We discuss the vaccine's arrival and the hope it brings. Even in our small city medical professionals have already received their first dose of the the vaccine. Covid cases are higher than they have been during the entire duration. Despite the vaccine's hope - things are still dire.

We recorded this on Shawndra's birthday and had the opportunity to speak with her best friend Angie Breakfield. Angie is an Orthodontic Treatment Floor Supervisor and also a Covid-19 survivor. She recently contracted the virus in Southern Ohio where she lives.

We speak with Kelly Denson, entrepreneur, event planner-turned-realtor, and volunteer for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trials. We discuss Kelly's transition from large events like Asheville's beloved Wing Wars and Burger Wars to a whole new career amidst coronavirus, and the pandemic-driven migration like our home base, Asheville, North Carolina. We then dig into how Kelly decided to take a risk and join the COVID-19 vaccine trials with her best friend and her partner.We speak with Kelly Denson, entrepreneur, event planner-turned-realtor, and volunteer for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trials. We discuss Kelly's transition from large events like Asheville's beloved Wing Wars and Burger Wars to a whole new career amidst coronavirus, and the pandemic-driven migration like our home base, Asheville, North Carolina. We then dig into how Kelly decided to take a risk and join the COVID-19 vaccine trials with her best friend and her partner.

We discuss how this Thanksgiving hurts due to the Pandemic. How much so many of us want to spend time in close proximity to our friends and family and know we can't. Yet, there are some of us who will do it anyway.

Nex brings a unique perspective from his childhood and formative years growing up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We discuss the racial issues effecting our nation right now and what boots on the ground have to say about that.

The Republican party may have lost the Whitehouse - but made gains down ballot. The house will move into a single digit majority after losing seats in this election. What were considered absolute victories in the Senate went in other directions. The Democratic party has a post mortem discussion about its identity. Many progressives, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are calling the party out for not addressing the base more directly.

We speak with Graham Sharp - banjo player, singer and songwriter for The Steep Canyon Rangers. We talk about the struggles of a touring musician amidst COVID-19 and what Graham has done with the time he has been given. He has enjoyed being home with his family more and the creative sparks that ensued.

Biden Wins. Trump hasn't conceded. Record voter turnout. It wasn't a landslide and the country remains heavily divided. 70+ million people voted for Donald Trump. That's a lot of people. The Democrats lost seats in the house. There's a narrow margin in the Senate that hinges on two runoff Senate elections in Georgia. How do we move forward as a country and find ways to unite and find common ground? Is it even worth it if it's going to be a constant power swing and the feeling is get what you can when you can get it and fight when you can't. We don't want to dismiss the celebration of the end of the Trump presidency - but there is a lot to think about as we move forward.

We reflect on the build up to the election, Trump's fanatics and Shawndra highlights how we can help to get people to the polls today.  For more information about how you can reach out to voters today visit: NC Dems Election Day.  To track your mail in or absentee ballot you can call this hotline: 833-868-3462. VOTE!!!

We speak with Kalinda Fisher, founder of The Great Reset Community Roundtable and Discussion Series.  While we do of course love the name of her organization - we also love the mission.  Kalinda started the discussion series in 2018 as a way to have conversations with people from all walks of life, beliefs, political affiliations, sexual orientations and bring the diverse perspectives to sit around a table and have a civil discussion.