On the 1st installment of BSE in 2025 my guest is Nathan Bird, host of the Chattanooga Civics podcast as well new-ish-to-town, Kelsey Freshour & Tyler Buck. We discuss all things local civic engagement, the differences b/t local and federal governments, is there a "civics crisis" & some of our favorite local landmarks and attractions, et al. recorded live-to-tape in "The Studio" at the Downtown Public Library.