MNPD Conduct Concerns, More Deep Fakery, and Is Love Truly Blind?

After the arrest of two unhoused neighbors in South Inglewood Park, MDNP is reissuing their guidance on felony camping laws; they’re also off the hook in a tragic misconduct case. On today’s Friday News Roundup, host Rachel Iacovone is joined by creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to dig into those stories and more from this week, including the threat of “Love Is Blind” auditions in town. Also: Sorry, not sorry, we’re still obsessed with the deepfake political ads, which segues so nicely into this week’s members-only segment, “Hell Naw,” where we take on the scourge of AI slop graphics. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 31th episode: Adventure Science Center Brooklyn Bowl VOTE FOR US in the Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville 2026 Awards! Early voting in the midterm state and federal primary election and the municipal general election is NOW OPEN through Aug. 1! Here’s everything you need to know to go vote. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.