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A Jolly Day With Mary, Part 2

Our conversation with Mary Jolley, former legislative assistant of the late Congressman Carl Elliott, concludes with a discussion of Elliott’s ouster from Congress in 1964, his defeat in the 1966 gubernatorial election and the gap between some of his public stands on civil rights and his personal beliefs. Jolley also shares how Elliott came to receive the first John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award and how he might feel about the politics today. 

A Jolly Day with Mary, Part I

Mary Jolley, former legislative assistant for the late Congressman Carl Elliott, helps us tell the story of a man who lost so much but always had the courage of his convictions. This introductory conversation covers Elliott’s dogged pursuit of a college degree and two landmark pieces of legislation that he helped pass in the 1950s. Mary also shares stories about the work she did on behalf of Elliott as well as President John F. Kennedy.

Navigating The New Normal

Jennifer and Drew are back together again to discuss all that has transpired since the coronavirus came on the scene. Drew shares how he has been affected as a small business owner and how he made decisions as mayor of a small town. They also get into political ramifications of COVID-19 and Drew has some troubles with New England sports to get off his chest.

The World Turned Upside Down

Daily Mountain Eagle Publisher James Phillips joins co-host Jennifer Cohron discuss how the newspaper has responded to the needs of readers by getting information out as quickly and on as many platforms as possible during the current state of emergency caused by the spread of COVID-19.They also praise the various groups of workers who are going above and beyond the call of duty right now and share some ways listeners can help their neighbors through this difficult time.

Connie Rowe

Rep. Connie Rowe kicks off Season 2 by sharing her backstory, something she has rarely done in print interviews over the years. Rowe tells us what led her into law enforcement at age 21 and how she feels about all of those firsts she has on her resume. She also discusses her biggest disappointment in politics (hint: it was before her career had started).

BONUS - Not So Fast

Hosts Jennifer and Drew discuss the long, winding tale of the Equal Rights Amendment, which is in the news again nearly 100 years after it was written by a famous suffragette. Will it or won’t it become the 28th amendment to the U.S. Constitution? Find out in the episode “The Man” doesn’t want you to hear.

BONUS - The Ticket that Almost Got Away

In this outtake from our third episode, Nick Smith discusses the very real concern that he might have been kept off of the GOP ticket, and Nick Key tells us what the campaign's response would have been if it had happened. Also, Jennifer asks what makes a Republican and Drew drifts into the weeds of clarifying his stance on gun control.

BONUS - Recommendations

Are you looking for something new to listen to in 2020 in between episodes of Left on Red? Well Jennifer and Drew have you covered with this special bonus episode. Left on Red was born out of Jennifer and Drew's love of politics, history and, of course, podcasts. And now they are giving you some of their favorites for you to check out yourself. Find your next second-favorite podcast to listen to as you wait for new episodes of Left on Red.

 

BONUS - Favorite Political Stories of 2019

It was a wild year in politics and choosing one story each that rose above the rest wasn't an easy task, but Jennifer and Drew come through for the listeners. 

BONUS - Drew Rants On Signs

’Tis the season to be complaining about political signs. Drew shares the backstory on his deep-seated hatred of the public rights of way being littered with signs of all types. We’re also sharing an outtake from The Nicks episode in which Sheriff Nick Smith shares how he reacted when an opponent’s signs started popping up all along the street where he lives.