The Loyal Opposition

01/09/2026

TLO Wilson County podcaster-in-chief Joni Cochran has pulled papers to run for State Senate in District 17! We’re so excited to have a TLO podcaster running for office. Check her out and please consider supporting her campaign!

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01/06/2026

On tomorrow’s show, Len and Michele catch up with SCDP Chair Megan Lange. Wednesday at 5 only on WQKR 101.7FM / 1270AM.

01/06/2026

This is ridiculous!

TN library order singles out this children's book. Why?

The TN Secretary of State has called for libraries to audit their kids' books, calling out one in particular.

12/29/2025

Our last episode of 2025 is up and its a great one! We interview Courtenay Rogers snd report on a school bus issue in Portland.
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12/18/2025

Hey, that’s Friend- of-TLO Katie Smith highlighted in this article. She spoke about her experiences and this amazing app on our show earlier this year. We love you ❤️ Katie!

12/18/2025

Tonight's show included a segment highlighting local Sumner County Schools parents and their frustration over the behaviors of a Portland bus driver.

One mom has taken action and started a petition to advocate for the safety of local children after her concerns, and those of other parents, have been dismissed by SCS.

You can check out the petition here:

Remove unsafe bus driver from Sumner County routes

12/18/2025

Great show tonight with Courtenay “Coco” Rogers. And Michele Stimpson Harbin had an important story regarding a lack of communication between some parents and the Summer schools transportation department. If you missed it, the podcast will be up by Sunday.
This was our last show of 2025, see you next year!

12/16/2025

What an abject failure of leadership.

12/16/2025

On our next show, meet Courtanay (Coco) Rogers, former Democratic political candidate and current consultant/coach. It'll be a great show. Also, we have some Sumner School news to share courtesy of Michele Stimpson Harbin. Wednesday at 5pm on WQKR 101.7FM / 1270AM and podcast up by Sunday.

Coco Rogers is a Navy veteran, keynote speaker, and leadership futurist helping organizations move beyond performative culture and into real alignment. Through her CARE Framework and speaking engagements, she guides leaders to lead with clarity, courage, and humanity.

12/16/2025

Latest podcast episode is up! Want to be a movie star in Nashville? Explore the local tv/film industry with Mark and Allan!

The Loyal Opposition S03 E41 The Loyal Opposition: Wanna Be a Movie Star? The Film Industry in Middle Tennessee Plus An Update On The New Political Landscape. In this episode of The Loyal Opposition, host Len Assante talks with screen writer Mark Brown and educator Allan Babiarz-Lira. They discus

12/16/2025

It does NOT have to be this way!

12/13/2025

More on this on future shows. This is a clear example of what happens when government dysfunction led by the Republicans occurs.

This is what & voted to let happen to hundreds of thousands of Tennesseans

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