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Tennessee: A Single Party Issue

Tennessee wasn't always a reliably Republican state. Today, it's a case study in what one-party rule looks like. In Episode 4 Jen and Mitch explore how redistricting, political power, and grassroots activism are reshaping Tennessee's future. They examine who holds power, who gets represented, and what happens when communities fight to have their voices heard. Guests: State Rep. Justin Pearson, State Rep. Jeremy Faison, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, Pastor J. Lawrence Turner, Justin Kanew (The Tennessee Holler)

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Tennessee wasn't always a reliably Republican state. Today, it's a case study in what one-party rule looks like.

In Episode 4 Jen and Mitch explore how redistricting, political power, and grassroots activism are reshaping Tennessee's future. They examine who holds power, who gets represented, and what happens when communities fight to have their voices heard.

Guests: State Rep. Justin Pearson, State Rep. Jeremy Faison, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, Pastor J. Lawrence Turner, Justin Kanew (The Tennessee Holler)

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