Phil Bredesen is a big believer in the public good. As mayor of Nashville, he pushed to create more public spaces, like the downtown public library. He also sought to invigorate the core of the city, in part by bringing big-time sports to town. (Wait until you hear the story of how he got to the final handshake on an NFL franchise.) As governor of Tennessee, Phil worked to acquire and preserving public land.

These days, fishing and grandchildren occupy more of his time than they once did, but he keeps his ear to the ground. And while he doesn't always like what he hears, he's still interested in finding common ground among folks who might otherwise disagree. His podcast with former Republican governor Bill Haslam is indicative of the centrist thinking that got Phil elected as a Democrat in a red state.

Guest: Phil Bredesen

Host: Demetria Kalodimos

Producer: Steve Haruch

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