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Inside Politics - NewsChannel 5 Plus Nashville

NewsChannel 5+ Nashville
Tennessee
Andy Ogles
Nashville
Republican Party
Democratic Party (tennessee)
First Amendment
NES
Lamar Alexander
Congressional Districts
Declaration Of Independence
Bill Of Rights
Nashville, Tennessee
Voting Rights Act
Tourism Development Zone
Redistricting
Metro
Columbia
Memphis
Democratic Party
Two-Party System

Inside Politics is a weekly, half-hour show televised by NewsChannel 5+ in Nashville, Tennessee. It premieres on Fridays at 7PM Central Time (Comcast Channel 250, Charter 182). This audio-only format of the show is identical to what is televised and is available anywhere you get your podcasts so you can listen outside of the viewing area or available for download in case you miss the televised bro... more

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Republican Marsha Blackburn will face Democrat Jerri Green in the race for governor. But the biggest upset came in the Republican primary for Congressional District 5, where Charlie Hatcher defeated incumbent Congressman Andy Ogles.

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With early voting July 17-August 1, the political landscape is in full motion. Editor-In-Chief for Tennessee Lookout Holly McCall and host Ben Hall go over the candidates you will vote for in the Primary Election. The two cover Republican and Democra... more

When Tennessee Republicans redrew the state’s congressional maps this past May at the request of President Trump to secure additional seats, critics warned the changes could trigger voter confusion like the fallout from the 2022 gerrymandering effort... more

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Recent Guests

John Richardson
Administrator of Elections, Nashville-Davidson County
Davidson County Election Commission
Episode: After Redistricting--Are We Ready for Elections?
Ken Paulson
First Amendment expert
Director of the Free Speech Center at MTSU
Episode: The Future of the First Amendment
Rachel Campbell
Chair of the Tennessee State Democratic Party
Tennessee State Democratic Party
Episode: Strategy for Democrats for Mid-terms
Lamar Alexander
Governor, senator, university president and author
Episode: A Conversation with Lamar Alexander
Chaz Molder
Mayor of Columbia, Democratic candidate for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District
Mayor of Columbia, Democrat
Episode: Chaz Molder's Race for TN-05 Congressional District
Charlie Hatcher
Former Commissioner of Agriculture, Tennessee
State of Tennessee / Farm operations
Episode: CharlieHatcher's Race for TN-05
Freddie O'Connell
Mayor of Nashville
City of Nashville
Episode: City of Nashville and State of Tennessee Friction
Justin Pearson
Democrat, Tennessee House Representative (Memphis area)
Tennessee House of Representatives
Episode: Will Gerrymandering Turn Tennessee Totally Red?
Monty Fritts
Republican State Representative running for governor
Tennessee House of Representatives
Episode: A Conversation of TN State Rep. Monty Fritts

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Ben Hall
Host of Inside Politics Nashville; long-running political analyst and reporter in the Nashville area.

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Talking Points

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Conversation with Sen. Jeff Yarbro
Q: What is the state's relationship with Nashville over control of local assets?
The guest describes a growing state push to control key local assets like the airport, convention center, and tourism leadership, eroding a historically productive partnership between Nashville and the state.
Conversation with Sen. Jeff Yarbro
Q: How does the voucher expansion impact funding for other public services?
He argues that the voucher expansion redirects substantial resources away from public education and other essential programs, potentially weakening public schools and rural healthcare while disproportionately benefiting higher-income families.
Conversation with Sen. Jeff Yarbro
Q: What stands out about this session compared to past years?
The guest highlights a persistent disconnect with real public needs, with a focus on broader, sometimes performative policy moves rather than practical solutions, and increasing centralized power at the expense of local governance.
Will Gerrymandering Turn Tennessee Totally Red?
Q: What policy differences separate you from Cohen, particularly on money in politics and foreign policy?
Pearson argues against corporate PAC money and supports shifting funds toward healthcare, housing, and education; he criticizes large defense spending and advocates for more domestic investment.
Will Gerrymandering Turn Tennessee Totally Red?
Q: Why did you decide to challenge Steve Cohen in the Democratic primary, and what differentiates you?
He frames the race as opposing a broken status quo, cites high poverty, housing needs, and argues for energy and new ideas, including anti-war and anti-corporate PAC money positions.

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This show focuses on Tennessee politics and local governance through in-depth conversations with politicians, party officials, policy experts, and journalists. Episodes frequently cover redistricting, election administration, state budgeting, education funding, and the friction between city and state governments, with discussions that often lean into practical implications for voters and constituents. A notable strength is hosting depth: long-tenured local political figures and insiders provide historical context, while current races and policy debates are analyzed with blunt, accessible messaging. The format blends campaign dynamics, governance challenges, and civil discourse, making it useful for listeners who want clear takes on how Tenn... more

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