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Nina Cardona

Nashville

Music Director and Midday Music Host at WPLN-FM (Nashville, TN)

she/her | on the radio or however you listen to @WPLN Nashville Public Radio

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  • 1 week ago | wpln.org | Nina Cardona

    What can be learned from recent political scandals in our state?   Scandals in Tennessee have shaped our political landscape. Plus, the local news for April 15, 2025, and a Music City organization that’s trying to support diverse artists in an era of DEI rollbacks. Credits:This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

  • 1 week ago | wpln.org | Nina Cardona

    Did the notorious horse thief get scared straight?   On this day in 1823, a court in Franklin convicted a teenager named John Murrell of “riot.” We dive into the story. Plus, the local news for April 14, 2025, and how the Lower Broadway tourism district is dealing with overdoses. Credits:This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

  • 1 week ago | wpln.org | Nina Cardona

    What happens to public health in a funding pinch?   Nashville is facing major uncertainty when it comes to funding services like public health in the city. Plus, the local news for April 11, 2025, and Bon Iver’s new album. Credits:This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

  • 1 week ago | wpln.org | Nina Cardona

    How are Tennessee activists becoming more vocal with their support for immigrants? A state bill that’s drawn continual protest through the legislative session heads to a Senate vote. Plus, the local news for April 10, 2025, and an age-bending production comes to TPAC. Credits:This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

  • 2 weeks ago | wpln.org | Nina Cardona

    Who gets accepted in the country music landscape, and who doesn’t? Black musicians have been a minority in country music, but their work has been heavily influential for everyone in the genre. Plus, the local news for April 9, 2025, and this week’s edition of What, Where, Whens-day. Credits:This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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Nina Cardona
Nina Cardona @ThatNinaCardona
21 Jul 22

You know how some people just light up the room in a way that leaves a sort of residual, wonderful glow?That was my experience of Shonka Dukereh. RIP, and the deepest of condolences for her children. https://t.co/Z5kd47xeTw

Nina Cardona
Nina Cardona @ThatNinaCardona
10 Jul 22

Listening to Anderson .Paak’s cover tonight, it hit me that 7 Nation Army is built on a ground bass. Makes me wonder what Jack White would do with La Folia? @thirdmanrecords #musicnerd #musichistory

Nina Cardona
Nina Cardona @ThatNinaCardona
10 Jun 22

RT @npt8: In this NPT Next Door Neighbor's short, Omar Gutierrez details the personal joy and the challenges of his work with @tnimmigrant,…