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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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16 Episodes

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

The Changing Face Of Religion

What the Upper Cumberland wants from religion; inside our region's faith, Today in the Upper Cumberland. Is the American practice of religion changing? Well, about a quarter of Americans say they are religiously unaffiliated. That's a five percent increase from 2013. Some Americans say it is the most important aspect…
25 Jan 19 min

John Nichols On Marriage And The Role Of Pre-Marital Counseling

What makes a good marriage? The experts agree that communication may be the biggest key. So, premarital counseling has become a popular way to make sure that communication is there - before you tie the knot! Listen to Today In The Upper Cumberland!
20 Jan 29 min

Jenny Thacker & Jordan Coonce Talks New Year New Me

Just get moving - the keys to making changes in your fitness regime. How are you doing on those new years resolutions? It can be hard, especially when the weather is not cooperating. For so many of us, better fitness and health are among the top resolutions for the year…
13 Jan 29 min

The Magnolia Foundation

Finding healing through helping - The Upper Cumberland's Magnolia Foundation. It will soon be five years since a tornado touched down and changed Putnam County forever. A local couple has worked hard to find something positive in what is unimaginable grief.
23 Dec 2024 30 min