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In Touch with Tennessee
A podcast of The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service (IPS). IPS, through its six agencies, is the university's source of outreach for public service entities across the state. Through interviews with our expert consultants and trainers who advise Tennessee's state and local governments, industries and law enforcement, we highlight how the institute makes an impact across the state.
Podcasting since 2022 • 35 episodes
In Touch with Tennessee
Latest Episodes
Inside SELA: Building Confident Mid‑Level Leaders for Safer Communities
A five‑week academy that changes careers—and cultures—doesn’t happen by accident. We sit down with Jeff Lindsay and Dereck Stewart from the Law Enforcement Innovation Center to unpack how the Southeastern Leadership Academy (SELA) helps mid‑lev...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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Powering Safely: Understanding Lithium Battery Risks
They're in your pocket, on your wrist, powering your car, and hiding in dozens of devices throughout your home and workplace. Lithium-ion batteries have silently revolutionized modern life, but their convenience masks significant danger that mo...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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The Future of Work Is Here, and Tennessee Is Rising to Meet It
The workplace is changing at breakneck speed, and Tennessee is actively responding to these shifts through innovative workforce development initiatives. This eye-opening conversation with workforce experts Tim Waldo and Autumn Derrick from the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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Nashville's Mayor Speaks to All: How Interpretation Makes Metro Addresses Accessible
The Tennessee Language Center and Nashville Mayor's Office have pioneered an approach to civic communication that's transforming how local government connects with all residents. Through professional simultaneous interpretation, Mayor Freddie O...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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Breaking Language Barriers
The language barrier between law enforcement and the communities they serve presents unique challenges that impact both officer safety and public welfare. When 8.7% of Tennesseans speak a language other than English at home—with Spanish being t...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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