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Tennessee

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Tennessee faith leaders urge Gov. Bill Lee to pause executions after Carruthers botched attempt

Jul 16, 2026

WBIR reports faith leaders from across Tennessee gathered in Nashville to urge Gov. Bill Lee to pause all executions pending a formal review of lethal injection procedures. The segment references the May 21 aborted execution of Tony Carruthers, after which the medical team failed to establish a vein after roughly 90 minutes, and notes Lee's one-year reprieve for Carruthers. It highlights Darryl Hines as next on death row, scheduled for August. Leaders describe their action as fulfilling their role as the community's conscience to prevent future botched executions.

▶ Source: WBIR Channel 10

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Rep. Matt Van Epps traces military service and state roles to 2025 special election win

Jul 13, 2026

The segment is an interview with Rep. Matt Van Epps detailing his path from West Point and Army service through state government roles to Congress. He describes an unpaid fellowship with Sen. Grassley's office in 2016, positions in Tennessee's veteran services and transportation departments, time as deputy chief operating officer in the governor's office, and service as commissioner of the Department of General Services before launching a campaign. The second paragraph notes sourcing is primarily the congressman's own account supplemented by his official House biography and state announcements.

▶ Source: American Potential Podcast