Podcasts about Knox County

First day of school for Knox County! Joey feels bad for his boys because he remembers how tough the first day after summer can be, while Nancy shared her neighborhood carpool setup involving kids who have barely met each other. The show discussed Perez Hilton’s recovery after his recent hospitalization. Joey struggled with the fact that actor Jared Padalecki felt pressured to apologize for publicly wishing Perez well. The conversation turned into a larger discussion about forgiveness and basic human compassion. Monday Morning Wake-Up Call with 8-year-old Laikyn! Weekend highs and lows: Joey’s high: hosting Vols broadcaster Mike Keith for a church Q&A event. Joey's low: having to weigh at the doctor's office with his clothes on. Nancy's high: She moved daughter Catie into a UT dorm. Nancy's low: She got no sleep this weekend. Karly's high: getting a pedicure with her mom where the man punched and slapped her mom's feet. Karly's low: Everyone left the wedding they went to early, and she didn't get to dance. Hot Tea: Megan Moroney kind of put herself on a new Kenny Chesney son. Rascal Flatts says they have no plans to retire. A Wisconsin man made headlines by flying his helicopter to Cabela’s because driving would have taken too long. Nerd News: a remote-controlled house-cleaning robot, a shipwreck discovery that could help recreate a Civil War-era Guinness recipe, and a new odor-resistant T-shirt Nancy complained that school fundraising requests have already started. This year she’s making her son Ben handle his football fundraiser himself instead of calling friends and relatives for donations. Lucky 7 for $50 to The Diner at Twister’s The show talked about a flight delayed because a toddler refused to buckle a seat belt. Joey and Nancy debated what they would do if their own child became the reason an entire plane couldn’t leave. Joey shared the awkward moment of realizing a coworker asking about wedding photos hadn't been invited to the wedding. The conversation turned into stories about accidentally asking people about events or bonuses they were never invited to receive. Your smartwatch tan line could actually be “wrist rot,” irritated skin caused by wearing watches. Joey recently discovered his watch band had developed a smell, and Nancy realized she has an indention on her finger from her wedding ring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First day of school for Knox County! Joey feels bad for his boys because he remembers how tough the first day after summer can be, while Nancy shared her neighborhood carpool setup involving kids who have barely met each other. The show discussed Perez Hilton’s recovery after his recent hospitalization. Joey struggled with the fact that actor Jared Padalecki felt pressured to apologize for publicly wishing Perez well. The conversation turned into a larger discussion about forgiveness and basic human compassion. Monday Morning Wake-Up Call with 8-year-old Laikyn! Weekend highs and lows: Joey’s high: hosting Vols broadcaster Mike Keith for a church Q&A event. Joey's low: having to weigh at the doctor's office with his clothes on. Nancy's high: She moved daughter Catie into a UT dorm. Nancy's low: She got no sleep this weekend. Karly's high: getting a pedicure with her mom where the man punched and slapped her mom's feet. Karly's low: Everyone left the wedding they went to early, and she didn't get to dance. Hot Tea: Megan Moroney kind of put herself on a new Kenny Chesney son. Rascal Flatts says they have no plans to retire. A Wisconsin man made headlines by flying his helicopter to Cabela’s because driving would have taken too long. Nerd News: a remote-controlled house-cleaning robot, a shipwreck discovery that could help recreate a Civil War-era Guinness recipe, and a new odor-resistant T-shirt Nancy complained that school fundraising requests have already started. This year she’s making her son Ben handle his football fundraiser himself instead of calling friends and relatives for donations. Lucky 7 for $50 to The Diner at Twister’s The show talked about a flight delayed because a toddler refused to buckle a seat belt. Joey and Nancy debated what they would do if their own child became the reason an entire plane couldn’t leave. Joey shared the awkward moment of realizing a coworker asking about wedding photos hadn't been invited to the wedding. The conversation turned into stories about accidentally asking people about events or bonuses they were never invited to receive. Your smartwatch tan line could actually be “wrist rot,” irritated skin caused by wearing watches. Joey recently discovered his watch band had developed a smell, and Nancy realized she has an indention on her finger from her wedding ring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken discusses the annual meeting with the Knox County Area Partnership, economic development with the ag community, food processing, housing, the GAVC program, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Sleep-deprived from a late night of election coverage, Scott and Jesse break down the results of the Aug. 6 votes: Betsy Henderson scores a surprisingly narrow victory over Beau Hawk in the Knox County mayor's race, Democrats flip seats on County Commission and school board — taking a majority on the latter for the first time — and two GOP legislators survive primary challenges. Plus: Mayor Indya Kincannon suspends KPD Chief Paul Noel over inappropriate text messages with a junior officer. The guys also look ahead to this week's orientation sessions for the newly elected county commissioners, and the Planning Commission will once again consider a proposed development on the Kerbela Temple site.

Honestly, not in theory...Knox County is now a RED/PURPLE electorate...

Knox County Tennessee Agricultural Land Changes: What Property Owners Must Do Now Major changes affecting agricultural land in Knox County could impact property owners, farmers, investors, and anyone who owns rural acreage. If you have land currently receiving Greenbelt or agricultural tax benefits—or you're considering buying farmland—this is an episode you won't want to miss. In this episode of Real Estate with Ryan, we'll discuss:
 • What agricultural land changes are being proposed in Knox County
 • How they could affect property taxes and land use
 • What landowners should do now to protect their property
 • Potential impacts on future development and property values
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Flock cameras are popping up all over the country, and their defenders say they prevent crime and keep Americans safe. Glenn Jacobs, mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, and former professional wrestler, disagrees. In his conversation with Matt Kibbe, he explains how these cameras will place us all under constant surveillance, opening the door to a whole host of civil liberties abuses. If you thought government was dangerous before, just wait till the government has a complete record of every citizen's movements.

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I fall back down the rabbit hole on how dumb this cameras coversation is.  WE ARE ALLOWED TO SAY NO!  Old people continue to dominate the voting pool, leaving us with the most likley of outcomes...but I digress. Stay tuned for more fun and engaging conversation on th goings on of Knoxville, Knox County.

Joey warned everyone that he was fasting for lab work and might get hangry. He woke up extra early and ate three gluten-free waffles, syrup, and a banana before 3:30am. Nancy finally watched the Idaho murders documentary on Netflix and was completely creeped out by it. The show talked about the recent Taco Bell lettuce scare and the confirmed cases of illness in Knox County. Nancy said she’d go back to Taco Bell immediately, just without lettuce, while Joey said he had already been back for a Crunchwrap Supreme. Hot Tea: Parker McCollum canceled a show because his wife went into labor and welcomed their second son. Bailey Zimmerman canceled his entire European tour to focus on family matters. Shania Twain said she would never remove Brad Pitt’s name from “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” but might add Harry Styles. Nashville now has a Morgan Wallen-themed Airbnb complete with a warning not to throw a chair off the balcony. Joey shared that wrestling with his 12-year-old son has become a reality check. He used to easily pin his boys down, but now they’re getting strong enough to make him work for it. Nerd News: A New York school paused plans for a humanoid robot teacher named Sally after parents learned the manufacturer also has ties to the adult companion robot industry. People claimed they found an alien missile on Mars, but NASA says it’s just a rock. Google Gemini is working on AI tools that remove “ums,” “likes,” and other filler words from dictated text. Lucky 7 for Dollywood tickets Nancy gave an update on her ankle injury after another doctor visit. The doctor now believes her pain could be a nerve-related condition and suggested it might actually be coming from how her brain is processing pain signals. Joey turned the conversation into jokes about shock therapy. A new Tennessee law now makes it easier to own a pet raccoon. Joey also highlighted new Tennessee laws allowing digital vehicle registrations, animal chiropractic care, and requiring more daily recess time for elementary school students. Nancy said her 13-year-old son couldn’t wait for tax-free weekend because it meant back-to-school shopping. Joey guessed her budget would be around $500, and Nancy hopes it will be less than that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey warned everyone that he was fasting for lab work and might get hangry. He woke up extra early and ate three gluten-free waffles, syrup, and a banana before 3:30am. Nancy finally watched the Idaho murders documentary on Netflix and was completely creeped out by it. The show talked about the recent Taco Bell lettuce scare and the confirmed cases of illness in Knox County. Nancy said she’d go back to Taco Bell immediately, just without lettuce, while Joey said he had already been back for a Crunchwrap Supreme. Hot Tea: Parker McCollum canceled a show because his wife went into labor and welcomed their second son. Bailey Zimmerman canceled his entire European tour to focus on family matters. Shania Twain said she would never remove Brad Pitt’s name from “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” but might add Harry Styles. Nashville now has a Morgan Wallen-themed Airbnb complete with a warning not to throw a chair off the balcony. Joey shared that wrestling with his 12-year-old son has become a reality check. He used to easily pin his boys down, but now they’re getting strong enough to make him work for it. Nerd News: A New York school paused plans for a humanoid robot teacher named Sally after parents learned the manufacturer also has ties to the adult companion robot industry. People claimed they found an alien missile on Mars, but NASA says it’s just a rock. Google Gemini is working on AI tools that remove “ums,” “likes,” and other filler words from dictated text. Lucky 7 for Dollywood tickets Nancy gave an update on her ankle injury after another doctor visit. The doctor now believes her pain could be a nerve-related condition and suggested it might actually be coming from how her brain is processing pain signals. Joey turned the conversation into jokes about shock therapy. A new Tennessee law now makes it easier to own a pet raccoon. Joey also highlighted new Tennessee laws allowing digital vehicle registrations, animal chiropractic care, and requiring more daily recess time for elementary school students. Nancy said her 13-year-old son couldn’t wait for tax-free weekend because it meant back-to-school shopping. Joey guessed her budget would be around $500, and Nancy hopes it will be less than that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big show today! We talk to Beau Hawk about his run for Knox County mayor.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (7/27/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth is, or claiming they have the answer, is likely leading you astray, for one reason or another. Stay Vigilant. !function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.createElement(m),e=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0],l.async=1,l.src="https://rumble.com/embedJS/u2q643"+(arguments[1].video?'.'+arguments[1].video:'')+"/?url="+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+"&args="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify([].slice.apply(arguments))),e.parentNode.insertBefore(l,e)}})}(window, document, "script", "Rumble");   Rumble("play", {"video":"v7b67pu","div":"rumble_v7b67pu"}); Source Links (In Chronological Order): (21) Ian Smith, Sr. on X: "Gosh I hate those foreign ops. https://t.co/9n9dInHTIS" / X (7) Aaron Rupar on X: "somebody is yelling "pedophile protecter!" at Trump Trump calls him a communist https://t.co/3lDZSSeUUe" / X (9) The Last American Vagabond on X: "Not MAGA, the ones always pretending to be MAGA & I say this as one who doesn't support either side or government in general. It seems to me a majority of conservatives have come to see Trump for what he is. IMO the system wants us to continue seeing it the way you're framing it." / X (2) The Last American Vagabond on X: "@samtripoli @KimIversenShow I also think it is worth noting (at least in my opinion) that the Republicans she is pointing at are the ones playing #TeamSportPolitics, and they don't really care if they get what was promised. I think the majority of conservatives today are not in that category." / X (2) Godfroy on X: "@TLAVagabond Yes, that is EXACTLY what is happening, and I think the 33% number is way lower than the actual tally due to the limitations of polling methods. I think it's probably closer to about 60%. The only "remaining MAGA" at this point are people under full mind control of some kind," / X (9) Evan Kilgore

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Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County presents What Are You Reading? A Podcast. In this episode, Christie and Katie discuss "Kitchen Confidential" by Anthony Bourdain and "It Occurs to Me That I Am America: New Stories and Art" Edited by Jonathan Santlofer.

All 2026 election coverage is FREE at Compassknox.com help us and your freinds by sharing this podcast AND the free election coverage today. This week, Scott and Jesse talk about concerns raised by the Knox County sheriff's surveillance camera plans. Also: County Commission considers outdoor drinking, and (separately) changing its budget schedule. And the city chips in $2 million for low-income housing at the former St. Mary's Hospital site.  Looking ahead, they preview this week's continued early voting, County Commission's monthly meeting, more information on the county's Unified Development Ordinance, and a City Council meet and greet.

Today – A mysterious newspaper reference suggests 1912 Indianapolis 500 champion Joe Dawson once called Mount Vernon home—but exactly how he was connected to Knox County remains an unanswered piece of local history.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ken discusses the DeLong project, shares numbers from Quarter 1, talks railway transportation, food processing, the CEO Program, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

This week, Scott looks at the Knox County school board's budget cuts and mild rebuke of County Commission, along with the Planning Commission's further delay of proposed apartments at the Kerbela Temple site. Also: City Council establishes a North Waterfront Improvement District and passes a one-year moratorium on new data centers. Plus, some questions about County Commission candidate Justin Cofer's work history. Scott looks ahead this week to the start of early voting in the Aug. 6 election, and a few related candidate forums. This is a free service of CompassKnox.com

Synopsis: This week, Scott and Jesse talk about Knox County's moratorium on large new data centers; what this year's reappraisal means for your property taxes; Knox County Schools' TCAP scores; City Councilman Denzel Grant's appointment to chair the African American Equity Restoration Task Force; and the closure of Club XYZ, one of just two gay clubs in Knoxville. They also look ahead to this week's meetings of the University of Trustees Board of Trustees, as well as TDOT open houses on future interstate plans in Knox County, and two County Commission workshops. Plus, of course, the festivities on the 4th of July.

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In today's episode, Dr. Jon Rysewyk, Deputy Superintendent of Knox County Schools and Mayor Glenn Jacobs of Knox County, discuss how the students of Knox County Schools and the local government collaborate to raise money in an effort to meet the needs of military veterans in this local community by constructing a tiny home community. Learn how this collective effort of hard-work and fund-raising are changing lives in Knox County. Listen today to learn how to create a similar program in your district.

This week, Scott and Jesse talk about the state GOP's decision to not interfere with the Knox County sheriff's race; why Knoxville's 2026 homicide rate is remarkably low; UT Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman speaking for the SEC on pending college sports legislation; City Council's denial of one more attempt to block the CareCuts services center on Clinton Highway; and a couple of new restaurants at Covenant Health Park. Looking ahead, they also preview County Commission's vote on the 2026-27 budget.

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After celebrating our 100th episode in front of a live audience, the News Man Weekly crew returns to the familiar confines of the Richland Source podcast studio. This week, Carl, Zac and Hayden dive into some of the biggest local stories making headlines, including a major roundabout project in the Lexington-Ontario corridor, the opening of Silver Birch of Mansfield and storm damage across Knox County. Later, we sit down with Destination Mansfield Richland County President Lee Tasseff for a conversation about tourism's impact on the local economy, what attractions are bringing visitors to the area and why this summer could be one of the busiest yet for Richland County. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee. Relevant links: Friedrick on Cleveland mob: Angelo Lonardo, Danny Greene & FBI investigations Roundabout construction to close Lex-Springmill/Home roads June 15 for 120 days Silver Birch opens doors to affordable assisted senior living in Mansfield Short, severe thunderstorm results in serious damage, power outages across Knox County Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week, Scott and Jesse talk about the school board's wrangling over book bans in the wake of the removal and return of "Roots" to library shelves. They also look at the largest donor gift in University of Tennessee history (with a familiar name attached), the state Republican Party moving to weigh in on the Knox County sheriff's race, and County Commission's discussion of the 2026-27 budget. Looking ahead, they preview meetings of City Council and the Planning Commission, which will again take up the proposed development on the Kerbela Temple site. Support Scott and Jesse by TEXTING this FREE service of CompassKnox.com to that friend that is always asking you what's going on!  

Knox County homeowners are seeing property assessments jump as much as 60% — but what does that really mean for your future tax bill?

There's always room for a little more travelogue, right? Even when we're not traveling? Don't forget to choose your side in the In-N-Out vs. Culver's war kinetic action excursion! In other travel news, they opted not to sedate the president for his return trip to China. So you can anticipate a full day of Aaron Rupar clips of him damaging national security and the international geopolitical order. Well, if we're not traveloguing all day, then why not start the day instead with some lighthearted accusations of international espionage? It's yet another case of Billionaire Brainrot, as some guy who should have better things to do sets out in earnest to attack... some regular, normal people. Well, some Democrats from Utah, anyway. Why? Because AI profits, of course. Hey, remember when Republicans were just out to "relitigate Watergate?" And then the relitigators had their children's faces eat by leopards? No? Well, never mind, because as usual, we're way beyond that now. This is just the latest entry (but a good one that's worth your time) in the "revolutionary moment" discourse, there's another new data point that drives the theme home in a different way: 50 years after the unifying moment of the entire nation being captivated by the TV miniseries adapted from Roots, Knox County, TN (where a statue of the author Alex Haley stands today) is now banning the book from its school libraries. zOMFG. This may require a brief suspension of disbelief, but I do think we have a contender for Trump's most nakedly corrupt move so far. It was previously a different version of today's story, but the alleged diminution in value from $10 billion to a mere $1.7 billion didn't make it any less corrupt, in the end. (Nor does it preclude ratcheting the corruption back up to $10 billion, or indeed any other figure he'd like to imagine.) Yes, it's the Trump-sues-himself-and-then-orders-himself-to-settle-with-himself case. Only now it involves using the case to "fund" a sort of "victims' compensation fund," where the "victims" are anybody he'd like to give cash to. Oh, you wanna hear about more corruption? OK, fine. Them Duke Trump boys are miraculously always getting in just in time on investments that pay off big when their dad's government make decisions about major contract awards mere days after they buy in to the recipients of those contracts! And this time, they're doing it with a big play in Kazakh tungsten. Which I guess means dad won't be freeing up any Chinese tungsten on his trip. And some people are wondering whether the fact that deals like this always seem to involve defense contracts is the reason why they won't cut Whisky Pete Hic-seth loose. You want a story about dad's own corrupt stock plays? Well, I have one. Does it play into this week's GINA trip? Duh! Of course! His attention span isn't long enough to sustain anything else, you know. What about cronyism, though? Isn't there a corrupt cronyism story today? Yes, but it involves a connection to the other nation of 1 billion-plus, not the one he was visiting. But what about corruption, cronyism and pointless jingoism? Can we get a trifecta? Yes we can, to borrow and completely unfairly tar a perfectly good catchphrase. How about by "committing" to 250 pardons for America's 250th birthday? Definitely going to be corrupt (and crony-licious), because Trump. And by God, 250 of them really is pointlessly jingoistic. We've done it!

Courtney is in a little bit of trouble for voting...how she felt...WHAT!

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I've never paid much attention to a sheriff's race before…until now.So I sat down with Brent Gibson, who's running for sheriff here in Knox County, and asked him everything I actually wanted to know, not the polished campaign answers, the real ones.What does a sheriff even do day to day?What's actually happening with homelessness?Are we safe?And how much of what we see online about policing is even accurate?We get into all of it.Brent brings over 25 years in law enforcement, from SWAT to training to leadership, and what stood out to me most wasn't just experience, it was how much of this job comes down to people, trust, and showing up in the community. We talk about: Why homelessness isn't something you can “arrest your way out of”  The reality of mental health and why jails are filling that gap  School safety and what's actually being done locally  Immigration, ICE, and how local law enforcement fits into that  Why community trust matters more than people realize  And what policing really looks like vs what social media shows What stood out to me is how much of this job comes down to people, not politics.If you've ever wondered what's actually happening behind the scenes in your community, this is a real conversation about it.Support Brent: https://www.electbrentgibson.com/Facebook | Instagram - - - - - - - - - - -Liz Durham Instagram | WebsiteSubscribe Apple Podcast | SpotifyBeing Different with Liz Durham is a Palm Tree Pod Co. production

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In the first half of the program, we'll talk a little about Alabama's legislative session. We also have on Beau Hawk, who is running for Governor of Knox County, TN.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Today – A Knox County judge is expected to decide whether a 17-year-old charged in his father’s death will be tried as an adult.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you're a leader feeling isolated, someone longing for deeper community, or just looking for a fresh perspective on personal growth, this episode is all about finding meaning, creating space for change, and, as Joe DeLoss puts it, “hiking to the beginning” again and again.Welcome to the Spirit of EQ podcast! I'm Eric Pennington, your host, and in this episode, I'm joined by Joe DeLoss—an entrepreneur many of you might know from Hot Chicken Takeover, but today he's here to share something entirely new and deeply personal: Baker Road.As Joe DeLoss and I talk, you'll hear how he's moved beyond just building businesses to cultivating a mission-driven community space that reconnects people with themselves and with nature.Baker Road isn't about productivity for its own sake, but about creating restorative spaces where individuals and teams can find clarity, stillness, and genuine connection—something we all need in our fast-paced, achievement-focused world.In this conversation, Joe DeLoss opens up about what drew him to this work—a journey that started with a rite of passage experience for a friend's son and grew into a vision for transformative retreats.We also explore why so many of us feel nature is out of reach, how slowing down can spark huge personal breakthroughs, and why cultivating safe, authentic spaces—especially for men—matters so much right now.Join us for a thoughtful, honest dialogue about what it takes to get back to ourselves and each other.Joe DeLoss is a serial entrepreneur and servant leader focused on building transformational experiences and businesses for the betterment of everyone involved.He's best known for a Midwest restaurant chain he built and exited called Hot Chicken Takeover. The business gave Joe the privilege of leading nearly 1,000 people impacted by adversity, ranging from incarceration to addiction to bouts of homelessness.HCT earned critical acclaim as a break-out brand in the industry and garnered national attention, enabling Joe to encourage and coach countless other entrepreneurs and leaders towards impact. He continues this legacy of HR innovation through a fractional culture practice he co-founded called HRT Systems.Currently, Joe's pulling a new thread of personal and professional development by launching Baker Road, a retreat center andguide-service based in rural Ohio. Baker Road offers venues and experiences for individuals, teams, and leaders to truly retreat, allowing them to re-enter life and business from refreshed vantage points. From backcountry experiences to boardrooms, Joe is demonstrating the transformational power of hospitality, wildness, and grounded support.Joe's work been highlighted by The Today Show, Forbes, Harvard Business School, Politico, The Rachael Ray Show and manyothers. He lives adventurously and abundantly on a farm in Knox County, Ohio with his wife and two wild daughters. When not serving as a “dirtbag concierge” to Baker Road guests, he spends time training for endurance races, advising entrepreneurs, and dreaming up new adventures.Moments00:00 "Crafting Transformative Experiences"07:56 "Noticing the Overlooked"12:03 "Nature, Rest, and Clarity"16:34 Facing Fear Brings Clarity22:28 "Designing Transformative Retreat Experiences"26:39 "Finding Growth Through Letting Go"34:59 "Redefining Masculinity Through Vulnerability"38:21 "Presence and Overcoming Small Burdens"45:29 "Fostering Growth Without Destination"49:34 "Unspoken Truths in Relationships"58:18 "Guides, Not Gurus"01:02:30 "Guide, Not Guru: Your Path"01:04:47 "Gratitude and Future Talks"3 key takeaways you can apply to your life and leadership:Nature...

The President has sparked a debate Stigall says was teed up by the Vice President in yesterday's show. Tomorrow is the deadline for some 40 million Americans who collect SNAP benefits. President Trump has a solution for Republicans. Should they take it? Virginia's gubernatorial race all comes down to Tuesday. The Republican candidate for the post is the current Lt. Governor of the Commonwealth - Winsome Sears joins the show. WWE fans know him as Kane - but today he's the Republican Mayor of Knox County, TN - Glenn Jacobs is back for another Halloween interview and as one of his biggest fans - Stigall turns it over to Fast Eddie to geek out for a while. And the deadly serious matter of thousands of Christians slaughtered by Islamists in Africa. One member of Congress is calling on his colleagues to step up and get involved. Hear from Riley Moore (WV-2) on this, the shutdown, and the possible impeachment discussion over Arctic Frost. -For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigallFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPodListen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.