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In today's episode, we explore how to make connections and have meaningful conversations across our differences — while maintaining healthy boundaries. We'll also explore what community means and feels like today and learn about the skills necessary to feel more connected. Plus, we hear how one Nashville family stays close-knit despite it all.This episode was produced by Ambriehl Crutchfield.

The Christmas Day bombing caused extensive damage to the historic buildings, homes and businesses that dot Second Avenue. Redevelopment of the area is ongoing, with some sections rebuilt and open to pedestrians and cars, while others remain untouched. Today, we'll learn about the historic cultural and economic importance of Second Avenue, provide updates on the vision for redevelopment and communication infrastructure improvements, and check in on former residents and business owners.This episode was produced by Ambriehl Crutchfield.Guests: James Hoobler | Senior Curator, Art & Architecture, Tennessee State Museum (Retired) Ron Limb | Owner, Hostel, Second Avenue business Demetrius Kelley | Owner, Melting Pot/Rodizio, Second Avenue business Mariyo Deon | Former Second Avenue resident Michelle Scopel | Urban Development Senior Project Manager, MDHA Further reading and listening: WPLN | Timeline: The Nashville Bombing, From Advance Warning To The Aftermath WPLN | Rebuilding After Bombing Will Test Resilience Of Downtown Nashville's Historic District Marketplace | 3 years after bombing, Nashville wants tourists to give its downtown another chance

This episode first aired on March 31, 2022. New York Times columnist Margaret Renkl joins the show to share her joy of spring and talk over the polarization that she sees hindering our progress. Renkl is also the author of Late Migrations and Graceland, At Last. She tells host Khalil Ekulona “when the macrocosm is hard to bear, focusing in on the microcosm usually helps.” “I do still take an immense amount of pleasure and hope in the bluebirds building a nest in the nest box in my yard, or for the spring beauties poking up through the leaves left over from last fall,” she says. “It's hard not to feel your heart lifting in the presence of new life.” But first, we say goodbye to WPLN metro reporter Ambriehl Crutchfield.

What is Nashville's “alternate ending?” How would the city look and feel — and who would feel welcomed — if different community values had been prioritized long ago? With that question, today's show … will be a bit different. In this special hourlong documentary, reporter Ambriehl Crutchfield goes back in time to learn Nashville through her family's eyes, and making stops at the places that shaped life for the generations who came before her. This is a story about how the city shaped that family, and how their sense of community has been disrupted. Guests:  Ambriehl Crutchfield's family Anita Cosby, maternal great aunt D'Juana Morris, maternal aunt Jerome Boyd, maternal uncle Stephen Boyd, maternal uncle Brandi Boyd, mother Learotha Williams, TSU professor and historian Mindy Fullilove, author of Root Shock Community who attended our listening session Linda Epps, born and raised Nashvillian, lifelong resident of Knowles Street Willie Sims aka Big Fella, longtime Nashville resident and entrepreneur Reaux Marquez, Nashville rapper from Bordeaux Virginia Holland Ciara Futrell Courtney Orozco Dwight Burr John Morris, Ambriehl's cousin Alisa Jernigan Credits: “Alternate Ending” is a special documentary project by WPLN's This Is Nashville. Ambriehl Crutchfield reported this story and it was produced and edited by executive producer Andrea Tudhope. Staff shoutouts to Nina Cardona, Meribah Knight, Steve Haruch, Tony Gonzalez, Michael Robertson, LaTonya Turner, Cynthia Abrams and Khalil Ekulona. Special thanks to the community members who participated in our listening session, the folks at Lee Chapel AME, and Rebecca and Trey Hamilton.

Election season always get people talking about voter turnout, which tends to be pretty low in Tennessee. The state has consistently ranked in the bottom ten for turnout over the past two decades, but why? We've talked to people about what has driven them to vote. Today, we're talking to people who do not vote regularly about what's keeping them home, as well as a couple of experts from local civic engagement organizations. But first, we have an update on plans to develop the East Bank from WPLN metro reporter Ambriehl Crutchfield. Guests: Ambriehl Crutchfield, WPLN metro reporter Barbi Brown, director of policy and practice for Tennessee Higher Education in Prison Initiative who is unable to vote due to felony disenfranchisement Shalah Dare, does not vote regularly Tequila Johnson, co-founder and co-executive director of the Equity Alliance Debby Gould, president of the League of Women Voters of Tennessee

Historically Black colleges and universities have recently garnered national attention with legendary professional athletes becoming coaches, financial backers of programs, and expressing their fandom. In this episode, we'll hear from students and coaches from HBCU athletic programs in Nashville about the growing interest in HBCU sports and what it means for Black athletes. But first, we'll be joined by WPLN metro reporter Ambriehl Crutchfield about her coverage of Fisk University's gymnastics team. Guests: Ambriehl Crutchfield, WPLN metro reporter Corrinne Tarver, Fisk University gymnastics head coach Morgan Price, freshman gymnast at Fisk University Ty Evans, head coach of the women's basketball at Tennessee State University Dr. Billy Hawkins, professor of health and human performance at University of Houston and author of "The New Plantation: Black Athletes, College Sports, and Predominantly White NCAA Institutions"

Last month, the Biden administration released a new report announcing that they will use federal courts and health programs to expand the use of medication to treat substance use disorders in pregnant women — and one of those health programs, Firefly, is in Nashville.  Today, we're joined by a mother and a current recovery coach to learn more about the unique challenges pregnant people face when seeking treatment for substance use disorders. Then, we'll hear from the medical and executive directors of Firefly to discuss how the program got started, how it works, and how it might be impacted by the Biden Administration's recent announcement. Since it's Election Day, we'll start today's episode by checking in with WPLN editor LaTonya Turner and metro reporter Ambriehl Crutchfield about what Middle Tennesseans should know before casting their vote. Guest:  LaTonya Turner, WPLN morning editor Ambriehl Crutchfield, WPLN metro reporter Sarah, a recent patient and mother of two Reagan Burgenheim, Firefly recovery coach Dr. Jessica L. Young, medical director of Firefly and professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Dr. Stephen Patrick, executive director of Firefly, neonatologist at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center and policy advisor to the White House

Iran is experiencing massive protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, after she was taken into custody by the nation's morality police for allegedly wearing her headscarf improperly. Thousands of people, from schoolgirls to oil and gas workers, have taken to the streets to protest police brutality, Iran's strict morality laws, and, increasingly, the regime. Popular slogans among protestors include “Woman, Life, Freedom” and “death to the dictator.”  In Nashville, the Iranian and Kurdish communities have held several demonstrations in solidarity with the protests in Iran in an effort to raise awareness of what's going on. Many still have family in Iran and worry for their safety. In this episode, we're joined by members of the local Iranian and Kurdish communities to hear about their concerns.  But first, Mayor John Cooper and the Tennessee Titans recently announced a deal to build a new $2.18 billion domed stadium. At the top of the show, WPLN metro reporter Ambriehl Crutchfield explains how this will impact Nashville tax payers. Guests:  Ambriehl Crutchfield, WPLN metro reporter Maryam Abolfazli, Iranian-American who has attended protests in Nashville Ramona Heidari, Iranian-American who helped organize Nashville protests Reza Sharif, Iranian-American Ariana Blourchian, Brentwood High School student who attended protests in Nashville

Fall is here and the weather is perfect for getting outside and exploring the parks, trails and greenways of Middle Tennessee. In today's episode, we're joined by outdoors educators to learn more about just what kinds of hiking experiences and resources the Nashville area has to offer. Then, a pair of experienced hikers will talk about equipment, safety, community and the Appalachian trail.  But first, WPLN metro reporter Ambriehl Crutchfield will dive into the discussions over the rezoning of the Riverchase apartments. Guests:  John Michael Cassidy, Shelby Bottoms director Sophia Wang, outdoors educator Jess Mae Lancaster, avid hiker and author of She Hikes Tennessee  Melanie Harsha, avid hiker who has completed the Appalachian Trail  

Anyone who lives in Nashville can tell you how hard it is to get around town without a car. But, trying to bike to work or school can be dangerous or downright impossible in the city. Today, we're joined by transportation planners and a cyclist to learn more about the current state of our city's cycling infrastructure and what plans are in the works. Then, we'll hear from a couple of educators who work with kids and adults about what it means to own a bicycle and the best ways to stay safe on the road. But first, WPLN metro reporter Ambriehl Crutchfield discusses her profile of Nashville's Vice Mayor Jim Shulman and the politics of politeness. Guests:  Ambriehl Crutchfield, WPLN metro reporter Daniel Capparella, associate transportation planner for the Greater Nashville Regional Council Cedric Duncan, director of Bike for Equality Dan Furbish, founder of the Oasis Bike Workshop Cathy Carrillo, education and engagement manager for Walk Bike Nashville

In the wake of the Roe v. Wade decision, a lot of people were left wondering: What does this mean for access to birth control and emergency contraception? While birth control remains fully available in Tennessee, the process of selecting and obtaining contraception can be difficult to navigate. From the pill, to intrauterine devices, to vasectomies or condoms, understanding and obtaining birth control options can be overwhelming — and not to mention, at times, expensive to access.  To better understand the process of learning about and obtaining birth control, we are talking to three Nashvillians who have personal experience with birth control. Then, we're joined by a panel of medical and legal experts to hear about what resources are available in Tennessee — and find out if these options are here to stay. But first, WPLN metro reporter Ambriehl Crutchfield joins us to discuss Nashville's vision for the East Bank development. Guests: Ambriehl Crutchfield, WPLN metro reporter Mollie Fox, student at Belmont University Bernisha McFerrin, esthetician and mother of three Alyson Nordstrom, co-founder of Teens for Reproductive Rights and high school student Ashley Coffield, CEO of Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi  Dr. Kimberly Looney, OBGYN and former chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi  Ellen Clayton, professor of law at Vanderbilt University

One by one, the brightly painted Riverchase Apartments in Nashville are getting boarded up for redevelopment. But the deterioration has been apparent to residents and even government inspectors for years. So why hasn't the city been able to protect the people who live there? WPLN's Ambriehl Crutchfield has been investigating.

Each day, thousands drive past the brightly painted Riverchase Apartments just across from downtown Nashville. They've provided a rare combination of affordable units and skyline views. But one by one, they've been getting boarded up, and major changes are coming.  WPLN's Ambriehl Crutchfield reviewed more than 1,600 inspections to understand how the apartments continued to decline despite government inspections, what low-wage residents are doing to find new homes in the city's hot housing market, and why organizers are at odds about the way forward. 

A deadly mass shooting at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket on May 14 sent shockwaves throughout the country, including in Middle Tennessee. In a document written before the attack, the gunman used rhetoric that echoed racist conspiracy theories and, in some places, the recently leaked Supreme Court draft decision overturning Roe. v. Wade. On this episode, we explore the connections between hateful rhetoric and harmful actions with someone whose community was targeted for harassment and with experts in critical race theory and hate speech. But first, WPLN metro reporter Ambriehl Crutchfield stops by the studio with the latest about the Riverchase Apartments. Guests: Ambriehl Crutchfield, WPLN metro reporter Dr. Saleh Sbenaty, Islamic Center of Murfreesboro board member and professor at MTSU Sophie Bjork-James, assistant professor of anthropology at Vanderbilt University Dr. Chezare A. Warren, associate professor of equity and inclusion in education policy at Vanderbilt University Additional reading:  WPLN: Hate groups in Tennessee are on the decline, but the Southern Poverty Law Center says that's only because extremism is becoming more mainstream

This week, we bring you two stories about little guys trying to do big big things. First, self-proclaimed animal grinch producer Becca Bressler introduces us to perhaps the one creature that has warmed her heart: a cricket. And more specifically, a male cricket. This is a tale about a tiny Romeo insect trying to find a mate, and the ingenious lengths he'll go to have his beckoning heard. And second, producer Annie McEwen journeys through perhaps the zaniest game of football that has ever been played. When a ragtag group of players take on the top team, will it be an underdog tale for the ages or an absolute disaster? Special thanks to Stephen Spann and Joshua Baxter at the Doris and Harry Vice University Library at Cumberland University as well as Alison Reynolds at Georgia Tech Library. Thanks also to Rick Bell, and to Scott Larson who wrote a book all about this game called Cumberland: The True Story of the Highest Scoring Football Game in History. And finally, thanks so much to our tape syncer Ambriehl Crutchfield for her help with this episode.  If you're still interested in learning more about this epic football game, be sure to check out this brilliant and hilarious video by sportswriter Jon Bois.   Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab today.     Radiolab is on YouTube! Catch up with new episodes and hear classics from our archive. Plus, find other cool things we did in the past — like miniseries, music videos, short films and animations, behind-the-scenes features, Radiolab live shows, and more. Take a look, explore and subscribe!

In February, the Metro Nashville Council passed a controversial piece of legislation that would allow law enforcement to use license plate readers as part of a six month pilot program. Some believe that this new technology will help address crime in our city. But others have serious concerns that it poses a threat to privacy and could disproportionately target people of color. To learn more about about this debate, we hear from community members, a research scientist, a co-sponsor of the legislation and WPLN metro reporter, Ambriehl Crutchfield. Also in this episode, we're joined by WPLN senior healthcare reporter Blake Farmer to discuss new state legislation that would further limit abortion access and what that could mean if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Guests: WPLN senior healthcare reporter Blake Farmer WPLN Metro reporter Ambriehl Crutchfield Jennifer Gamble, District 3 council member Gina Coleman, founding member of the Haynes Park Neighborhood Association Reverend Davie Tucker, Jr., pastor of the Beech Creek Missionary Baptist Church

Underpinning the Jan. 6 insurrection was a slew of conspiracy theories about election fraud, even after the courts repeatedly struck down almost every attempt to call votes into question.   These false claims were shared extensively by former President Donald Trump and members of the GOP in Tennessee, as well as conservative local leaders. WPLN’s Ambriehl Crutchfield talked to some of them.  Also on this episode: a recap of the legislative special session on education. 

A simple question about some of Nashville’s suburban pockets opens a deeper review of how the Metro government formed in the 1950s and 60s. WPLN News reporter Ambriehl Crutchfield finds that the combining of the city and county had implications for Black residents and five ‘satellite’ cities that remained mostly independent. (To see more photos and a written version of this story, visit Curious Nashville online.) Curious Nashville is a project of Nashville Public Radio. The executive producer is Tony Gonzalez, with editing by Emily Siner and Anita Bugg. Web production and promotions by Mack Linebaugh and Elle Turner. Audio mastering by Carl Pedersen. This episode’s music comes from the Blue Dot Sessions.

Barbecue purists from the Carolinas to Texas might balk at the notion that Chicago, Illinois, has a barbecue tradition all its own. But owing to the Great Migration, and to a special piece of equipment called the aquarium smoker, reporter-producer Ambriehl Crutchfield finds that Chicago barbecue has evolved into a style unto itself. 

In episode five, host Ambriehl Crutchfield speaks with Charlotte, North Carolina freshman Nyla Rogers about navigating college as a minority student in the Honors College and learning about herself in any environment.

In episode four, Unity host Ambriehl Crutchfield talks to Bill Powell, the coach who helped establish the WKU swim team, about the discipline of swimming and the possible return of the swim team to campus.

In episode three, Unity host Ambriehl Crutchfield talks to Dave Chrisley, a former General Motors safety worker and lover of Corvettes about the power of cars to create memories and facilitate fundraising.

In this episode, Unity host Ambriehl Crutchfield talks to Leyda Becker, a Venezuelan immigrant and current International communities liaison for Bowling Green, about her process of becoming an American citizen and the importance of uniting foreign born and local citizens.

In the season opener of season three, Unity host Ambriehl Crutchfield talks to President Caboni about the importance of transparency in his administration, his visit to Hilligans and his new load of "homework" as President.

In episode six of Unity, host Ambriehl Crutchfield talks to SGA President candidates Andi Dahmer and Lily Nellans about their vision for WKU. (During the time of the interview Kenan Mujkanovic had not been announced as a candidate)

In episode five of Unity, host Ambriehl Crutchfield talks to Tyler Chandler about how he's come to discover his identity as London Chandler.

In episode four of Unity, host Ambriehl Crutchfield talks to WKU sustainability coordinator Christian Ryan. Ryan discusses the value of a sustainable lifestyle and how you can change your ecological footprint.