
Nina Cardona
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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