Tennessee Today
de Tennessee State Senator Bo Watson
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Tennessee Today is your inside look at state government: what’s happening, why it matters, and how it affects you in your daily life. I break down key legislative topics, have important discussions with special guests, share my experiences in the Senate, and give you a firsthand perspective on how policies come to life. Share your questions for future episodes by emailing [email protected]!
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- State Parks, Water Resources, and Nuclear Power (What Tennessee Does Better Than Other States) · 52 min · Épisode 37Most people don’t realize there’s one singular department that runs the state parks you visit, regulates the water you drink, and sets the rules for the nuclear companies now…
- Education Isn't One-Size-Fits-All (with Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds) · 1 h 1 min · Épisode 36Every kid learns differently, so why do we so often expect them all to succeed in the same kind of classroom? Lizzette Reynolds is the Commissioner of Education for the state of…
- Why Chattanooga Feels Like It's Changing Overnight (And What That Means for The People Who Live Here) · 48 min · Épisode 35If it feels like Chattanooga is changing overnight, you're not imagining it. New apartments downtown, companies you've never heard of hiring hundreds of people, traffic on roads…
- How the YMCA Fills the Community’s Gaps: Childcare, Food, and Education · 51 min · Épisode 34Most people think of the YMCA as a place to work out, but the Y is the largest provider of child care in the United States, and that's only the beginning of what it does. Baron…
- Ask Me Anything: Your Questions, Answered · 36 min · Épisode 33The best way to know where I stand is to ask me directly. In this episode, I tackle everything from education and healthcare to data centers and flock cameras, and even my own…
- What It Really Takes to Serve in Public Office (with Zach Wamp) · 40 min · Épisode 32Most people have opinions about how government should work, but very few are willing to put their name on a ballot and do something about it. In this episode, Zach Wamp and I…
- How Tennessee Became a Red State, with Lt. Gov. Randy McNally · 48 min · Épisode 31A lot of people who've moved to Tennessee assume it's always been a deeply Republican state. Randy McNally knows better, because he helped build it. Randy McNally has served in…
- How Lamar Alexander Became One of Tennessee's Most Respected Leaders · 55 min · Épisode 30Few Tennesseans have shaped the state like Lamar Alexander: Governor, U.S. Senator, Secretary of Education, President of the University of Tennessee. Unlike those who are born…
- Does Tennessee Need More Founders? (with Arthur Herman, Author of Founders Fire) · 38 min · Épisode 29Do you want a manager who keeps things running smoothly, or a founder who's willing to tear up the rulebook and rebuild from scratch? Arthur Herman is the author of Founders…
- Standing Room Only: Redistricting & Tennessee's Political History (Why This Election Matters) · 28 min · Épisode 28Tennessee is one of the most conservative, most Republican states in the nation. But that hasn't always been the case, and if Republican voters aren't careful, it won't be the…
- How Hamilton County's Parks Are Driving Tourism and Economic Growth · 44 min · Épisode 27Parks aren't just green spaces, they're economic engines. Hamilton County generates $1.8 billion in visitor spending annually, and outdoor recreation is a big reason why. Matt…
- Potholes, Traffic, and Safety: How Tennessee Maintains Roads Debt-Free · 57 min · Épisode 26Roads and bridges aren't just something you use every day. They're how you measure whether your government is working. Good roads mean commerce flows, commutes are manageable…
- When to Trust a Political Poll (and When to Be Skeptical) · 54 min · Épisode 25Every election season, you see polls that contradict each other. One says Candidate A is ahead by 10 points, another says it's a dead heat, and a third says Candidate B is…
- Standing Up for Conservative Values on College Campuses with Turning Point USA · 33 min · Épisode 24What does it take for a college freshman to start a conservative organization on a campus where liberal voices dominate? Sophie Fuller is the chapter president of Turning Point…
- What a Former FBI Agent Wants You to Know About Human Trafficking, Gangs, and Terrorism · 59 min · Épisode 23Beth Kreppein is a former FBI agent with 20+ years of experience investigating gangs, human trafficking, terrorism, and violent crime. Now she’s the Chief of Police for two…
- The Obscure Laws Making Healthcare More Expensive · 52 min · Épisode 22America spends 18% of GDP on healthcare (more than any other developed nation) yet ranks second worst in outcomes. So what's broken? In this episode, Dr. Patrick Bailey of the…
- Can One Person ACTUALLY Make A Difference? · 59 min · Épisode 21Most people think politics is too big, too broken, or too controlled by insiders to make a real impact. Gail Greene proves otherwise. In this episode, I'm joined by the HCGOP…
- What You Need to Know About Think Tanks and Polling · 49 min · Épisode 20When legislators aren't experts on a specific topic, they rely on think tanks for research and data to inform decisions. But how do they know which ones to trust? In this…
- Property Tax Reform, K-9 Medical Care, and Education Freedom Scholarships: What's Being Debated in This Legislative Session · 29 min · Épisode 19Bills don't just randomly appear as laws. There's a process, and knowing it gives you power. In this episode, I’m breaking down how the Tennessee legislative process actually…
- How Airports Drive Economic Development | Episode 17 · 47 min · Épisode 18Most people see airports as just the place you catch a flight, but they’re so much more than that. They’re economic engines that create jobs, attract business investment, and…
