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Pod Bless Nashville

440 Media, LLC
Nashville
Metro Council
Affordable Housing
Tennessee
Housing Crisis
Public Safety
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. A new perspective on 9/11 , Metro Council forecast for next year, fallout from toll lanes, more details from the FBI investigation and more.

00:00:00 The Rundown

00:04:38 Loo... more

Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall talk Nashville news, politics and business. Metro Council addresses police drones, Vanderbilt innovation development, the Music City Center debt service and President Pro Tempore. But it also painted another picture. Plus... more

Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall talk Nashville news, politics and business. Two different deaths cast somber tone in Nashville. The good, the bad and the predictable budget news. The response to Metro's small business initiative.

00:00:00 Rundown

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Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall talk Nashville news, politics and business. The council advances legislation around Music City Center debt and revenue. Plus, a high-ranking member of Metro abruptly resigned.

Then we take a deep dive into the Winter Sto... more

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Samira Hardcastle
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John F. Kennedy Middle School
Episode: Fails to Meet Expectations: Where is the outrage over MNPS allegations?
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
Outstanding economics guest on the show
Chattanooga Housing Authority (board member)
Episode: Cheekwood and Economist Laurel Graefe, Part 2
Sarah Grace Taylor
Reporter for Nashville Banner
Nashville Banner
Episode: Data center fight heats up + Clarksville's Chud the Builder
Steven Hale
Reporter for Nashville Banner
Nashville Banner
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

Hosts

Braden Gall
Host of Pod Bless Nashville with a focus on local politics, policy analysis, and humor.
Jamie Hollin
Co-host covering metro Nashville politics, governance, and public policy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 212 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    615Dad
    United States3 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Iceberg of thoughts
    United States8 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    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
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    Nancy Kette
    United States2 years ago

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Sometimes heated debates; listeners praise candor and practical takeaways.
Smart, data-driven local policy coverage with engaging banter.
Audience appreciates accessible explanations of complex zoning and budgeting issues.
Strong mix of policy and culture with consistent local relevance.
Thoughtful guests and solid reporting from Nashville journalists.

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Talking Points

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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Two Nashville-focused hosts deliver a steady stream of local politics, policy, and governance coverage with sharp, approachable analysis and live banter. Episodes typically dissect Nashville and Tennessee politics, housing, data-center regulation, budgeting, and infrastructure, often pairing interviews with city officials, economists, and local journalists. A notable strength is the mix of hard policy discussion and personality-driven dialogue, plus frequent guest experts who illuminate complex issues for a regional audience interested in how local decisions shape everyday life.

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