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Ep. 33 11/27/22 Nov 27, 2022

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This week Jesse and Scott talk about the recriminations surrounding an encounter with sheriff's deputies at a local deli, the University of Tennessee's plans to expand its virtual degree programs, Knox County's settlement with its former parks director, and the ongoing saga of Greyhound's changing drop-off locations in Knoxville. Knox County Chief Financial Officer Chris Caldwell joins the guys for a look at how our local economy and government budgets are holding up and what he sees coming in the near term. And the guys look ahead to next week's City Council meeting. www.compassknox.com

Ep. 32 11/20/2022 Nov 20, 2022

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This week Scott runs solo as Jesse is under the weather. Scott covers the discussion by City Council about short term rentals, Knox County finances ahead of a looming recession and the city has given KPD permission to seek a grant to assist in violence prevention. Scott and Jesse interview LaKenya Middlebrook about some of the efforts to reduce violence in Knoxville. Scott answers a question from the Colloquy regarding county GOP Chair Herrera's announcement to not seek another term and his potential replacement District 4 Commissioner Kyle Ward. Scott wraps up with a look ahead to next week as we all prepare for the holiday. Go to CompassKnox.com today and subscribe for more coverage on these topics and much more.

Ep. 31 11/13/2022 Nov 13, 2022

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This week Scott and Jesse take a look at the local results of the Nov. 8 election, especially the outcomes in state House districts 18 and 90, along with the unexpected surge in Election Day turnout. WBIR's John North joins in for some post-election analysis. Also on the podcast: the Knox County school board wrestles with a state law that could lead to a majority of third-grade students being held back a year, and County Commissioner Larsen Jay makes his decision about whether to run for Knoxville mayor next year. Finally, the guys take a look ahead to the coming week, including meetings of County Commission and City Council. Don't forget to go to CompassKnox.com and subscribe today

Ep. 30 11/06/2022 Nov 06, 2022

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This week Jesse and Scott size up the political landscape ahead of the Nov. 8 election, with a look at early voting totals and some accusations and recriminations in the House District 18 race. Also up for discussion: the naming of a suspect in the Planned Parenthood arson, the school system's shift in its approach to racial disparities, and UT's food and drink vendor faces possible suspension of its beer permit at Neyland Stadium.

The guys answer reader questions about relationships between the city and county mayors and their respective legislative bodies (and other elected officials). And they look ahead to next week's Election Day, along with meetings of the Board of Education and Planning Commission.

Ep. 29 10/30/2022 Oct 30, 2022

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This week Scott and Jesse look at the trends in early voting so far (spoiler: it skews older), County Commission's request for a new mental health hospital, the expansion plans for UT's College of Business, progress on the downtown stadium, and racial disparities in medical debt. Also a look ahead at next week's City Council meeting. Don't forget ALL campaign coverage is outside the paywall at CompassKnox.com and share this free content with your freinds.

Ep. 28 10/23/2022 Oct 23, 2022

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This week Jesse and Scott talk about early voting in the Nov. 8 election, an assessment of the culture inside the Knoxville Police Department, and why Republican legislative candidates aren't showing up for public forums. The guest in the interview segment is Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon, who also weighs in on the KPD report, some Planning staff changes, development in South Knoxville, and whether she's planning to seek a second term next year. The guys also talk about the civic afterlife of failed candidates and what's on next week's civic calendar. Early Voting has begun and ALL ELECTION COVERAGE is outside the paywall at COMPASSKNOX.COM

Ep. 27 10/16/2022 Oct 16, 2022

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This week Scott and Jesse talk about some changes in Knoxville-Knox County Planning, and with early voting starting on Oct. 19 they take a look at interesting races on the ballot as well as those state constitutional amendments. In the interview segment, they talk with Hancen Sale of the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors for an update on how rising interest rates are affecting the local housing market. They also look ahead to meetings next week of Knox County Commission and Knoxville City Council. Dont forget to share this podcast with your friends as a free introduction to the great coverage at CompassKnox.com

Ep. 26 10/09/2022 Oct 09, 2022

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This week Scott and Jesse talk about restructuring in the Knoxville Police Department, the Republican majority asserting itself on the school board, and a protest by UT professors against the state's "divisive concepts" bill. In this week's interview, county Engineering Director Jim Snowden updates us on the Advance Knox planning process.

Also: Property tax bills are out. Why are some of them so high? Please share this with your friends as a free preview to the great work at CompassKnox.com

Ep. 25 10/02/2022 Oct 02, 2022

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This week Scott and Jesse talk about some incentives for local governments in the Inflation Reduction Act, a huge expansion of Axle Logistics in North Knoxville, a zoning reversal for a martial arts academy in South Knoxville, and the persistent hoax about students using litter boxes in schools. The interview guest is Jack Neely of the Knoxville History Project, who talks about a new plaque honoring New York Times publisher Adolph Ochs' time in Knoxville. And the guys look ahead to next week's meetings of the Knox County school board, Knoxville City Council and the Planning Commission.

Ep. 24 09/25/2022 Sep 25, 2022

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This week Scott and Jesse discuss a County Commisson meeting where a lot of discussion on overcrowding at Young-Williams Animal Center, a look at what changed at UT's College of Arts and Sciences, Power Poll results on the changes to abortion law in Tennessee, and a Vanderbilt health clinic is under fire from a newly localized pundit. compassknox.com Scott and Jesse chat with Holly McCall of the Tennessee Lookout about the state of journalism in Tennessee and respond to a Colloquy question concerning the process of getting a Tennessee Constitution amendment on the ballot. Next week County Commission meets to hear from KAMA on their appeal of Planning Commissions denial for their future dojo and expect a number of 'enterprise stories' on the website, getting even more in depth on top stories from around Knox County.

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