Americans Living Downwind of First Nuclear Weapons Test Seek Accountabil...
January 12, 2025
Americans Living Downwind of First Nuclear Weapons Test Seek Accountabil...
January 12, 2025
On July 16, 1945, America’s first nuclear weapons test took place at the Alamogordo Bombing Range in New Mexico. About 35 miles away from the site, re...
Innovative Idea Addresses Knoxville’s Lack of Affordable Housing
December 22, 2024
Innovative Idea Addresses Knoxville’s Lack of Affordable Housing
December 22, 2024
The demand for affordable housing is high, but it’s in low supply – forcing many into homelessness, including people with full-time jobs. In Knoxville...
Fawn Weaver on Changing the Face of the Spirits Industry
December 22, 2024
Fawn Weaver on Changing the Face of the Spirits Industry
December 22, 2024
Fawn Weaver loves to tell fascinating stories. The first time we met her, she was researching the history of Nathan “Nearest” Green – the former slave...
High Housing Costs Force Many Employed People into Homelessness
December 15, 2024
High Housing Costs Force Many Employed People into Homelessness
December 15, 2024
Qneshia Tweedy is a mother-of-three who worked as a district manager for a newspaper until the company downsized – leaving her without a job. Now, she...
More than two years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to abortion with the Dobbs decision. Now, more than half of all women —...
The Luddite Club Encourages Teens to Unplug from Technology
December 8, 2024
The Luddite Club Encourages Teens to Unplug from Technology
December 8, 2024
Logan Lane and Jameson Butler are two teens who choose to carry flip phones. Years ago, they were glued to their smartphones – spending several hours ...
Americans Living Downwind of First Nuclear Weapons Test Seek Accountabil...
January 12, 2025
Americans Living Downwind of First Nuclear Weapons Test Seek Accountabil...
January 12, 2025
On July 16, 1945, America’s first nuclear weapons test took place at the Alamogordo Bombing Range in New Mexico. About 35 miles away from the site, re...
Innovative Idea Addresses Knoxville’s Lack of Affordable Housing
December 22, 2024
Innovative Idea Addresses Knoxville’s Lack of Affordable Housing
December 22, 2024
The demand for affordable housing is high, but it’s in low supply – forcing many into homelessness, including people with full-time jobs. In Knoxville...
High Housing Costs Force Many Employed People into Homelessness
December 15, 2024
High Housing Costs Force Many Employed People into Homelessness
December 15, 2024
Qneshia Tweedy is a mother-of-three who worked as a district manager for a newspaper until the company downsized – leaving her without a job. Now, she...
Fellowship Introduces Young Men of Color to Teaching
December 8, 2024
Fellowship Introduces Young Men of Color to Teaching
December 8, 2024
There are very few men of color in education. In fact, they only make up about 7% of pre-K through 12th grade teachers. The Leading Men Fellowship is ...
D.C. Chef’s Journey from NFL Cheerleader to James Beard Award Winner
November 24, 2024
D.C. Chef’s Journey from NFL Cheerleader to James Beard Award Winner
November 24, 2024
Masako Morishita’s career path is unlike any other. Born in Japan, she came to the United States with a dream of becoming an NFL cheerleader. That cam...
Conservative Environmentalists Look for a Middle Ground
November 24, 2024
Conservative Environmentalists Look for a Middle Ground
November 24, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump is outlining his energy and environmental policy. Some of his promises include deregulating to "unleash the power of Amer...
This week Matter of Fact travels to Southern New Mexico to hear from residents living with the impacts of America’s first nuclear weapons test. Plus, ...
This week Matter of Fact travels to Michigan where small businesses owners are finding solutions to lower health care costs. Plus, an expert on presid...
This week Matter of Fact celebrates the holidays. An award-winning chef “decolonizes food” with a menu inspired by his indigenous roots. Plus, the sto...
This week on Matter of Fact, a Knoxville organization takes a unique approach to help those priced out of the rental market. Plus, Native American tri...
This week Matter of Fact travels to Knoxville, Tennessee to meet people who are experiencing homelessness because their wages can’t cover the cost of ...
This week Matter of Fact explores a program that’s training young men of color to become literacy teachers. Plus, Republican and Democratic lawmakers ...
