Nashville Voted! We’re Breaking Down the Results. Plus, It’s Hot Raccoon Summer
It’s the triumphant return of the Tuesday News Roundup! Nashville Banner statehouse reporter joins host Rachel Iacovone and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to break down the results from Thursday’s federal and state primary election, and what the landscape looks like as we head towards November. Plus, we’re getting into some good news for foodies and lounge lizards, and discussing the new Titans mascot: Hot or Not?
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