Putting People Over Politics w/ Claire Jones :: Ep. 5 Blue Lift Podcast

Putting people over politics w/ Claire JonesIn this episode, Peggy gets to have a conversation with Claire Jones. A Kentucky native and nurse who is running for Tennessee House District 61, covering Brentwood and Franklin. Her campaign focuses on people over politics, aiming to address issues like gun control and healthcare through balanced legislation.She emphasizes the importance of policy on patient care and highlights her experiences with gun violence and healthcare deserts. Jones criticizes the lack of balanced representation and the ineffectiveness of advocacy. She advocates for Medicaid expansion to reduce healthcare costs and improve access, and supports safe storage laws to prevent gun-related crimes. Jones also discusses the emotional impact of end-of-life care and the importance of relationships.Claire Jones' Background and Campaign Introduction (1:10)Claire recounts the tragic shooting of her coworker, Caitlin Kaufman, in 2020, which highlighted the issue of gun violence and the need for replacing lawmakers who are not addressing critical issues like gun violence and healthcare. (3:04)Impact of Legislative Decisions on Healthcare and Community (6:04)The Role of Empathy and Community in Politics (10:41)The Importance of Medicaid Expansion (21:37)The Role of Hospice Nursing and End-of-Life Reflections (31:06)The Need for Common Sense Gun Legislation (43:48)Support Claire Jones!https://www.clairejones4tn.com/Follow Claire Jones on Instagram and Facebook: @voteclairejones4tnJoin the Blue movement at www.blueliftpodcast.comAbout Blue Lift and Peggy Kingsbury:Peggy grew up in GA and attended the University of Georgia. With an undergraduate and a masters degree in Criminal Justice Peggy is keenly interested in how politics and public safety intersect. Peggy is also an entrepreneur, small business owner, and lover of the outdoors. Peggy became focused on politics in Tennessee when the supermajority legislature began making headlines for silencing voices, enacting laws targeting underrepresented people and refusing to listen to their constituents.  Join Peggy for BlueLift as she interviews influencers and candidates in Tennessee politics with a focus on Williamson County and middle Tennessee.Find out more and follow along at www.blueliftpodcast.comProduced by Jim McCarthy and ItsYourShow.co