Brandon and Neisha Brophy welcome girl preemie triplets into the world in January 2016. Procreation is a sign of optimism and a picture of human an investment in the future. David Tulis and Sam Spade at Noogaradio debate why Chattanoogans should be optimistic for the future. (Photo Ronald McDonald House blog)

Chattanooga faces a coming devolution in the national government and part of the national economy. Uncle is going to go bankrupt, and many tasks he took to himself will be devolved back to regions and localities. Is Chattanooga prepared to become more economically and politically independent? David Tulis and Sam Spade discuss the coming crisis, and outline a possible rebuilding program afterward. (Courtesy Noogaradio 1240 AM 92.7 FM)