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INTERVIEW: Tim Miller on Leaving the GOP, Elon, Bannon

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“You don’t have to love Kamala to vote for her, given the threat on the other side – but that’s not me. It was very easy.”

Ex-GOP Tim Miller of The Bulwark on a too-close race, the steal threat, confronting Bannon, the danger of Elon and more.

Read his ⁠plea to Haley voters HERE⁠.

The GOP’s Descent to Authoritarianism

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“This lawsuit is an example of the GOP’s real descent to authoritarianism.” – Attorney Alex Little on #HollerHour talking about Tennessee Attorney General Herb Slatery’s undemocratic decision to support Texas’ effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.

PODCAST available on Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you like to listen.

Trump’s Stupid Coup Attempt

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Trump refuses to concede the election to Joe Biden despite there being no evidence of fraud and being laughed out of court in his attempts to prove his victory. Today, Secretary Pompeo said that there will “be a smooth transition to Trump’s second term.”

This is an undemocratic power grab which is the definition of a coup. It may be a coup, but it’s a coup nonetheless. We need to stay vigilant. Click here to find resources on how to get plugged in and fight back.

Biden and Harris Win!

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The Presidential race was finally called in favor of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris this past Saturday morning in a resounding rebuke of President Trump and his reign these past four years. Catch a couple of highlights from their victory speeches below.

Choosing Country Over Party

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Brittany Kylene, a 4th Generation Republican out of COOKEVILLE and the daughter of an Evangelical preacher, explains why she decided to put country over party and support Biden.

PODCAST available on Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you like to listen.

Holler Election Coverage

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Tequila Johnson of The Equity Alliance and Aftyn Behn of Indivisible Tennessee joined Kanew and Cassie in covering the #2020Election. Candidates, politicos, and people from across the state called in to tell us the latest from the ground as results came in.

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Texas is a Tossup?

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Four days before the election, Anna and Aftyn provide the state of play for those wondering, “Does my vote even matter?” And if you live in a key battleground state like Texas, the answer is an absolute and resounding yes. Even if all of Aftyn’s exes live in Texas, the girls uplift the work of southern states in the most important election of their lifetimes.

FULL PODCAST available on Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you like to listen.

Griffin’s Election Wisdom

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Distressed Rural Counties with Carol Abney

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Carol Abney, candidate for TN House District 38, knows about distressed counties and closed rural hospitals. Fentress and 3 other TN counties were removed from the bottom 10% of economic performers across the country but 2 more in this district remain on the list.  A licensed CPA, Carol discusses the tax burdens, limited resources, inaccessible medical care, and lack of job opportunities that keep rural residents distressed.  The TN Rural Initiative provides” window dressing” when real financial support from the state government is needed.

FULL PODCAST available on Apple Podcasts here, and wherever else you like to listen here.

NEW VIDEO: “FOUR YEARS OF Z!” Nashville Elects First Muslim Zulfat Suara, Makes History

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Watch Zulfat Suara react to her history-making win, saying she’s proud of her diverse support-base which she takes as a mandate for the council to help create a “NASHVILLE FOR ALL”.