Legal Aid in Action

About Legal Aid in Action

Legal Aid in Action is the official podcast of Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands. We explain the law in plain, simple words. We share real stories. And we show what justice looks like in everyday life. Legal Aid gives free legal help to people who cannot afford a lawyer. We help with things like eviction, domestic violence, consumer fraud, public benefits, and family law. Every day, our lawyers and staff work with people across Middle Tennessee to help them stay safe, stay housed, and take care of their families. On this podcast, we break down common legal problems in easy-to-understand language. We talk with Legal Aid staff and community partners. And we share stories about real people whose lives changed because they got legal help. This podcast is for you — whether you need legal information, work in your community, or just believe that everyone deserves a fair chance. Because the law should not be confusing. And help should not be hard to find.

Publisher

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jun 2026

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Talking Legal Aid With Allison Jones — Public Benefits, Part III

   Send us Fan Mail Lead benefits attorney Allison Jones takes a deep dive into misconceptions about public benefits, including views on immigration and fraud.

2. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Talking Legal Aid With Allison Jones — Public Benefits Part 2

   Send us Fan Mail Allison Jones, the lead attorney for Legal Aid's health, public benefits, and special education practice group, breaks down the various benefits provided by the Social Security Administration, how to apply, and how they work. Allison ends the discussion by explaining what happens when government agencies seek repayment of benefits sent in error — how the process works, and what normally happens in those situations.

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Talking Legal Aid With Allison Jones — An Overview of Public Benefits

   Send us Fan Mail Allison Jones, the lead benefits attorney for Legal Aid of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, provides an overview of what public benefits are, who they are for, with an introduction into programs like Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program and TennCare.

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