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Kevin Abernathy shares his new record and explores the beauty of Skynyrd. 

Navigating American culture can be difficult for Spanish-speaking immigrants. Learning the language, getting kids through school, and integrating into the fabric of a community can be a daunting task. That’s where Centro Hispano comes in. The group provides education and social services to the Hispanic population in and around Knoxville, including adult education classes and after-school programs for kids and high school students.

Appalachia is the place to be these days, at least for reporters and columnists searching for…well, what exactly? The roots of Donald Trump’s appeal? The plight of former coal towns? Explanations for the rise of the alt-right?

Yeah, all of the above, and more. Our guest on the July edition of Dialogue says Appalachia is often used as a canvas, allowing commentators to paint whatever picture they like. And, she says, the resulting image is usually way off the mark.

In the second installment of HealthConnections, public health policy expert Dr. Carole Myers tells WUOT's Brandon Hollingsworth about the U.S. Senate's vision for the future of health coverage: The Better Care Reconciliation Act.

Today, a surprise developed in the case against two teenagers charged with setting last year’s wildfires in Sevier County. The charges were dropped. WUOT’s Brandon Hollingsworth has this update.

What’s the background?