In November, Mayor Freddie O’Connell signed the Office of Youth Safety into law. Councilmember At-Large Delishia Porterfield — who was instrumental in creating the new office — sits down with host Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss why it’s necessary and how she hopes it will teach conflict resolution, curb youth gun violence, and address the lack of “third spaces” in our city.

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The Tennessee legislature is back in session, which means plenty of news is on the way — but where should you get it, and who’s telling the truth? 

Today, we’re revisiting a conversation between Grace Fuisz and Holly McCall, editor of the nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization Tennessee Lookout. Together, they provide a guide to Nashville’s local media landscape, covering when and how to fact-check, the importance of healthy skepticism, and where to find unbiased, nonpartisan information. 

**This episode originally aired September 11th, 2024

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Reporter and author Steven Hale joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and producer Daniel Sumstine to reflect on this week’s biggest news stories. Steven breaks down Metro’s response to last week’s snowstorm and explains why the emergency overflow shelter turned away unhoused Nashvillians during freezing conditions.

We’re also unpacking the latest Metro Arts drama, TPAC’s announcement that they’re not moving to the East Bank, an update on the transit plan lawsuit, and some unexpected news about Pornhub.

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City Cast food and travel contributor Margaret Littman joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to give us the rundown on the best soups in town this winter. From ramen to butternut squash and everything in between, you’ll be starving by the end of the show. Also: Is stew a soup? And is Skyline Chili just spaghetti sauce? 

Here is a list of soup purveyors discussed in this episode:

Más Tacos 

Turnip Truck

Kind of Collected

Sunflower Bake Shop

Kisser

Eastside Pho

 Greenbrier Distillery

Greko Greek Street Food

Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe 

 Deg Thai

Bad Idea

Once Upon A Time in France

 McNamara's

Etch

Etc.

Bakehouse

Café Cheeserie at The Frist

Tailor

Miel

 Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen

Sichuan Hot Pot & Asian Cuisine

 Chef's Market

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The Supreme Court's 2023 ban on affirmative action in admissions programs for higher education is already impacting Vanderbilt University. Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with Brina Ratangee and Rhea Patney of the Vanderbilt Hustler to discuss their reporting on the school’s 21% drop in racial diversity among incoming students, and what this means for the university as a whole.

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After last summer’s rise in hate groups and racist/antisemitic flyers appearing all over town, the Metro Human Relations Commission has launched a new initiative called Humans Over Hate, including an upcoming series of “No Hate on My Plate” dinners. Metro Human Relations executive director Rev. Davie Tucker joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about it, and to give us a preview of the local events planned around MLK Day next Monday.

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Tennessee ranks 49th on policies that benefit children and families, and quality child care in Nashville is increasingly difficult to access. But as the TN Legislature goes into the 2025 session tomorrow, are lawmakers proposing anything to help? Nashville Post and Nashville Scene reporter Hannah Herner sits down with Hey Nashville newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury to talk about the crisis, and some possible solutions.

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Happy snow day!* Did you know our license plate readers are leaking data? And what’s up with the transit referendum lawsuit? Host Marie Cecile Anderson, new producer Daniel Sumstine, and executive producer Whitney Pastorek run it all down on today’s Friday News Roundup. Plus, the Bonnaroo lineup is out! Are we getting a Sphere?? 

*if it is not snowing when you hear this, we jinxed it by recording the show yesterday. Send angry letters to @NashSevereWx.

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Thinking about quitting drinking, or at least doing Dry January? Killjoy is Nashville’s first booze-free beverage shop, and they’re here for you. Founder Stephanie Styll joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about the products she carries, the vibe she’s created, and why a sober life was the right choice for her.

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Tennessee State University’s financial plight dominated the news cycle last year, with stories about the alleged $2.1 billion owed to the school by the state and a series of leadership changes sparking confusion and dismay. We’re trying to understand the full story. Nashville-based Rep. Harold Love, Jr. — a TSU alum himself — sits down with host Marie Cecile Anderson to lay out the timeline, unpack the controversies, and tell us where he hopes things will go from here.

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