In our first COVID-response episode of 2022, Senator Turner speaks once again with Dr. Victoria Dooley, a family doctor, social justice activist, and 2020 national surrogate for Senator Bernie Sanders. From COVID variants, to stress on healthcare systems, to universal licensing for physicians, SNT and Dr. Dooley drop important knowledge on how we *will* get through COVID.

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Senator Turner talks music and Medicare with Portland’s Peter Marks, founder of Rhythm Nation, a member-driven non-profit organization created to build power for working people with a passion for music. Having met on the Bernie Sanders campaign trail, these two break down Peter’s personal reason for why he fights for better drug pricing -- for all. #HelloSomebody

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As we close out 2021, this episode is perfectly timed. While recorded in mid-November, we’re releasing it now. Listen in as SNT speaks candidly with Poet Laureate Ashley M. Jones (Alabama’s first black person to hold the position) about dreams, goals, and taking actionable steps to live life the way you want. Additionally, Ms. Jones reads from her third book of poetry, Reparations Now. Get prepared to drop in heavy with the gravity of her words. Hello, Somebody.

Thank you all for listening to Season 2 of Hello Somebody! It has been a pleasure to spend time with you in 2021 as we uplifted change so that we may all live better lives. See you in 2022!

Ashley M. Jones

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In this bonus episode, SNT is charged up and in “Amen-mode.” She speaks of truth with dynamic attorney, racial justice champion, and community activist Pamela Price who is also running for Alameda County (CA) District Attorney. Together they uplift the power of black women as trailblazers in social justice, politics and beyond – and give a passionate shout out to those who are brave enough to “complain” and don’t go along to get along! Hello Somebody!

Sending wishes of a happy and safe holiday season to each of you!

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Senator Turner spends quality time with Amy Vilela, candidate for Nevada congress. Amy shares her very personal story of loss and how it motivated her to take political action to change our healthcare system. These two justice-fighters also touch on climate change and making sure we have an earth upon which to live…or none of what we do will matter. #HelloSomebody

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There will always come a time when we are faced with the question “do I stand up to injustices or do I stand down?“ Today is the day when we exercise our courage! This clip is from the Hello Somebody Podcast 3 Bones Series. Please listen to all three episodes with me as I take us on a journey through my grandmothers powerful wisdom known as the 3 Bones and how they give me strength in the darkest hours. 

We don’t need to have fancy titles or be connected to speak up - titles mean nothing without purpose anyway! I’m hear for the everyday working class families that’s keeping this country alive! Hello Somebody!

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In this inspirational episode, SNT takes a moment to spark some inspirational fire with writer, international creative and social justice advocate Peppur Chambers, The Hot One. These two Midwestern Girls talk journey, grandma’s wisdom, ancestral duty and what it means to be a star. 

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Self-described as the eternal optimist, SNT encourages us to get into the mindset of PERSEVERANCE in order to overcome obstacles this year and always. Using visually impaired sprinter, David Brown, as an example, Senator Turner dives into The Backbone, the third (and most important) lesson of her grandmother’s wisdom in the Three Bones to Success: The Wishbone, The Jawbone and The Backbone. The Backbone is all about perseverance and persistence, baby. As you head into 2022 with goals in mind, this episode will get you right! #HelloSomebody:

*Be sure to listen to all three episodes in the Three Bones Series! There are wonderful "Motherwit" lessons to be learned from SNT's grandmother!

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In this 2nd solo episode of a three-part series, Senator Turner highlights “The Jawbone,” the second of her grandmother’s “Three Bones” life lesson: the wishbone, the jawbone and the backbone. Here, she asks us to boycott and stand in solidarity with the Kellogg’s workers striking for a better work existence as they exercise their jawbone which is all about having the courage to speak truth to power. Hello Somebody!

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As we settle on Thanksgiving 2021, Senator Turner revisits her grandmother’s life lessons held in what’s lovingly known as “The Three Bones”: The Wishbone, The Jawbone and The Backbone. Focusing on the wishbone, SNT asks us to ponder not AS much about giving thanks but about uplifting hope this year as we strive for greatness in our lives, because as she explains, hope is the motivator and the dream is the driver! Hello Somebody!

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