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How is ICE activity in the state affecting businesses in Tennessee? Fear of harassment is keeping foreign professionals and college students from coming to the U.S. affecting universities and businesses here and across the nation. Doug Russo, Esq. from Rose Immigration Law tells host Ben Hall that his clients are worried about the anti-immigrant climate that has grown in the state. The affects of...

The aftermath of the May ICE crackdown has opened questions about due process and the Rule of Law. Can the government scoop up citizens and non-citizens off the street and detain them without reasonable cause? People have missing family members, rumored that they are in custody, but where are they really? Why won't ICE release a list of people they picked up? Metro Nashville Councilmember At-Large...

Tennessee Highway Patrol working with ICE, made 369 traffic stops the first week in May that resulted in 94 detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Highway Patrol will continue to assist Homeland Security state-wide. This action has created anguish, mistrust and fear among residents and non-residents targeted at the police and lawmakers. Host Ben Hall invites Tennessee House Represent...

Host Ben Hall invites Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell to discuss his State of Metro Address from May 1st.  Keypoints discussed were property taxes and the last property assessment, the economy, tourism, programs affected by Federal Funding cuts and the lawsuit, immigrant ICE activity, WeGo and Choose How You Move, Axon Fusus, reaction to accusations against Chief John Drake, General Hospita...

Representative William Lamberth, the TN House Majority Leader and host Ben Hall break down the main bills passed that will turn into law July 1st and bills that were rolled to the next session.  Some topics include the Education Freedom Act which allows 20,000 scholarships of $7,295.00 for each school year to be used for a student's tuition at a private school; HB 0793 and SB 0836  that...

Host Ben Hall asks Chief Capital Habeas Unit Federal Public Defender of Middle Tennessee Kelley J. Henry about her client's stay of execution by Governor Lee and should the use of pentobarbital be used May 22 when executions in Tennessee resume.  The two discuss what pentobarbital does to the body, past mishandling of execution processes and what options do death row prisoners have when it co...

Host Ben Hall invites Richard Tarpey, DBA assistant professor of the Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University on this episode of Inside Politics to discuss the rollercoaster ride of the stock market due to tariff decisions by the US.  The two discuss the president's initial wave of tariffs placed on all trade partners, the ramifications as well as the halting of tariffs...

In this episode of Inside Politics, host Ben Hall invites 19 year old Foster Youth Advocate Ella Brinen to talk about a Bill of Rights for children under the foster care system. It's a project she started in high school for a student government project and has evolved into SB2749. A list of duties foster parents must provide for children under their care. Brinen and Hall also discuss Ella's own ex...

Inside Politics political analyst Pat Nolan retires as host of Inside Politics. He tells Ben Hall about his career beginning in the city of his birth working in radio, reporting on city council meetings and taking a job at Newschannel 5 as a reporter. Pat then went to work for the mayor's office and then returned to Newschannel 5 as a political analyst and host of Inside Politics. Pat shares his s...

In this episode of Inside Politics, host Pat Nolan invites political analysts Larry Woods and Bill Phillips to engage in political discussion one last time before Pat retires.  Nothing is left on the table in this spirited conversation.   Support the show: https://www.newschannel5.com/plus/inside-politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 S...

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. &...

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? Sup...

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. Support the show: https://www.newschannel5.com/plus/inside-politics See omnystudio.com/lis...

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. Support the show: https://www.newschannel5.com/plus/inside-politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Support the show: https://www.newschannel5.com/plus/inside-politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Support the show: https://www.newschannel5.com/plus/inside-politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Support the show: https://www.newschannel5.com/plus/inside-politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot has happened in Washington since the November 5th election and the inauguration is still nearly two months away. Here to discuss how the federal government may and should move forward is former Democratic Congressman Jim Cooper, who represented Tennessee's 5th Congressional District from 2003 to 2023.  Support the show: https://www.newschannel5.com/plus/inside-politics See omnystudio.com/lis...

David Plazas with The Tennessean and Steve Cavendish with Nashville Banner join this edition of Inside Politics to share what aspects of Mayor O'Connell's transit plan will be prioritized and when it will commence.   Support the show: https://www.newschannel5.com/plus/inside-politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanderbilt University Professor of History and Political Science Thomas Schwartz joins this edition of Inside Politics to share how some of President-elect Trump's viewpoints have changed - and how others have not.  Support the show: https://www.newschannel5.com/plus/inside-politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which states are the most hotly contested for the presidential election? Will Mayor O'Connell's transit plan pass? That and much more is discussed on this pre-election edition of Inside Politics with political analysts Larry Woods and Bill Phillips.  Support the show: https://www.newschannel5.com/plus/inside-politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nashville Banner reporter and author Steven Hale joins this edition of Inside Politics so share his new book, "Death Row Welcomes You," and how it traces the lives of condemned prisoners at the Riverbend Maximum Security Prison.  Support the show: https://www.newschannel5.com/plus/inside-politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Hall fills in for Pat Nolan on this edition of Inside Politics and discusses the upcoming transit referendum with Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell along with other issues concerning locals.  Support the show: https://www.newschannel5.com/plus/inside-politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How accurate are presidential polls ahead of the election? Are there still any voters who are undecided at this point with just over three weeks to go until Nov. 5? Find out on this edition of Inside Politics with Scripps' Deputy Political Director Joe St. George Support the show: https://www.newschannel5.com/plus/inside-politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.