Almost In Agreement

Knoxville/Knox County Political show. We are a group or regular people asking regular questions trying to understand all the stuff going on around us within all the governing bodies that we elect. Knoxville Podcast

Ep. 314 Burning Man 04/20/2024

Ep. 314 Burning Man Oh snap...we did it Holleroo was a great success, Big Jon sits in for a recap of week 1 of TCAP testing, sam and I wander the random objections to housing...and oh so much more. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/30909503

Ep. 313 Short show Crazy week 04/13/2024

Ep. 313 Short show Crazy week Sam and I in quick, and fairly tranquill, episode cover teachers with guns, stealing kids to get abortions, Arizon before it was a state, and more on the 'feelings' about the economy. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/30805718

Ep. 312 Hospitals for Cash 04/06/2024

Ep. 312 Hospitals for Cash Sam and I check in on progess in and around Farragut...both the Board of of Mayor and Aldermen reconcidering (quite contentiously) their vote agains the new growth plan, as well as a major announcmnet about the beginings of a potentially MASSIVE project on I-40...we devolve in to Certificat of need, AGAIN, and soso so so much more. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/30708843

Ep. 312 Farragut Tells Jacobs to shove it 03/30/2024

Ep. 312 Farragut Tells Jacobs to shove it IF you didnt already know, the people and their governing body, of Farragut are more important than the rest of us...and don't mind tell you...I think the state thinks we're dumb, Sam thinks I'm crazy...and chaos insues...we get going on so many things, I totally forgot to talk about the bridge in Baltimore...I personaly hope the rescue teams and recovery crews stay safe and do good work...so... /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/30604653

Ep. 311 Get a Hair Cut 03/23/2024

Ep. 311 Get a Hair Cut BiggiE sits in to discuss modern hair and fasion...then Sam and I fall down another rabbit hole of sucky governmenty randomness...its all good fun. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/30509818

Ep. 310 Tyson V Paul 03/15/2024

Ep. 310 Tyson V Paul Sam and I work through a couple of state level laws being passed...you know the get rid of Gloria bill...which you know...I can't say the idea is the worst...however the State GOP's transparency is a little hard to swallow, speaking of state GOP being full of it, hey Memphis...we know better...you know about how to police your citizens... This and so much more... . /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/30396688

Ep. 309 Drugs are fun! re-release 03/09/2024

Ep. 309 Drugs are fun! re-release Sam and I did it...we voted...ok we'll I did at least...no real supprises, but some supprises an exciting SOTU...I guess... EDIT: Technical glitch...re-released 3/10 /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/30298703

Ep. 308 What the hell is this flyer for? 03/02/2024

Ep. 308 What the hell is this flyer for? Sam and I talk about delegate election flyers, Super Tuesday is on the horizon, a door knocker tells me he doesnt like imigration. , , /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/30199073

Ep. 307 KCS teach mustard gas 02/24/2024

Ep. 307 KCS teach mustard gas Sam and I get a little testy again over the correct pronunciation of Concord VT. Jon stops in for a quick hello and tells us how he might have learned how to make mustard gas at school. A TN rep talks about killing ALL the kids in Palistine and snakes on a plane...sorta. check it out. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/30089388

Ep. 306 Eutopian Losses 02/17/2024

Ep. 306 Eutopian Losses Another win for me...sorta...Sam and I wrestle with the stupidity of requiring you to buy HOT beer, early voting has started and what it actually means to have a drivers license. Ok I'll be honest I lose my mind on Sam a couple of times...I do love the man...but DAMNIT he knows how to get me crazy...so enjoy as Sam makes a fool of me for the next 2 hours. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/29995833

Ep. 305 Dear leader Jamie 02/10/2024

Ep. 305 Dear leader Jamie Lawer Jamie is back in the studio to chat about some SCOTUS issues...a terrible take by Seth on Special ED issues in Public schools...and Elon Musk is the only tech guy trying to slow down AI...but we're all too mad about his politics to listen.... /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/29883468

Ep. 304 Swifties Unite 02/03/2024

Ep. 304 Swifties Unite Sam's got a bone to pick with the NFL and its use of Taylor Swifts fandom...or he doesn't Im not sure...'it's funny and sad' he says...Groundhog day brings out what became a sports episode. UT vs NCAA, NFL scripting seasons, and more. , , /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/29782143

Ep. 303 Plow your own street 01/27/2024

Ep. 303 Plow your own street Sam and I get down to the nitty gritty about Zachary's rediculous kidnapping isnt already illegal bill, KCS snow plows for now reason, and a public offical who isnt quailified but...legality isnt important for them...so its fine they keep the job. , , /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/29671218

Ep. 302 Snow and stuff... 01/20/2024

Ep. 302 Snow and stuff... Let it snow, let it snow, let it...for the love of god! Lets get back to life...Too many exciting things happening to be stuck in your house...there's a whole world out there...or bundle up and listen to this amazing podcast about...snow... /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/29571403

Ep. 301 Becky Massey and the '24 session 01/19/2024

Ep. 301 Becky Massey and the '24 session Becky Massey....never disapoints, comes in with some cool stuff going on in our state Senate...we look at some upcoming bill she is taking lead on as well as her thoughts on some of the most talked about potential bills in this cycle. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/29567078

Ep. 300 Jenny O in the house. 01/13/2024

Ep. 300 Jenny O in the house. Jennifer Owens stops by to finally talk about vouchers amoung other things...Sam stumps me with an on the spot annology...although upon further thought I think I know the answer...and well Jennifer brought me twizzlers...so Im good...best episode of the year...by far. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/29469963

Ep. 299 2024 is HERE So much to do 01/06/2024

Ep. 299 2024 is HERE So much to do By golly we made it...2024 and the crazy is just getting started...unelected officals in TN are making up laws as they see fit, UT continues its growth plan regarless of the city or county. The county's growth plan is under fire and no one wants to step up and put their big kid pants on and take the lead...so...elections are on deck...who's gonna bother to vote and for whom will those who do elect? Change ahead, we'll have to wait and see.... , , /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/29367013

Ep. 298 The end of the year is upon us 12/30/2023

Ep. 298 The end of the year is upon us Nothing like a look back at the year that was...poorly...we do our best, but we chat some top events from 2023 and wander in and out...like we do...so we hope you are enjoying a wonderful holiday season and look forward to another great year with AiA!!! /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/29277778

Ep. 297 Wrapping up for Xmas 12/23/2023

Ep. 297 Wrapping up for Xmas Specail guest Tim Burchett US House Tn D2 sits in to talk about little green men and the emergance of the new 'green party' in DC. Sam and I chat that School letter grades, 'No Growth Knoxville' and much much more. , , /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/29211548

Ep. 296 Going off the grid 12/16/2023

Ep. 296 Going off the grid Sam and I discuss going off the grid, we bring in Jon for a chat about the confusion over time travel. I decided I'm starting a politcal group, "No Growth Knoxville" just to put a name to how people really feel, maybe i'll start a non-profit..lol. We again go down some 'posturing' about how the introduction of a voucher program will actually work...happy holidays to all you out there and celebrate what you celebrate. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/29108063

Ep. 295 Nukes Everywhere 12/09/2023

Ep. 295 Nukes Everywhere Sam and I sit down with a special guest 'Jon' and chat about vouchers, UFO's, Anti-semitism according to congress and much more. , , /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/28999423

Ep. 294 Matt goes bye 12/02/2023

Ep. 294 Matt goes bye On this weeks episode you will learn how to buy all Matt's old crap...but the sale is today only so act fast!!! We also discuss V. Ashe and freinds suing the state over a poster that tells you what the law is to vote in a primary. Gov. Lee announces his plans to roll out 'school scholorships' Matt brings up the ambulance contract with nothing to say...and so much more. , /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/28896568

Ep. 293 Diversity is access 11/25/2023

Ep. 293 Diversity is access Sam and I are back...we chat 'forced advocacy' in sports, Gloria Johnson's senate run, the quiet removal of 'Diversity' in offical names on UT's campuses, and a thief who got caught by his underware. , , /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/28786698

Ep. 292 11% or so bothered... 11/11/2023

Ep. 292 11% or so bothered... Congrats Knoxville...11% or so of you bothered voting...for those that did good on you, for those that didn't hope your ok with what you've got...Sam and I chat elections and so so so much more. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/28592528

Ep. 291 Sex ed is what 11/05/2023

Ep. 291 Sex ed is what We're late, I know...but I had something super special going on. Anyway...Sam and I sit down for a little 'birds and the bees' chat...a follow up on the cost of running an election...and i try to articulate the inherent 'problem' with public schools. So check it out and tell your friends about us. , , /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/28518638

Ep. 290 New School goes where? 10/28/2023

Ep. 290 New School goes where? Sam and I chat about the possible new school going into Farragut, the new police station, a quick visit from a 13 year old on the state of School Bathrooms...the delema of 'voter engagement' and how much old people like to vote early. , /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/28448477

Ep. 289 Is Israel Real? 10/21/2023

Ep. 289 Is Israel Real? Sam and I chat the current madness in Israel, still no speaker? why UT scares me...and some other stuff... /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/28381412

Ep. 288 Paraskevidekatriaphobia 10/14/2023

Ep. 288 Paraskevidekatriaphobia No lie thats a real word...listen and we'll even pronounce it for you...Sam and I discuss the importance of Papaskevidekatriaphobia in moder society, a cracy week in the city judges race and what a diaper in a trash can got confused with. , , /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/28314827

Ep. 287 Live and Loud 10/07/2023

Ep. 287 Live and Loud So I got called into work and talked Sam to doing a show with the mobil rig at work....SO the audio is a little rougher than usuall...non the less, Sam and I work through a ton of happenings right here in K-Town as well as some national stories. , , /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/28251854

Ep. 286 A Slow week... 09/23/2023

Ep. 286 A Slow week... A deep dive...in to not much...Sam and I wander through some stuff...I had fun...Hope you do to! /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/28119791

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