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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.

10/25/2026

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aPUUtQX9WKfJCIJPfHNZA?si=85e7458e6fb8422a
On this episode we speak with NAACP of Sumner County Chiar Hollis Rutledge about upcoming events and then the TLO Interview is with TN HD35 candidate Phil Barnes.

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10/24/2026

Cool community involvement from Pew. We landed in the “mobilizer” category.

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10/24/2026

A friendly reminder. Details here: https://stand.org/tennessee/blog/vote-no-on-all-3-tennessee-constitutional-amendments/

10/22/2026

Phil Barnes 4TN D35. More coming soon!

10/22/2026

Here is a clip from our conversation with Phil Barnes who is running for State House District 35. Listen in anywhere you get your podcasts to The Loyal Opposition. Episode will be up Sunday.

10/22/2026

We got to speak with Hollis Rutledge about the NAACP Dinner that is happening this Saturday at The Gathering Place here in Gallatin. Here’s a clip from our conversation.

10/22/2026

Coming soon:
TLO Endorsements
Rules:
1) Must have appeared on the show
2) Must have a proven desire to make their community a better place.
3) Must be an acknowledged fan of Podcast Cat.

10/22/2026

Phil Barnes 4TN D35 was our guest on today’s show. Note Podcast Cat was “supervising” Lillian Hollandsworth to make sure co-hosting duties include lots of face rubs. The show will be on your favorite podcast platform by Sunday.

10/21/2026

A little far from Sumner County, but still…

Wow — 🔥 Neil Bush: “I voted for … Trump and those who have enabled him have done enormous damage to the Republican Party… Character matters more than party affiliation.”

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