Hosts Len Assante and Michele Harbin welcome candidate Phil Barnes, who is running for state house in District 35 and County Commission in District 22. We talk the issues and what its like running two campaigns!

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S04 E14 Blue Wave BBQ, Sumner Turnout Shifts, and Brandon Burley’s Comparative Coverage of the Tennessee Governor’s Race

Host Len Assante welcomes Megan Lange and Wyatt Basso to discuss Sumner County Democrats’ fourth annual Blue Wave Barbecue in Gallatin (May 16, 1:00 PM), featuring 20–25 candidates, $10 individual/$25 family tickets via sumnerdems.org, and a request to bring lawn chairs and shared dishes. Basso explains his role as coordinating field

director training volunteers for phone banking and canvassing and building targeted voter lists. Low primary voter turnout (10.54%) is noted but Democratic turnout and vote share increased while Republican share dropped, and emphasize that some very close races were decided by a few votes.

Journalist Brandon Burley then describes his unpaid, comparative approach to the Tennessee governor’s race—asking all candidates the same questions—and announces a free livestream gubernatorial roundtable May 20 (9 PM ET/8 PM CT), plus his Redemption Project podcast on reentry and recidivism.

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S04 E13 Loyal Opposition: Portland Strawberry Festival Preview and Democratic Candidate Spotlight

Hosts Len Assante and Michele Harbin welcome Kristen from the Portland Chamber of Commerce to preview Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival events and resources, and directs listeners to the festival website and Facebook for schedules, vendors, lodging info, and parade details.

The show then features Democratic candidates Chaney Mosley (TN-6) and Mandy Cook (TN House District 45), promoting a May 13 co-hosted voter event at The Co-Lab in Hendersonville, key issues including affordability, education/workforce, agriculture/rural investment, and democracy reforms. They also highlight early voting deadlines, and the May 5 election.

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S04 E12 The Loyal Opposition: Local Election Turnout, Sumner County Democrats, and Maria Brewer for U.S. Senate

Hosts Len Assante and Michele Harbin open The Loyal Opposition highlighting very low local-election turnout and urge voters to get to the polls, noting 16 Democrats are running for office. They welcome guest Maria Brewer, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, who explains she entered the race after seeing a lack of strong Democratic challengers and argues Tennessee needs an organized, grassroots movement to hold leaders like Sen. Bill Hagerty accountable. Brewer discusses campaign motivations rooted in ordinary working-family experience, healthcare and motherhood, and stresses issues including high cost of living, tax fairness for billionaires and corporations, Citizens United, and opposition to war with Iran and defense-contractor influence. She encourages in-person conversations across political divides, volunteering, donating, and voting in upcoming May, August, and November elections, and shares her site MariaBrewerForSenate.

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S0411 The Loyal Opposition: Lore Bergman on Running for Tennessee’s 6th District, Rural Struggles, and GOP Fundraising Pay-to-Speak

Host Len Assante opens The Loyal Opposition and discusses recent elections including Democratic swings in Georgia and a liberal win in Wisconsin. Len criticizes Sumner County Republicans’ “Reagan Day” fundraiser for requiring candidates to buy costly sponsorships to speak, and cites Millersville’s credit downgrade tied to prior management, warning about local far-right groups seeking power.

Democrat Lore Bergman, running again for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 6th District, describes the district’s 19 counties, her in-person rural campaigning, and issues facing farmers and small businesses including tariffs, fertilizer disruptions, and high gas prices. She condemns proposed federal budget cuts to social programs, highlights disability and VA delays, supports universal healthcare, and opposes deregulation and voting changes. Bergman asks for donations, volunteers, and campaign help, and the show previews upcoming guests Sumner Votes and Senate candidate Maria Brewer.

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S04 E10 No Kings Rally Recap, Why To Be Concerned About the Iran War, and Tennessee’s Fight Over Tenure and Accreditation

Host Len Assante opens The Loyal Opposition and notes a record 16 Sumner County Democratic candidates for 2026 local offices and discusses the recent No Kings rally, Iran war and academic tenure with guests Cole Shepherd and TSU professor Dr. Cynthia George.

Guest Cole Shepherd recaps the Gallatin “No Kings” rally at the courthouse, estimating about 500 attendees, no counter protesters, many supportive honks, no arrests, and praise for Gallatin PD and event organization; he says the national events drew 8–9 million across 3,000+ rallies and discusses rally topics including Iran, immigration, healthcare, gender issues, and women’s health. Shepherd, a 30-year DOD veteran, argues citizens must question leaders’ war planning and criticizes President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, also raising concerns about morale and ICE actions affecting military families.

Cynthia George, a tenured associate professor and AAUP/United Campus Workers leader, explains Tennessee legislative threats to tenure, academic freedom, shared governance, and accreditation, noting SB 1838 to end tenure died while HB 2194 may pass. The episode ends with George discussing her band Dr. Cyn and the Graduates Rise and her disability-access advocacy project.

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S04 E09 The Loyal Opposition: Bad Bills, Housing Costs, and a Big Democratic Candidate Kickoff in Sumner County

Len Assante and Michele Harbin open with Tennessee political news, criticizing Rep. Johnny Garrett for using his state House campaign account to mail constituent flyers while running for Congress, and flagging multiple bills: SB1585 reducing voucher accountability, SB2445 ending teacher “collaborative conferencing,” and SB1741 (“Charlie Kirk” free speech bill) restricting campus protest activity. Michelle gives a real estate and legislative update, including a proposed landlord registry for large REITs, impact-fee debates, proposed rental-property registration with the Secretary of State, a bill limiting landlords from restricting tenants’ firearm rights, and a proposed guns/ammunition sales-tax holiday. Len notes the resignation of counterterrorism director Joe Kent over Iran policy.

Megan Lange joins to discuss a record number of Sumner County Democrats running, a “Pints for Progress”/campaign kickoff at Tailgate in Hendersonville, party staffing improvements, upcoming events, and fundraising for candidate support tools.

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S03 E08 The Loyal Opposition: Useless Trivia, Tennessee Legislature Updates, and an Interview with Independent Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Lauren Pinkston

Hosts Len Assante and Michele Harbin open with personal updates and discuss Tennessee legislative actions including a proposed expansion of the private school voucher program from 20,000 to 40,000 slots (over $300 million), a bill giving state lawmakers appointment power over airport boards, Senate Bill 1880 expanding Homeland Security officers’ arrest powers beyond counterterrorism, and Senate Bill 162 to ban fluoride in public drinking water.

The episode features an interview with Dr. Lauren Pinkston, an independent candidate for Tennessee governor, who describes her background, argues Tennessee is a “non-voting state,” outlines priorities including a Digital Democracy Project tool to track citizen input, shifting focus from vouchers to early childhood and workplace childcare, and expanding energy strategy including underground data centers, and describes campaign fundraising, volunteers, and living-room organizing.

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S04 E07 The Loyal Opposition: War Powers Debate, Tennessee Preemption, Library Book Policy, and Immigrant Advocacy in Sumner County

Host Len Assante opens The Loyal Opposition by discussing the latest news impacting Sumner County including Congress’s sole constitutional power to declare war versus presidents using military force without declarations, a state Senate vote on SB 1708 to effectively ban community bail funds by capping nonprofit bonds and imposing civil liability; state efforts to control Elon Musk’s Boring Company tunnel project in Nashville, including a proposed $5 million oversight division; and renewed state attempts to seize control of Nashville’s airport board.

Guests Lindsey Doss (Public School Strong) and Theta Murray (SOCM) discuss public-school advocacy and a contested library collections policy, including removing ALA guidance and banning transgender-related materials. Trey Primrose explains Sumner Advocates for Immigrant Dignity (Sumner AID) immigrant-rights work, ICE activity concerns, petitions to end a 287(g) contract, and HB 793 amendments shifting from tuition/records to counting undocumented students.

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S04 E06 Gun Safety, Sexual Violence Prevention at Vanderbilt, and a Flippable Tennessee Senate Race in District 17

Host Michele Harbin opens The Loyal Opposition with a discussion about a loaded gun brought to Station Camp Middle School and argues for stronger firearm storage accountability, notes increased Democratic candidate participation in Sumner and surrounding counties, and cites a Tennessee bill proposing murder charges for women who have abortions as an example of extremism. Former intern Carolina Kelly joins with Vanderbilt Student Government’s Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) co-chairs Manu and Jake to describe prevention work, including distributing drink-spike testers and condoms, pursuing funding for Nightcap drink covers, and hosting a sold-out campus talk by Epstein survivor and advocate Jess Michaels.

Michele then interviews Lindsey Patrick-Wright, a former librarian running for Tennessee State Senate District 17, who describes fighting book bans, opposing policies targeting trans students, organizing against a proposed ICE detention facility in Lebanon that was ultimately stopped, and outlines campaign needs, website, and upcoming events.

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S04 E04 The Loyal Opposition: An Incredible Rundown of Governor Lee’s Broken Promises Then Meet Joni Cochrane, Candidate for TN Senate District 17

Great show this week! This episode features an engaging interview with Joni Cochran, candidate for State Senate District 17, who talks about her motivations and plans for change. Additionally, hosts Len and Michele focus on Governor Lee’s unfulfilled promises from his previous state address. They highlight key issues facing Tennesseans, including the lack of new daycare spots, failed initiatives like the $60 million starter home fund, and soaring costs in housing, healthcare, and childcare. They also discuss the alarming statistics on violent crime and gunshot fatalities among children in Tennessee, underfunded public schools, and the struggle of families to meet basic needs due to high living costs. Additionally, Michele shares her journey into real estate, offering new insights and plans for future updates.

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S04 E04 The Loyal Opposition: An Incredible Rundown of Governor Lee’s Broken Promises Then Meet Joni Cochrane, Candidate for TN Senate District 17

Great show this week! This episode features an engaging interview with Joni Cochran, candidate for State Senate District 17, who talks about her motivations and plans for change. Additionally, hosts Len and Michele focus on Governor Lee’s unfulfilled promises from his previous state address. They highlight key issues facing Tennesseans, including the lack of new daycare spots, failed initiatives like the $60 million starter home fund, and soaring costs in housing, healthcare, and childcare. They also discuss the alarming statistics on violent crime and gunshot fatalities among children in Tennessee, underfunded public schools, and the struggle of families to meet basic needs due to high living costs. Additionally, Michele shares her journey into real estate, offering new insights and plans for future updates.

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S04 E03 Interview with Mike Croley: Congressional Candidate for the Tennessee 6th District - Affordability, Accountability, and Accessibility

In this episode of The Loyal Opposition, host Len Assante welcomes Mike Croley, a candidate for Congress from the 6th District of Tennessee. The discussion begins with Mike’s background, including his military and public service career, and his motivations for running for office. Mike discusses gerrymandering issues in Tennessee, the need for campaign finance reform, and Mike’s primary campaign platform: affordability, accountability, and accessibility. Mike shares his plans to engage with constituents through a series of town halls and his innovative “Your Voice, Tennessee” initiative aimed at making legislative decisions more participatory. Len and Mike also address pressing concerns like the minimum wage and immigration enforcement policies. Mike emphasizes the importance of listening to voters and representing their true interests in Congress. Listeners are encouraged to visit his campaign website and participate in upcoming events.

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The Loyal Opposition S04 E02

Conversation with Journalist Ren Brabenec - Addressing State Concerns on Gun Control to the Impact of AI on Electricity Bills

In this episode of The Loyal Opposition, host Len Assante provides a critical look at a range of pressing issues facing Sumner County and beyond. The show opens by addressing a significant rise in children spending nights in Department of Children’s Services offices and a controversial Republican bill concerning public hearings for energy company acquisitions. Len discusses Governor Lee’s private school voucher scheme, highlighting its inequities and inefficiencies.

Special guest freelance journalist Ren Brabenec joins the conversation, sharing insights on gun rights and control and discussing his latest works. Brabenec delves into corporate influence over gun policies and stresses the importance of community actions in tackling gun violence. The episode also touches on rising electricity bills due to AI and data centers, emphasizing the need for local community awareness and holistic assessments of new projects. Tune in for in- depth discussions, breaking news, and engaging commentary on these critical topics.

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The Loyal Opposition S04 E01

Welcome to Season Four of TLO!

In this episode, Len and Michele welcome Sumner County Democratic Party Chair Megan Lange as we discuss political issues both local and national.

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The Loyal Opposition S03 E41

The Loyal Opposition: Wanna Be a Movie Star? The Film Industry in Middle Tennessee

Plus An Update On The New Political Landscape.

In this episode of The Loyal Opposition, host Len Assante talks with screen writer Mark Brown and educator Allan Babiarz-Lira. They discuss middle Tennessee politics and then have an in-depth conversation on the film industry in Tennessee.

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The Loyal Opposition: Len and Michele Have An In-depth Discussion With The Amazing Courtenay Rogers Along With The News And A Special Report On School Bus Safety in Portland.

Courtenay is a former Naval Officer and political candidate, and current owner of CoRo Consulting. Courtenay a keen observer of Tennessee politics and offers her insights into the current state of Tennessee and local politics. And as a bonus the show kicks off with a story you won’t want to miss about school bus safety in Portland.

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The Loyal Opposition S03 E39

The Loyal Opposition: Unity and Democracy with Dr. Samar Ali

In this episode of The Loyal Opposition, hosts Len Assante and Michele Harbin interview Dr. Samar Ali from Vanderbilt University’s Project on Unity and American Democracy. The conversation delves into the role of trust in political institutions, the impact of Citizens United, the Unity Index, and steps towards achieving peace and unity in a fragmented society. Dr. Ali also shares insights from her research on peacemaking and mediation, stressing the need for community building and nonviolence. The show also provides a overview local political events and provides commentary on Tennessee’s state policies and national election results.

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