P-card audit draft report; Sen. Lamar Alexander; Baptist Hospital changes

6 News reporter Harlow Sumerford sits in this week for Gene Patterson.

Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale responded on Wednesday to the draft purchasing card audit report that revealed some questionable spending by the mayor and members of his staff.

In this week's program, the mayor's chief administrative officer, Dwight van de Vate, discusses the audit and steps the administration is taking to correct problems found in it.

Then Harlow sits down with U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, who talks about a number of issues, including the presidential election and EPA air quality standards.

Mercy Health Partners Metro Division CEO Jeff Ashin talks about the recent announcement about changes at Baptist Hospital and a proposal to build a new hospital downtown.