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The DEC director is placed on administrative leave while two new lawsuits surface around the Council and Antioch High School. Plus, school start times, trash pick-up and a larger conversation around immigration hypocrisy. And does Nashville have an authenticity problem? Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall talk Nashville news, politics and business. Coffee Lovers Date Class: Sign up here! 👉🏼 Email your...

Fairgrounds news highlights the week in Metro Council news while immigration, safety and education could dominate the state legislative process that begins on Tuesday. Then we talk with Nashville Business Journal editor in chief Eric Snyder to discuss our economic environment, the business community's top priorities and their role in our city's future. Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall talk Nashville n...

Economic uncertainty? Midterm election season? Housing and development? The size of the council? We look ahead at stories that could define 2026 including the tech bubble, East Bank, looming Metro battles and more. Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall talk Nashville news, politics and business. 👉🏼 Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠council member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PBN is made possible by...

The great Holly McCall joins the show to break down the year in Tennessee politics and look ahead to 2026. Congressional races, the future of moderate politics in Tennessee and Gov. Bill Lee highlight the conversation. But first, the guys make her answer questions about Metro. Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall talk Nashville news, politics and business. 👉🏼 Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠counc...

Transit, housing, public safety, education, city services and the East Bank have all been front and center during the first half of the O'Connell Administration's time in the Mayor's office. What is the status of relationships with the Council, State and Federal government? Who are some candidates who could challenge the Mayor in 2027? How does a recent $15 million grant for the Downtown Partnersh...

Bulwark reporter Lauren Egan joins the show to discuss District 7, her return to Nashville, covering the White House, the future of policy around AI and the affordability message. Predictions about Tennessee's 7th Congressional District were correct, but what does outcome tell us about politics in Tennessee? Housing and affordability were central to the campaign. How does that tie back into Metro...

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The District 7 race is heating up as outside money comes pouring into Tennessee. Metro has reached an agreement with TPAC for it's future East Bank home. An ethics complaint has officially been filed against Council member Rollin Horton. A lawsuit was filed against the Governor's voucher bill. Could Nate Bargatze open a theme park in Nashville? Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall talk Nashville news, pol...

Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall talk Nashville news and politics. Early voting in District 7 is underway, Braden's new documentary "Mashville" is out, the government is technically open again and a settlement around the Antioch shooting has been settled. We also dive into a developing story surrounding the staffing of our waste management department and the major issues that could be boiling beneath...

Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall talk Nashville news and politics. The Council has passed a suite of zoning bills through second reading despite NIMBY opposition. The state's budget situation is eye-opening for next year but what is Gov. Bill Lee doing about it? President Trump has reportedly pardoned former Speaker Glen Casada and one-time chief of staff Cade Cothren. Aftyn Behn says she's "basically...

Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall talk Nashville news and politics. The Board of Ethics hearing ends in a unanimous decision, SNAP benefits run out and the state isn't coming to help anyone, and Matt Van Epps is attacking Aftyn Behn in the District 7 race. Tennessee are literally the worst drivers and crime stats continue to drop as the government shutdown continues to ripple across the Volunteer State...

Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall talk Nashville news and politics. New set of fees will increase financial pressure on small businesses. A zoning story that highlights our lack of focus. Lessons from Barcelona around housing, public transportation and priorities. And a new challenger in the District 5 race. 👉🏼 Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠council member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PBN is made possible b...

Braden Gall, Steve Cavendish and Betsy Philips talk Nashville news and politics. The District 7 special election is set between Matt Van Epps and Aftyn Behn. What can the Democrats do to close a gerrymandered gap? What do you need to know about the recall vote on Rollin Horton? And Metro announces over $100 in new transit projects. 👉🏼 Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠council member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Braden Gall is joined by the Editor in Chief of the Nashville Post Nicolle Praino. What she learned working in rural newspapers and Williamson County. Previewing primary voting for the District 7 on Tuesday. And the Boring Company is making news. 👉🏼 Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠council member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PBN is made possible by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠8th & Roast Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Braden Gall is joined by Betsy Philips and Stephen Elliott of the Nashville Banner. Free speech, District 7 early voting turnout, big shake-up in the Mayor's office as Bob Mendes departs, a looming Fairgrounds deal, covering a Council reduction and Evolv in middle schools. 👉🏼 Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠council member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PBN is made possible by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠8th & Ro...

Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall talk Nashville news and politics. Continued local and technological fallout from the Kirk assassination. Then we analyze three Republican ads for the 7th Congressional district. Then Nashville council member Tonya Hancock helps us get to know the 9th district. 👉🏼 Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠council member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PBN is made possible by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall try to process the political violence and it's ripple effects on Nashville. What does Nashville want when it comes to Congressional races, the size of the Metro Council and looming zoning fights. 👉🏼 Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠council member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PBN is made possible by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠8th & Roast Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shotgu...

Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall talk Nashville news and politics. A tight election for the Planning and Zoning committee chair highlighted last week's Metro Council meeting. What does it mean for the future of housing? The Mayor is under pressure from housing advocates and the business community to get economic projects done. New names continue to enter the Middle Tennessee Congressional races and a...

Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall talk Nashville news and politics. A formal ethics complaint has been filed against CM Joy Kimbrough. What is the official process and possible repercussions? What is the fallout on the Metro Council? Two major congratulations are in order and an old name is a new entry into the District 6 Congressional race. Then we visit with Professor Edward Slingerland about the rel...

Braden Gall and Jamie Hollin talk Nashville news and politics. We recap a wild night on the Metro Council that eventually ended with critical legislation passing around housing in The Nations. Plus, a sportsball update on the Fairgrounds racetrack and MLB's desire to expand into Nashville. 00:00 8th & Roast, Shotgun Willie's BBQ 05:13 Audio recap of Tuesday's night chaos 11:05 Who did what wrong?...

Braden Gall and Jamie Hollin talk Nashville news and politics. We remember Judge Bill Higgins, set the field for the District 7 special election and visit with Nashville PBS President and CEO Becky Magura. 00:00 8th & Roast, Shotgun Willie's BBQ 05:07 Remembering Judge Bill Higgins 08:38 Sale of PSC metals completes East Bank 12:59 Get to know your District 7 Congressional candidates 28:17 Becky M...

Braden Gall and Jamie Hollin talk Nashville news and politics with District 20 Councilmember Rollin Horton. The Nation's up-zoning and UDO bill passed on second reading Tuesday night but what will it actually do? Why is the issue still so misunderstood? What stats do you need to know about density? Plus, race updates for Tennessee Governor and District 7 as well as a new wrinkle in the state's pra...

Braden Gall and Jamie Hollin talk Nashville news and politics. The airport tunnel from Elon, new federal legislation is moving through Congress to address the housing crisis and Nashville's poor but improving performance on Parks. Plus, NIMBY bingo bangers! 00:00 Come to 8th and Roast on Tuesday 07:49 Airport tunnel creates predictable reaction 24:03 Downward federal pressure on housing crisis 33:...

Braden Gall and Jamie Hollin talk Nashville news and politics. Everything you need to know about the $6.5 million settlement surrounding Director of Schools Dr. Adrianne Battle's retaliatory behavior. Then we talk with Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce with President and CEO Stephanie Coleman (28:10). Affordability, influence, education and the balance between business and the workforce. Docket N...

Jamie Hollin talks Nashville news and politics with Nancy VanReece and Josh Haston. We discuss current state of housing policy in Nashville, simple solutions from other peer cities and how consequences of Metro's polices are predictable. 👉🏼 Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠council member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PBN is made possible by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠8th & Roast Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shotgun Willie's BBQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ M...