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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. J ...
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The Work of The Tennessee Justice Center w/ Emily Jenkins :: Ep. 13 Blue Lift Podcast
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Title: The Work of The Tennessee Justice Center Episode 12- Emily Jenkins Peggy sits down with Emily Jenkins, a lawyer and child welfare advocate Emily Jenkins is a native of Nashville, Tennessee who obtained her law degree from the College of William and Mary. She has focused her work on child welfare advocacy and pro bono matters, serving as a co…
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Balancing Gun Rights and Public Safety w/ Brink Fidler :: Ep. 12 Blue Lift Podcast
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Title: Balancing Gun Rights and Public Safety Episode 12- Brink Fidler Peggy sits down with Brink Fiddler, a former law enforcement officer and owner of Defend Systems. They discuss his company's focus on active violence mitigation training, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and response in school and corporate settings. He highlights that…
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Building Stronger Youth, Stronger Families, & Stronger Communities w/ Marcus Meneese :: Ep. 11 Blue Lift Podcast
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Title: Building Stronger Youth, Stronger Families, & Stronger Communities Episode 11- Marcus Meneese Peggy sits down with Marcus Meneese, founder and executive director of Stronger Than My Father, a nonprofit expanding into Williamson County. Marcus discusses his journey from mentoring his cousin in 2003 to founding the organization in 2012, inspir…
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A Vision for Tennessee Rooted in Equity, Opportunity, and Progress w/ Dr. LaRhonda Williams:: Ep. 10 Blue Lift Podcast
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Title: A Vision for Tennessee Rooted in Equity, Opportunity, and Progress Episode 10- Dr. LaRhonda Williams Peggy sits down with Dr. LaRhonda Williams, a candidate for Tennessee’s District 65 with a diverse background in political science, criminal justice, and education. Dr. LaRhonda highlights her father's service as a Lieutenant Colonel and POW …
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Advocating for Reproductive Rights, Mental Health, and Economic Well-being in Tennessee w/ Dr. Laura Andreson:: Ep. 9 Blue Lift Podcast
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Title: Advocating for Reproductive Rights, Mental Health, and Economic Well-being in Tennessee Episode 9- Dr. Laura Andreson Peggy sits down with Dr. Laura Andreson, an OBGYN running for Tennessee's state legislature. She decided to run for office after the fall of Roe v. Wade, as she felt compelled to engage in political advocacy to protect women'…
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The Fight for Equity in Williamson County Schools w/ Revida Rahman :: Ep. 8 Blue Lift Podcast
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Title: The Fight for Equity in Williamson County Schools Episode 8- Revida Rahman Peggy talks with Revida Rahman, a community leader in Williamson County, Tennessee who has been at the forefront of efforts to address systemic racism and inequities in the local school district. In 2018, Ravida and other families of color in the area began to raise c…
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Breaking the Republican Supermajority in the Tennessee State Legislature w/ Charles Uffelman :: Ep 7 Blue Lift Podcast
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Peggy talks with Political Director at Tennessee Legislative Democrats, Charles Uffelman. In this episode of Blue Lift, host Peggy Kingsbury sits down with Charles "Chazz" Uffelman, a seasoned political organizer and expert on Tennessee politics. Chazz shares his personal journey into politics, starting from his early involvement in the 2008 Obama …
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Having More Appreciation for The Federal Government w/ Maryam Abolfazli :: Ep. 6 Blue Lift Podcast
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Having More Appreciation for The Federal Government Episode 6- Maryam Abolfazli Maryam Abolfazli is running against Andy Ogles to represent Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District. Maryam, a proud Tennessean, refuses to stand idly by while our state's values are under attack. Now, she's determined to stop extremist politicians from dismantling our f…
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Putting People Over Politics w/ Claire Jones :: Ep. 5 Blue Lift Podcast
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Putting people over politics w/ Claire Jones In 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 legisl…
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Lifting Voices, Bridging Divides W/Dr. Rod Berger :: Ep. 4 Blue Lift Podcast
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Lifting Voices, Bridging Divides W/Dr. Rod Berger Peggy talks with Dr. Rod Berger – A globally acclaimed storyteller and keynote speaker, who's special power is converting today's stories into tomorrow's currency! In this episode, they talk about finding the best way to find your own voice, concern for local school districts, working for water in U…
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The Genesis of Tennessee Holler w/Justin Kanew :: Ep 3 Blue Lift Podcast
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Peggy talks with Justin Kanew, founder of Tennessee Holler about his vested interest in the betterment of Tennessee. Justin is a husband and dad and movie producer who recently ran for congress in Tennessee's 7th District, and who thinks you should run for office too. Challenges in Voter Turnout and Election Integrity (3:09) Healthcare and Rural Br…
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How Women Are Treated in Politics w/Holly McCall :: Ep 2 Blue Lift Podcast
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Peggy talks with Award-Winning Journalist with Tennessee Lookout Holly McCall about the treatment women seem to receive in politics. An award-winning columnist, Holly McCall has been a fixture in Tennessee media and politics for decades. She covered city hall for papers in Columbus, Ohio and Joplin, Missouri before returning to Tennessee. Holly bri…
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One Loud & Proud 6th Generation Williamson County Resident w/Damon Rogers :: Ep 1 Blue Lift Podcast
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In this debut episode of Blue Lift, Peggy talks with 6th generation Williamson County resident and good friend, Damon Rogers. Damon is a Navy wife and outspoken in all things TN Democrat! Her blue realization started when George W. Bush sent her husband back to war in 2001. Her story about becoming a loud and proud Democrat is captivating and will …
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