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Hosted by Tennessee State Senator Bo Watson · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 31 episodes
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Tennessee Today is your inside look at state government: what’s happening, why it matters, and how it affects you in your daily life. I break down key legislative topics, have important discussions with special guests, share my experiences in the Senate, and give you a firsthand perspective on how policies come to life. Share your questions for future episodes by emailing info@bofortn.com!
Tennessee State Senator Bo Watson hosts Tennessee Today, a government show with 31 episodes published.
Most people have opinions about how government should work, but very few are willing to put their name on a ballot and do something about it. In this episode, Zach Wamp and I talk about what it was like serving eight ter
A lot of people who've moved to Tennessee assume it's always been a deeply Republican state. Randy McNally knows better, because he helped build it. Randy McNally has served in the Tennessee legislature for 48 years, lon
Do you want a manager who keeps things running smoothly, or a founder who's willing to tear up the rulebook and rebuild from scratch? Arthur Herman is the author of Founders Fire, which traces a single mindset across 250
Tennessee is one of the most conservative, most Republican states in the nation. But that hasn't always been the case, and if Republican voters aren't careful, it won't be the case going forward. With so many people movi
Parks aren't just green spaces, they're economic engines. Hamilton County generates $1.8 billion in visitor spending annually, and outdoor recreation is a big reason why. Matt Folz is the Director of Hamilton County Park
Roads and bridges aren't just something you use every day. They're how you measure whether your government is working. Good roads mean commerce flows, commutes are manageable, and your state feels like it has its act tog
Every election season, you see polls that contradict each other. One says Candidate A is ahead by 10 points, another says it's a dead heat, and a third says Candidate B is surging. So which one is right? Randy Ellison is
What does it take for a college freshman to start a conservative organization on a campus where liberal voices dominate? Sophie Fuller is the chapter president of Turning Point USA at UT Chattanooga. She started the chap
Beth Kreppein is a former FBI agent with 20+ years of experience investigating gangs, human trafficking, terrorism, and violent crime. Now she’s the Chief of Police for two airports in Nashville. In this episode, Beth an
America spends 18% of GDP on healthcare (more than any other developed nation) yet ranks second worst in outcomes. So what's broken? In this episode, Dr. Patrick Bailey of the Goldwater Institute joins me to break down w
Most people think politics is too big, too broken, or too controlled by insiders to make a real impact. Gail Greene proves otherwise. In this episode, I'm joined by the HCGOP Chair to discuss the impact one person can tr
When legislators aren't experts on a specific topic, they rely on think tanks for research and data to inform decisions. But how do they know which ones to trust? In this episode, Justin Owen (CEO of the Beacon Center) e
Bills don't just randomly appear as laws. There's a process, and knowing it gives you power. In this episode, I’m breaking down how the Tennessee legislative process actually works: when bills are introduced, how they mo
Most people see airports as just the place you catch a flight, but they’re so much more than that. They’re economic engines that create jobs, attract business investment, and directly impact regional growth. In this epis
House Speaker Cameron Sexton is one of the most powerful leaders in Tennessee government. In this episode, he explains how decisions are made in the legislature, including the reasoning behind controversial decisions and
Tennessee State University is in the middle of a major transformation. President Dwayne Tucker shares his approach to repositioning the university for growth, navigating demographic evolution, and competing in Nashville'
Higher education has a trust problem. People think it's too expensive, too disconnected from the real world, and not worth the debt. But Tennessee is proving that doesn't have to be true. In this episode, Randy Boyd (Pre
County government doesn't operate in a vacuum. The county commission, the city, and the state all have a role in shaping what happens on the ground. In this episode, Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp joins me to discuss
How does our state’s judicial system actually work? In this episode, Justice Holly Kirby joins me to discuss the differences between state and federal court systems and why our state’s unique approach to selecting judges
You probably remember Glenn Jacobs as Kane, one of the most intimidating figures in WWE history. But now he’s known for something entirely different: running Knox County with the same grit, discipline, and unapologetic h
Cameron Sexton
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives and Speaker of the state House
1 appearance on this show
Randy Boyd
President of the University of Tennessee system · University of Tennessee Systems
1 appearance on this show
Glenn Jacobs
Mayor of Knox County (TN) · Knox County (TN) Mayor's Office
1 appearance on this show
Eric Wilson
concept of coaching · Center for Campaign Innovation
1 appearance on this show
Marsha Blackburn
U.S. Senator · U.S. Senate
1 appearance on this show
Newt Gingrich
author, politician, former Speaker Of The House
1 appearance on this show
Matt Folz
Hamilton County Parks and Recreation
1 appearance on this show
Will Reid
Tennessee Department of Transportation
1 appearance on this show
Randy Ellison
Targoz Market Research
1 appearance on this show
Sophie Fuller
Turning Point USA
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Patrick Bailey
Goldwater Institute
1 appearance on this show
Justin Owen
Beacon Center
1 appearance on this show
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