The Loyal Opposition

The Loyal Opposition Podcast & radio show. We believe healthy democracies benefit when government reflects a diversity of voices and makes space for dissent. Audio, web, social.

We are building a community. We are The Loyal Opposition. Hosted by Len Assante & Michele Harbin. Show airs live 5pm each Wednesday. Podcast drops Sunday. Advertisers and sponsors welcome.

TLO Wilson County podcaster-in-chief Joni Cochran has pulled papers to run for State Senate in District 17! We’re so exc...
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.

This is ridiculous!TN library order singles out this children's book. Why?
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.

12/18/2025

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!

Tonight's show included a segment highlighting local Sumner County Schools parents and their frustration over the behavi...
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

Great show tonight with Courtenay “Coco” Rogers. And Michele Stimpson Harbin had an important story regarding a lack of ...
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!

What an abject failure of leadership.
12/16/2025

What an abject failure of leadership.

On our next show, meet Courtanay (Coco) Rogers, former Democratic political candidate and current consultant/coach. It'l...
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.

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

It does NOT have to be this way!
12/16/2025

It does NOT have to be this way!

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