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Thousands protested peacefully across East Tennessee on “No Kings Day,” criticizing Trump’s policies and military parade, with veterans and citizens voicing concerns over democracy, spending, and rights.
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The Attorney General filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday alleging the U.S. Department of Education's Hispanic Serving Institution grant programs are "discriminatory," and unconstitutional.
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39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter died Sunday, Dec. 29 at 100 years old. One UT professor remembers him as 'a man of deep faith,' who had a 'profound impact' on the American public.
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WUOT's Jon Knowles sits down with Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs for his analysis on the 2024 presidential election and a discussion on potential plans for his political future.
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Knoxville city voters will now vote for just four of the nine councilmembers after narrowly rejecting an amendment to city charter which would make the six district representatives 'at-large.'
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What exactly is 'at-large,' or Knoxville City Charter Amendment Two? We sat down with a professor from UT and two city council members to find out.
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Knox County Schools Superintendent Jon Rysewyk talks with Morning Edition host Jon Knowles about legislation allowing K-12 teachers to carry guns in class, the impact of private-school vouchers on the public school system, and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on teaching and learning.
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As state laws bump up against campus protests at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, one protest expert says the demonstrations here are unique because they are not always confined to campus, and because they tend to be more sustained.
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Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon talks with Morning Edition host Jon Knowles about this fiscal year's budget, public/private affordable housing initiatives, the city's goals for reducing emissions through transport planning, and the outlook for the Knoxville College property.
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Public-private housing partnerships have helped lower-income housing flourish in cities like Minneapolis and Charlotte, North Carolina. Tennessee is considering a bill that would incentivize real estate investors to keep housing costs low.
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The senate on April 10 passed the bill that would outlaw adults to help minors without parental consent.
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The blighted campus has been a source of concern in Knoxville, and some community members are calling for change at the historically Black college.