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Applaudable Perspectives

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by PLA Media

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At PLA Media, we have always loved talk radio. Our founder thought it would be a welcomed challenge to do a radio show someday. So, with the advent of podcasts, this is PLA's version, Applaudable Perspectives. We welcome a myriad of guests from the arts and various walks of life for what we hope will be an engaging, thought provoking conversation. Join us in this podcast for a laugh, a bit of knowledge and a chance to meet some interesting people as we share our human experience. If you like what you hear, have a topic or a suggestion for a possible guest, let us know at info@plamedia.com.

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July 20, 2026

Behind the Byline: Michael McCall's Country Music Journey

Behind the Byline: Michael McCall's Country Music JourneyOn this episode of Applaudable Perspectives, veteran music journalist Michael McCall sits down with PLA Media founder Pamela Lewis to reflect on his storied career in country music. From the stories behind the stories to the artists and songs that shaped Nashville, Michael shares memories, insights, and the moments that defined his journey as one of country music's most respected chroniclers.

July 1, 2026

Breathing Through the Fire: One Veteran's Fight for Truth and Healing - A Conversation with Kevin Hensley

On this episode of Applaudable Perspectives, Pamela Lewis sits down with Kevin Hensley, whose two decades of military service left him with constrictive bronchiolitis, a severe and irreversible lung disease caused by burn pit exposure. Kevin opens up about the maddening fight to get properly diagnosed within the VA system, and how he stumbled onto an unexpected lifeline: hyperbaric oxygen therapy—a treatment that didn't just help his lungs, but became a turning point for his toxic brain injury and PTSD.This is a conversation about what it takes to survive the invisible wounds of war, the legislative battles reshaping veteran care (including the PACT Act and emerging state-level HBOT laws), and why Kevin believes every veteran needs to become their own fiercest advocate.If you've ever felt like the system wasn't built to hear you—this episode is proof that persistence can still win.

April 17, 2026

Julie Brown on Preserving an Iconic Landmark in Franklin, Tennessee

Some places hold a community's memory in their walls — and the Five Points Post Office in Franklin, Tennessee is one of them. Built in 1925, it was Franklin's very first post office, and over the decades it served not just as a mail hub, but as a gathering place woven into the fabric of the city. <a href="https://williamsonsource.com/new-five-points-post-office-continues-its-long-history-with-new-owners/" target="_blank">Williamson Source</a> In 1991, when the USPS chose to sell the building, it was listed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of the country's most endangered post office locations. <a href="https://williamsonsource.com/new-five-points-post-office-continues-its-long-history-with-new-owners/" target="_blank">Williamson Source</a> It survived — but just barely.Then came Julie Brown.When the previous operator announced his departure, Julie didn't hesitate. As she recalls it, her husband Matt came home and said, "Do you know anyone who wants to run the post office?" — and she simply said, "I'll do it." Her mission was clear: save the post office, save the zip code, and give Franklin back a piece of itself.On December 1, 2023, Julie and Matt Brown reopened the Five Points Post Office as a Contracted Postal Unit — one of only a handful of privately operated USPS-authorized locations remaining in the entire country. But Julie's vision goes far beyond stamps and P.O. boxes — she's turned the space into a community hub that highlights local nonprofits, student entrepreneurs, and local artists. In this episode of PLA Media's series on important women and their connection to history, host Pamela Lewis sits down with Julie Brown to talk about what it really means to be the keeper of a living landmark — and why one woman's "yes" gave an entire town back its heart.Five Points Post Office | 510 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN | <a href="fivepointspostoffice.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">fivepointspostoffice.com</a>

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What is Applaudable Perspectives?: At PLA Media, we have always loved talk radio.

Our founder thought it would be a welcomed challenge to do a radio show someday. So, with the advent of podcasts, this is PLA's version, Applaudable Perspectives. We welcome a myriad of guests from the arts and various walks of life for what we hope will be an engaging, thought provoking conversation. Join us in this podcast for a laugh, a bit of knowledge and a chance to meet some interesting people as we share our human experience. If you like what you hear, have a topic or a suggestion for a possible guest, let us know at info@plamedia.com.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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