Ep. 230 09/13/2026

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Synopsis: This week, Scott and Jesse talk about County Mayor Betsy Henderson's aggressive first moves in office, vetoing a tax incentive for workforce housing and attempting to cut the pay of County Commission and the school board.

Also:

Katherine Bike is named chair of the newly Democrat-dominated school board, former Sheriff Tom Spangler dies with a mixed legacy, three candidates jump in the 2027 race for Knoxville mayor, a look at local state House races, and a Tennessee poll shows softening support for Republicans.

They also look ahead to this week's meetings of Knoxville City Council and the UT Board of Trustees Executive Committee.