# The Behn Factor Subscribe to receive Rep. Aftyn Behn's updates, organizing resources, and reflections on politics, class, and power. Page: Feed: --- ## [Should We Preserve the Fairgrounds Speedway Like the Ryman Auditorium?](https://aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/the-case-to-preserve-the-nashville) _2026-08-04 · Rep. Aftyn Behn_ Speedway or not to speedway... that is the question. While I'm skeptical of any corporate deal, selectively choosing what working-class history to preserve is a conversation we need to have. ## [With the End Times Coming, Who Needs State Government?](https://aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/with-the-end-times-coming-who-needs) _2026-07-17 · Rep. Aftyn Behn_ July newsletter... better late than never! Primary election early voting starts tomorrow in Tennessee, and a Donelson Town Hall focused on Briley Parkway next week! ## [Super Bowl Economics & Nashville Nice](https://aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/super-bowl-economics) _2026-06-04 · Rep. Aftyn Behn_ I'm baaack! In this May/June newsletter, I dissect whether the Super Bowl will yield the touted economic impacts for Nashville. Read below to hear what I'm up to and Summer townhalls you can attend! ## [SPECIAL SESSION: Pink Chair Tuesday Playback & Preview \[2026, Episode 12\]](https://aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/special-session-pink-chair-tuesday) _2026-05-06 · Rep. Aftyn Behn_ A segment where Rep. Aftyn Behn records a video from the elusive "pink chair" in her office and provides a playback and preview of her week at the Tennessee General Assembly. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196695706/33bbbecab430d5d89e710e7cab259bdd.mp3) ## [SPECIAL SESSION:Pink Chair Playback & Preview \[2026, Episode 11\]](https://aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/special-sessionpink-chair-playback) _2026-05-04 · Rep. Aftyn Behn_ A segment where Rep. Aftyn Behn records a video from the elusive "pink chair" in her office and provides a playback and preview of her week at the Tennessee General Assembly. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196375861/c4298c9cd210817514f618ec664410bf.mp3) ## [Bless This Mess: A Letter from Occupied Nashville](https://aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/bless-this-mess-a-letter-from-occupied) _2026-04-28 · Rep. Aftyn Behn_ Join us on Monday in Nashville for the 2nd annual Bless this Mess end-of-session comedy show (ticket link below), remember to vote in Nashville's judicial races, and support local media! ## [Pink Chair Playback & Preview \[2026, Episode 10\]](https://aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/pink-chair-playback-and-preview-2026-934) _2026-04-20 · Rep. Aftyn Behn_ A segment where Rep. Aftyn Behn records a video from the elusive "pink chair" in her office and provides a playback and preview of her week at the Tennessee General Assembly. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/194852758/6c3f744557b9e561be8f89b3cad8c08e.mp3) ## [Tennessee Is Killing Its Citizens With Drugs From The Gray Market](https://aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/tennessee-is-buying-lethal-injection) _2026-04-14 · Rep. Aftyn Behn_ Finally! My April newsletter exposes a hard truth about our state government, includes a sign-up form for Summer/Fall internships, and, of course, legislative updates as we hit the final stretch! ## [Pink Chair Playback & Preview \[2026, Episode 9\]](https://aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/pink-chair-playback-and-preview-2026-cfe) _2026-04-13 · Rep. Aftyn Behn_ A segment where Rep. Aftyn Behn records a video from the elusive "pink chair" in her office and provides a playback and preview of her week at the Tennessee General Assembly. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/194023132/8878b2d3ab6d49fe32d9e051e6df2ce5.mp3) ## [Pink Chair Playback & Preview \[2026, Episode 8 \]](https://aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/pink-chair-playback-and-preview-2026-b05) _2026-04-06 · Rep. Aftyn Behn_ A segment where Rep. Aftyn Behn records a video from the elusive "pink chair" in her office and provides a playback and preview of her week at the Tennessee General Assembly. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191827158/a69717506f07a1f447142f43165508a7.mp3) ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZLOzqAcD3krS) _2026-04-06 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [Pink Chair Playback & Preview \[2026, Episode 7\]](https://aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/pink-chair-playback-and-preview-2026-29a) _2026-03-30 · Rep. Aftyn Behn_ A segment where Rep. Aftyn Behn records a video from the elusive "pink chair" in her office and provides a playback and preview of her week at the Tennessee General Assembly. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192641458/f8e8267d8279a4cf49c4074ed7078ad5.mp3) ## [Pink Chair Playback & Preview \[2026, Episode 6\]](https://aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/pink-chair-playback-and-preview-2026-250) _2026-03-23 · Rep. Aftyn Behn_ A segment where Rep. Aftyn Behn records a video from the elusive "pink chair" in her office and provides a playback and preview of her week at the Tennessee General Assembly. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191827337/beb9dd8a0f4936e59ddcb08ee46da894.mp3) ## [The Truth CVS Doesn't Want You To Hear](https://aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/the-truth-cvs-doesnt-want-you-to) _2026-03-23 · Rep. Aftyn Behn_ Breaking Up Pharmacy Monopolies, Not Closing Pharmacies [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191805146/01227e1c665a037aba1aa2ba198e7cd1.mp3) ## [Pink Chair Playback & Preview \[2026, Episode 5\]](https://aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/pink-chair-playback-and-preview-2026-ccb) _2026-03-16 · Rep. Aftyn Behn_ A segment where Rep. Aftyn Behn records a video from the elusive "pink chair" in her office and provides a playback and preview of her week at the Tennessee General Assembly. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191084311/2a775493defe844ef953a8846d2e2ec2.mp3) ## [ARE YOU TIRED OF POT HOLES?](https://aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/are-you-tired-of-pot-holes) _2026-03-11 · Rep. Aftyn Behn_ Senator Heidi Campbell and Rep. Aftyn Behn launch the "Pot for Potholes" digital series. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/190628829/0f3dab2b635aa8ad31a06c9038af4475.mp3) ## [Pink Chair Playback & Preview \[2026, Episode 4\]](https://aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/pink-chair-playback-and-preview-2026-a9b) _2026-03-09 · Rep. Aftyn Behn_ A segment where Rep. Aftyn Behn records a video from the elusive "pink chair" in her office and provides a playback and preview of her week at the Tennessee General Assembly. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/190348074/22e699b36735badb805379f2e9da26e7.mp3) ## [How Do I Live, Laugh, Legislate Under Fascism?](https://aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/how-do-i-live-laugh-legislate-under) _2026-03-08 · Rep. Aftyn Behn_ Dark times in Tennessee, but I continue to chronicle the descent. My March newsletter features an East Nashville town hall and legislative recap videos to catch up on the chaos! ## [SIDE EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE...](https://aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/side-effects-may-include) _2026-03-06 · Rep. Aftyn Behn_ Senator Heidi Campbell and Rep. Aftyn Behn launch the "Pot for Potholes" digital series. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/190098756/df8fcb3edf34594712368e51963183c5.mp3) ## [Pink Chair Playback & Preview \[2026, Episode 3\]](https://aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/pink-chair-playback-and-preview-2026-40b) _2026-03-02 · Rep. Aftyn Behn_ A segment where Rep. Aftyn Behn records a video from the elusive "pink chair" in her office and provides a playback and preview of her week at the Tennessee General Assembly. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/189605045/046a11778a668db0b946ec4fe54faf6b.mp3) ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DqQHKC6xpOD7) _2026-03-02 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Pink Chair Playback & Preview \[2026, Episode 2\]](https://aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/pink-chair-playback-and-preview-2026-3e8) _2026-02-21 · Rep. Aftyn Behn_ A segment where Rep. Aftyn Behn records a video from the elusive "pink chair" in her office and provides a playback and preview of her week at the Tennessee General Assembly. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/188708094/9279ccdfda546890134e0a45855eef2b.mp3)