Title: Advocacy Through Music and Community: Talking music with the Portara Ensemble and law with Assistant DA Tara Wyle

Summary: In this episode of The Loyal Opposition, host Len Assante welcomes Tony Jackson and Jason Shelton of the Portara Ensemble, who talk about their upcoming collaboration with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Jill Farnam from explains the organization’s mission and their special concert event. Additionally, Assistant District Attorney Tara Wyle joins to provide a deep dive into the legal system in Sumner County, discussing the balance between rehabilitation and incarceration. Tara also shares her passion for community service, including her involvement in the Gallatin Chamber of Commerce and her unexpected love for turtle rescue.

Potara Ensemble: https://www.portaraensemble.com/about-1

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee: https://wish.org/midtn

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TITLE: Cybersecurity in the Age of DOGE

SUMMARY: In this episode of The Loyal Opposition, host Len Assante welcomes two guests: Ms. Bonnie Fussel and Jolie Grace Wareham. Len opens the show with a few announcements from the Sumner County Democratic Party, including upcoming events.. The first guest, Ms. Bonnie Fussel, shares insights about Haven, a support group for families dealing with dementia, highlighting their upcoming meeting and activities to help both caregivers and patients.

The second half of the show features Jolie Grace Wareham, CEO of Protasec, who delves into the world of cybersecurity. Jolie discusses the implications of phishing schemes, the importance of password managers, and real-world impacts of cyber threats on small businesses. She emphasizes the importance of preventive measures and the role of government policy in cybersecurity. Len and Jolie end with a discussion on reporting cyber incidents and thoughts on the TikTok controversy.

The Haven: facebook.com/HavenPortland or call 615-325-3291

Protasec: https://protasec.com/

Sumner County Democratic Party: sumnerdems.org

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In this episode of The Loyal Opposition,' host Michele Harbin discusses the legislative challenges in Tennessee, particularly House Bill 793 that impacts immigrant children’s right to education, as examined with guest Luis Mata from the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition. The conversation details the dire effects the bill could have on immigrant families and public education, highlighting compelling testimonies from affected citizens.

Furthermore, Michelle interviews Jessie and her daughter Cecily from 'You, Me, and Tennessee boutique, discussing their journey as women entrepreneurs in Tennessee and the obstacles they faced in the business landscape. The episode wraps up with Michelle’s commentary on the impact of tariffs on Tennessee’s economy and upcoming Democratic events aimed at fostering community and political engagement.

Host Len Assante and co-host Michele Harbin welcome listeners to The Loyal Opposition, a show dedicated to championing diverse voices and airing dissent against the supermajority’s policies. This episode highlights a range of topics, including US Senator Cory Booker’s 25-hour floor speech, the Trump administration's firing of TVA board members, and various contentious legislative bills in Tennessee. The episode also covers historical anecdotes about April Fool’s Day and discusses serious legislative issues such as the dismantling of DEI programs and criminalizing undocumented immigrants. Alongside these discussions, the show includes segments about local Tennessee news, upcoming political events, and interviews with special guests like Frida Player from Emerge Tennessee, Megan Lange the new Sumner County Democratic Party Chairwoman, and Adam Altendorf from Organize Tennessee.

Frida shares her insights into training and empowering women to run for office. Megan Lange, the new chair of the Sumner County Democratic Party, outlines her plans for the future of the organization. Adam outlines Organize Tennessee’s mission and their

emphasis on voter engagement. The episode emphasizes active civic engagement and participation to counteract negative policies and encourage fair, inclusive governance.

Organize Tennessee - organizetennessee.org

Emerge Tennessee - https://tn.emergeamerica.org/

Sumner County Democratic Party - sumnerdems.org

And as usual, we’re the number one source for state and local news.

Visit our website: www.theloyalopposition.online A one-stop-shop for navigating the current political environment. You will find:

Easy link to email your Representatives, Upcoming take action events, A list of Sumner County organizations doing great things

Links mentioned in the show, And our supporters and advertisers!

SUBSCRIBE!! Don’t miss an episode of The Loyal Opposition. We can be found wherever you get your podcasts.

In this episode of The Loyal Opposition,' host Michele Harbin discusses the legislative challenges in Tennessee, particularly House Bill 793 that impacts immigrant children’s right to education, as examined with guest Luis Mata from the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition. The conversation details the dire effects the bill could have on immigrant families and public education, highlighting compelling testimonies from affected citizens.

Furthermore, Michelle interviews Jessie and her daughter Cecily from 'You, Me, and Tennessee boutique, discussing their journey as women entrepreneurs in Tennessee and the obstacles they faced in the business landscape. The episode wraps up with Michelle’s commentary on the impact of tariffs on Tennessee’s economy and upcoming Democratic events aimed at fostering community and political engagement.

In this episode of The Loyal Opposition,' host Michele Harbin discusses the legislative challenges in Tennessee, particularly House Bill 793 that impacts immigrant children’s right to education, as examined with guest Luis Mata from the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition. The conversation details the dire effects the bill could have on immigrant families and public education, highlighting compelling testimonies from affected citizens.

Furthermore, Michelle interviews Jessie and her daughter Cecily from 'You, Me, and Tennessee boutique, discussing their journey as women entrepreneurs in Tennessee and the obstacles they faced in the business landscape. The episode wraps up with Michelle’s commentary on the impact of tariffs on Tennessee’s economy and upcoming Democratic events aimed at fostering community and political engagement.

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