June 12, 2026: The latest moves in the redistricting battles

June 12, 2026: The latest moves in the redistricting battles

Between new developments in the lawsuits and a potential new layer of map revisions, Tennessee’s political redistricting saga continues. Plus the local news for June 12, 2026 and Nashville In Harmony breaks new ground.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

June 11, 2026: Denying care for disabled immigrant children

Public health departments are being ordered by state officials to report the immigration status of children who receive government-funded medical care for critical and terminal illnesses. Plus the local news for June 11, 2026 and why Japan’s World Cup home base is Nashville.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

June 10, 2026: Fires and explosions everywhere

From a lawsuit over last summer’s library garage explosion to the impromptu interstate fireworks display and a downtown arson spree, here’s a roundup of recent happenings on a quite flammable theme. Plus the local news for June 10, 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: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

June 9, 2026: Rocket powered

The Arnold Air Force base was started with equipment confiscated from German testing grounds and the dreams of an American scientist who pioneered the field of rocketry. Plus the local news for June 9, 2026 and family medical leave.   Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

June 8, 2026: Debunking James Earl Ray’s conspiracy defense

The fugitive imprisoned for killing a Civil Rights icon, the Nashville lawyer who made Congress reconsider, and a mountain of evidence. Plus the local news for June 8, 2026 and kudzu.     Credits:  This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP