Andy Holt serves as Deputy Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, overseeing operations, policy, and statewide programs supporting food safety, animal and plant health, consumer protection, forestry, and agricultural development.

Justin Maierhofer is the Regional Vice President of Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) North Region. Justin leads operations and community engagement across Middle Tennessee and Kentucky.

Laura Scoggins from Benchmark Realty and Jenny Haynes Douglas from Movement Mortgage delve into the current state of the real estate market in middle Tennessee. Discover the strategies behind home buying, the impact of economic trends, and the real stories of people making a difference.

In this episode, Drew D'Agostino, founder and CEO of Crystal, dives deep into the realms of AI and Bitcoin. Intended for Tennesseans by Tennesseans, the discussion explores Drew's journey in the tech space, from creating a popular Chrome extension for LinkedIn to navigating ethical dilemmas in AI application. Drew also shares insights on leveraging AI for business growth, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and his unique perspective on managing company finances using Bitcoin. With a blend of relatable stories and expert analysis, this episode sheds light on the future of AI, the principles of building a tech company, and the intriguing dynamics of deflationary technology.

Spencer and Carli talk on Signature Required today with Brian Straessle, Executive Director of The Sycamore Institute, about property taxes, housing, and economic challenges facing Tennessee. Brian explains how Sycamore’s nonpartisan research helps Tennesseans understand the real impact of property taxes and highlights the connection between housing costs and financial stability across the state. With timely insights from Sycamore’s recent reports, this discussion reveals how data-driven analysis on taxes, housing, and economic mobility can inform smarter policies and support communities throughout Tennessee.

Spencer and Carli talk with Avik Roy, president of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP), about market-driven economic solutions to challenges impacting Tennesseans. From Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation to Medicare Advantage for All, Avik explores how decentralized finance, healthcare reform, and housing policy can create new opportunities for low- and middle-income Americans. With a diverse background spanning medicine, finance, and public policy, Avik makes complex economic ideas accessible, explaining how Tennessee could benefit from innovative strategies to tackle inflation, rising healthcare costs, and housing shortages. Tune in for insights into building a resilient economy with solutions that empower everyday Tennesseans.

House Representative Gino Bulso knew as a teenager that something didn’t sit right with him about the United States’ rising national debt. From writing a letter to then-President Jimmy Carter in the 1970s to now pushing for the Supreme Court to revisit a case about the powers of the Federal Government, Bulso is laser-focused on lowering the national debt.

A "Double Dore," Judge Sheila Calloway earned both her undergraduate and law degrees from Vanderbilt University before rising through the ranks as a public defender to become Nashville’s Juvenile Court Judge. She now hears over 1,000 cases annually. In this episode, Spencer, Carli, and Judge Sheila discuss factors that contribute to juvenile delinquency, family dynamics, and strategies for preventing misconduct.