EPISODE · Jun 4, 2025 · 31 MIN
Upstate Tea - Hello Operator w/ Rep. Justin J. Pearson of the Tennessee General Assembly
from Frogmore Stew · host The Alliance Coalition
Rep. Justin J. Pearson joins us from the Tennessee General Assembly to talk movement-building, civic engagement, and the fight for democracy in gerrymandered Southern states. From grassroots organizing to the power of local elections, Pearson shares hard-earned insights on community resilience, policy battles, and honoring the legacies of those who came before. Together, we explore what it means to lead with purpose—and how everyday people can claim their proximity to power. Tune in for a heartfelt and urgent dialogue about faith, politics, and the future of the South.
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson joins us from the Tennessee General Assembly to talk movement-building, civic engagement, and the fight for democracy in gerrymandered Southern states. From grassroots organizing to the power of local elections, Pearson shares hard-earned insights on community resilience, policy battles, and honoring the legacies of those who came before. Together, we explore what it means to lead with purpose—and how everyday people can claim their proximity to power. Tune in for a heartfelt and urgent dialogue about faith, politics, and the future of the South.
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Upstate Tea - Hello Operator w/ Rep. Justin J. Pearson of the Tennessee General Assembly
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