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NashVillager

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Start your weekday mornings with the NashVillager with host Nina Cardona. You get a dose of local Nashville news stories along with an exploration of history from WPLN, Nashville Public Radio.

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

April 10, 2024: TVA 10.04.2024

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 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

April 9, 2024: Two local government stories intersect 09.04.2024

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 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

April 8, 2024: Funding Big Ideas 08.04.2024

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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff o...

April 5, 2024: Tennessee State Parks 05.04.2024

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 . 

April 4, 2024: Tennessee State University draws national leaders' support 04.04.2024

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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the...

April 3, 2024: LGBTQ Bills in the TN Legislature 03.04.2024

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 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

April 2, 2024: Sumner County Historic Properties 02.04.2024

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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPL...

April 1, 2024: BNA 01.04.2024

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 Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel I...

March 29, 2024: The Music in Music City 29.03.2024

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 Go...

March 28, 2024: Statehouse deadlines 28.03.2024

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...

March 27, 2024: Remembering Covenant 27.03.2024

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.

March 26, 2024: Nashville’s Congressional seats 26.03.2024

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.

March 25, 2024: Our latest transit plan 25.03.2024

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 a...

Trailer: NashVillager podcast 20.03.2024

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.

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