*Next show April 2, Organizing with Emerge TN and Organize TN* *Want to Run Seminar 4/3*
*Next show April 2, Organizing with Emerge TN and Organize TN* *Want to Run Seminar 4/3*
“Where you hear the other half of the story.”
News, Interviews, and Commentary from Sumner County's Most Controversial Radio Show.
Listen live Wednesdays on WQKR at 5pm, replay Thursdays at 7pm, Sundays at 5pm and anytime on your favorite podcast app.
Why "The Loyal Opposition”?
We stand opposed to the supermajority and other right-wing extremists while remaining loyal to the Tennessee and United States Constitutions.
"The opposition performs an adversarial function critical to democracy itself… Governments have no right to question the loyalty of those who oppose them. Adversaries remain citizens of the same state … servants of the same law." — author Michael Ignatieff
We are a voice for the people of Sumner County and beyond who have been left behind by many of our elected officials, a voice rarely heard today in local media. We are hard-hitting but fair - opinionated but backed up with facts and expert testimony.
Coverage includes local and county politics, the state legislature, national issues, and individuals and organizations making a positive impact in our community.
We welcome the opportunity to partner with like-minded individuals and organizations.
Our mission is to be the catalyst for positive change in our community by telling "the other half of the story." Read about us HERE, HERE and HERE.
Your Hosts Len & Michele
Len Assante is a long-time resident of Sumner County active in local politics, non-profits, and civic organizations. A life-long educator in communications, he enjoys helping students expand their skills and knowledge. He is a recipient of a Tennessee Press Association award for editorial writing, and the Communication Educator of the Year Award from the Tennessee Communication Association. He holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Communication and has been a private pilot for 42 years. He is the founder of TLO Media, LLC.
Len is joined by co-host Michele Harbin. Michele also holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Communication and currently works in special event production as a catering and event specialist in middle TN. She is married with two kids and has a very healthy relationship with shouting the truth about Tennessee politics on her social channels. Michele is TLO’s Director of Social Engagement.
About WQKR
WQKR AM/FM/.COM is TLO’s broadcast home. It has been Portland's radio station since first going on the air in 1980. For 40 years they have informed, entertained, and served as the voice of and for Portland, TN.
Since 2004, they have gone from a daytime-only to a 24-hour AM station; increased their power; and added FM, all to better serve their listeners throughout northern Middle Tennessee, including Portland, White House, Westmoreland, Gallatin, Hendersonville, Hartsville, Lafayette, Orlinda, Cross Plains, and other parts of both Sumner and Robertson Counties in Tennessee and Simpson & Allen County in Kentucky.
They are the people's radio station and wants to do it better than anyone else. Music, news, talk, and sports - Portland's radio station. WQKR 101.7fm, 1270am, and at wqkr.com.
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