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Jamie and Braden talk Nashville news and politics. A special election is coming for the 7th Congressional District of Tennessee and there are already frontrunners for both Democrats and Republicans. A fall of Metro chaos is looming, headlined by a reduction of the Metro Council. Plus, we dive deep into the housing crisis and recommended solutions with District 3 Council Member Jennifer Gamble (32:...

Braden catches up with Nashville native and White House correspondent for USA Today Joey Garrison. We talk passage of the massive reconciliation bill and what impact it could have on Tennessee, Trump voters. How does a reporter cover an official government agency that doesn't distribute factual correct information? Plus, the differences between Biden and Trump coverage. And is Cam Ward going to sa...

On a special holiday crossover edition, Braden is joined by the NashvilleBanner.com Steve Cavendish to talk about AI's growing impact on local journalism. Regulations, lessons not learned, deep fake's impact on emergency situations, medical health and the value of seeing things with your own eyes. Are there solutions? 👉🏼 Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠council member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PBN is made possible by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Jamie and Braden talk Nashville news and politics. How does Nashville appraise property and who pays for it? Davidson County Assessor of Property Vivian Wilhoite joins the show to talk reappraisals and the role of the Assessor. Budget season ends with a predictable outcome. And critical stats around gender-affirming care. 👉🏼 Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠council member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PBN is made possible by: ⁠⁠...

Jamie and Braden talk Nashville news and politics. Chaos and disorder downtown dominate the headlines during a tumultuous week. District 19 Councilmember Jacob Kupin joins to talk Lower Broadway, downtown and solutions. We also talk council size, Klimar Abrego Garcia and more. 👉🏼 Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠council member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PBN is made possible by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠8th & Roast Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shotgun...

Betsy Philips joins Braden Gall to talk Nashville news and politics. JD Vance comes to Nashville, Elon and Trump make the Mayor tweet, the city council may be cut in half, budget disagreements develop and ICE escalations call for creative solutions. 👉🏼 Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠council member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PBN is made possible by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠8th & Roast Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shotgun Willie's BBQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by Will...

Jamie and Braden talk Nashville news and politics. The federal government is gearing up to battle with the Metro government over the release of ICE agent information. The politics don't match the reality but how much does that matter in practice? What can the Mayor do about any of it? 👉🏼 Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠council member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PBN is made possible by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠8th & Roast Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shotgun Wi...

Jamie and Braden talk Nashville news and politics with Steve Cavendish of The NashvilleBanner.com. The House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and it has major implications for Tennesseans. Steve explains what it was like to witness the state's first execution in five years and the implications of the death penalty in Tennessee. Plus, it's budget season. 👉🏼 Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠council member⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Jamie and Braden talk Nashville news and politics. The Department of Homeland Security released critical information, Nashville SC finds itself front and center on ICE sweeps and Mayor O'Connell is boxed in. The federal trial of Glen Casada and Cade Cothren has a verdict. And Sarah Grace Taylor of The NashvilleBanner.com joins us to recap the General Assembly. 👉🏼 Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠council member⁠⁠⁠...

Jamie and Braden talk Nashville news and politics. What, if anything, can Metro or the Council do about the immigration enforcement actions that have unfolded over the last two weeks? What dynamics do we need to understand? Records are released around the Antioch shooting and Lt. Garet Davidson is charged. 👉🏼 Email your ⁠⁠⁠council member⁠⁠⁠ PBN is made possible by: ⁠⁠8th & Roast Coffee⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sho...

Jamie and Braden talk with Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell after his State of Metro speech and the introduction of his budget. Unified housing strategy, trust in our public safety, a property tax increase and federal funding concerns highlight the conversation. 👉🏼 Email your ⁠⁠council member⁠⁠ PBN is made possible by: ⁠8th & Roast Coffee⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Shotgun Willie's BBQ⁠⁠ Music by William Tyler

Jamie and Braden talk Nashville news and politics. The General Assembly has adjourned, the Glen Casada trial has begun, Metro sues RFK, a property tax battle is looming and the Titans have a new rookie QB. 👉🏼 Email your ⁠council member⁠ PBN is made possible by: 8th & Roast Coffee⁠ ⁠Shotgun Willie's BBQ⁠ Music by William Tyler

Jamie and Braden talk the latest news in Nashville. Property has been reassessed and what does a historic increase tell us about taxes and housing. Transit wins again, Stormwater costs money, God's plant is fried and Police Chief John Drake is under internal investigation. 👉🏼 Email your council member 8th & Roast Coffee Shotgun Willie's BBQ. 3rd Annual 2025 Sinkers Charity Draft Party: Thursday...

Jamie and Braden talk the latest news in Nashville. We had an interesting week on The Hill as key bills on immigration and God's Plant work their way through the process. Then we talk weather, flooding, hazard mitigation, emergency preparedness and what Nashville needs to do better with Will Minkoff of Nash Severe Wx. 👉🏼 Email your council member 8th & Roast Coffee Shotgun Willie's BBQ. 3rd Annu...

Jamie and Braden talk the latest news in Nashville. Zoning and safety top of mind at latest council meeting. There are questions around what is going on as it pertains to the Davidson Complaint and TBI raids. We get to know District 14 with Council Member Jordan Huffman. Homelessness, zoning and public safety are top of mind. 👉🏼 Email your council member 8th & Roast Coffee Shotgun Willie's BBQ....

Jamie and Braden talk the latest news in Nashville with Axios reporter Nate Rau. A major housing report is out and it's findings are damning - as expected. Nate has covered five Mayoral administrations, what has he learned over the years? And what does it tell us about the opportunity Freddie O'Connell has this summer. Plus, a concerning update on Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the WNBA'...

Jamie and Braden talk the latest news in Nashville. The Metro Council voted for two bills surrounding the Planning Department and historic zoning as well as guardrails around Fusus. The home-rule appeal around the size of the council was heard last week and John Rose has officially announced his run for Governor. Plus, Pot for Potholes and Braden's trip to Mexico. 👉🏼 Email your council member Br...

Jamie is joined by Jerome Moore. Looking for the good in the community. How community change starts on the micro level with the individuals. We dive deep into our differences as a society. What's the latest with Metro Legal, Nashville Public Schools and much MOORE! Be sure to check out all of Jerome's work here. Buy the book, follow on the socials and come out to the screening of "The Good in Us"...

Jamie and Braden talk the latest news in Nashville. The Metro Council advances "guardrails" and planning department legislation. Why Republican officer elections in Williamson and Hamilton Counties are important and the latest in the 2026 race for Governor. We are joined by Carol Westlake, the founder of the Tennessee Disability Coalition. 👉🏼 Email your council member Brought to you by Shotgun W...

Jamie is joined by Holly McCall of Tennessee Lookout to talk Nashville and Tennessee news and politics. How does the state body and Metro government intersect on policy and agenda? Which stories do voters care the most about? What is the future of public safety in Nashville and how does the state impact this issue? 👉🏼 Email your council member Brought to you by Shotgun Willie's BBQ. Music by Wil...

Jamie and Braden talk the latest news in Nashville. A safety resolution passes, a meaningless NIMBY debate and fears of snow highlight an abbreviated Council meeting. Plus, issues with Nashville General Hospital add the safety net hospital to the long list of looming Metro drama. And Jamie gets what he wants. 👉🏼 Email your council member Brought to you by Shotgun Willie's BBQ. Music by William T...

Jamie and Braden talk the latest news in Nashville, including a Metro mistake that cost the city almost $2 million. Plus, asking for accountability in our school system. Then Titans President and CEO Burke Nihill joins to talk impact of the NFL on Nashville, the new stadium and when the Super Bowl is coming to town. 👉🏼 Email your council member Brought to you by Shotgun Willie's BBQ. Music by Wi...

Jamie and Braden talk new sports coming to Nashville, the latest Metro Council meeting and more. Then we visit with Executive Director of the Metro Human Relations Commission Pastor Davie Tucker. We cover immigration, school safety, youth activism, hate groups, Nashville's housing history and its future. 👉🏼 Email your council member Brought to you by Shotgun Willie's BBQ. Music by William Tyler

Jamie and Braden break down the implications the bills passed by Gov. Lee's 7th extraordinary session. Then they are joined by District 26 council member Courtney Johntson to explain what the Council can do about safety at public schools in Nashville following the shooting at Antioch High School. 👉🏼 Email your council member Brought to you by 8th & Roast & Shotgun Willie's BBQ. Music by William...

Jamie and Braden are joined by Stephen Elliott of the NashvilleBanner.com A number of major issues facing Nashville have collided and resulted in a tragedy at Antioch High School. Firearms, mental health, social media, immigration, political rhetoric, the Special Session and the Metro Council are tethered to the deadly shooting. 👉🏼 Email your council member Brought to you by 8th & Roast & Shotgu...