Nashville Sounding Board

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Episode 14 - Meet Councilwoman Erica Gilmore, Mayoral Candidate May 23, 2018

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Part 4 of a series of interviews with candidates running to be Mayor of Nashville and Davidson County. Metro Councilwoman Erica Gilmore is one of thirteen candidates. Election day is May 24, 2018. We discussed Metro's budget situation, her evolution from an advocate to opponent of the transit plan, incentive deals, affordable housing, community oversight of police, and more. Nashville Sounding Board is a new podcast dedicated to discussing social and political issues affecting Middle Tennessee. www.nashvillesoundingboard.com www.facebook.com/NashvilleSoundingBoard www.twitter.com/NashSoundBoard Produced by Benjamin Eagles Interview has been edited for length and clarity. Music: "State of Mind" by Audiobinger is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Public License. www.audiobinger.net/

Episode 13 - Meet Ralph Bristol, Mayoral Candidate May 22, 2018

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Part 3 of a series of interviews with candidates running to be Mayor of Nashville and Davidson County. Ralph Bristol is one of thirteen candidates. Election day is May 24, 2018. Ralph Bristol is a retired conservative radio talk show host. Bristol vocally opposed the Let's Move Nashville transit plan and recently drew attention for his comments on racial profiling. We discussed both of those issues as well as Metro's budget situation, among other topics. Nashville Sounding Board is a new podcast dedicated to discussing social and political issues affecting Middle Tennessee. www.nashvillesoundingboard.com www.facebook.com/NashvilleSoundingBoard www.twitter.com/NashSoundBoard Produced by Benjamin Eagles Interview has been edited for length and clarity. Music: "State of Mind" by Audiobinger is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Public License. www.audiobinger.net/

Episode 12 - Meet Rep. Harold Love, Mayoral Candidate May 18, 2018

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Part 2 of a series of interviews with candidates running to be Mayor of Nashville and Davidson County. State Representative Harold Love is one of thirteen candidates. Election day is May 24, 2018. We discussed his experience as a legislator and his "back to the basics" campaign platform. Issues discussed include Metro's revenue shortfall, affordable housing, and the push for a police community oversight board. Nashville Sounding Board is a new podcast dedicated to discussing social and political issues affecting Middle Tennessee. www.nashvillesoundingboard.com www.facebook.com/NashvilleSoundingBoard www.twitter.com/NashSoundBoard Produced by Benjamin Eagles Interview has been edited for length and clarity. Music: "State of Mind" by Audiobinger is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Public License. www.audiobinger.net/

Episode 11 - Meet jeff obafemi carr, Mayoral Candidate May 17, 2018

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Part 1 of a series of interviews with candidates running to be Mayor of Nashville and Davidson County. jeff obafemi carr is one of thirteen candidates. Election day is May 24, 2018. We discussed his activism at TSU, his opposition to the transit referendum, and his campaign platform. Issues discussed include Metro's revenue shortfall, the push for a police community oversight board, and the MLS soccer stadium deal. Nashville Sounding Board is a new podcast dedicated to discussing social and political issues affecting Middle Tennessee. www.nashvillesoundingboard.com www.facebook.com/NashvilleSoundingBoard www.twitter.com/NashSoundBoard Produced by Benjamin Eagles Interview has been edited for length and clarity. Music: "State of Mind" by Audiobinger is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Public License. www.audiobinger.net/

Episode 10 - Legislative Session Wrap-Up with Sen. Jeff Yarbro May 07, 2018

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After the Tennessee legislative session concluded, I sat down with Sen. Yarbro (D - Nashville) to discuss some of the biggest policy issues in Tennessee. We discussed sanctuary cities, the opioid epidemic, Medicaid expansion, transit, short-term rentals, sexual harassment legislation, and more. Nashville Sounding Board is a new podcast dedicated to discussing social and political issues affecting Middle Tennessee. www.nashvillesoundingboard.com www.facebook.com/NashvilleSoundingBoard www.twitter.com/NashSoundBoard Produced by Benjamin Eagles Interview has been edited for length and clarity. Music: "State of Mind" by Audiobinger is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Public License. www.audiobinger.net/

Episode 9 - Talking Transit Pt. 5: The Debate Apr 22, 2018

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This episode features a debate between Council Members Angie Henderson and Freddie O'Connell. They debate the merits of the "Let's Move Nashville" transit plan and discuss the campaigns on each side. (Part 5 and the finale of a series on the "Let's Move Nashville" transit plan leading up to the referendum on May 1, 2018.) Nashville Sounding Board is a new podcast dedicated to discussing social and political issues affecting the Nashville community. www.facebook.com/NashvilleSoundingBoard www.twitter.com/NashSoundBoard Produced by Benjamin Eagles Interview has been edited for length and clarity. Music: "State of Mind" by Audiobinger is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Public License. www.audiobinger.net/

Episode 8 - Talking Transit Pt. 4: The Gentrification Train? Apr 13, 2018

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My guests in this episode are Kennetha Patterson of Homes for All Nashville and Tamika Douglas of PATHE and Music City Riders United. They discuss the transit plan in context of affordable housing concerns in our city. (Part 4 of a series on the "Let's Move Nashville" transit plan leading up to the referendum on May 1, 2018.) Nashville Sounding Board is a new podcast dedicated to discussing social and political issues affecting the Nashville community. www.facebook.com/NashvilleSoundingBoard www.twitter.com/NashSoundBoard Produced by Benjamin Eagles Interview has been edited for length and clarity. Music: "State of Mind" by Audiobinger is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Public License. www.audiobinger.net/

Episode 7 - Interview with the Metro Nashville Public Schools Director Apr 06, 2018

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My guest in this episode is Metro Nashville Public Schools Director Dr. Shawn Joseph. As MNPS is in the midst of budget season, I ask Dr. Joseph about Title I funding, student achievement, teacher retention, enrollment projections and free lunches. Nashville Sounding Board is a new podcast dedicated to discussing social and political issues affecting the Nashville community. www.twitter.com/nashsoundboard www.facebook.com/NashvilleSoundingBoard Produced by Benjamin Eagles Interview has been edited for length and clarity. Music: "State of Mind" by Audiobinger is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Public License. www.audiobinger.net/

Episode 6 - Talking Transit Pt. 3: The Mayor's Expert Mar 26, 2018

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In this episode, you'll hear from Erin Hafkenschiel, the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Sustainability in Nashville, TN. We discuss the transit plan's components, best practices, transit-oriented development and more. (Part 3 of a series on the "Let's Move Nashville" transit plan leading up to the referendum vote on May 1, 2018.) Nashville Sounding Board is a new podcast dedicated to discussing social and political issues affecting the Nashville community. www.facebook.com/NashvilleSoundingBoard Produced by Benjamin Eagles Interview has been edited for length and clarity. Music: "State of Mind" by Audiobinger is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Public License. www.audiobinger.net/

Episode 5 - Talking Transit Pt. 2: What does the Fox say? Mar 10, 2018

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David Fox, runner-up in the 2015 Nashville mayoral election, talks mass transit, the May 1st referendum, and his future political plans. (Part 2 of a series on the "Let's Move Nashville" transit plan leading up to the referendum vote on May 1, 2018.) Nashville Sounding Board is a new podcast dedicated to discussing social and political issues affecting the Nashville community. www.facebook.com/NashvilleSoundingBoard Produced by Benjamin Eagles Interview has been edited for length and clarity. Recorded prior to Mayor Megan Barry's resignation. Music: "State of Mind" by Audiobinger is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Public License. www.audiobinger.net/ "No Tax for Tracks" song courtesy of Darryl MacQuarrie

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