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Start your weekday mornings with us! We’ll give you a dose of local news, analysis, history lessons, important conversations and more from the WPLN News, Nashville Public Radio.
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June 14, 2024: Nashvillians at the Olympic swimming trials
We’re taking a look at the five swimmers competing for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. Plus the local news for June 14, 2024, a summer camp for kids who stutter, and a flag day story of the original Old Glory’s Nashville connection. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
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June 13, 2024: Politics and the Southern Baptist Convention
The fact that Nashville is the headquarters of the Southern Baptist denomination isn’t the only reason to watch how their official stance develops. Plus the local news for June 13, 2024 and Hairspray: The Musical. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
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June 12, 2024: UT Vols baseball
It hasn’t traditionally been the marquee sport at the University of Tennessee, but baseball has been ascendant for the Vols in recent years. Plus the local news for June 12, 2024 and this week’s What Where WhensDay. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
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June 11, 2024: Transportation plan meets TDOT
Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s transportation plan is moving through the official channels within Nashville, but some roads need state sign-off, too. Plus the local news for June 11, 2024 and where things stand with a massive whistleblower complaint against Metro Police. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
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June 10, 2024: Signals of racist hate
Middle Tennessee’s white supremacists are making their presence known, but there are some changes to their playbook. Plus the local news for June 10, 2024 and context for the current allegations against the MNPD. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
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June 7, 2024: Middle Tennesseans in space
A Mt. Juliet native is currently serving as commander on the test flight of Boeing’s Starliner. We take a look back at his past experience in space and the unusual, surprise job a Mufreesboro astronaut had to perform in the shuttle era. Plus the local news for June 7, 2024 and the changing world of pageants. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
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