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Pod Bless Nashville

440 Media, LLC
Nashville
Metro Council
Affordable Housing
Housing Crisis
Public Safety
Tennessee
Housing Affordability
Tennessee General Assembly
Housing
Police Accountability
Metro Nashville Police Department
Community Engagement
Community Oversight Board
Immigration
Zoning
Education
Transit Referendum
Tennessee Politics
FBI
Nashville City Council

A show about Nashville news, politics, business and government hosted by Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall.

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Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall talk Nashville news, politics and business. The Governor's race is tightening up in the final week while turnout is encouraging across the state and in Davidson County. The Administrator of Elections John Richardson talks... more

Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall talk Nashville news, politics and business.

00:00:00 Episode 171

00:06:20 Voter turnout way up (but still not great)

00:14:34 Rapidly changing strategies in the Governor's race

00:19:34 AI has entered the Congressiona... more

Braden Gall is joined by Bulwark reporter Lauren Egan and we hear from Will Minkoff at the Winter Storm Commission meeting last week.

00:00:00 Episode 171

00:03:57 Winter Storm Commission

00:04:38 Will Minkoff's public comment

00:09:51 OEM's resp... more

Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall talk Nashville news, politics and business.

00:00:00 Episode 170

00:08:24 Data center sets Council record

00:19:06 Patriot Front brings out best in Nashville

00:24:14 Complete Street creates transit, shovel tension

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Recent Guests

John Richardson
Administrator of Elections for Davidson County
Davidson County Election Commission
Episode: Rose closes on Marsha, new data center twist, Administrator of Elections John Richardson
Laurel Graefe
Former regional executive and senior officer at the Nashville branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
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Episode: Metro News and Economist Laurel Graefe, Part 1
Steven Hale
Reporter for Nashville Banner
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Episode: Data center fight heats up + Clarksville's Chud the Builder
Lamar Alexander
Former governor, former senator, author of The Education of a Senator
Former Governor of Tennessee; Former U.S. Senator
Episode: Leadership and The Old Days (with Lamar Alexander)
Edmund Jackson
PhD, data scientist; founding CEO of UnityAI; former chief data officer at HCA
UnityAI
Episode: Local implications of state legislation + the future of AI in healthcare with Edmund Jackson
D. Patrick Rodgers
Music editor/journalist, Nashville Scene
Nashville Scene
Episode: Nashville's Culture Drain with D. Patrick Rodgers and Betsy Phillips
Betsy Phillips
Writer and editor, author of Dynamite Nashville
Nashville Scene
Episode: Nashville's Culture Drain with D. Patrick Rodgers and Betsy Phillips
Jerome Moore
Founder of Explore Social Change, media and community advocate
Explore Social Change
Episode: Exploring Social Change with Jerome Moore, Pt. I
Steve Cavendish
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Episode: The Banner Investigation: How Nashville fits into the larger immigration picture

Hosts

Jamie Hollin
Co-host of Pod Bless Nashville; engages in policy analysis, local governance discussions, and cultural topics.
Braden Gall
Host focused on local policy, municipal governance, and civic discourse with a practical, outcomes-oriented lens.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 211 ratings
  • Good facts, hit-or-miss analysis

    Hosts do a great job identifying issues that matter in Nashville. But Former Council Member Jamie can’t see past his own preferences, so he’s sometimes right, often wrong, but never in doubt. Entertaining and informative as long as there’s someone to check Jamie when he turns into a caricature of himself.

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    615Dad
    United States2 months ago
  • Give it a break

    It’s been over a month….the calendar has now flipped over to a new year. Jamie, you should have left your weird obsession with Aftyn in 2025. I thought this would have been done and over with after Holly took you to school; however, I was mistaken.

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    1
    Iceberg of thoughts
    United States7 months ago
  • certified hater

    jamie is a crank that fits his feared “know-it-all political hobbyist” label better than anyone else. he has good takes on housing and metro legal but otherwise …..oh brother. it’s like listening to your deranged uncle who is marginally informed on nashville politics but doesn’t understand that his time of political relevance has passed him by and that he is out of touch with almost everything. even when he has good points the way he messages them is just so off-putting. Braden is just an inoffe... more

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    black&red_sun
    United States2 years ago
  • Our Country

    I really enjoyed your conversation with Marissa Moss. Thanks for another great show.

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    5
    Jo in Nashville
    United States2 years ago
  • Nancy from Sarasota

    These folks are a great listen for me, mom of a Nash daughter, on local happenings. City problems seem to be universal and love the intelligent brainstorming (and humor, because sometimes all you can do is laugh). PS Didn’t realize Jason Isbell was official mayor of Nashville. Maybe interview him next. - review from Nancy in Sarasota

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nancy Kette
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate strong guests and candid, data-informed discussions.
Some criticism exists around chemistry between hosts and occasional calls for more female guests.
The show is seen as highly informative and essential for understanding Nashville politics and policy.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Metro News and Economist Laurel Graefe, Part 1
Q: What can Metro government do to mitigate housing and education challenges?
Graefe suggests using local levers—such as thoughtful zoning and catalytic investments—while recognizing broader macro forces, and emphasizes accountability and targeted policy to improve outcomes for students and housing supply.
Metro News and Economist Laurel Graefe, Part 1
Q: What explains Nashville's growth and its housing demand in the context of global economic forces?
Graefe notes that growth is being shaped by regional dynamics and global prices, with a shift from a Nashville-specific boom to a broader, global monetary and supply-demand context that requires local action to improve efficiency and housing supply.
Metro News and Economist Laurel Graefe, Part 1
Q: What does a Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Nashville branch do, and how does it fit into the broader economy?
Graefe explains that the Atlanta Fed is one of 12 regional offices, with responsibilities including setting interest rate context, managing payment systems, and bank regulation, and that the Nashville branch informs national policy decisions with regional economic insights.
Leadership and The Old Days (with Lamar Alexander)
Q: So I just want to start with the impetus to writing the book, your motivation, getting your stories out there, you wrote every word. Why do this right now?
Alexander explains the motivation was to share decades of public service, lessons learned, and behind-the-scenes experiences to inspire others to engage in public life with purpose and humor, emphasizing that getting elected to public office or working for someone who has been can help keep the republic from falling apart.
Freddie is Ready... for a re-election campaign
Q: Why are you pursuing a second term as mayor?
The mayor points to progress in crime reduction, education improvements, and city services, while highlighting ongoing work on transit expansion, housing, and affordability as core to Nashville's future and his leadership trajectory.

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What is Pod Bless Nashville about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A Nashville-focused show that blends local politics, policy, business, and civic life with accessible banter. Across episodes, the hosts dissect city governance, housing, transit, development projects, and state politics through interviews with mayors, journalists, and policy insiders, often weighing subsidies, zoning decisions, and economic impact against practical community outcomes. The tone is combination of sharp analysis and personal anecdotes, with recurring guests from government, media, and the local innovation scene, making complex local issues feel tangible for listeners who want timely context and actionable takeaways. A standout aspect is the frequent, candid discussion of how growth and policy play out in everyday Nashville li... more

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