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In 2024, many different faith communities are flourishing in Middle Tennessee and local religion reporters, whose work often reaches national audiences, have a lot to cover. Today we are joined by Liam Adams, Religion Reporter for The Tennessean, Holly Meyer, the Global Religion News Editor for the Associated Press, and WPLN’s own Rachel lacovone, one of the our newsroom leaders who has reported and edited much of WPLN's religion coverage. They'll break down the latest news and share what it’s like to report on a topic that is both deeply personal and emphatically public for so many. Join us!Today's episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys and Mary Mancini.GUESTS

Liam Adams, Religion reporter, Tennessean


Holly Meyer, Global Religion News Editor, Associated Press


Rachel Iacovone, Editor and Reporter Religion News; Director of Multiplatform Publishing, WPLN 

US diplomats live and work overseas, helping US citizens abroad as well as building relationships with host countries. They get a new assignment to change countries — and often the languages they’re working in — about every two years. What is their life and work really like? And who are the people working here in the US to support US foreign policy goals? Today we’re talking with native Tennesseans who are serving in the US State Department's Civil Service and Foreign Service. We’ll find out what it takes to represent the US internationally and the steps anyone can follow to have their own "globally available" adventure. Join us!This episode was guest-hosted and produced by Katherine Ceicys.Today's guests:Lou Fintor | Diplomat in Residence - North Central (MI, IN, KY, TN), U.S. Department of StateJoanna Wulfsberg | US Foreign Service OfficerPaul Wulfsberg | USForeign Service OfficerShavangi Sutaria | US Civil Service OfficerFurther Reading and Listening:
Check out: careers.state.gov to learn more about the U.S. Foreign Service and the Civil Service and how to apply.
You can also reach out to Lou Fintor, Diplomat in Residence for the North Central Region which includes Tennessee, here.
Interested in military service? Check out our episode A soldier, a sailor and a marine all walk into the studio…

In My Place educates listeners on what cities like Nashville can do to prevent and end homelessness — while caring for our neighbors who are still unhoused. We talk to national and local guests about everything from best practices to worst failures and hear from people who intimately know the complexities of having nowhere to go. This show highlights how affordable housing affects each of us even if we think it doesn't.This series was created thanks in part to support from Pinnacle Financial Partners!This episode was produced by Judy Tackett and Tasha A.F. Lemley.Today's guests:Chad Bojorquez | Chief Program Officer, Destination HomeElizabeth “Liz” Leiserson | Eviction Right to Counsel Project Director, Legal Aid SocietyMary Katherine Rand | executive director, Mary Parrish CenterJulie Yriart | Eviction Right to Counsel Project Director, Nashville Hispanic Bar AssociationMelonyeRae Athey | Family Coach at Catholic CharitiesFurther in:• Overview Episode of In My Place• Episode 1: Homelessness Facts and Faces• Episode 2: Housing First• Episode 3: Housing Strategies• Episode 4: The interconnectedness of health care, housing and homelessness

Military service is a point of pride for many here in Tennessee and across the country. From wanting to serve something bigger than oneself, to seeking job experience or world travel, to honoring a family tradition of service — everyone who joins the military must find their own reason for signing up. Today, we’re talking with local recruiters from the U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps to learn more about each branch and the first steps anyone here in Middle Tennessee can take toward serving.Guests:
U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Paul Gardner

U.S. Navy Commander Lacey Popson

U.S Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Brandon McCoppin

Learn More:
U.S. Air Force recruitment website | www.airforce.com/how-to-join

U.S. Army recruitment website | www.goarmy.com/how-to-join/steps.html

U.S. Coast Guard recruitment website | www.uscg.mil/Join/

U.S. Marine Corps recruitment website | www.marines.com/become-a-marine/process-to-join.html

U.S. Navy recruitment website | www.navy.com/joining

U.S. Space Force recruitment website | www.spaceforce.com/how-to-join/enlisted-guardians

This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.

Today, he talks with host Khalil Ekulona about the upcoming elections, diversity in Nashville, and how he talks about difficult, political topics.This episode was produced by Elizabeth Burton.

Call 615-760-2000 to share what’s on your mind or to ask either mayor a question. This is your opportunity to get your questions answered. From transportation to transportainment, we never know what’s going to come up on our Ask The Mayor show, but it’s always interesting. Join us!This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys and Mary Mancini.Guests:
Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell

Nashville Night Mayor Benton McDonough
Listen to previous Ask the Mayor episodes:
Ask the Mayors with Freddie O'Connell and Ken Moore (May 30, 2024)
Ask the Mayor with Freddie O'Connell, plus Taking Cover (April 17, 2024)
Ask the Mayor with Freddie O'Connell, plus Votes For Women (March 28, 2024)