Grand Divisions: A Politics Podcast
Tennessean politics reporter Joel Ebert and state politics reporter Natalie Allison host this Tennessee politics and policy podcast. Hear from candidates, constituents and other reporters as they dive in and analyze issues voters need to know.
Black lawmakers plead for Forrest bust removal; Senate passes budget ahead of House
Tennessee eyes RNC and the governor releases a new budget proposal
Protests erupt throughout Tennessee ahead of lawmakers' official return
Lawmakers return and examining a congressman's stock trades
Coronavirus in Tennessee: An update in uncertain times
Recovery continues after deadly tornadoes and coronavirus comes to Tennessee
How race played a role in Tennessee's women's suffrage moment
Talking with candidates and surrogates while looking ahead to Super Tuesday
A fiery committee meeting over ESAs and a rash of lawsuits over new laws
Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn on teacher raises, taxing of ESAs
Analyzing Gov. Bill Lee's second State of the State and proposed $40 billion budget
Another Go at Voter Rights Restoration with Tori Venable
Sen. Jeff Yarbro outlines Democrats' priorities and offers new critiques of Gov. Bill Lee
Discussing refugee resettlement, vouchers, House rules with Speaker Cameron Sexton
The top Tennessee politics stories of 2019 and at how they might continue this year
Year in Review Part II: A conversation with Erik Schelzig and Stephen Elliott
Year in Review Part I: A conversation with Tennessean reporters
Former Gov. Bill Haslam puts on his reporter hat
Rep. Ron Gant looks to replace Cordell Hull with Winfield Dunn
An exit interview with Gov. Bill Lee's communications director
Resolutions and parliamentary procedures - A chat with Russell Humphrey, the Senate's chief clerk
Discussing DMV woes, impeachment and primary challenges with Congressman Jim Cooper
Breaking down Metro Nashville's budget woes with Deputy Comptroller Jason Mumpower
Tennessean reporters break down latest on TANF fund, health care, campaign finances
Former House Speaker Beth Harwell shares views on health care, Glen Casada and Gov. Bill Lee
Operation Rocky Top Part II - Indictments, an undercover agent and suicides
Operation Rocky Top Part I - A historic look at one of Tennessee's biggest corruption scandals
A discussion with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and digging into medical debt
A sit-down with finance Commissioner Stuart McWhorter on healthcare
A walk down memory lane with former House Speaker Jimmy Naifeh
A deep-dive with Deb Fisher on deliberative process
Tennessee's uninsured rate increases and Gov. Bill Lee releases his block grant proposal
Discussing 'free-range legislators' and medical marijuana with Rep. Jeremy Faison
Recapping Tennessee's 60th extraordinary sessions
Murder, an impeachment and wars. A look back at Tennessee's long history of special sessions
Sexual assault survivor on driving six hours each week to protest David Byrd
Glen Casada steps down as House speaker and discussing Tennessee's refugee and immigrant community
Talking vouchers, David Byrd and Medicaid expansion with Cameron Sexton, the next House Speaker
House Republicans pick Rep. Cameron Sexton to be next speaker
Tennessee's US Senate race heats up and a look at Nashville's mayoral election
A look at a landmark Supreme Court case with Tennessee ties and gerrymandering
The governor calls a special session and a budget discussion with Sen. Bo Watson
Gov. Bill Lee to call the legislature back for a special session
Tennessee Republicans to hold annual fundraiser amid 2020 US Senate race speculation, Casada scandal
Embattled speaker returns from vacation as Manny Sethi announces U.S. Senate bid
House Speaker Glen Casada says he is stepping down
House Speaker Glen Casada faces a growing chorus of calls for his resignation
Turmoil in the speaker's office amid an unexpected departure and scandal
Differences over vouchers bill and budget loom as end of session nears
Protests, threats of arrest and the media
Investigation of Rep. Rick Staples concludes and talking money with Rep. Andy Holt
Democratic lawmaker accused of sexual harassment
School vouchers and David Byrd collide and revisiting voter registration
A GOP survey on Rep. David Byrd and weighing a block grant proposal
Gov. Bill Lee meets with Christi Rice and a conversation with Sen. Steve Dickerson
A controversial abortion bill, pay raises and a chat with a medical marijuana supporter
Bill Lee puts support behind education savings account program in first State of the State
A tumultuous week for House Speaker Glen Casada and a push for disabled Tennesseans
Republicans and Democrats are joining forces to restore voting rights
Bill filing is over and a block grant idea is proposed
How lawmakers seek to change the state's open records law
Lawmakers, Lee administration expected to begin a multi-year push for criminal justice reform
The 1979 Coup - When Tennessee Democrats unseated their own governor to swear in a Republican early
A new House speaker marks the start of the 111th General Assembly
Gov. Bill Haslam grants Cyntoia Brown clemency and a chat with Democratic leaders
Bob Corker reflects on his time in office and his relationship with President Trump
Gov. Bill Haslam on granting clemency, the future of health care and outsourcing
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander rattles political landscape, won't seek re-election
Bill Lee discusses education, executions and transition
New Senate leadership another major boost for Williamson County
Glen Casada tabbed to be next House Speaker
Grand Divisions Live at the Southern Festival of Books
Marsha Blackburn, Bill Lee make history in midterm election
Another Trump visit, ahead of Election Day and predicting outcomes
Protests and predictions — A conversation with state party leaders
As early voting begins, Tennesseans flock to the polls
A shake up in Senate race polling, a delayed execution and a falafel house
Special Edition: Candidates make their final pitches in U.S. Senate, governor's race
Taylor Swift tops U.S. Senate race; health care leads governor's race
Special Edition: A Cordial Tennessee Gubernatorial Debate
Bill Lee, Karl Dean head to University of Memphis for first debate
Special Edition: Bredesen, Blackburn trade barbs at fiery US Senate debate
First U.S. Senate debate a marquee Tennessee political moment
How can candidates grab last-minute votes in an election?
Marsha Blackburn calls Vladimir Putin a "thug"
If the Tennessee election was today, who would win?
Why do voters like, or not like, political outsiders?
Can Tennessee's next governor stop the opioid epidemic?
Will the death penalty affect the Tennessee governor's race?
Tennessee Republicans take stab at unity, Democrats prepare for November
Special Episode: Analysis of the 2018 Tennessee primary election results
What's in store as the primary is on the horizon?
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam goes long on Trump, the GOP and football
Why can't any Republican candidates for governor separate from the pack?
Which GOP Candidate Do Democrats Want in the Fall?
A Supreme Vacancy, Attack Ads & the Politics of Immigration
Debates, Ads & Making History
Guns & Governors, plus a chat with Phil Bredesen
Tariffs & Whiskey, featuring Sen. Bob Corker
A Presidential Visit