Tennessee Politics Podcasts by The Tennessean

This is an addendum to a previously published broadcast recorded on May 19, 2017. I explored with University of Toronto Professor and Richard Florida some of his proposed solutions he outlines in his latest book "The New Urban Crisis." These include how to transform low wage service work into middle-class family-supporting work and how to update the tax code to make it less regressive and more fair. Dr. Florida also shared his blunt observations on how to empower local communities and address the divide in America between urban, rural and suburban communities.

University of Toronto Professor Richard Florida spoke with USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee's David Plazas and Lipscomb University's Kristine LaLonde about his latest book "The New Urban Crisis." We explored whether Nashville is in an urban crisis and what to do about it.

Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee spoke with Tennessean Engagement Editor David Plazas about the 21st Century Cures Act, the impending repeal of the Affordable Care Act and other priorities for him.

Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Penn., sponsored the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646), which was wrapped into the 21st Century Cures Act.

NBC News presidential historian Michael Beschloss spoke to The Tennessean Opinion Engagement Editor David Plazas on Oct. 26, 2016, about presidential history, presidential elections and the 2016 election. Beschloss is the keynote speaker for the 2016 gala of Andrew Jackson's The Hermitage in Nashville.

The Tennessean Editorial Board has invited 22 congressional and legislative candidates for endorsement interviews for the Nov. 8 general election and the public can listen to them. Regarding presidential candidates, the editorial board is actively seeking conversations with national candidates.