Some details of serving on a jury pool differ depending on which court has summoned you to do your civic duty. Plus the local news for August 5 and the importance of cultural clothing to Nashville’s Kurdish community.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: Miriam Kramer

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Tennessee lags behind the rest of the nation for participation at the ballot box. Plus the local news for Aug. 2, 2024, and an interview with state Rep. Harold Love, Jr.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: Tony Gonzalez

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Miriam Kramer, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

One way to help future recruiting to first responder agencies like police and fire departments echoes a model the military has used for decades. Plus the local news for August 1, 2024 and a song dissection with the most recent WNXP Nashville Artist of the Month.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: Tony Gonzalez

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Miriam Kramer, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

On the eve of Tennessee’s primary election, some groups are spending substantial money to nudge voters in their direction. Plus the local news for July 31, 2024, and this week’s edition of What Where Whens-Day.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: Tony Gonzalez

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

For generations — and again right now — residents of the Bordeaux neighborhood have been battling against landfill proposals. Plus the local news for July 30, 2024, and school principals weigh in on the challenges they expect this school year.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: Miriam Kramer

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

An eight-day mission for an astronaut from Wilson County has turned into nearly two months of living out the dream in space. Plus the local news for July 29, 2024 and an Opry debut.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: Miriam Kramer

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

On either end of this state, there are dueling plans to increase the world’s computing power to brand new speeds. Plus the local news for July 26, 2024 and a look ahead to next month’s election.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: Miriam Kramer

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

A pair of ongoing probes into local political donations are moving in different directions. Plus the local news for July 25, 2024 and the primary challenge against one Republican Tennessee Congressman.

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Host/producer: Nina Cardona

Editor: Miriam Kramer

Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP