TN Politics
National news with a local lens, WKNO News Director Christopher Blank and political analyst Otis Sanford discuss the week’s latest headlines.
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The Aug. 6 election may be just the beginning of an issue-filled drive to November's midterms. -
Winning is "doable," says Otis Sanford. But Shelby County Democrats will need to show up in big numbers to keep a congressional seat after gerrymandering. -
As Republicans point to scandals and mismanagement from local officials, early voting begins with Democrats on the defensive. -
The complete report points to more than $100 million in "waste, fraud and abuse." Who fixes the problem is still being debated. -
Otis Sanford remembers the 1976 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence as a time when the nation came together around history and patriotism. -
Making responsible use of public dollars has raised questions about spending on AutoZone Park and by local officials and political candidates. -
Republicans see a pattern of problems that justify further interventions in local government.
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Several suits could have a big impact on coming elections, First Amendment rights and new data centers in the Mid-South.
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Otis Sanford discusses Tennessee's Nuclear Family Month, state and local tax issues, and Wanda Halbert's possible recount.
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Though the new congressional maps worsen the odds for Democrats, there are opportunities to make a statement, says Otis Sanford.
