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Rep. Gino Bulso On The National Debt

House Representative Gino Bulso knew as a teenager that something didn’t sit right with him about the United States’ rising national debt. From writing a letter to then-President Jimmy Carter in the 1970s to now pushing for the Supreme Court to revisit a case about the powers of the Federal Government, Bulso is laser-focused on lowering the national debt.

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Honorable Sheila Calloway on Supporting Children in the Courts

A "Double Dore," Judge Sheila Calloway earned both her undergraduate and law degrees from Vanderbilt University before rising through the ranks as a public defender to become Nashville’s Juvenile Court Judge. She now hears over 1,000 cases annually. In this episode, Spencer, Carli, and Judge Sheila discuss factors that contribute to juvenile delinquency, family dynamics, and strategies for preventing misconduct.

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Katie Marchetti On Working with Community Foundation

Katie Marchetti connects people with resources with those in need. A deep believer that a rising tide should lift all ships, she's committed to nonprofit work in Middle Tennessee. She is also co-founder of Voices for a Safer Tennessee and a board member at Fisk University. In this episode, Spencer and Carli talk openly with Katie about finding a middle ground in a polarized climate. Together they dive into the importance of entrepreneurship, the significance of Nashville's key HBCU, and complicated conversations on gun rights.

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