This is the wildest/saddest story in recent Tennessee political history. For years, State Senator Steve Dickerson (along with his partners) operated about 60 crooked pain clinics at one point seeing nearly 50 thousand patients per month. The damage it caused families all across the south is immeasurable. This is our story of our involvement. Links …

Today we discuss crooked Adelphia Communications, the original namesake of the Tennessee Titans stadium. We also briefly discuss the tragic murder of Steve McNair. P.S.- sorry for the delay in posting. Duncan and I have been very busy at work. More to come shortly. Merry Christmas!By Luke Elliott and Duncan Ing

Recent development: we discuss the connection between TN Governor Ray Blanton (elected in 1975) and mafia boss Jimmy Hoffa. Hint: our governor had one of his close associates killed. Also, he pardoned a double murderer. We told you Tennessee politics was rough. Tune in. Credits: Nashville Bar Association [Opening Audio] CBS News [Interview] Carol M…

A man got stabbed with a samurai sword in Belle Meade. Duncan sold out to TikTok and became famous. Tennessee recently celebrated its 225th birthday.By Luke Elliott and Duncan Ing

Today we discuss former Nashville Mayor Bill Boner (unfortunate and fitting name). He shocked the city with his shameless affairs and carefree attitude. Duncan had bad luck with his Kentucky Derby picks per usual.

Today we discuss the infamous Butcher Brothers: East Tennessee banking titans and coke dealers. Duncan has been making mint juleps again.By Luke Elliott and Duncan Ing

Today, we discuss the 1998 murder of Senator Tommy Burks by his opponent. His wife took his place and became the first write-in candidate in the TN State Senate. Duncan’s brother got in trouble for wearing an earring to church.By Luke Elliott and Duncan Ing

A discussion on Wild Ole Dyer County Sheriff Tommy Cribbs. We also ramble on some about Tennessee per usual. Watch the attached video for background information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBh6IygxOMkBy Luke Elliott and Duncan Ing

Duncan had a casino Christmas. We discuss the Battle of Athens and how it relates to today. Stay tuned.By Luke Elliott and Duncan Ing

In the final episode of the year we speak to the actor Natalia Cordova about her role as the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo in Disney Pixar's Coco. Cordova also reveals the prevalence of sexual harassment in Mexico's entertainment industry in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal. And we discuss Mexico's presidential candidates and look back …

We discuss the impact of the devastating earthquake that killed over 300 people in Mexico last month. We also speak to Susana Ochoa, a local activist and congressional candidate, about the response to the earthquake, the importance of feminism in Mexican politics, and the growth of the grassroots Wikipolítica movement.If you want to help the victim…

Mexico’s leading millennial comedian Sofía Niño de Rivera tells us about her own brand of standup, her work in prisons and her meeting with Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto.Like us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/VivaMexPodcast/ Watch the video of our full interview with Sofía here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DCmHmmVYD4…

In an exclusive interview the former Mexican president Vicente Fox tells us why he's been trolling Donald Trump for the last two years. Fox also explains why Mexico should legalise all drugs and reveals a pact he made with current president Enrique Peña Nieto.Watch the full video of our interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GttZ4ojCK9A…

Booker Prize winning novelist DBC Pierre tells us how growing up in Mexico influenced his writing. We also speak to the historian Andrew Paxman about his new biography of William Jenkins, an American entrepreneur who became the richest man in Mexico.His book "Jenkins of Mexico" is available here: https://www.amazon.com/Jenkins-Mexico-Southern-Mexic…

María de Jesús Patricio Martínez, the first indigenous woman to ever run for president in Mexico, tells us what she hopes to achieve through her campaign. We also discuss the murder of Mexican journalist Javier Valdez with Adrian López, the editor of a newspaper in Sinaloa.By Viva México Podcast

British author, journalist and activist Owen Jones discusses Donald Trump, Mexico, protest and the press. Women's rights activist Sofía Virgen talks about the conviction and sentencing of the murderers of her sister Imelda and the culture of blaming female victims of violence in Mexico. And we discuss Ted Cruz's plans to make billionaire drug lord …

Three-time presidential candidate Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas tells us Mexico needs a different kind of government to defend it from Donald Trump's attacks. We also discuss the state of the Mexican left and populist politics. Thanks to Miguel Solórzano for helping us to dub the interview.By Viva México Podcast

We discuss how Mexico could respond in a trade war with the Donald Trump administration, and award-winning Mexican-American journalist and author Alfredo Corchado tells us he sees his reporting as a bridge between the communities on both sides of the border.By Viva México Podcast

Pedro Kumamoto, the first independent candidate ever elected to congress in the western state of Jalisco, tells us about his plans to reduce the public funding of Mexico's political parties. We also discuss the impact of Donald Trump and what Mexico could do to defend itself against his threats.By Viva México Podcast