When an 88‑year‑old Tennessee woman confronted representatives of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) when they came to survey her land for a methane gas plant project, her words—“you think you own something, you don’t own nothing”—left a lasting impression on country artist John Rich. <br><br> That moment became the spark for his new song “The Devil and the TVA” and the starting point for this conversation on “American Thought Leaders.” ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

August 30, 2025

TODAY IN HISTORY Sedition Act Passed 1798 TOP STORIES John Rich Explains Story Behind ‘The Devil and the TVA’ When an 88‑year‑old Tennessee woman confronted representatives of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) when they came to survey her land for a methane gas plant project, her words—“you think you own something, you don’t own nothing”—left a lasting impression on country artist John Rich. That moment became the spark for his new song “The Devil and the TVA” and the starting point for this conversation on “American Thought Leaders.” SHARE*     WATCH NOW >>> US Accused of Conducting Influence Operations in Greenland; Corporations Return to Tradition Join host Roman Balmakov and his “Primetime” colleagues as they discuss the latest news. Primetime       WATCH NOW California Lawmakers Prioritize Cost of Living Over Environmental Policies | Corey Jackson California Insider       WATCH NOW HEALTH A Quiet Medicine: How Silence Slows Down Your Heart and Grows Neurons SHARE*       READ MORE 6 Exercises for When Your Lab Numbers Make You Worry SHARE*       READ MORE INSPIRING How Parents Can Renew Society SHARE*       READ MORE Sponsored by Gan Jing World [GJW SUBSCRIBER] Mysterious Sunken City Discovered 2,000 Feet Beneath the Sea Could Be the 'Lost City of Atlantis Check out NOW EPOCH BUY The Hidden Truth About Traditional Teeth Whitening SHARE*       READ MORE LIFESTYLE Ask Angi: Should I Hire a Tree Service? SHARE*       READ MORE EPOCH FUN Freecell Solitaire Arrange cards by suit in ascending order to win. PLAY Spot the Difference Find the differences between 2 images. PLAY Word Wipe Create words to eliminate tiles. PLAY

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