Michele and Colleen are back and they're talking to Theeda Murphy. Theeda shares the history of Core Civic and explains how the carceral system is doing exactly what it's intended to do, make a profit.
10 May 2026
jim crow 2.0
Michele and Colleen breakdown the incredibly emotional special session week.
3 May 2026
racist redistricting
On the heels of Gov Lee calling a Special Legislative Session to redraw TN's Congressional map, Michele & Colleen sit down with Rev Ingrid McIntyre. Among many other things, Ingrid is a social justice warrior and an original Angelic Dissenter.
27 Apr 2026
that's a wrap
The legislative session has ended for the year. Michele and Colleen get quick takes from some of the Dems on the bad the good and what gives them hope.
14 Apr 2026
bonus ep III
Representative Harold Love sits down with Michele and Colleen and explains how the last couple of weeks of session flow.
13 Apr 2026
you've gotta laugh
This week delirium sets in as Michele and Colleen review the latest at the Tennessee Legislature.
5 Apr 2026
wheelin' and dealin'
As the Tennessee Legislature nears the end of the session, Michele and Colleen discuss the sneaky amendments and backroom dealings that spell trouble for all TN students.
24 Mar 2026
bonus ep II
Michele and Colleen discuss the recent fallout from petty politics and the devastating harm created by a vengeful, mediocre white man.
24 Mar 2026
a new low - doxing kids
After a short break, Michele and Colleen are back. This week they discuss the ways the TN GOP continues to target kids with their disastrous legislation. They also speak with Zoe Jamil from the Rapha Institute about bills she's watching this session.
9 Mar 2026
bonus ep
Ashley Warbington and Maryam Abolfazli share their personal immigration stories and the impacts of their experiences within their families and the community at large.
9 Mar 2026
immigration targets and special guests
Michele and Colleen discuss two bills targeting TN Immigrants and are joined by two special guests; Ashley Warbington and Maryam Abolfazli.
2 Mar 2026
bibles, period products, clog dancing - oh my
This week Colleen and Michele discuss some of the lesser talked about, but just as harmful bills making their way through the session.
They also wrap up with some personal reflections on navigating the realities of the moment.
22 Feb 2026
do better be better
This week Michele and Colleen discuss happenings with a state Representative and the impacts on the community. They also wade in on the passage of HB 1473 and how it could challenge the 14th Amendment.
15 Feb 2026
TN and a secret police
Michele and Colleen are joined by Rep Gloria Johnson to discuss HB 1639/SB 1880 or more commonly know as creating the Office of Homeland Security. The three of them dive into the dangers of this bill as it nears reaching it's first committee hearing.
Colleen and Michele also discuss ways for folks to get connected and plug in this legislative season.
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