This is an addendum to a previously published broadcast recorded on May 19, 2017. I explored with University of Toronto Professor and Richard Florida some of his proposed solutions he outlines in his latest book "The New Urban Crisis." These include how to transform low wage service work into middle-class family-supporting work and how to update the tax code to make it less regressive and more fair. Dr. Florida also shared his blunt observations on how to empower local communities and address the divide in America between urban, rural and suburban communities.

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Extra: Richard Florida on wages, taxes and empowering locals

University of Toronto Professor Richard Florida spoke with USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee's David Plazas and Lipscomb University's Kristine LaLonde about his latest book "The New Urban Crisis." We explored whether Nashville is in an urban crisis and what to do about it.

Conversation with urbanist Richard Florida

Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee spoke with Tennessean Engagement Editor David Plazas about the 21st Century Cures Act, the impending repeal of the Affordable Care Act and other priorities for him.

Sen. Lamar Alexander on 21st Century Cures and Obamacare

Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Penn., sponsored the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R. 2646), which was wrapped into the 21st Century Cures Act.

Congressman Tim Murphy on Mental Health Crisis Act

NBC News presidential historian Michael Beschloss spoke to The Tennessean Opinion Engagement Editor David Plazas on Oct. 26, 2016, about presidential history, presidential elections and the 2016 election. Beschloss is the keynote speaker for the 2016 gala of Andrew Jackson's The Hermitage in Nashville.

Interview with Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss

The Tennessean Editorial Board has invited 22 congressional and legislative candidates for endorsement interviews for the Nov. 8 general election and the public can listen to them. Regarding presidential candidates, the editorial board is actively seeking conversations with national candidates.

General election candidate: Diane Black

TN General election candidate: Marsha Blackburn

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