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. 364 Smokies WIN and lose...and Fireworks 04/19/2025

Ep. 364 Smokies WIN and lose...and Fireworks Once again the State of Tennessee Legislature PROVES how little they think of you, the idea of Libertarian 'self reliance and community' gets a little more framing in reflection to our broken Non-profit/NGO/social services relations...and baseball of course... PS get your dog some WEED and they'll relax during the fireworks shows... /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/36229800

Ep. 363 Stadium Opens NOW 04/12/2025

Ep. 363 Stadium Opens NOW Baseball retruns to Knoxville...and I'm here for it...Sam...has a few issues...to be fair...i've got some issues to...not with baseball but with the idea of multi-use... /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/36107825

Ep. 362 Chill-howie park 04/05/2025

Ep. 362 Chill-howie park Sam and I chat Tariffis, 2026 County elections and much more /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/36015660

Ep. 361 Signal Text to All 03/29/2025

Ep. 361 Signal Text to All John returns for some Nintendo game. Sam and I discuss ALL the things... /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/35916180

Ep. 360 BOOZING on the streets 03/22/2025

Ep. 360 BOOZING on the streets A new era of festivals are on in Knoxville! Boozing all over town...Sam and I discuss the year plus process of changing an ordinance and much more. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/35818245

Ep. 359 Park on the sidewalks 03/15/2025

Ep. 359 Park on the sidewalks Sam and I run through another fun crazy week in local politics and governance. Trump's 1/2 department of Ed sets its sights on UT, Smokies Gameday parking quesitons are answered? A revamp of the Betsy Hendrson argument and a touch of complex nationwide surveys on how Americans actually feel about policy questions. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/35705605

Ep. 358 Gay weddings FOREVER 03/08/2025

Ep. 358 Gay weddings FOREVER Sam and I wander through the top stories of the week. Sheriff Spangler makes an apearnce and looks good, but not good at the same time. The secret plan by state GOP to push for homogonizing the population, how will UT react to federal funding craziness...The Terminator is being build in Oak Ridge and much more. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/35586530

Ep. 357 Name your roach Susan 03/01/2025

Ep. 357 Name your roach Susan Sam and I discuss many things...My chat with Mr. Briggs cheif among them...we talk public crying at the White House, a fun video from Trump's Truth about Gaza Riviera and much more. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/35491425

Ep. 356 Briggs Chat 02/28/2025

Ep. 356 Briggs Chat I take a moment to run down some thoughts of Dr. Briggs on SB 1413...I cannot thank him enough for his time today and I learned a lot, about him, about his process, and about TN. Tune in to the next episode Sam and I will discuss some of the take aways. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/35488180

Ep. 355 A Full Show Finally 02/22/2025

Ep. 355 A Full Show Finally Sam and I are back! No guest, no interuption...well there was a small bathroom break...and Rowdy wouldnt stop barking at a nieghbors dog...but regluar show with regular ramblings through mainly local topics...a touch on Hockey...and if Sam'd let me I'd have this show with a picture of him in his sexy suit. Oh well...only I got to see that show! /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/35388340

Ep. 354 Sit in with Scott 02/15/2025

Ep. 354 Sit in with Scott Scott Barker with sits in for a quick episode...I promise things will get back to normal soon. But serisouly if you havnt subscribed to thier podcast Compass Points and more importantly thier online paper...you are missing out. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/35292475

Ep. 353 A Quicky with Lawyer Jamie 02/08/2025

Ep. 353 A Quicky with Lawyer Jamie Lawyer Jamie stops in to put me in my place for...well..being dumb..ish...I was not wrong but i was wrong...im still confused...but it was fun to check...had to make it a quick one for some other work related issues...but any cast is a good cast. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/35201915

Ep. 352 The Vouchers are Circling 02/01/2025

Ep. 352 The Vouchers are Circling With no suprise the Tn Legislature has passed a trash voucher bill...and like any good comprimise...no-one is truly happy...Sam and I explore who the winners and losers will be of this program and I go way down the rabbit hole trying to understand the phisophical rationale (spoiler alert, I fail) /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/35108920

Ep. 351 Owen's on Special Session 01/25/2025

Ep. 351 Owen's on Special Session Sam, Jennifer, and I break down HB1 of the upcoming special session...its amazing! This is the stuff i love...we go deep both on whats in the bill as well as what this bill could mean. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/35003640

Ep. 349 Tik Tock Banorama 01/18/2025

Ep. 349 Tik Tock Banorama The might SCOTUS holds true Congress's ban on Tik Tock...not Trump who hated it vows to bring it back...you know what they say here in East Tn. If you dont like the weather...wait a while...it'll change...but this is how we spend our massive Government strength...you know not helping people rebuild after a desaster...or making life easier and more comfortable for each other...WE FIGHT OVER AN ENIMES SPYING APARATUS>>> gotta love it...Sam and I do! /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/34904435

Ep. 349 Snowmegedon 01/11/2025

Ep. 349 Snowmegedon In a special weather heavy episode, Sam and I discuss the idea of snow...a look back at local headlines, KPD will be WATCHING YOU, a bridge to nowhere will be built, and Knox County Schools does not have an OFFICAL stance on vouchers. That and more...tune in... if you wanna check that out. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/34814340

Ep 348 RIP Carter w. M. Shears 01/04/2025

Ep 348 RIP Carter w. M. Shears In a week full of news, none is greater than the passing of the 39th president, Jimmy Carter. We bring in our good friend Matt Shears all the way from North Carolina/Virginia or some other non-disclosed location to talk about it. Sam and I chat about the attacks in New Orleans and in Vegas and so much more. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/34717790

Ep. 347 New Year Old News 12/28/2024

Ep. 347 New Year Old News Sam and I sit down to hash out the the best and worst of '24 and more importantly look ahead to some things worth looking forward to. We at Almost in Agreement hope you have had a wonderful holiday season and a safe and happy New Year. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/34636420

Ep. 346 No Privacy for elected officials 12/21/2024

Ep. 346 No Privacy for elected officials The holidays aproacheth...lol...anywho Sam and I get caught up on the thises and thats of the week...Have a great one. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/34562185

Ep. 345 UFOs NYC murders... 12/15/2024

Ep. 345 UFOs NYC murders... Sam and I work our way through the top stoires of the week...including NYC man goes free after killing a man on the subway, CEO Shooters, Local zoning and more. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/34453655

Ep. 344 Pardon My Son... 12/07/2024

Ep. 344 Pardon My Son... Ole Joe gives Hunter a Pass, the state of TN is defending its self infront of SCOTUS and an odd Georgia Law arrests a mom for her son walking to the store. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/34327420

Ep. 343 The ruturn of SAM 11/30/2024

Ep. 343 The ruturn of SAM Sam and I are back after a week off...we chat P.I.L.O.T approvals, Turkey leftovers, a few Trump appointments and much much more. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/34207370

Ep. 342 Tyson v Paul 11/16/2024

Ep. 342 Tyson v Paul What an underwhelming event....it was however exciting to have an event that wasnt politics to pay attention to for a bit. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/33952857

Ep. 340 Elections season starts again 11/09/2024

Ep. 340 Elections season starts again For US in East TN, nothing changes except we get a New POTUS. So, around here...status quo is king...HOW do you feel about STATUS QUO...Sam and I cannot agree on economy...as usual. A historic Knoxville landmark burns to the ground...and much more. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/33857822

Ep. 340 Brandon on the Boat 11/02/2024

Ep. 340 Brandon on the Boat Sam takes a road trip to the great state or Mizz to learn about thier ballot referendum on abortion and a final check in before election day. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/33757362

Ep. 339 100k VOTES so Far 10/26/2024

Ep. 339 100k VOTES so Far Sam and I pregame for Hollerboo. Get down with the crazy numbers in early voiting and so much more. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/33621397

Ep. 338 Electioning is Happening 10/19/2024

Ep. 338 Electioning is Happening Sam and I chat the rediclously unseriousness of polling centrer campain voilations, we touch on the massive turnout for day 1 of early voting, I do my perdictions for the 11/5/24...including my advise on city referendums 1 and 2. /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/33523312

Ep. 337 P.I.L.O.T for the win! 10/12/2024

Ep. 337 P.I.L.O.T for the win! Box of TNT on fire in Knoxville...what a crazy story...I NEED TO KNOW MORE! I'll let you know what I find...so Sam and I go down the rabbit hole of P.I.L.O.T programs and stadiums, Is the GOP losing its strong hold of Knox County, we think so...but the real question is why... /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/33428622

Ep. 336 District 18 races gets racey 10/05/2024

Ep. 336 District 18 races gets racey Sober October is upon us and Sam and I chat weather related issues in the region, the maddness of District 18 in the Tn house race and much more... /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/33337512

Ep. 335 Does Kane help Jacobs? 09/28/2024

Ep. 335 Does Kane help Jacobs? Well? So Sam and I discuss the value of Jacob's former life in campagining on behalf of his Party's Senatorial pick Marsha Blackburn...we look into the evolution of the Old City and predict the future... /episode/index/show/almostinagreement/id/33242682

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