About this episode

The episode explores the origins of the Scopes Monkey Trial and its impact on science and religion in America.

When science and religion went head-to-head in a small-town Tennessee courtroom, the entire nation watched. Plus the local news for July 10, 2026 and hamburger influencing. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

People in this episode

Host: Nina Cardona

Topics covered

• Scopes Monkey Trial
• science vs religion
• Tennessee history
• local news
• courtroom drama

Keywords

• Scopes Monkey Trial
• science
• religion
• Tennessee
• courtroom
• local news
• July 10, 2026

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WPLN, WNXP

Places: Tennessee

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