Compass Points Podcast provides news, insights and analysis of Knoxville and Knox County government, politics and business. Content is updated every Sunday.

Compass Points
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Compass Points Podcast provides news, insights and analysis of Knoxville and Knox County government, politics and business. Content is updated every Sunday.
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4/5/2022
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Recent Episodes

July 12, 2026
Ep. 221 07/12/2026
Host Scott analyzes Knox County's budget decisions, zoning changes, and election previews, offering listeners insights into local governance and upcoming political events.

July 5, 2026
Ep. 220 07/05/2026
Scott and Jesse interview guests about Knox County Schools' budget cuts, UT's settlement with Professor Tamar Shirinian, and local political developments.

June 28, 2026
Ep. 219 06/28/2026
Scott and Jesse discuss Knox County's data center moratorium, property tax reappraisals, school scores, and local government appointments in this interview.
227 total episodes available with 129 transcripts
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This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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