generation. Plus the latest newscast and this week’s edition of What Where WhensDay. This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Gabrielle Hanson has set her sights on a position in Millersville’s government. Plus the latest newscast and how some Nashville high students are marking Ramadan at their school. This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

A look at the latest plans from Tony Giarrantana, and see some parallels in the growth of WPLN News. Plus the morning’s newscast and a look back at a solar eclipse that brought totality to the Midstate. This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Tennessee’s state parks are in an important month of fundraising — but it was some 90 years ago, before the system even existed, that a U.S. president set in motion the conservation effort that would make many of those parks a reality. Plus the morning’s newscast and a fresh round of insights into Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter” record from guests on This Is Nashville.

On the anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination, today’s Civil Rights leaders are rallying around Tennessee’s only public HBCU. Plus the morning’s newscast and new methods for dealing with trauma. This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

We take a closer look at one bill moving towards passage and another headed to the governor for his signature. Plus the morning’s newscast and the latest edition of What Where Whensday. This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

One project got caught up in a lawsuit, the other involves confusion regarding a will. Plus the morning’s newscast and a look back at how the Sumner County Constitutional Republicans rose to power. This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Terminal expansion, massive roadwork, making room for a potential new runway and the power struggle over who calls the shots, all at Nashville International Airport. Plus the latest newscast and the fluid dynamics of your morning cup of joe. This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

People concerned about the viability of making ends meet as a working musician in Middle Tennessee are seeking feedback from the folks in the trenches. Plus, this morning’s newscast and a touring production of ‘Annie’ brings a local talent back home.Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

We’re likely in the final weeks of business in the House and Senate, and it’s crunch time for some thorny and contentious measures. Plus the morning’s newscast, and Nashville youth reflect on the Covenant School shooting anniversary.This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

On an incredibly heavy day, we remember the people who were lost, their legacy, and their connection to a Nashvillian of the past. Plus the day’s newscast and how many in the city plan to make a stand today in direct reaction to the Covenant School shooting.

This is the first full election cycle since the state legislature split Nashville between three districts. We look at who is running and how it’s all working, plus this morning’s newscast and a conversation with Covenant SchoolNashville mothers-turned-gun control activists.

With Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s transit referendum on the way, we take a look at the city’s fraught history with transit plans. Plus the morning newscast and taking stock of how school security has changed since the Covenant School shooting. Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

The new NashVillager podcast launches Monday, March 25, bringing you episodes every weekday morning that include the latest news and feature stories from WPLN News – and more. This is a podcast to connect the dots. To explain how we got to where we are. To notice when there are parallels happening in different parts of our Midstate community.