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Whiskey CountryCommunity Connection - Tullahoma Mayor Lynn SebournTullahoma Mayor Lynn Sebourn sits down with Katie Northcott, News Director at Peterson Media Group, to talk about Tullahoma City Administrator Jason Quick's potential litigation against the city, HR and IT outsourcing, and what else he's thinking about as mayor.
2025-11-0521 min
Talking TullahomaCity Budget FY26In this episode, Kelly completes the budget cycle: from ending her discussion with Alderman Bird before the vote to recapping the city meeting with Mayor Lynn Sebourn. This episode also includes energy-saving tips from TUA Safety Director Eric Burton.
2025-06-2639 min
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TalkGOP - Conservative Grass Roots Republican Talk8 Suggestions for Republicans in 2018It's 2018 and that means it's time for a mid-term election. Typically, the party in power loses seats and polling shows that the House might be in Jeopardy for Republicans. Recent special elections and polling shows that Republicans are not doing well with younger voters. Democratic voters are highly motivated and pressing hard.
In this podcast episode I present 8 suggestions to Republicans to present a positive face to independent and younger voters for the good of the party. Just click above to listen.
* Renew Reagan's 11th Commandment
* Accept Reality
* Stop yelling at people on social media
* Reject class warfare and racial w...
2018-03-1220 min
TalkGOP - Conservative Grass Roots Republican TalkCampaigning for Coroner: TalkGOP 34What's it like to run for Coroner? That's the topic of this episode. My cousin, Andy Moore recently ran and won a race for Coroner against an incumbent in Butler County, Missouri. - We discuss what is like to run as a first time candidate and identif...
2017-12-0529 minTalkGOP - Conservative Grass Roots Republican TalkWhat Is A Republican? – TalkGOP33What Does it Mean to be a Republican in the Era of Trump?
2017-11-2342 minTalkGOP - Conservative Grass Roots Republican TalkIs the GOP Anti-Science? – TalkGOP32A few weeks ago the "March for Science" was held in Washington D.C. The purpose of the March was billed as an effort to stand up for science and protect science against ignorant politicians. So of course the March was basically an Anti-Trump Protest.
Marchers hurled a lot of insults against Republicans in general. This was a continuation from the Presidential campaign of attacking the right as being "anti-science." There have even been calls to arrest people who disagree with the consensus view on Global Warming.
In this episode I review the question: "Is the GOP Anti-Science?"
Or is th...
2017-05-2332 minTalkGOP - Conservative Grass Roots Republican TalkThe ObamaCare Repeal Effort – TalkGOP31In this episode I discuss the Republican efforts to repeal Obamacare. Topics include:
* The difference between health care and health insurance
* What is a Death Spiral anyway?
* Top Problems with Obamacare
* What are the improvements the new bill will make
* What's improvements are still missing.
To listen just click the play button above. Thanks for listening!
2017-05-0936 min
TalkGOP - Conservative Grass Roots Republican TalkA New Beginning: TalkGOP Episode 30Hey Everyone!
It’s the return of the TalkGOP Podcast! Due to a health crisis with my wife and a long commute to work, I had to suspend the podcast for a while. But,… my wife is better (doing great actually) and a new job has eliminated my lengthy commute.
In this podcast I give a brief overview of my thoughts about the election.
* Things to celebrate
* Positive aspects of the elections
* Negative aspects of the elections
* Challenges for conservatives going forward.
2017-03-0920 minTalkGOP - Conservative Grass Roots Republican TalkYou Will Be Made To Care – TalkGOP29Thus spoke Mordecai to his adopted daughter Esther, when he learned of a plot to kill all of the Jews in the Old Testament book of Esther. Mordecai worried that Esther, who was now queen, would feel she was immune to the coming persecution.
There is a coming persecution to Christians in America. It has already started with the harassment of florists and bakers who refuse to compromise their beliefs to endorse same-sex marriages. Perhaps you, like Esther, feel like this will not concern you. But the progressive left will make it your concern, as explained by Erick Erickson and...
2016-02-1739 minTalkGOP - Conservative Grass Roots Republican TalkWhy You Should Be Involved in Politics This Year – TalkGOP 28It's a presidential election year. Are you going to be active in politics this year? Many people observe politics, but don't really get involved. In this episode I want to encourage you to take action and make a difference in 2016
People Hate Politics.
* They think all politicians and most people involved in politics are liars.
* They think that politicians are hypocrites, they say one thing and do another.
* They don't believe that anything people can do will make any difference at all, that the game is rigged.
* They believe that their fellow citizens don't really care what happens so what's the...
2016-01-2238 min
TalkGOP - Conservative Grass Roots Republican Talk9 Conservative Podcasts You Should TryA review of podcasting for conservative Republicans
2015-09-3048 min
TalkGOP - Conservative Grass Roots Republican TalkLiberal Lunacy and Free Speech: TalkGOP 26In this episode I discuss liberal political correctness run amok. Liberals are using various forms of political correctness to suppress free speech and control what Americans say and think.
Political Correctness on Campus
* Microagressions - small discriminatory actions by the majority. So small in fact, that you don't even know you are doing them?
* Safe Spaces - Locations where only certain people, words, and thoughts are allowed. Here's a hint: you are not invited.
* Trigger Warnings - Did you know college students are too frail to hear intellectual ideas that liberals disagree with?
* Gender-neutral language - Never mind the grammar you...
2015-09-2142 minTalkGOP - Conservative Grass Roots Republican TalkThe YUGE Trump Episode: TalkGop25Donald Trump recently came to Nashville to speak to a national meeting of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies.
I attended this meeting and I was impressed by Donald Trump's performance. He was very charismatic in person and it was very clear that many in the audience absolutely loved him.
In this podcast I review Donald Trump's speech and identify some lessons I think Republicans could learn from Trump's candidacy.
These lessons include:
* Make personal connections
* Tell stories to make your point.
* Stop making excuses and get it done.
* Flip your opponents arguments
* Talk to the average voter
* Don't be a...
2015-09-1449 minTalkGOP - Conservative Grass Roots Republican TalkThe Conservative Heart – TalkGOP24
A Must Read Book for Conservatives
On this episode of the TalkGOP podcast I review the book "The Conservative Heart" by Arthur Brooks of the American Enterprise Institute.
Conservatives have been slandered by the liberals as uncaring and it's working. Too many Americans believe Republicans are greedy, heartless rich people who don't care about their fellow citizens.
In his book, Arthur Brooks presents a plan to persuade Americans that the conservative approach is best, including:
* How the author transformed from a typical liberal musician to a conservative economist.
* Success of free markets raising people out poverty worldwide
* Why the pursuit o...
2015-08-3042 minTalkGOP - Conservative Grass Roots Republican TalkTed Cruz in Tennessee – TalkGOP23
Last week presidential candidate Ted Cruz made several stops in Tennessee. I attended the rally in Franklin, TN pictured above. In this episode I give you an overview with excerpts recorded live at the rally.
Senator Cruz gave a bold presentation of himself as a true conservative who is an outsider to Washington and who will take action to restore the republic to its constitutional founding. The audience was large and spirited.
In addition to Senator Cruz the podcast also features.
* Congressman Marsha Blackburn
* TN State Party Chairman Ryan Haynes
* Williamson County Party Chairman Julie Taleghani
* TN State Representative Terri Lyn...
2015-08-2143 minTalkGOP - Conservative Grass Roots Republican TalkEagle Forum Intern Adam Yardumian – TalkGOP22
On this episode of TalkGOP my guest is Adam Yardumian. Adam is a legislative intern for the Tennessee Eagle Forum.
In this episode we discuss what he has learned as he has worked in TN legislative plaza with Mrs. Bobbie Patray, president of TN eagle forum.
Mentioned in the show:
* Tennessee Eagle Forum - Pro Family activism organization
* Tennessee Eagle Forum Newletters
* Baby Box - Controversial method in Indiana for mothers in Indiana to give up their babies.
* TalkGOP Podcast Directory - Find conservative podcasts here.
* The Matt Locke Show - This week's featured podcast.
2015-03-2032 minTalkGOP - Conservative Grass Roots Republican TalkAdvancing A Liberty Agenda – TalkGOP21Over the last few weeks I have found myself thinking often of the topic of liberty. Liberty is a distinguishing feature of the United States. It is a feature worth defending in the 2016 election.
Liberty is defined as "freedom from control, interference, obligation, restriction, hampering conditions, etc.; power or right of doing, thinking, speaking etc., according to choice."
Liberty and Liberalism
Today's liberal's, led by the president, have open socialist tendencies. And socialism is anti-liberty. Progressives want to "fundamentally transform the country." And to do that they need to control you. Liberals do not trust the results of liberty, that's why...
2015-01-1637 minTalkGOP - Conservative Grass Roots Republican TalkCivic Leadership with Mick Wright – TalkGOP Ep 20In this week's episode of TalkGOP I interview Memphis area blogger and civic leader Mick Wright.
Mick lives in the Memphis suburb of Bartlett, TN where he serves in a number of civic organizations and the Republican party. Mick and I discuss his experience in civic leadership and the importance of conservative leadership at the local level.
Many thanks to Mick for his insights.
Resources discussed during the show:
Mick's blog - MickWright.net
Mick's blog post on getting politically involved - What is Your Political Impact- 75 ways to Get Involved Politically.
The movie Hating Breitbart
Breitbart's book: Righteous Indignation
Mi...
2015-01-0634 minTalkGOP - Conservative Grass Roots Republican TalkInterview with Republican Sally Singles: TalkGOP Episode 19In this episode I interview my friend and lifelong Republican, Sally Singles. We discuss how she got involved with politics and related topics including:
The first campaigns she ever worked on
Meeting Richard Nixon
A comparison between politics in Delaware and the southern state of Tennessee
What are the most important things a local party should be doing in 2015?
Sally's advice for other women who want to get involved in politics
Who will win the presidency in 2016?
Sally is the Director of Public Relations for Raconteur House, a publishing house that focuses on children and young adult books.
2014-12-1541 minTalkGOP - Conservative Grass Roots Republican TalkHow to Campaign Door-to-Door: TalkGOP Episode 18Last month, I spent some time campaigning door-to-door for a local candidate (he won!). So, for this episode I thought I would review some basics on door-to-door campaigning. Topics include:
Identifying which voters to target
Preparing your walk list to knock doors
What to wear
How to approach the voter
What to say
Have you ever campaigned door-to-door? What was your experience? Leave us a note in the comments
2014-09-0439 minTalkGOP - Conservative Grass Roots Republican TalkA Trip to Washington – TalkGOP Episode 17Last week I had the privilege of visiting Congress on behalf of a community organization. This was my 5th or 6th trip to Washington. In this episode I share some of the lessons I have learned on making a lobby trip to congress:
Deciding which congressional offices to visit
Making meeting appointments
Getting around the House and Senate
Congressional Directory
Congress App
Visiting a congressional office
Delivering your message
Enjoying your visit
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2014-04-0329 minTalkGOP - Conservative Grass Roots Republican TalkConservative Resources Online – TalkGOP 16On this episode of TalkGOP I review online conservative resources. I discussed a lot of online links in this episode and so I have collected them for you below. Do you have a favorite online resource for conservatives? Leave a comment below:
Resources mentioned in this episode.
WEBSITES
FreeRepublic.com - online conservative forum
DrudgeReport.com - online news site
Instapundit.com - blog featuring short posts by law professor Glenn Reynolds
Townhall.com - conservative news site featuring columnists and political cartoons.
The Corner - group blog at National Review Online
RedState.com - very conservative blog news and com...
2014-03-2531 min