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Ep. 14 07/10/2022 Jul 10, 2022

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This week Scott and Jesse discuss fallout from the controversial remarks from Hillsdale President Larry Arnn, a push poll in the 4th District school board race, a shake up in Mayor Kincannon's administration and rising local COVID numbers. In our interview we talk to retiring Knoxville Area Urban Leauge CEO Phyllis Nichols; keep an eye out for a bonus epiosde wiht the complete interview. This week's Compass Colloquy reader question addresses Knox County election security. Go to compassknox.com to subscribe and you can join the conversation. And a look ahead at the coming week's civic activities including meetins of school board, City Council, and the Planning Commission as well as a school board candidate forum on Thursday.

Ep. 13 07/03/22 Jul 03, 2022

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This week Scott reviews Councilwoman Amelia Parker's attempt to add 8 ballot items to the November election, Jesse breaks down the changes to Knox County's Meritt System Council, the guys talk about their recent interview with Mayor Jacobs. We check in on a new project supporting and expanding on the urban wilderness.

The guys speak with Matthew Kellogg from AMBC (Appalachian Mountain Bike Club) to learn more about the different projects they are working on both in Knox County and beyond.

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In conclusion Scott and Jesse look ahead to next week, focusing on 4th of July activities, more election coverage and much more.

Ep. 12 06/26/22 Jun 26, 2022

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This week Jesse looks back on more Commission discussion of Merit system council, Scott recounts his two day adventure with the UT board of trustees, and we chat about the finally to the Un-Mask of Kids Lawsuit. Than an interview with new KPD Chief Paul Noel followed by; A listener question about candidate forums and debates or lack there of, and a look ahead to County Commission meeting, Sports Authority meets, African American Equity Restoration Task Force meeting, and City Council. Don't forget to share this video with you friends, its a FREE way to support Scott and Jesse as well as REAL QUALITY local news.

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Ep. 11 06/19/22 Jun 19, 2022

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This week Scott and Jesse look back on Police Cief Noel's first steps, KCRH prepares for Roe reversal, the proposed Belltown development, and the City's violence interruption contract. Jeffy Vagnier stops in to discuss the new McNabb project at the new Public Safty Center(Old St. Mary's campus) We adress a reader question about power grid stablity, and a look ahead to Juneteenth celebrations and (observed) Holiday Monday, County Commission meeting, UT board of Trustees forthcoming love-fest, and continuing election coverage. Please like and share this podcast, it is a great and FREE way to expose your friends to the quailty coverage of CompassKnox.com

Ep. 10 Repaired. Jun 12, 2022

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A technical glitch cut the original publishing of this episode with a cut off aroun 30min mark. The original file has been repaired and uploaded to the orignal Ep. 10 post and again here for your convience. Most podcast proveders do not "redownload" corrected files unless you go through a manual process...so i thought this would be easier for you...We appologize for any inconvience and hope you enjoy

Ep. 10 06/12/22 Jun 12, 2022

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This week Scott and Jesse look back at the change to KPD policy involving Deuty Chiefs and the new "at-will" status, the new Superintendent starts to show his plan for reorganization fo KCS administration, the economic impact of "Big Ears Festival" and the Planning Commission seeks compromise on the BZA review process. We interview Liza Zenni on Knoxville public art and look ahead to City Council voting to approve a $1 a year lease for Helen Ross McNabb to operate new clinics in the Old St. Mary's property. As always don't forget to subscribe and share this FREE Podcast with your freinds to help Scott and Jesse continue their great coverage of Knoxville and Knox County. Check out the Compass website for further coverage.

Ep. 9 06/05/2022 Jun 05, 2022

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This week Scott and Jesse discuss the beginning of the KPD cultrure study, Commison met to approve the Mayor's budget and tax rate(no change), a little chat about The Ball(any excuse to talk about strip clubs), the introduction of Jon Rysewyk, and the annual homeless study release. We go deeper into the homelessness situation with an interview with Bruce Spangeler. And close out with a quick look ahead at next weeks School Board meeting(first with new super-Rysewyk) and antoher fun round at Planning Commission. Don't forget to like and subscribe, it's a FREE and easy way to help Scott and Jesse and compassknox.com reach more of the communty.

Ep. 8 Bonus Full Interview May 29, 2022

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The conversation with Kevin Murphy went long...so we trimmed out what we needed for the big show, but wanted to give you all the goodies...so enjoy this extended interview with Kevin and thanks for listening. Subscribe today for more in depth coverage.

Ep. 8 05/29/22 May 29, 2022

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This week Scott and Jesse review Ut's conversaton about splitting up the College of Arts and Sciences, a meeting to discuss the drop in secondary education enrollment rates, County Commission approved a So. Knox Development and KUB's broadband rollout. A wonderful interview with Kevin Murphy A great reader question concerning the methods to fill vacated seats and a look ahead including the City seeking a grant to study "Culture" inside KPD. Dont for get to subscribe and go to ComcassKnox.com to subscribe for more in depth coverage.

Ep. 7 05/22/2022 May 22, 2022

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This week Scott and Jesse discuss the City Budget vote with a suprise guest speaker, Commissioner Larsen Jay, County Budget coversations and the announcment of a $1.1billion KUB budget. A chat more about City Budgets with Councilwoman Seema Singh. A great question from a subscriber concerning Lynne Fugate's statements about City taking back some local option slaes tax from school funding. And a look ahead at what is a fairly quiet week on the civic calendar. Pleae help the Compass grow by subscribing to this podcast and liking and hsaring this great FREE content with your friends.

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