By Peggy Kingsbury
Peggy grew up in GA and attended the University of Georgia. With an undergraduate and a masters degree in Criminal Justice Peggy is keenly interested in how politics and public safety intersect. Pe
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The podcast currently has 5 episodes available.
Putting people over politics w/ Claire Jones
In this episode, Peggy gets to have a conversation with Claire Jones. A Kentucky native and nurse who is running for Tennessee House District 61, covering Brentwood and Franklin. Her campaign focuses on people over politics, aiming to address issues like gun control and healthcare through balanced legislation.
She emphasizes the importance of policy on patient care and highlights her experiences with gun violence and healthcare deserts.
Jones criticizes the lack of balanced representation and the ineffectiveness of advocacy. She advocates for Medicaid expansion to reduce healthcare costs and improve access, and supports safe storage laws to prevent gun-related crimes.
Jones also discusses the emotional impact of end-of-life care and the importance of relationships.
Claire Jones' Background and Campaign Introduction (1:10)
Claire recounts the tragic shooting of her coworker, Caitlin Kaufman, in 2020, which highlighted the issue of gun violence and the need for replacing lawmakers who are not addressing critical issues like gun violence and healthcare. (3:04)
Impact of Legislative Decisions on Healthcare and Community (6:04)
The Role of Empathy and Community in Politics (10:41)
The Importance of Medicaid Expansion (21:37)
The Role of Hospice Nursing and End-of-Life Reflections (31:06)
The Need for Common Sense Gun Legislation (43:48)
Support Claire Jones!
https://www.clairejones4tn.com/
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@voteclairejones4tn
Join the Blue movement at www.blueliftpodcast.com
About Blue Lift and Peggy Kingsbury:
Peggy grew up in GA and attended the University of Georgia. With an undergraduate and a masters degree in Criminal Justice Peggy is keenly interested in how politics and public safety intersect. Peggy is also an entrepreneur, small business owner, and lover of the outdoors. Peggy became focused on politics in Tennessee when the supermajority legislature began making headlines for silencing voices, enacting laws targeting underrepresented people and refusing to listen to their constituents.
Join Peggy for BlueLift as she interviews influencers and candidates in Tennessee politics with a focus on Williamson County and middle Tennessee.
Find out more and follow along at www.blueliftpodcast.com
Produced by Jim McCarthy and ItsYourShow.co
Lifting Voices, Bridging Divides W/Dr. Rod Berger
Peggy talks with Dr. Rod Berger – A globally acclaimed storyteller and keynote speaker, who's special power is converting today's stories into tomorrow's currency!
In this episode, they talk about finding the best way to find your own voice, concern for local school districts, working for water in Uganda and more...
Dr. Berger's Background and Achievements (1:58)
Dr. Berger highlights the power of storytelling to create empathy and understanding, even between people with opposing views. They discuss the issue of literacy in Tennessee and the impact of banning books in schools. (6:30)
Fear and Control in Society (16:04)
Dr. Berger shares his work in Uganda with Pangea Education, focusing on creating books that reflect local communities and their folklore. (25:52)
He shares personal experiences from his visits to Uganda and the importance of providing clean water and infrastructure to improve lives. (33:30)
Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity (33:35)
The Role of Education in Shaping Society (35:09)
Dr. Berger talks about his experience writing a script for 11 films (42:52)
*Exciting news!!!*
Journalist Rod Berger and an adventurous goat puppet are joining forces in this unscripted series that taps into kids’ love of sports.
https://kidscreen.com/2024/09/06/the-jim-henson-company-is-searching-for-the-ultimate-goat/
Follow Dr. Berger and listen to his podcast “HeadRoom”:
https://www.drrodberger.com/
Check out Fair Observer:
https://www.fairobserver.com/
Join the Blue movement at www.blueliftpodcast.com
About Blue Lift and Peggy Kingsbury:
Peggy grew up in GA and attended the University of Georgia. With an undergraduate and a masters degree in Criminal Justice Peggy is keenly interested in how politics and public safety intersect. Peggy is also an entrepreneur, small business owner, and lover of the outdoors. Peggy became focused on politics in Tennessee when the supermajority legislature began making headlines for silencing voices, enacting laws targeting underrepresented people and refusing to listen to their constituents.
Join Peggy for BlueLift as she interviews influencers and candidates in Tennessee politics with a focus on Williamson County and middle Tennessee.
Find out more and follow along at www.blueliftpodcast.com
Produced by Jim McCarthy and ItsYourShow.co
Peggy talks with Justin Kanew, founder of Tennessee Holler about his vested interest in the betterment of Tennessee.
Justin is a husband and dad and movie producer who recently ran for congress in Tennessee's 7th District, and who thinks you should run for office too.
Challenges in Voter Turnout and Election Integrity (3:09)
Healthcare and Rural Broadband Issues (7:19)
Veterans' Rights and Political Activism (13:39)
Legislative Challenges and Voucher Issues (20:42)
Private Prisons and Criminal Justice Reform (36:30)
Future of Tennessee Politics and Media Engagement (40:20)
Follow Justin at www.tnholler.com
Join the Blue movement at www.blueliftpodcast.com
About Blue Lift and Peggy Kingsbury:
Peggy grew up in GA and attended the University of Georgia. With an undergraduate and a masters degree in Criminal Justice Peggy is keenly interested in how politics and public safety intersect. Peggy is also an entrepreneur, small business owner, and lover of the outdoors. Peggy became focused on politics in Tennessee when the supermajority legislature began making headlines for silencing voices, enacting laws targeting underrepresented people and refusing to listen to their constituents.
Join Peggy for BlueLift as she interviews influencers and candidates in Tennessee politics with a focus on Williamson County and middle Tennessee.
Find out more and follow along at www.blueliftpodcast.com
Produced by Jim McCarthy and ItsYourShow.co
In this debut episode of Blue Lift, Peggy talks with 6th generation Williamson County resident and good friend, Damon Rogers. Damon is a Navy wife and outspoken in all things TN Democrat!
Her blue realization started when George W. Bush sent her husband back to war in 2001. Her story about becoming a loud and proud Democrat is captivating and will inspire you!
5:20 - Being a part of wars since Vietnam
12:00 - Tips for other Dems in other markets
17:45 - Seeing the extremes develop in Williamson county
19:00 - Moms for Liberty
22:00 - Speeding problem on Boyd's Mill got Damon some news attention!!
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Join the Blue movement at www.blueliftpodcast.com
About Blue Lift and Peggy Kingsbury:
Peggy grew up in GA and attended the University of Georgia. With an undergraduate and a masters degree in Criminal Justice Peggy is keenly interested in how politics and public safety intersect. Peggy is also an entrepreneur, small business owner, and lover of the outdoors. Peggy became focused on politics in Tennessee when the supermajority legislature began making headlines for silencing voices, enacting laws targeting underrepresented people and refusing to listen to their constituents.
Join Peggy for BlueLift as she interviews influencers and candidates in Tennessee politics with a focus on Williamson County and middle Tennessee.
Find out more and follow along at www.blueliftpodcast.com
Produced by Jim McCarthy and ItsYourShow.co
Peggy talks with Award-Winning Journalist with Tennessee Lookout Holly McCall about the treatment women seem to receive in politics.
An award-winning columnist, Holly McCall has been a fixture in Tennessee media and politics for decades. She covered city hall for papers in Columbus, Ohio and Joplin, Missouri before returning to Tennessee. Holly brings a deep wealth of knowledge about Tennessee’s political processes and players and likes nothing better than getting into the weeds of how political deals are made.
5:50 - Women criticizing Marsha Blackburn's hair
6:30 - Mispronouncing Kamala's name
11:50 - Contending with a TN super-majority
16:00 - Small town newspapers
19:45 - TN policies taking things away
23:40 - You can't just have people screaming "out of order" all the time
32:00 - When a shooting happens in Memphis, it's a crime. When it happens in Williamson County, it's gun violence.
34:30 - Governor Lee a RINO?
40:00 - Far right extremist movement groups gravitating to Nashville
46:00 - How lucrative is the private school business?
Follow Holly and Tennessee Lookout:
https://tennesseelookout.com/
@tnlookout
Join the Blue movement at www.blueliftpodcast.com
About Blue Lift and Peggy Kingsbury:
Peggy grew up in GA and attended the University of Georgia. With an undergraduate and a masters degree in Criminal Justice Peggy is keenly interested in how politics and public safety intersect. Peggy is also an entrepreneur, small business owner, and lover of the outdoors. Peggy became focused on politics in Tennessee when the supermajority legislature began making headlines for silencing voices, enacting laws targeting underrepresented people and refusing to listen to their constituents.
Join Peggy for BlueLift as she interviews influencers and candidates in Tennessee politics with a focus on Williamson County and middle Tennessee.
Find out more and follow along at www.blueliftpodcast.com
Produced by Jim McCarthy and ItsYourShow.co
The podcast currently has 5 episodes available.