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The eventful 113th Tennessee General Assembly has come to a close. Much has happened over the last four months, and it was not without controversy. Here to explain the impact of what legislation was passed, what was not passed, and what is on the agenda moving forward are local reporters Blaise Gainey (WPLN) and Stephen Elliott (Nashville Banner). 
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For the first time in American history, a United States president stands trial for criminal charges. Joining us via Zoom to analyze the first week of former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York City is John Vile, Political Science Professor at Middle Tennessee State University. 
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State Senate Bill SB1325 passed earlier this week, which could authorize school faculty and staff in Tennessee to carry concealed weapons on school grounds. State Senator Heidi Campbell (D-Nashville) joins the show to explain the rationale for passing such legislation and its consequences for teachers, students, and the public.  
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Governor Bill Lee signed the dissolution of the TSU Board into law. With the board vacated, and with university president Glenda Glover retiring following the 2023-2024 school year, the university's future remains unclear. To unpack how and why this happened is NewsChannel 5's Capitol Hill reporter Chris Davis, with Ben Hall filling in for Pat Nolan. 
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In his newest book, "The Flaming Moderate," Nashville author Bo Roberts shares instances in which people with different political affiliations cross the aisle to govern America and solve problems. 
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Tennessee lawmakers are pursuing a controversial policy that has come under intense scrutiny in states that have passed similar laws. Such laws could potentially overhaul the state's public school system. To discuss the topic in-depth is one of the bill's major proponents, State Rep. Scott Cepicy (R-Culleoka) of the 64th District. 
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