Chuck and Callie talk with Elaine Eisinger, who's child was a student at The Covenant School in Nashville  on March 27th, 2023, where a mass shooting took the lives of 6 innocent people, including 3 children.  Elaine shares her personal story of how she became involved in politics in Tennessee, her experience about that horrific day in March, and what her and other parents are doing to change the Volunteer State and make it a safer place for kids to go to school.
(Elaine appears in her personal capacity as a private citizen and parent of a student at the Covenant School)

Please consider supporting Covenant Families for a Brighter Tomorrow
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• This is a grassroots organization comprised of parents, survivors, and staff deeply impacted by this tragedy whose objective is to provide education around the impact and prevention of school shootings, improve mental health support, and drive meaningful legislative change to ensure the safety of children and staff in schools.

Timestamps: 

• 02:20 - Question of the week: What is something that pisses off Appalachians but nobody else?
• 18:05 - Rich Man North of Richmond's misplaced ire 
• 26:46 - Interview with Elaine Eisinger 

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Transition music: "Paper Town" by Balsam Range (used with artist permission)
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