About this episode

The episode discusses the historical significance of the Memphis Massacre in relation to current redistricting efforts and local news.

The same part of Tennessee where the loss of Voting Rights Acts protections could be felt first was once the sight of a brutal event that spurred passage of the 14th Amendment. Plus the local news for May 1, 2026 and RaDonda Vaught. 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

• redistricting
• Voting Rights Act
• 14th Amendment
• local news
• Memphis Massacre

Keywords

• redistricting
• Voting Rights Act
• Memphis Massacre
• 14th Amendment
• Tennessee
• local news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WPLN, WNXP

Places: Tennessee

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