The Loyal Opposition
@theloyaloppo.bsky.social
Sumner County’s progressive voice. Our mission is to be the catalyst for positive change in our community by telling "the other half of the story." Hosted by Len Assante and Michele Harbin. Radio show, podcast, web and social. Join us!
Interviewed Hendersonville Fire Chief Scotty Bush this week. Missed it? Visit our website or wherever you get your podcasts.
October 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Interviewed Hendersonville Fire Chief Scotty Bush this week. Missed it? Visit our website or wherever you get your podcasts.
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After Trump administration officials baselessly claimed that liberal nonprofits fund and promote violence in the U.S., over 100 progressive organizations came together to push back.
The groups asserted they will continue to carry out their missions.
The groups asserted they will continue to carry out their missions.
Left-Leaning Nonprofits Push Back on Trump’s Crackdown Threats
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
September 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
After Trump administration officials baselessly claimed that liberal nonprofits fund and promote violence in the U.S., over 100 progressive organizations came together to push back.
The groups asserted they will continue to carry out their missions.
The groups asserted they will continue to carry out their missions.
Excellent episode this week highlighting the work of the Conversation Coalition Nashville, a group trying to bridge the divides that so often separate us.
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The Loyal Opposition, August 27: Conversation Coalition — The Loyal Opposition
Uniting Through Conversation: The Work of the Conversation Coalition Nashville and the Importance of Getting Out of Your Echo Chamber Plus News and Events In this episode of The Loyal Opposition, ho...
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August 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Excellent episode this week highlighting the work of the Conversation Coalition Nashville, a group trying to bridge the divides that so often separate us.
www.theloyalopposition.online/listen/episo...
www.theloyalopposition.online/listen/episo...
New Episode Up! S3E28 looks at Civics Minute, a project to impriove civics education.
August 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
New Episode Up! S3E28 looks at Civics Minute, a project to impriove civics education.
Do you know what The Constitution really means? What about the First Amendment? How does Congress create an amendment?
This week we will have Grady Eades from CivisMinute talk to us about the importance of civics education and more. Got a civics question? YouTube.com/@CivicsMinute.
This week we will have Grady Eades from CivisMinute talk to us about the importance of civics education and more. Got a civics question? YouTube.com/@CivicsMinute.
August 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Do you know what The Constitution really means? What about the First Amendment? How does Congress create an amendment?
This week we will have Grady Eades from CivisMinute talk to us about the importance of civics education and more. Got a civics question? YouTube.com/@CivicsMinute.
This week we will have Grady Eades from CivisMinute talk to us about the importance of civics education and more. Got a civics question? YouTube.com/@CivicsMinute.
Want to find out more about who could represent you in Congress? Well, you’re in luck because this Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm on WQKR 101.7 we will be having 2 candidates for congress representing the Middle TN area.
Have a question for these candidates that you want answered? Comment below.
Have a question for these candidates that you want answered? Comment below.
August 5, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Want to find out more about who could represent you in Congress? Well, you’re in luck because this Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm on WQKR 101.7 we will be having 2 candidates for congress representing the Middle TN area.
Have a question for these candidates that you want answered? Comment below.
Have a question for these candidates that you want answered? Comment below.
On our next show.
July 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
On our next show.
On our next show: Singer, Songwriter and activist Mollie Lynne talks about the intersection of music and politics. Exclusively on @theloyaloppo.bsky.social and WQKR AM/FM/.Com. Live Wednesdays at 5, podcast up by Sunday.
May 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
On our next show: Singer, Songwriter and activist Mollie Lynne talks about the intersection of music and politics. Exclusively on @theloyaloppo.bsky.social and WQKR AM/FM/.Com. Live Wednesdays at 5, podcast up by Sunday.
Our latest episode is up! Special Guest Rev. Becky Yates.
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The Loyal Opposition, May 21, Rev. Becky Yates — The Loyal Opposition
Exploring Faith, Music, and Politics in Sumner County With A Special Guest Plus the News Roundup In this episode of The Loyal Opposition, hosts Len Assante and Michele Harbin discuss a range of topic...
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May 25, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Our latest episode is up! Special Guest Rev. Becky Yates.
www.theloyalopposition.online/listen/episo...
www.theloyalopposition.online/listen/episo...
Len & Michele modeling the new shirts were selling. If you are a member of the opposition, loyal or otherwise, you need one! Want? Let us know.
May 18, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Len & Michele modeling the new shirts were selling. If you are a member of the opposition, loyal or otherwise, you need one! Want? Let us know.
We’ve got a heck of a lineup for you this summer!
May 17, 2025 at 3:09 AM
We’ve got a heck of a lineup for you this summer!
Pics from our first-ever TLO celebration!
May 17, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Pics from our first-ever TLO celebration!
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Per WPLN — MNPD says they were not involved in the ICE/@TNHighwayPatrol raids, and Mayor O’Connell’s office said “this type of action does not make us safer”
wpln.org/post/ice-arr...
wpln.org/post/ice-arr...
May 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Per WPLN — MNPD says they were not involved in the ICE/@TNHighwayPatrol raids, and Mayor O’Connell’s office said “this type of action does not make us safer”
wpln.org/post/ice-arr...
wpln.org/post/ice-arr...
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“If there is one thing that is clear from Donald Trump’s first 100 days, it is that he is not a regular president. But the courts continue to treat him as one, which is what has us barreling towards a full-blown constitutional crisis,” Marc Elias writes.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...
The Courts Must Stop Presuming Donald Trump is a Regular President
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
May 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM
“If there is one thing that is clear from Donald Trump’s first 100 days, it is that he is not a regular president. But the courts continue to treat him as one, which is what has us barreling towards a full-blown constitutional crisis,” Marc Elias writes.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...
At Sumner County Democratic Party’s monthly potluck. We’re listening to TLO veteran Luis Mata from TIRRC discuss immigration issues. Heartbreaking. Absolutely heartbreaking. Folks, we have to stop the emergence of totalitarianism right here and right now.
May 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
At Sumner County Democratic Party’s monthly potluck. We’re listening to TLO veteran Luis Mata from TIRRC discuss immigration issues. Heartbreaking. Absolutely heartbreaking. Folks, we have to stop the emergence of totalitarianism right here and right now.
On the air live every Wednesday 5-6pm. WQKR AM/FM/.COM. #podcastcat
April 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
On the air live every Wednesday 5-6pm. WQKR AM/FM/.COM. #podcastcat
A party you say? To celebrate TLO you say? Big plans you say? Join us we say!
April 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
A party you say? To celebrate TLO you say? Big plans you say? Join us we say!
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Walz: "This is how government is supposed to work. It's not supposed to be one old man in the Oval Office sending out middle of the night tweets that shock markets into free fall. It's not supposed to be a bunch of 20 somethings unelected and firing everyone. It's not supposed to be chaos."
April 24, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Walz: "This is how government is supposed to work. It's not supposed to be one old man in the Oval Office sending out middle of the night tweets that shock markets into free fall. It's not supposed to be a bunch of 20 somethings unelected and firing everyone. It's not supposed to be chaos."
May and June are looking pretty good! Our party, Sumner Dems picnic and 2 months of great guests! Find us wherever you get your podcasts.
April 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
May and June are looking pretty good! Our party, Sumner Dems picnic and 2 months of great guests! Find us wherever you get your podcasts.
Podcast Cat checking out the new PA system. He knows the value of getting loud.
April 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Podcast Cat checking out the new PA system. He knows the value of getting loud.
@theloyaloppo.bsky.social was present at today’s We Have Not Forgotten protest in Nashville. Here intern Carolina is fighting the good fight!
April 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
@theloyaloppo.bsky.social was present at today’s We Have Not Forgotten protest in Nashville. Here intern Carolina is fighting the good fight!
What’s Len looking at? We don’t know. We do know he was listening to Jolie Grace Wareham, CEO of Protasec talk cybersecurity in uncertain times on tonight’s show. Missed it? Podcast episode drops by Sunday. More info? Www.protasec.com
April 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
What’s Len looking at? We don’t know. We do know he was listening to Jolie Grace Wareham, CEO of Protasec talk cybersecurity in uncertain times on tonight’s show. Missed it? Podcast episode drops by Sunday. More info? Www.protasec.com
On our next show we talk with cybersecurity expert Jolie Grace Wareham, CEO of Protasec on data security in the age of DOGE. Don’t miss it! WQKR AM/FM/.COM, Wednesday, 5pm. Podcast by Sunday.
April 16, 2025 at 1:59 AM
On our next show we talk with cybersecurity expert Jolie Grace Wareham, CEO of Protasec on data security in the age of DOGE. Don’t miss it! WQKR AM/FM/.COM, Wednesday, 5pm. Podcast by Sunday.