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Today In The Upper Cumberland

The Upper Cumberland. It’s where we live. It’s where we work. It’s where we raise our families. The people and organizations in our community are what make it tick. Cookeville’s News Talk 100.9/AM 1600 knows the impact that local organizations have on this and surrounding communities.

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24 Episodes
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Changing Literacy Norms In Teaching Teachers

Our guest Dr. Amber Spears, TN Tech Associate Professor Of Literacy joins us to speak on how teaching literacy is changing in our area, as well as how we are changing the way that our teachers are taught. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!
16 Jun 18 min

The Scopes Trial, 100 Years Later From 1925 (Part 2)

It was a trial that captured America's attention. Dr. George Webb is a retired Tennessee Tech Professor and author of "The Evolution Controversy In America." Listen to hear all about The Scopes Trial and evolution being taught in school. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!
9 Jun 17 min

The Scopes Trial, 100 Years Later From 1925

This Summer marks the 100th anniversary of the Scopes trial, just down the road in Dayton, Tennessee. It was a trial that captured America's attention. Over the next two weeks we go inside the twists and turns of the Scopes Trial, and how it may have come to be as…
2 Jun 17 min

The Process Of Building A Nuclear Engineering Program

Join the dean of The College Of Engineering At Tennessee Tech, Joseph Slater, as he talks about the process of building a nuclear engineering program. Tennessee Tech's new Nuclear Engineering program developer very quickly. Hear directly from the source about what it takes to develop a program like this from…
27 May 18 min

Inside The Challenges Of Improving Literacy (Part 2)

Join us for part two of our UC Literacy discussion with Carissa Comer - Literacy Instructional Coach, Dr. Diana Wood - Elementary Instructional Supervisor, Jill Ramsey - School Board, and Allison Painter - Pre K Director. They discuss the ins and outs of literacy, problems children and parents are facing…
19 May 17 min

Inside The Challenges Of Improving Literacy

Literacy remains a challenge in Tennessee. Hear from Dr. Diana Webb, Carissa Comer, Jill Ramsey, and Allison Painter. They talk all about how we can solve this issue. From legislative bills, to work to do at home. This is all the info you need to know! Listen To The Today…
12 May 18 min

Over Population And Animal Issues in the Upper Cumberland

Protecting our animals - the role of government in protecting animals in the community. What's the best way to handle the issue of how to care for our animals? Tina Bratz, Mark Pack (Friends Of Jackson Animals); Vicky Smith (Overton Animal Awareness Association); Julie Jackobsen (White Co Humane) are experts…
3 May 17 min

Nuclear Engineering, New Focus On Nuclear

The reemergence of Nuclear Energy... maintaining nuclear chain reactions that give power. Tennessee Tech's role in this changing landscape, Today In The Upper Cumberland. The University's Nuclear Engineering department includes Dr. Jeff King. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!
28 Apr 19 min

Kurdish Middle East Politics (Part 2)

The Kurds are a people that call Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey "Home." They are the expertise of Dr. Michael Gunter; a long time Tennessee Tech Professor. Today we continue our conversation with him about his passion for the subject, which began by chance. Listen To The Today In the…
21 Apr 16 min

Dr. Michael Gunter On Kurdish Middle East Politics

A by chance interest becomes a passion. Tennessee Tech's Michael Gunter introduces us to the Kurdish people. He is a world renowned expert on the subject, and it all happened by chance. Listen To The Today In The Upper Cumberland Podcast Today!
12 Apr 17 min

Concerns About Move To Nuclear Energy

Don Safer And John McFadden Of TN Environmental Council join us to talk all things Nuclear Energy. Concerns about cost and environment... the return to nuclear energy is a possible solution for America's shortage of energy. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today!
7 Apr 18 min

Changing Norms In Marriage

The bonds of matrimony in a modern day... what works for you and your partner? Changing norms about marriage - Today In The Upper Cumberland. How are things like social media and technology affecting our relationships and mental health overall? Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist Christina Williams joins us to…
29 Mar 19 min

Changing Face Of Religion (Part 1)

Faith in the Upper Cumberland, faith across America, is it changing because of a changing society? A society that has very different norms, a society where negativity seems to reign. We put that question to Kerry Dukes, minister at West End Church Of Christ, and Chip Hunter who leads the…
15 Mar 17 min

Changing Face Of Religion (Part 2)

Searching for answers in a new and modern world. The changing face of religion, Today In The Upper Cumberland. Faith in the Upper Cumberland, faith across America. Is it changing because of a changing society? A society that has very different norms; a society where negativity seems to reign. We…
15 Mar 17 min

Dr. Steven Seiler And TN Tech's Center for Addiction Prevention and Support

Bringing together the region on addiction: the work of Tennessee Tech's center for addiction prevention and support, Today In The Upper Cumberland. Unite, empower, engage, that's the role of Tennessee Tech's center for addiction prevention and support. A new facility that hopes to bring together the entire Upper Cumberland to…
5 Mar 20 min

What Makes A Healthy Marriage?

The keys to success in modern matrimony: communication, honesty, and more, Today In The Upper Cumberland. What makes a healthy marriage? Well, there are probably no two marriages alike. However, there are some key characteristics of a successful marriage that seem to resonate, and seem to repeat. What makes a…
24 Feb 31 min

History Of The Tennessee Bible College

A fifty year tradition of teaching, inside the Tennessee Bible College, today in the Upper Cumberland. The dream began in 1975, and here we are fifty years later, the Tennessee Bible College continues to serve not only the Upper Cumberland, but the world. David Hill is the president of Tennessee…
21 Feb 28 min

Mental Health And Your 2025 Success

Better physical health starts upstairs. The importance of your mental health, Today In The Upper Cumberland. How are you doing on your New Year's resolutions? More importantly, how are you doing on your goals to make 2025 a healthier year? Have you considered the role that mental health plays in…
8 Feb 27 min

The Changing Face Of Religion (Part Two)

Our conversation on religion continues on Today In The Upper Cumberland. The practice of religion continues to change in our day to day lives. Hear also about the attention span of the congregation, more on technology, the message behind sermons, and more.
6 Feb 22 min
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