Executive Director of the Cumberland Center for Justice and Peace Lisa Rung talks about her organization’s activism and outreach. They sponsor a variety of activities in rural communities that think globally and act locally… Maybe your group could use some fresh ideas: cumberlandjusticeandpeace@
Jess Wilson joins again to talk about local food farming programs during the Covid pandemic as well as issues our farmers continue to face as they try to bring income and work equality to a rural industry.
Jess’ Business: In Town Organics and Summer Fields
National Young Farmers Coalition
FULL PODCAST available on Apple Podcasts here, and wherever else you like to listen here.
"If we want to encourage young people to move into our rural communities, then they have to be able to access land and have access to capital."
Small Farmer Jess Wilson talks about how fair wages, healthcare, etc, are all issues that impact farmers.
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— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) January 15, 2021
Perceived problems with the 2020 election are historical but many things like government IDs, long lines, limited hours, closed polling places, intimidation and misinformation have been chipping away at our ability and willingness to vote for years. We the people will need to overcome voter fraud in all its forms or risk losing our right to self-govern.
FULL PODCAST available on Apple Podcasts here, and wherever else you like to listen here.
LISTEN ? "In the ‘greatest nation in the world’ there is sometimes a 6-hour wait to vote…IT IS UNACCEPTABLE."@watkinstribe8 talking w/ @sandrafrice55 on #WhatAboutUs about all the ways in which we need to be combatting voter suppression.
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— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) December 18, 2020
Dr. John Palisano, former Professor at the University of the South, joins again to talk about the Coronavirus and why it has proven to be so deadly, but also about the amazing science and technology that will bring us vaccines in the next few weeks. How do vaccines work and why it is so important to get one? Effective and safe – welcome back science, we missed you!
FULL PODCAST available on Apple Podcasts here, and wherever else you like to listen here.
"We have come a long way…people think we are rushing into the vaccine, but no – our technology is moving us forward."
Dr. John Palisano, former Biology Professor at @univofthesouth, talks about the safety of the incoming #COVID19 vaccine.
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— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) December 14, 2020
All of our great Rural Caucus candidates were defeated. TNDP Rural Caucus Chair Anne Quillen tells us why Democrats struggle to win in Tennessee. In reality, we all have many similarities in our ideas and dreams of a good life but when misinformation and divisiveness rule no one will be able to achieve them. We discuss how Democrats can better get their message to more voters and create a better Tennessee.
LISTEN ? "We might have more things in common than you’d expect. It takes that one-on-one."@afquillen talks with @sandrafrice55 on #WhatAboutUs about how crucial it is to do deep organizing through one-on-one conversations in rural TN.
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— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) November 27, 2020
Elizabeth Madiera, House Candidate for District 63, discusses the murkiness surrounding the passage of the voucher bill under her opponent Glen Casada’s “leadership”. It’s unpopular, unconstitutional, under investigation by the FBI, and unseated him as leader of the house. We need the General Assembly to be out of the Republican supermajority, better balanced, and more transparent to achieve better legislation.
FULL PODCAST available on Apple Podcasts here, and wherever else you like to listen here.
Getting @GlenCasada out of #TNLeg wouldn't just be good for District 63, it would dramatically improve the whole state.
Listen to the latest from @sandrafrice55 on #WhatAboutUs to find out how @ElizabethforTN plans to beat him.
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— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) October 16, 2020
Robyn Deck, candidate for Tennessee’s State House District 25, needs better broadband service. It is vital for rural health services, business, and education. So why do so many other things take priority in the General Assembly? Robyn has a plan and we need a change. How about we elect some people with new ideas willing to do the work for rural priorities?
FULL PODCAST available on Apple Podcasts here, and wherever else you like to listen here.
Rural Tennessee needs access to high-speed broadband. Why hasn't #TNLeg taken it up?
Listen to the latest from @sandrafrice55 and her guest @robyn_deck, candidate for HD25, on #WhatAboutUs to find out her plan to expand broadband in TN.
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— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) October 9, 2020