The Loyal Opposition

05/30/2026

New episode up! Meet Dr. Laura Andreson, OB/GYN and candidate for House District 63! We talk the issues, discuss her lawsuit against the state, and what it is like trying to practice medicine in TN.

Host Len Assante welcomes candidate and OB/GYN Laura Andreson, who is running for state house in District 63. We talk the issues, her lawsuit againt the state and what it is like practicing medicine in this harmful climate in TN. SUBSCRIBE!! Don’t miss an episode of The Loyal Opposition. We can be

05/28/2026

This is where the GOP is heading. So un-American.
https://www.hatecomestomainstreet.com/p/he-wants-to-be-governor-he-would

Tennessee state Rep. Monty Fritts, who identifies as a Christian nationalist, is running for the GOP nomination for governor. What does he believe?

05/26/2026

On our next show, meet Dr. Laura Andreson, an Ob/Gyn running for the state house in district 63. Learn how her work with women every day drives her advocacy and how harmful legislation is hurting women and her profession here in TN. Wednesday at 5pm on WQKR 101.7FM / 1270AM and on The Loyal Opposition podcast by Sunday. “Where You Hear the Other Half of the Story.” TLO is hosted by Leonard Assante and Michele Stimpson Harbin and has been covering Summer County news and politics since 2022.

05/23/2026

From our friends in Trousdale County Democratic Party

You are warmly invited to our next Trousdale County Democratic Party Meet and Greet on Saturday, May 23rd from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mudlark Cafe in Hartsville, TN. Join us for an opportunity to connect with fellow community members, local leaders, and advocates for positive change. We believe that democracy thrives when voices come together, and we would be honored to have you join us for a late afternoon of engaging discussion and camaraderie.

The TCDP will be having our monthly meeting Thursday, May 28th at 6:30 pm. at the Trousdale County Archives, Backlot, 1114, 328 Broadway, Hartsville, TN 37074. Let’s come together and find ways to contribute to these great wins the party achieved this last year in special elections. We have candidates for state and federal offices visit our meeting to introduce themselves and their platforms. This gives us all an opportunity to connect with their campaigns. When we all contribute we win! Don't forget to bring paper/cleaning products to donate to the Community Help Center project.

05/23/2026

Oue latest show is up! We "trek forward" with house and commission candidate Phil Barnes 4TN D35. Can a person run for two offices at once? Listen in to find out! Find out more about Phil at trekforward.org.

05/18/2026

Yep. Been saying the same thing for almost 4 years.

KNOX NEWS: “Tennessee’s (Republican) supermajority is failing its people”

https://www.knoxnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/2026/05/17/opinion-tennessees-supermajority-is-failing-its-people/90082337007/

05/17/2026

Latest episode has dropped! Megan Lange, Wyatt Bassow and Brandon Burley Journalist join us to discuss election results and the governor's race.

S04 E14 Blue Wave BBQ, Sumner Turnout Shifts, and Brandon Burley’s Comparative Coverage of the Tennessee Governor’s Race Host Len Assante welcomes Megan Lange and Wyatt Basso to discuss Sumner County Democrats’ fourth annual Blue Wave Barbecue in Gallatin (May 16, 1:00 PM), featuring 20–25 c...

05/16/2026

Part of the crowd at Sumner County Democratic Party’s Blue Wave BBQ.