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Join Kosta and his guest: Trenton Strode, Vice President of Putnam County Young Democrats, District Representative of Putnam County Democratic Party and Candidate for Putnam County Commission District 11. In this episode: You're running multiple races in 2026. As we said earlier, you'll be seeking one of the two seats in Putnam County Commission District 11, but you've also announced and qualified on the ballot to run against Incumbent Ryan Williams for Tennessee House of Representatives District 42. Why? As our listeners might remember, last summer you were arrested and charged with a felony at the June 2025 Putnam County Commission meeting. Several months later those charges were dropped and you are now pursuing your own bid for Putnam County Commission District 11. We're not here to rehash the events of last summer, but I'm curious the impact it had on your decision to run and the explosion of democratic candidates running in our local 2026 elections? On social media the Putnam County Republican Party has taken every opportunity to link Putnam County Democratic Party, Putnam County Young Democrats and anyone that puts a (D) next to their name with as much political chaos and bad behavior as possible. You are one of the few, if at times only representatives to hold the line and call out this bad behavior. Why do you think our local republican party is so fixated with disparaging the opposing party when there isn't one Democrat currently serving in local office? Find out more about Trenton Strode: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.strode.71Find out more about Putnam County Young Democrats:https://www.facebook.com/PutnamCoYoungDemsFind out more about Putnam County Democratic Party:https://putnamdemocrats.org/Putnam County Election Dates:Primary Election: May 5, 2026General Election Date: August 6, 2026 Voter Registration/Polling Information: https://sos.tn.gov/govotetnFind out more about Putnam County Elections:https://putnamcountytn.gov/election-commission
9:10am WV Senator Amy Nicole Grady with Legislative 2024 review and 2025 preview9:20am (segments 2, 3, and 4) State Republican Party Vice Chair Tony Hodge on life of former US President Jimmy Carter, Legislative review/preview, the state of GOP, search for Putnam County Commissioner, et al
On today's Local Matters...Ben Rodgers sits down with former Putnam County Commissioner Mike Atwood. Together they talk about Mike's background spending his childhood in Alabama before moving back to Lebanon where he was born, the story of moving to Putnam County in 2005 then running for county commission in 2006, and serving the city of Algood for four terms and some of the things they county did that he's proud of Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart. Visit them at 215 S Jefferson Ave in Cookeville to see what they can do for your office News Talk 94.1 · Presented By Office Mart
Today's show features the most interesting Bill Sharp, whose name you probably recognize as a Putnam County Commissioner. He recently won the primary election to serve as Commission Chair next term. Today, we learn a lot more about Bill's life journey and what ultimately 'lured' him to the lake. Bill Sharp was born & raised in Kentucky, but after college, has lived, worked and traveled in many interesting places all over the world. He spent his career working for companies both well known (DuPont) and not so well known, building their presence domestically and abroad. After retiring to Lake Oconee, Bill realized he still had more to offer the community he loved. He decided to serve the community through local government, both in appointed and elected positions, including Planning & Zoning, County Commission and will ultimately serve as Chairman of the County Commission. When he is not taking care of County business, he enjoys collecting fine wine and spending quality time with his wife, family and friends.
Sam Brooks meets with former football coach, teacher, and Putnam County Commissioner, Steve Medlin. They discuss his time growing up in Cookeville and how the town has changed over the years, his time as a student teacher, how his time at Oak Ridge shaped his style of coaching early on, as well as how the size of schools across the state impact its students and faculty both academically and athletically. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.
Southern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis, as host and "CS" Bennett, co-host. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Visit our website at http://www.Southern-Sense.comKasey S. Pipes served as an advisor to President George W. Bush and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He is co-founder of the issues management firm Corley Pipes, partner at the public affairs firm High Water Strategies, and the Norris Fellow at the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College. His writings have appeared in USA Today and Politico, and he is the author of "After The Fall: The Remarkable Comeback of Richard M. Nixon" http://kaseyspipes.com/CS Walker, @Ex_NSA_Spookman, blogger and author. http://thevarondossier.com/Larry Harvey https://www.facebook.com/Larry-Harvey-District-4-Putnam-County-Commissioner-375396992600869/Dedication:Deputy Sheriff Jacob Howard Keltner, McHenry County Sheriff's Office, Illinois, End of Watch Thursday, March 7, 2019
Southern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis, as host and "CS" Bennett, co-host. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Visit our website at http://www.Southern-Sense.comKasey S. Pipes served as an advisor to President George W. Bush and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He is co-founder of the issues management firm Corley Pipes, partner at the public affairs firm High Water Strategies, and the Norris Fellow at the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College. His writings have appeared in USA Today and Politico, and he is the author of "After The Fall: The Remarkable Comeback of Richard M. Nixon" http://kaseyspipes.com/CS Walker, @Ex_NSA_Spookman, blogger and author. http://thevarondossier.com/Larry Harvey https://www.facebook.com/Larry-Harvey-District-4-Putnam-County-Commissioner-375396992600869/Dedication:Deputy Sheriff Jacob Howard Keltner, McHenry County Sheriff's Office, Illinois, End of Watch Thursday, March 7, 2019
Southern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis, as host and "CS" Bennett, co-host. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Visit our website at http://www.Southern-Sense.comKasey S. Pipes served as an advisor to President George W. Bush and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He is co-founder of the issues management firm Corley Pipes, partner at the public affairs firm High Water Strategies, and the Norris Fellow at the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College. His writings have appeared in USA Today and Politico, and he is the author of "After The Fall: The Remarkable Comeback of Richard M. Nixon" http://kaseyspipes.com/CS Walker @Ex_NSA_Spookman, blogger and author. http://thevarondossier.com/Larry Harvey https://www.facebook.com/Larry-Harvey-District-4-Putnam-County-Commissioner-375396992600869/Dedication:Deputy Sheriff Jacob Howard Keltner, McHenry County Sheriff's Office, Illinois, End of Watch Thursday, March 7, 2019
Southern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis, as host and "CS" Bennett, co-host. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Visit our website at http://www.Southern-Sense.com Kasey S. Pipes served as an advisor to President George W. Bush and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He is co-founder of the issues management firm Corley Pipes, partner at the public affairs firm High Water Strategies, and the Norris Fellow at the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College. His writings have appeared in USA Today and Politico, and he is the author of "After The Fall: The Remarkable Comeback of Richard M. Nixon" http://kaseyspipes.com/ CS Walker @Ex_NSA_Spookman, blogger and author. http://thevarondossier.com/ Larry Harvey https://www.facebook.com/Larry-Harvey-District-4-Putnam-County-Commissioner-375396992600869/ Dedication: Deputy Sheriff Jacob Howard Keltner, McHenry County Sheriff's Office, Illinois, End of Watch Thursday, March 7, 2019
Southern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis, as host and "CS" Bennett, co-host. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Visit our website at http://www.Southern-Sense.comMike Hill began his professional career as a State Farm Agent in Fort Walton Beach, FL in July 1990. Prior to becoming an agent, Mike was a Captain in the US Air Force for ten years after graduating from the US Air Force Academy in 1980. He served as a Congressman in the florida House and is running for election in District 1. votemikehill.com/Larry Harvey District 4 Putnam County Commissioner facebook.com/Larry-Harvey-District-4-Putnam-County-Commissioner-375396992600869/Burgess Owens, Super bowl Champion, Burgess has shown throughout his life a passion for the pursuit of excellence. At the core of his message is optimism that is both inspiring and instructional. As he uplifts our system of government, the freedom and opportunity available because of it, his mantra is embodied in two words…”Dream Big”. Burgess Owens TalksDedication: Sgt. Jonathon Michael Hunter and Spc. Christopher Michael Harris, Died August 2, 2017 Serving During Operation Freedom’s Sentinel
Southern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis, as host and "CS" Bennett, co-host. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Visit our website at http://www.Southern-Sense.comMike Hill began his professional career as a State Farm Agent in Fort Walton Beach, FL in July 1990. Prior to becoming an agent, Mike was a Captain in the US Air Force for ten years after graduating from the US Air Force Academy in 1980. He served as a Congressman in the florida House and is running for election in District 1. votemikehill.com/Larry Harvey District 4 Putnam County Commissioner facebook.com/Larry-Harvey-District-4-Putnam-County-Commissioner-375396992600869/Burgess Owens, Super bowl Champion, Burgess has shown throughout his life a passion for the pursuit of excellence. At the core of his message is optimism that is both inspiring and instructional. As he uplifts our system of government, the freedom and opportunity available because of it, his mantra is embodied in two words…”Dream Big”. Burgess Owens TalksDedication: Sgt. Jonathon Michael Hunter and Spc. Christopher Michael Harris, Died August 2, 2017 Serving During Operation Freedom’s Sentinel
Southern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis, as host and "CS" Bennett, co-host. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Visit our website at http://www.Southern-Sense.comMike Hill began his professional career as a State Farm Agent in Fort Walton Beach, FL in July 1990. Prior to becoming an agent, Mike was a Captain in the US Air Force for ten years after graduating from the US Air Force Academy in 1980. He served as a Congressman in the florida House and is running for election in District 1. votemikehill.com/Larry Harvey District 4 Putnam County Commissioner facebook.com/Larry-Harvey-District-4-Putnam-County-Commissioner-375396992600869/Burgess Owens, Super bowl Champion, Burgess has shown throughout his life a passion for the pursuit of excellence. At the core of his message is optimism that is both inspiring and instructional. As he uplifts our system of government, the freedom and opportunity available because of it, his mantra is embodied in two words…”Dream Big”. Burgess Owens TalksDedication: Sgt. Jonathon Michael Hunter and Spc. Christopher Michael Harris, Died August 2, 2017 Serving During Operation Freedom’s Sentinel
Southern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis, as host and "CS" Bennett, co-host. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Visit our website at http://www.Southern-Sense.com Mike Hill began his professional career as a State Farm Agent in Fort Walton Beach, FL in July 1990. Prior to becoming an agent, Mike was a Captain in the US Air Force for ten years after graduating from the US Air Force Academy in 1980. He served as a Congressman in the florida House and is running for election in District 1. votemikehill.com/ Larry Harvey District 4 Putnam County Commissioner facebook.com/Larry-Harvey-District-4-Putnam-County-Commissioner-375396992600869/ Burgess Owens, Super bowl Champion, Burgess has shown throughout his life a passion for the pursuit of excellence. At the core of his message is optimism that is both inspiring and instructional. As he uplifts our system of government, the freedom and opportunity available because of it, his mantra is embodied in two words…”Dream Big”. Burgess Owens Talks Dedication: Sgt. Jonathon Michael Hunter and Spc. Christopher Michael Harris, Died August 2, 2017 Serving During Operation Freedom’s Sentinel
Southern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis, as host and "CS" Bennett, co-host. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Visit our website at http://www.Southern-Sense.comBob White is a fourth generation Floridian with a passion for politics and an unwavering commitment to the Constitution and limited government. He serves as the Chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida (RLCFL), Chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Central East Florida (RLCCEF) and is the founder and former Chairman of the Liberty Catalyst Fund (LCF). He is running for Governor. www.Bob4Florida.comLarry Harvey District 4 Putnam County Commissioner facebook.com/Larry-Harvey-District-4-Putnam-County-Commissioner-375396992600869/Three Fort Campbell, Kentucky-based soldiers — Staff Sgt. Matthew Lewellen, Staff Sgt. Kevin McEnroe and Staff Sgt. James Moriarty — died Friday, November 4, 2016, after they reportedly came under fire while entering a Jordanian military base.
Southern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis, as host and "CS" Bennett, co-host. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Visit our website at http://www.Southern-Sense.com Bob White is a fourth generation Floridian with a passion for politics and an unwavering commitment to the Constitution and limited government. He serves as the Chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida (RLCFL), Chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Central East Florida (RLCCEF) and is the founder and former Chairman of the Liberty Catalyst Fund (LCF). He is running for Governor. www.Bob4Florida.com Larry Harvey District 4 Putnam County Commissioner facebook.com/Larry-Harvey-District-4-Putnam-County-Commissioner-375396992600869/ Three Fort Campbell, Kentucky-based soldiers — Staff Sgt. Matthew Lewellen, Staff Sgt. Kevin McEnroe and Staff Sgt. James Moriarty — died Friday, November 4, 2016, after they reportedly came under fire while entering a Jordanian military base.
Southern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis, as host and "CS" Bennett, co-host. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Visit our website at http://www.Southern-Sense.comBob White is a fourth generation Floridian with a passion for politics and an unwavering commitment to the Constitution and limited government. He serves as the Chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida (RLCFL), Chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Central East Florida (RLCCEF) and is the founder and former Chairman of the Liberty Catalyst Fund (LCF). He is running for Governor. www.Bob4Florida.comLarry Harvey District 4 Putnam County Commissioner facebook.com/Larry-Harvey-District-4-Putnam-County-Commissioner-375396992600869/Three Fort Campbell, Kentucky-based soldiers — Staff Sgt. Matthew Lewellen, Staff Sgt. Kevin McEnroe and Staff Sgt. James Moriarty — died Friday, November 4, 2016, after they reportedly came under fire while entering a Jordanian military base.
Southern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick" Ubelis, as host and "CS" Bennett, co-host. Informative, fun, irreverent and politically incorrect, you never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey! Visit our website at http://www.Southern-Sense.comBob White is a fourth generation Floridian with a passion for politics and an unwavering commitment to the Constitution and limited government. He serves as the Chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida (RLCFL), Chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Central East Florida (RLCCEF) and is the founder and former Chairman of the Liberty Catalyst Fund (LCF). He is running for Governor. www.Bob4Florida.comLarry Harvey District 4 Putnam County Commissioner facebook.com/Larry-Harvey-District-4-Putnam-County-Commissioner-375396992600869/Three Fort Campbell, Kentucky-based soldiers — Staff Sgt. Matthew Lewellen, Staff Sgt. Kevin McEnroe and Staff Sgt. James Moriarty — died Friday, November 4, 2016, after they reportedly came under fire while entering a Jordanian military base.