The open U.S. Senate race in Tennessee just got interesting. Former Gov. Bill Haslam decided he will not run, opening the door for other Republicans who may have been holding back. And the next day, President Donald Trump tweeted that the U.S. ambassador to Japan, Tennessee's Bill Hagerty, is getting into the race.

The Tri-Star State: Political Outsiders, Trump Allies More Likely To Win Senate Race In Tennessee

What’s happening in Tennessee politics? Nashville Public Radio reporters break down what you need to know at the state capitol and beyond — in just a few minutes.

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Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro, wants the legislature to remove a Nashville judge for doing her job — making a ruling. If successful, lawyers say it will create a chilling effect.

Republicans Want To Remove A Nashville Judge For Making Voting More Accessible. Is That Constitutional?

This week, the Tennessee General Assembly moved through a bill that would limit the participation of transgender students in sporting teams. Meanwhile, Republicans in the senate want to ban student-athletes' protests during the national anthem. We explain how these proposals could end up in the courts.  

Also on this episode: House Education Administration Committee Chairman Mark White explains why he supports a bill that would allow the governor to force schools to reopen.

The Legislature’s War On Transgender Students And Protests During National Anthem

The Tennessee General Assembly is back this week after shutting down due to inclement weather.

On the docket for their comeback: Gov. Bill Lee’s constitutional carry proposal. We break down what else to expect.

Also in this episode: An interview with Joe Woolley, the CEO of the Nashville LGBT Chamber. He says corporations across the state will unite to fight the slate of anti-LGBT measures in the Tennessee General Assembly.

The Tri-Star State: Nashville LGBT Chamber Vows Fight Against Discriminatory Bills In The Tennessee Legislature

The Tennessee legislature is considering a bill that would limit the participation of transgender athlete’s in sports team. We break down why Republicans are pushing for it. Also on this episode: Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, explains why her caucus will fight the GOP-introduced bills.

The Tri-Star State: What’s Behind The Latest Proposal In The Tennessee Legislature Targeting Transgender People

House Speaker Cameron Sexton has been reelected to the position and, once again, he is in the middle of controversy. 

The Crossville Republican now has to deal with members of his own party being investigated by the FBI. WPLN’s politics reporter Sergio Martínez-Beltrán sat down with him to chat about the latest developments. 

Also on this episode: We break down some of the measures expected to be debated this year.

The Tri-Star State: Political Outsiders, Trump Allies More Likely To Win Senate Race In Tennessee

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