by Kaitlin Housler | Apr 8, 2026 | Justice, News, Tennessee, The Michael Patrick Leahy Show, The South
Tom Pappert, lead reporter at The Tennessee Star, argued that newly confirmed facts in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia undermine the defense’s central claim of vindictive prosecution. “This fact flies in the face of that narrative because it suggests this case was...
by Zachery Schmidt | Apr 8, 2026 | News, Policy, Tennessee, The South
The Tennessee Senate Commerce and Labor Committee passed a bill this week that would require TennCare and public employee group insurance plans to cover a medical test used to assist with diagnosing diseases. State senators approved Senate Bill (SB) 0435 by a vote of...
by Kaitlin Housler | Apr 8, 2026 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The Michael Patrick Leahy Show, The South
A Williamson County mayoral debate highlighted clear contrasts between Republican candidates Andy Marshall and Mary Smith, with moderator EJ Haust, who guest hosts The Michael Patrick Leahy Show, emphasizing both the stakes of the race and the differences in fiscal...