Root of the Matter

A podcast created by the Tennessee Farm Bureau where co-hosts Lee Maddox, Amy Beckham and Thomas Capps take turns interviewing folks on issues, events and news with the goal of getting to the root of the matter on what is defining our most important indus

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ROTM: Tariffs, Trade Deals, and the American Farmer

Posted January 7, 2026 • 00:16:53

Trade has been a major topic over the past year, and as the U.S. agriculture industry continues to face challenges, trade has become more important...

ROTM: A Miracle — Jeff Pannell’s New Heart

Posted December 29, 2025 • 00:40:24

Tennessee Farm Bureau Insurance CEO Jeff Pannell faced the toughest moment of his life earlier this year when he learned he needed a heart transplant....

ROTM: Steadfast in Space – How Faith Sustained Astronaut Butch Wilmore

Posted December 22, 2025 • 00:18:04

Tennessee native Butch Wilmore has spent his entire career serving his nation. After beginning his career as a Navy test pilot, Wilmore went on to become...

ROTM: Elected to Lead – National FFA Southern Region Vice President T. Wayne Williams

Posted December 17, 2025 • 00:23:14

Cannon County’s own T. Wayne Williams is a true rock star in the FFA world. After earning numerous awards at the local and state levels and serving...

ROTM: TCA Executive V.P. Dale Parker

Posted December 5, 2025 • 00:15:21

Dale Parker of Warren County has been named the new Executive Vice President of the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association. Having operated a beef cattle...