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Knoxville Utility Board announces launch of new high-speed internet service for students; Tennessee Attorney General calls on federal judge in Kentucky to block a new rule issued by the U.S. Department of Education relating to transgender women in women's sports; and more.

Knox County Schools see more 3rd and 4th graders scoring proficient on reading portion of the TCAP; Tennessee AG joins coalition supporting the Child Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence Act of 2024; and more.

University of Tennessee systems sees record growth since 2020. Plus, Sevier County saw the lowest unemployment rate in the state in September.

UT History professor Ernie Freeberg speaks with UT historian Dr. Shellen Wu, a specialist in modern Chinese history. She helps us understand the origin and legacy of the fair’s most popular exhibit, the pavilion hosted by the People’s Republic of China. Promoters of the fair liked to claim that history was being made in Tennessee—and in the case of the China pavilion, they delivered on that promise.

In our first episode, UT History professor Ernie Freeberg speaks with historian Michael Camp, who has written a book on energy policy in the 1970s and 80s. Camp says that the long lines at the gas pumps caused by the energy crisis of 1973/74 set the stage for the Carter administration’s focus on energy conservation—and inspired its support for Knoxville’s proposal to host an international energy exposition almost a decade later.

Join Todd for an epic train ride from Denver to San Francisco on the California Zephyr. He loves it, though many are miserable. Find out why as you enjoy the original jazz soundtrack featuring Daniel Kimbro, Hunter Deacon, Bob Deck, Dave Nichols, Dug Meech, Bruno Santos and George Middlebrooks.

Todd heads to Denver for an altitude adjustment. In the process, he meets local legend Purnell Steen and discovers great music around every corner. And food. Lots of food.

In the final episode of season three, San Francisco shines but also manages to challenge host Todd Steed. Expect some beautiful walks, amazing live music and a meal that tastes so good it could make one want to move to San Francisco. As always, the soundtrack is created and performed by actual human musicians. In this case, Daniel Kimbro, Hunter Deacon, Bruno Santos and Todd. Thanks to our fabulous sponsor, Aubrey's. Learn more about Keys Jazz Bistro here.

Improvisations To Go lands in San Francisco after a very long train journey. Join Todd as he explores the best beat bookstore imaginable and soak up the sounds of the superb SF Jazz listening room. Also, meet jazz legend Joe Lovano backstage. The title of the episode will make more sense once you listen to the special surprise guest!Thanks, as always, to Aubrey's.

What makes someone go above and beyond normal reason just to create something special for the rest of us? In this episode we try and find out as we dig deeper into the Denver music scene and visit with former Improvisations host Ben Hall, bassist and composer Gonzalo Teppa, and Nicole Mattson of Nocturne. Todd scores a perfect meal at The Corner Beet after being advised by The Voice of Wisdom (Melony Dodson) .....and Michael Jordan? Thanks, as always, to Aubrey's!