For this episode of the Empower Podcast, host Grant Callen sat down with State Rep. Fred Shanks, Chairman of the Rules Committee, to discuss nearly a dozen legislative topics including: the ballot initiative, suffrage bills, the new education funding formula, police officer safety and training, the "Goon Squad" assaults, replacing the Mississippi statues in the U.S. Capitol, school choice, and tax reform. Fred talked about his childhood growing up in south Jackson, which fuels his passion today for creating a thriving capital city. Fred shared a few stories about his late father, Coach Doug Shanks, former Jackson City Commissioner, baseball coach, and FBI provocateur. Don't miss this deep dive with one of the House's key leaders and a rising political star.