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Carnell Tate exploded in practice against the Bears on Thursday - why and how was he able to become the Titans focal point on offense? Has Cam Ward actually made progress and why the practices matter more than the games? How is Wan'Dale Robinson? Is Will Levis getting cut this weekend? Who is the Titans biggest rivalry? Braden Gall and Nick Suss talk Titans football.

Cam Ward and the Titans once again won a preseason game. But once again the starters struggled against back-ups in the first half. Did Ward show improvement? Did the offensive line regress? Did the receiving corp help their QB at all? What about the Titans defense? Drew Lock and the Seattle back-ups made multiple explosive plays against the starters. What does this all mean? Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky talk Titans football.

Tate Is Joined By Tom Kreager of The Tennessean to break down a wild Week 1 of Tennessee high school football. After surviving a Friday night plagued by extreme heat and cramping, the guys recap standout performances, surprising finishes, and look ahead to a packed Saturday slate. Segment Highlights: Heavyweight Clashes: An analysis of DGG's dominant, massive offensive line against Brentwood Academy, and the looming question of whether Baylor is in a league of its own. Goal Line Controversy: Breaking down Lipscomb Academy's overtime loss to McCallie, highlighted by the highly debated coaching decision to run a shotgun snap from the goal line. The Pearl-Cohn Project: A sneak peek at the season-long embedded documentary series following Pearl-Cohn, featuring a fantastic anecdote about Hall of Fame coach Maurice Fitzgerald moonlighting on the chain gang. Friday Night Standouts: Shoutouts to Ravenwood's impressive win, Kirkwood's Miles Redding putting up monster numbers in Montgomery County, and Quincy Mitchell's explosive 200-yard, three-touchdown performance at Chapel Hill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another week of High School Sports Saturday, host Tate Matthews breaks down an action-packed opening weekend. Sponsored by the historic Jimmy Kelly’s Steakhouse, the broadcast sets the stage for the season with a look ahead to Saturday's biggest matchups, including BGA vs. St. Michael Catholic and Riverdale taking on Knoxville Catholic. We also sit down with a stellar lineup of guests, featuring Upperman High School Head Coach Adam Caine, Fairview High School Head Coach Chris Hughes, and The Tennessean's high school sports reporter Tom Kreager to get their expert insights on the Mid-State headlines and early-season victories. The heart of the show dives deep into Friday night's most thrilling game recaps and standout individual performances across the region. We cover all the major box scores, from Amari Sanders' explosive 98-yard kickoff return for Franklin Road Academy to Jackson Themm's clutch double-overtime field goal for Shelbyville. Listeners will get the full rundown on massive week-one wins, including Antioch's commanding ground game against Mt. Juliet, Blackman's decisive victory in Coach Will Hester's debut, and McCallie's nail-biting overtime victory against Lipscomb Academy. Plus, Tate shares a quick update on where to find deep-dive historical football interviews on The Tate Matthews Podcast YouTube channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Seattle Seahawks were in town on Friday to practice with the Titans. Nick watched the defense and said they bounced back in a big way, focused on man-coverage and "won" the practice. Braden watched the offense and thought all three units looked composed and productive. The Titans basically won the practice ahead of the preseason match-up on Sunday. Braden Gall and Nick Suss talk Titans football.

Cam Ward and the offense has rebounded nicely after a tough week in San Francisco. But it's also getting injured - are we concerned about the health of this unit? Then we offer midterm grades and awards from training camp: biggest surprise and disappointment, biggest unknown, best new training camp strategy, top position battle, feistiest player, breakout star and top impact newcomer. Braden Gall and Paul Kuharksy talk Titans football.

Tate is joined by Tom Kreager of The Tennessean to break down the kickoff of the Tennessee high school football season, highlighted by the release of The Tennessean’s preseason top 1-136 rankings and an action-packed Week 1 slate.Key Discussion Points: The Tennessean Preseason Rankings:Tate and Tom dive into the newly released preseason rankings, reacting to early feedback and social media buzz. They discuss notable top-10 teams—including Brentwood Academy (#1), Battle Ground Academy (#2), Riverdale (#3), and Oakland (#4)—while evaluating high expectations for Riverdale, potential sleeper teams like Springfield, and key contenders like Ravenwood. Televised & Marquee Week 1 Matchups: Baylor vs. Brentwood Academy on ESPN2 featuring elite running back talent. Nolensville vs. Lebanon (MyTV30), BGA vs. St. Michael Catholic, and the CPA vs. Oakland Saturday showdown. The physical, hard-fought matchup between Beech and Green Hill. Pearl-Cohn Hosting Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA):A historic home matchup for Pearl-Cohn, highlighting major facility and stadium renovations, support from Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS), and the significance of MBA making the trip to play at Pearl-Cohn. Coaching Notes & Storylines:A look at the coaching landscape across the state, including George Quarles' return, legendary coach Gary Rankin, and thoughts on preseason jamborees wrapping up as regular-season game prep begins. Facility Upgrades:A shoutout to Warner Athletic and the ongoing turf installation project for Eagleville High School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High School Sports Saturday kicks off the start of the Tennessee high school football season with host Tate Matthews who dives straight into the excitement of Week 1, previewing marquee televised games, breaking down The Tennessean’s newly released preseason Top 1–136 rankings, and examining the transition from summer jamborees to regular-season game weeks across Middle Tennessee. Tate is joined by Dickson County head coach Jeff Tomlinson to discuss the grand opening of their new $7.2 million facility and their historic home-opener rivalry against Columbia Central. Ravenwood head coach Ricky Rodriguez calls in to break down the Raptors' preparation, the emergence of new starting quarterback Brooks Brown, and their showdown against Mississippi powerhouse Madison-Ridgeland Academy. Finally, Tom Kreager of The Tennessean provides expert insight into top-ranked contenders, major matchups like Baylor vs. Brentwood Academy and Oakland vs. CPA, and the significance of Pearl-Cohn hosting Montgomery Bell Academy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Titans beat the 49ers in the preseason opener on Thursday night but how did the starters look? Cam Ward led one excellent drive but was plagued by the same issues that he struggled with as a rookie. The secondary and TV broadcast were atrocious. But there was plenty of good as well: The running game, tight ends, James Williams, Fernando Carmona, Joey Slye and young, talented defenders. Braden Gall and Paul Kuharksy talk Titans football.

In the August 2026 episode of 12:01: The Death Penalty in Context, DPI Racial Justice Storyteller Taylor Bonner speaks with Rafiah Muhammad-McCormick, Director of Community Outreach for Tennesseans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (TADP) and founder of Rodney's Village, a violence prevention non-profit. A murder victim's family member and community advocate, Ms. Muhammad-McCormick discusses how the loss of her son shaped her approach to violence prevention and death penalty advocacy, the importance of community accountability, and the resources victims and their families need to heal after violence.

The vibes have been totally different this year for the Titans but did joint practice with the 49ers prove it? The organization has made major progress but is still a long way from the better teams in the NFL. Cam Ward, the offensive line, concerns around the secondary and field goal kicking highlight our analysis from the Bay Area. Braden Gall and Nick Suss talk Titans football.

How did a group of guardsmen from Tennessee make Nazi leaders fearful? Multiple times in World War II, a unit of the Tennessee National Guard beat out Hitler's prized soldiers and defenses.Plus, the local news for August 12, 2026, and this week's edition of What Where Whens-day. Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio. Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Tony Gonzalez 

The final hour of Robby & Rexrode resumes with Titans reporter Nick Suss of the Tennessean on the line. Nick Suss gives us a first hand update and his personal notes of the Titans joint practice with the 49ers. The o-line seems to be struggling, and the offense seems to have a strong start on early downs, but losing the momentum on late downs. Reaction to Nick Suss. We take your calls and react to your thoughts! What will the preseason snap count look like tomorrow night?

Willy, Adam, and Dmase talk about the Titans run game about can we see from the run game also can Cam Ward help with that run game. Also Nick Suss from the Tennessean joins the call to talk more about the Titans and training camp. Then to finish off the hour Willy asks a question how many games could we see titans win by October.

Peter Skoronski has reset the offensive guard market in the NFL. The Titans have updated their mascot and people are worked up. Cam Ward and Carnell Tate continue to shine in practice. And we preview the week in San Francisco against the 49ers. Braden Gall and Jared Stillman talk Titans football.

Nick Suss of The Tennessean joins Ben Garrett (OMSpirit.com) in this edition of Talk of Champions.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code TOC for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/TOC for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cam Ward had a big second week at camp and how does the coaching change shade everything he does? Injuries cropped up on Thursday but don't appear to be too concerning. We answer your questions about the O-Line, linebackers, receivers and much more. Braden Gall and Nick Suss talk Titans football.

Adam, Willy, and DMase talk to Gentry Estes of the Tennessean, Vandy Football Coach Clark Lea, and discuss Tennessee HC Josh Heupel's comments on the Arian carter suspension

Cam Ward had his best day of training camp as the pads came out for the first time on Monday. He made a lot of great throws but also had two major mistakes that led to INTs. The receiving corps is playing well and the running backs have been solid. What do we make of the cornerback situation and Kevin Winston continues to look active. Robert Saleh also talked about individual practice strategy in an interesting way. Then we empty the notebook. Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky talk Titans football.

This week on The Common Knowledge Podcast, we're tackling two conversations that are shaping communities in very different ways—but both raise the same question:What kind of leadership are we choosing?Section One: Decision 2026 – The Tennessee Governor SeriesThe series begins with Republican gubernatorial candidate Monty Fritts. We'll examine his background, policy positions, legislative record, and vision for Tennessee. This isn't an endorsement or an attack—it's a fact-based look at what his leadership could mean for Tennesseans. Future episodes will feature every major gubernatorial candidate, including John Rose, Marsha Blackburn, Democratic candidate Jerry Green, and any qualified independent candidates.Section Two: Tuskegee's Dress Code PolicyTuskegee University's new dress code has sparked a national conversation. Is it about professionalism, discipline, and preparing students for success? Or does it raise questions about personal expression and campus culture? We'll examine the policy, the reactions, and what it says about higher education, expectations, and the legacy of one of America's most historic HBCUs.No spin. No talking points. Just context, facts, and thoughtful discussion.One Podcast. Two Conversations. One Goal: Common Knowledge.

This episode of High School Sports Saturday centers on the kickoff of the Tennessee high school football preseason, highlighting recent scrimmage performances and key storylines heading into the new season. Coach Will Hester of the Blackman Blazes discussed his team’s defensive battle against Montgomery Bell Academy, while Coach Josh Atkins of the Franklin Admirals recapped their strong offensive line play and running depth against Riverdale. Additional scrimmages included a 0–0 tie between Lipscomb Academy and Oakland. Tom Kreger of The Tennessean offered insights on regional results, player rankings, and high school transfer policies. The show also covered two upcoming nationally televised matchups on ESPN2—Brentwood Academy vs. Baylor and Battle Ground Academy vs. St. Michael Catholic—along with the “Dandy Dozen” countdown of top regional prospects, which culminated with Keshawn Bowman ranked number one. Kreger further addressed ongoing Rutherford County compliance checks related to student-athlete transfer documentation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We recap the Titans first week of camp by building our 2026 training camp narratives. We plant our flags on Carnell Tate, Cam Ward, the defensive line, depth in the secondary, Cedric Gray and JC Latham.

The second hour of Robby & Rexrode starts with Gentry Estes of the Tennessean on the line. Gentry talks all things Tennesee Titans leading into todays training camp. We take your calls and react to your thoughts! Joe has the Rex Rant of the day.

Titans camp opens this week and JC Latham and Amani Hooker were placed on PUP. Mike Borgonzi and Robert Saleh will speak on Tuesday - what do we want to hear? Then we rank and debate the Top 30 most important Titans of training camp. Lastly, should Nissan Stadium be grass?

This episode of High School Sports Saturday broadcast live from the new Williamson County Schools (WCS) Innovation Center in Franklin, Tennessee, opens with WCS District Director of Athletics Coach Patrick Whitlock, who introduces the expanded Fall Media Day lineup—now featuring girls' volleyball and soccer alongside football—while highlighting the center's career-focused vocational programs (including flight simulators, cybersecurity, culinary arts, and hospitality management), the "Outside the Lines" (OTL) student media initiative, student transfer policies, and the importance of hiring quality coaches to build strong school athletic culture. First-year Centennial High School head coach Coach Chad Broadrick then details assembling his coaching staff, transitioning from defensive coordinator, and reshaping the Cougars' offense following the loss of key 2025 playmakers Mitchell Granger and Malachi Steel by leaning on five returning senior offensive linemen ahead of preseason scrimmages against Lebanon, Independence, and Father Ryan. Next, Nolensville High School head coach Coach Scott Stiddem provides an outlook on his second season leading the Knights, detailing the return of 14 starters (seven on offense and seven on defense), extensive stadium upgrades featuring new turf with heat-reducing green rubber pellets, LED lights, and a video board, his strong support for multi-sport athletes, and a challenging early schedule starting with a Thursday night season opener against Antioch on MyTV30. Nolensville senior defensive lineman Jake Centell follows, explaining how his background as a three-time state-placing wrestler enhances his leverage, hand-fighting, and physical conditioning on the field, while discussing his summer weight training regimen, interest in aviation, and college recruiting process. Senior quarterback Ryan Newell then discusses taking over as Nolensville's starting signal-caller alongside a close-knit group of classmates who have played together since middle school, explaining how his commitment to play Division I baseball at Bowling Green State University and his childhood experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu assist his vision and quick decision-making under pressure as the team pursues a state championship. Finally, The Tennessean high school sports columnist Tom Kreager wraps up the broadcast by reviewing the start of full-pad practices across Middle Tennessee, analyzing the commitment of five-star offensive lineman David Sanders Jr. to the University of Tennessee, spotlighting Christ Presbyterian Academy's (CPA) passing attack led by quarterback Bo Bryan and wide receivers Maximus Curry and Maddox Porter, and previewing The Tennessean's annual "Dandy Dozen" series profiling the region's top high school football talent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tate speaks with Tom Kreager of The Tennessean about the upcoming local high school football season. After exchanging birthday wishes for Kreager and Coach Floyd Walker, the two discuss the transition into full-pad practices on Monday and highlight key area prospects. They analyze University of Tennessee commit DGG, comparing his physical, high-powered play style to a shorter Derrick Henry, and review Battle Ground Academy's offense led by quarterback Boo Bryan and wide receivers Maximus Curry and Maddox Porter. Additionally, Kreager provides an update on the release schedule for The Tennessean's "Dandy Dozen" player rankings before joining the media day proceedings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JC Latham is a critical piece for 2026 and we debate what could happen to the Titans OL. Then we dive into Netflix coverage of Cam Ward, the ESPN-NFL Network merger, the Titans PR strategies, social media and how coverage of the NFL is changing.

The challenges of daily life aren't organized by a single department or eligibility category, so it stands to reason that the resources shouldn't be siloed either. Today's conversation digs into a statewide initiative to create an easily accessible solution for Tennesseans. Here to share more about the Human Flourishing Initiative are David Jordan and Jeff Piker. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Agape Memphis Restore Hope Human Flourishing Initiative Science of Hope Powerlines Community Network HopeHub The Tennessee Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative Tennessee Division of Labor and Workforce Development Memphis Leaders Unite Around New Human Flourishing Initiative Memphis Hope Summit One By One Ministries Porter Leath Hope Research Center at University of Oklahoma This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

The World Cup has wrapped and was a huge success. Why do American football fans still talk they way they do about soccer? Then we preview the SEC season with the most important questions on and off the field as SEC Media Days begins this week. Braden Gall and Nick Suss talk football.

Tate Matthews welcomes Tom Kreager (TK) of The Tennessean to the show to discuss the highly anticipated release of the 2026 Dandy Dozen. Marking the 20th anniversary of the prestigious list, which first began in 2007, TK breaks down the elite twelve mid-state high school athletes who made the cut. The duo previews the alphabetical roster, featuring heavy hitters like Antioch's 4-star Colorado quarterback commit Andre Adams, Upperman's Ole Miss commit Colton Johnson, and an explosive trio of receivers from Brentwood Academy. TK also provides behind-the-scenes details of the players' recent indoor photoshoot held at Franklin Road Academy (FRA). Later in the segment, Tate and TK review a special anniversary piece: "The 10 Biggest Misses of the Dandy Dozen.". They reflect on historical evaluation misses, discussing players who were completely left off the list—like Goodpasture's Keenan Reynolds, who later finished fifth in the Heisman voting—and players who were ranked far too low, such as Donta Hightower, Graham Barton, Marcel Reed, and Alontae TaylorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix has released it's QB documentary featuring Cam Ward, Brian Callahan and the Tennessee Titans? What did we learn? Has our opinion of Cam Ward changed? Why was Brian Callahan so awkward? Braden Gall and Nick Suss talk football.

Robby & Rexrode hour two kicks off with Nick Suss of The Tennessean is on the line. Nick gives his thoughts on the latest Netflix "Quarterback" season and the greatest Titan of all time. We discuss the latest on the Titans and Vols offseason. Joe brings us "The Rex Rant!"

The final hour of Robby & Rexrode starts with Gentry Estes of The Tennessean giving his thoughts on the Titans and College sports. Who is your breakout candidate for the Titans? What will the new season of "Quarterback" look like? Question for Titans Fans: What Titan departure success story would make you the most upset?

What questions do we want answered during Titans training camp? Second-year defensive players, the depth of the pass catching unit, the speed of the game for Cam Ward, who is JC Latham going to be and much more. Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky talk football.

On today's show, Greg Pogue and Mike Organ, sports writer for the Tennessean, discuss the battle over racing at the Nashville Fairgrounds and the potential amendment that needs 50,000 signatures to reach the ballot. Greg and Mike face off over their place in the Hall of Fame, talk about Nashville's sports teams, and Greg inquires about Mike's family life. 

The final hour of Robby and Rexrode kicks off with Big Joe Dubin in the studio. They welcome in Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean to the show, giving his thoughts on the Nashville Predators. Former NFL Full Back, Heath Evans, joins the show, giving his thoughts on NFL football and the full back position. Big Joe Dubin brings us "Celebrity Birthdays!" 

The Tennessean's Gentry Estes Talks Team USA at World Cup, Cam Ward, & More!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Kosta and his guest: Mike Croley, Veteran, Former State Park Ranger, recent Federal Employee, and Candidate for TN Sixth Congressional District.In this episode: I want to start this episode with a simple question. So often in political episodes we get caught up in the details of campaigning, and strategy, and the greater national rhetoric, and we'll get to all that, but first I want to talk with you as my neighbor. Tennessean to Tennessean. What does Tennessee need right now? On August 6th you'll face off against Lore Bergman, Christopher Finley, Miriam Leibowitz and Chaney Mosley in the 6th District's Congressional Democratic Primary Election. Why do you believe you're the best option in this primary? Why do you believe you're the best candidate to face the Republican opponent who will come after the Primary? I'll say it if no one else will, the Tennessee Democratic Party is on thin ice. I haven't heard much, but nothing I've heard is good. Is the TNDP helping you or hurting you?Find out more about Mike Croley:https://croleyforcongress.com/Register to vote, check your registration or update your voter registration: https://sos.tn.gov/govotetnImportant Putnam County Election dates and information:Putnam County General Elections will be held on August 6th with early voting from July 17th to August 1st.All early voting takes place at the Putnam County Election Commission on 705 County Services Dr, Cookeville, TN 38501.For more information visit on Putnam County polling locations visit: https://putnamcountytn.gov/election-commissionBetter Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners at Miss Sallie's Market.Find out more about Miss Sallie's Market:https://www.misssallies.com

Productive is the ability to focus energy, time, and resources on the priorities that matter most, consistently turning goals into meaningful progress while helping others stay clear, aligned, and effective.       "Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you're right." Henry Ford  Mridu Parikh, known as "The Stress Squasher," a productivity coach, trainer, speaker, and founder of Life Is Organized who has helped thousands of leaders' master focus, manage their time, and create better work-life integration. Drawing from her background in relationship marketing with clients like American Express, Seagram, and Mercedes, along with her experience running a home organizing company, she brings practical and proven strategies for productivity and leadership. Mridu is the author of the Amazon bestseller Accomplish It, host of the Productivity on Purpose podcast with more than 200 episodes, and a nationally recognized speaker who has spent over 3,000 hours on stage and in coaching sessions. Her insights have been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, US News & World Report, and The Tennessean. Favorite snack is a charcuterie board Life is Organized What if we have completely misunderstood productivity? | Mridu Nagrath-Parikh | TEDxFranklin   Accomplish It book by Mridu Parikh Productivity On Purpose Podcast LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

We begin the 2nd hour with a visit from Gentry Estes of the Tennessean discussing the latest in Nashville sports.  The Predators announced a contract extension for newly acquired forward Mavrik Bourque.  Where does he fit in the top six forwards?  Nick Frazier from Chase & Big Joe hops in studio for a segment to discuss the World Cup and USA vs Belgium tonight.  Robby has the Rob Rant to close the hour.

What does it take to bring the NMRA National Convention to your backyard? That's one of the questions we asked of Tennessean and ScaleTrains President Shane Wilson as he provided  an insider look at the excitement building around the 2026 NMRA National Convention, coming for the first time in 90 years to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Shane tells us how the idea took shape, the massive effort behind the bid, and the powerful role ScaleTrains played in making it all happen—from grassroots organizing to major marketing pushes across the country. Shane also shares how visitors to Chattanooga will be able to interact with the ScaleTrains team at their facility, at the Chattanooga Convention Center and on the rails too!Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/246Thank you to our episode sponsor, ScaleSigns.com:https://scalesigns.com/Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply:https://ohrtracksupply.com/Thank you to our episode sponsor, Tully Models:https://tullymodels.com/Visit our website at aroundthelayout.comBecome a member of our Operating Crew for chances to win and much more!aroundthelayout.com/crewAround The Layout Podcast is a production of Thirty Five Productions LLC©2026 Thirty Five Productions LLC. All rights reserved.The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Thirty Five Productions LLC or our sponsors.Use of any trademarks or trade names is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement.No portion of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Thirty Five Productions LLC, except for brief quotations used for purposes of review, commentary, or promotion.

Is the coverage of Cam Ward fair? How should we be critical of athletes? What do you want from your coverage? Has stan culture ruined football discourse? Is it rational to hope for honest evaluations from fans? How athletes curate an image and why they care about media vs. the goals of media itself. Braden Gall and Nick Suss talk football. Watch the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you care about local news coverage, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠please take five minutes to fill out this anonymous survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help Press Forward fund quality local news. SinkersBeverages.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The In Crowd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! All music by MoonTaxi.com. Be sure to subscribe to PaulKuharsky.com and The Tennessean.com

Hour two of Robby & Rexrode continues with a Preds trade acquisition, Nils Hoglander from the Vancouver Canucks, in exchange for a draft pick. Will the Preds make a big move/trade this offseason? Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean gives his thoughts on the Preds' offseason and their recent moves. The Rex Rant: "People shouldn't be setting off fireworks for so many days leading up to the 4th of July!"

After an April decision by the US Supreme Court gutted the 1965 Voting Rights Act, Tennessee became the first state to redraw its Congressional district maps, resulting in the 9th District—a solidly Democratic seat representing the only majority-Black district in the state—being erased. We speak with Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson, who has been running to represent Tennessee's 9th District in the US House of Representatives, about why he is still running despite Republicans' attempts to rig the electoral process, and what is at stake for Tennessee and the country this midterm election season. Additional links/info: Philip Wang, Time, “They gerrymandered away the district he's campaigning to represent. He's still running”Leigh Cuen, The Tennessean, “Photojournalist shares story behind viral TN redistricting photos”Credits:Videography: Stephen Janis, Maximillian AlvarezPost-Production: David Hebden Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

Chris Johnson has announced that he has ALS and his former teammate Tim Shaw is building an unlikely bond. Will it impact how we view the disease or the NFL? Then we choose our own adventure: What do the next 3-5 years look like if Cam Ward is an elite player? If he's a total bust? If he's average? Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky talk football. Watch the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you care about local news coverage, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠please take five minutes to fill out this anonymous survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help Press Forward fund quality local news. SinkersBeverages.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The In Crowd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! All music by MoonTaxi.com. Be sure to subscribe to PaulKuharsky.com and The Tennessean.com

Dr. Beth Beaudin-Seiler is a Project Director in the Health Research and Insights practice area, where she leads the Health Economics and Policy team. She leads a portfolio of work that focuses on health care affordability, including the Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey (CHES) - a survey designed to understand the burdens, trade-offs, and worries respondents have regarding affording health care. Her goal is to educate listeners on the findings of the 2025 TN CHES Survey.https://healthcarevaluehub.org/consumer-healthcare-experience-state-survey/1:38 Beth's backstory from the College of Aviation at Western Michigan University, training pilots to researching healthcare at Altarum.What is Altarum?A nonprofit organization that focuses on improving the health of individuals who have fewer financial resources, or are disenfranchised by the system. Altarum works on behalf of federal, state, and philanthropic organizations on evidence-based research , planning, and implementing different strategies to address healthcare affordability. I am the senior manager of our health economics and policy program area, under our Health Research and Insights Division at Altarum.728 What is the CHES Survey, and what are its findings?CHES survey stands for the Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey. In 2018, when we started CHES, because we've kind of felt like the healthcare system could be a lot like playing chess. It's difficult to navigate. The CHES survey asks about respondents' experiences with the healthcare system. Not only their experience in navigating it, their confidence in being able to navigate it, what they have experienced in terms of affordability burden, have they had to make trade-offs in terms of trading off food or housing or basic necessities in order to pay for a medical service or medical procedure or a test or their medications, whether or not they're worried about affording medical services both now and in the future. We ask about their levels of trust and respect in the system, and how they feel they've been treated in the healthcare system.10:24 CHES Survey was presented at a Tennessee Justice Center webinar11:17 How often do Tennesseans ration their medications?13:38 Health care affordability concerns for individuals with disabilities?16:13 When people with insurance choose to forgo care because of high deductibles and copays.17:41 How should research like the CHES survey be utilized by parent advocates and healthcare providers that support this community? 22:23 Next Steps?The  CHES survey has been conducted in 36 unique states in the US to form a national database. Findings need to be aggregated to benchmark individual state performance.

Can Jeffery Simmons make the Hall of Fame? We compare the Titans greats to other franchise greats. Then we project the Titans starting offensive line-up and depth chart and what that could mean for Tennessee's win-loss record. Braden Gall and Nick Suss talk football. Watch the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you care about local news coverage, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠please take five minutes to fill out this anonymous survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help Press Forward fund quality local news. SinkersBeverages.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The In Crowd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! All music by MoonTaxi.com. Be sure to subscribe to PaulKuharsky.com and The Tennessean.com

Jeffery Simmons gets a huge contract and becomes the highest paid defensive tackle in NFL history. Could he be a Hall of Famer? Why is he so excited about the new defensive system? We project the defensive depth chart and break down the expectations around defensive progress in 2026. Braden Gall and Paul Kuharsky talk football. Watch the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you care about local news coverage, ⁠⁠⁠⁠please take five minutes to fill out this anonymous survey⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help Press Forward fund quality local news. SinkersBeverages.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The In Crowd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! All music by MoonTaxi.com. Be sure to subscribe to PaulKuharsky.com and The Tennessean.com

With 2 Million Independent TN Voters 775k Votes is the Magic Number. Where Do Trump Voters Go Next? Reason Over Extremism. Independence Never Goes Out Of Style. Tennessee looks like a red wall on the map. Look closer. Roughly 48% of eligible voters there are unaffiliated — the highest share in the state (34%-R/18%-D/48%-I) — and only a third of them bothered to show up last midterm. That's not apathy. That's the angry middle waiting for someone worth voting for. Lauren Pinkston, independent candidate for governor, joins Paul to make the case that 2026 is the year Tennessee breaks the one-party stranglehold, and she's got the math, the ground game, and the biography to back it up. Pinkston is a seventh-generation Tennessean, a PhD in international development who lived five years inside a communist country watching elections up close, a mother advocating for a child with special needs, and a founder who built a business with survivors of human trafficking. In this conversation, she breaks down the 775,000-vote path to victory, why 60-70% of her incoming support is Republicans looking for an off-ramp from the MAGA machine, the $83 billion road backlog Nashville won't touch, the housing crisis pricing working families out of their own state, and why open primaries are non-negotiable for anyone who actually believes in the Constitution. It's a briefing on what independent infrastructure looks like when it's built right — couch by couch, county by county. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code [INDEPENDENT] to get ten dollars when you trade ten. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the fall of 1909, a strange fear settled over the hills and farms of Maryland. Newspapers carried reports of a monstrous winged creature said to stalk the countryside with a host of bizarre descriptions pouring out from witnesses, including glowing eyes, huge claws, and boiling brimstone dripping from its snout. The creature became known as the Snallygaster, and for a time, its legend gripped entire communities until its rapid demise. More than twenty years later, in 1932, the panic returned, proving that some stories refuse to stay buried. But was everything as it seemed? Or were there far uglier things at play than flying monsters?SOURCES Boyton, Patrick (2011) Snallygaster: The Lost Legend of Frederick County. Self Published Bridgeton Evening News (1909) The Devil Runs Rampant. Bridgeton Evening News, Fri 22 Jan, p3. NJ, USA Sheperdstown Register (1909) After The Colored People. Shepherdstown Register, Thu 4 Feb, p3. WV, USA. The Tennesseasn (1887) The Devil Of Leeds. The Tennessean, Sun 16 Oct, p12. TN, USA. Chicago Tribune (1909) Devil Which Alarms Jersey Likely To Be Captured Soon. Chicago Tribune, Fri 22 Jan 1909, p5. IL, USA. The Evening Sun (1932) Bovalopus Snallygaster Swoops Down On Village. The Evening Sun, Fri 25 Nov 1932, p50. MD, USA. The Evening Sun (1932) John Barleycorn Ends Career Of Snallygaster. The Evening Sun, Thurs 1 Dec 1932, p3. MD, USA. The News (1932) Snallygaster Captured: Huge Owl Is Shot Down. The News, Thurs 1 Dec 1932, p1. MD, USA. ------ For almost anything, head over to the podcasts hub at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠darkhistories.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the show by visiting our Patreon for bonus episodes and Early Access: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/darkhistories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Dark Histories books are available to buy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://author.to/darkhistories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dark Histories merch is available here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3GChjk9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://facebook.com/darkhistoriespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or find us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://twitter.com/darkhistories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dark_histories/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or you can contact us directly via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠contact@darkhistories.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or join our Discord community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/cmGcBFf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Dark Histories Butterfly was drawn by Courtney, who you can find on Instagram @bewildereye Music was recorded by me © Ben Cutmore 2017 Other Outro music was Paul Whiteman & his orchestra with Mildred Bailey - All of me (1931). It's out of copyright now, but if you're interested, that was that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices