Sweet Tea Chats with Amy Wood

There’s nothing more refreshing than enjoying an insightful conversation with someone over a glass of iced tea. Join Samar and Amy Wood as they discuss the importance of engaging in constructive dialogue in their upcoming series, Sweet Tea Chats: Conversations from the Front Porch.

The Waverly Wildcats with Principal Clayton Callicott

Educators in our school system play a pivotal role in shaping and enriching younger generations. For Mr. Clayton Callicott, Principal of Waverly Junior High School, this commitment goes beyond the classroom as he strives to empower his students to become successful leaders.

United is the Way with Lesley Scearce

The United Way of Greater Chattanooga works every day to strengthen the communities of Hamilton County. Samar is joined by its President and CEO, Lesley Scearce, to discuss how cross-county partnerships help us live more united. Visit https://unitedwaycha.org/ for more information about the United…

Sharing Stories Untold with Dr. André Churchwell and Rebecca Price-Part 2

Picking back up from our previous episode, Rebecca Price, Dr. André Churchwell, and Samar continue their conversation exploring the rich history of Nashville. Click here to watch "Then and Now: The History of Minority Communities in Nashville" series on YouTube.

Sharing Stories Untold with Dr. André Churchwell and Rebecca Price -Part 1

Vanderbilt University and the Nashville Public Library have partnered to create "Then and Now: The History of Minority Communities in Nashville" to explore the unique tapestry of diversity within Nashville. By sharing the history of these communities through storytelling and regional cuisine, Samar…

Let's Have a R.E.A.L Discussion with Liza Garonzik

Liza Garonzik, founder of R.E.A.L. Discussion, helps young people develop the discussion skills they need to thrive in today’s world. In this conversation, Samar Ali sits down with Liza to explore the importance of fostering these skills in our increasingly technology-driven society. Visit https:/…

Voices of Progress: Celebrating 60 Years of Nashville's Metro Human Relations

This year, Nashville's Metro Human Relations Commission (MHRC) celebrates six decades of service to those who call the city home. Established during our country's Civil Rights Movement in 1965, and as Tennessee's first human rights agency, MHRC's mission is to: "protect and promote the personal dig…

Healing Rural Communities with Emily Partin

Emily Partin, Steering Committee Co-Chair of the Littell Partin Center Project, creates small ripples every day that lead to impactful waves of change. In communities like Tracy City, individuals like Emily are implementing holistic approaches to improving community health. Through the Littell Part…

Restricted or Forgotten? Barriers to Rural Healthcare with Dr. Divya Shroff

As we delve deeper into the issue of trust within our healthcare system, Samar Ali sits down with Dr. Divya Shroff to examine the barriers to health access in rural communities and consider how we can begin aligning community and corporate interests.

THIS is our American Medical System in 2025 Part 2

Co-founders of the Collaborative Perinatal Cardiac Center at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital, Dr. Cornelia Graves and Dr. Stacy Davis, join Samar Ali to continue the important conversation about our fragmented healthcare system and the erosion of trust between patients and providers. Together, they see…