#TNLeg Talk: Dealing With Same-Sex Marriage

WPLN | By Blake Farmer,

Blake Farmer, Chas Sisk

Published January 25, 2016 at 5:54 AM CST

A gay marriage supporter waves a rainbow flag outside the Tennessee capitol the day the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to legalize same-sex marriage.

WPLN's Chas Sisk and Blake Farmer discuss the latest developments in the state legislature.

In this conversation, hear why GOP lawmakers had no appetite for the "Tennessee Natural Marriage Defense Act" and why Democrats sat silent. There's also discussion of another bill that appears aimed at undermining same-sex marriage in Tennessee. Finally, a chat about the lawsuit filed by the same group that has been getting county commissions to pass resolutions in support of Tennessee's right to ignore U.S. Supreme Court rulings.

Blake Farmer

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Blake Farmer

Blake Farmer is WPLN's assistant news director, but he wears many hats - reporter, editor and host. He covers the Tennessee state capitol while also keeping an eye on Fort Campbell and business trends, frequently contributing to national programs. Born in Tennessee and educated in Texas, Blake has called Nashville home for most of his life.

Chas Sisk

Chas joined WPLN in 2015 after eight years with The Tennessean, including more than five years as the newspaper's statehouse reporter.Chas has also covered communities, politics and business in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C. Chas grew up in South Carolina and attended Columbia University in New York, where he studied economics and journalism. Outside of work, he's a dedicated distance runner, having completed a dozen marathons

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