Adam Dread didn't mean to become an attorney. For a time, he tried his hand at stand-up comedy, touring the country one club at a time. But he studied law, he says, to become a better politician — understanding laws in order to write them. That's what he did for a time as a Metro Councilmember. He also spent time on the radio and shot a reality show that involved wearing judge's robes.

All that to say Adam has led an interesting life — one that could have ended when he lost consciousness behind the wheel, waking from a coma days later to learn he had the genetic markers for a rare blood disorder. These days, he's still practicing law as he splits his time between Nashville and Nantucket.

Guest: Adam Dread, attorney

Host: Demetria Kalodimos

Producer: Steve Haruch

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