<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode we talk with Senator Jeff Jackson of NC Senate District 37. Jeff talks about the realities of being a Democratic Senator in a state government that's beholden to far right interests, and how he's fighting for an independent commission to redraw district lines to better reflect the bipartisan realities of the state.   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Jeff talks about how a master's degree in philosophy and his experience as a state prosecutor make him a better senator. He also breaks down the North Carolina gubernatorial election and gives tips on finding the humanity in local politics. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; _______________________________________________________________&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We want to thank our two sponsors this week:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/photoboothACP/"&gt;The Photobooth&lt;/a&gt;: by Andy Cox Photography&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This is a full-service mobile portrait studio. Unlike those other "touch-screen" boxes they offer a professional studio photography experience with a professionally trained photographer. Prints are produced within minutes of a portrait session so that guests can leave after a session with a souvenir.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="frontporchfest.com"&gt;Front Porch Fest&lt;/a&gt;:  Sept 2-4 near Stuart, VA.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Headliners include Zach Deputy, The Hip Abduction, Laura Reed, Trongone Band and Big Daddy Love.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;--Brian Paul Swenk&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Lonesome Banjo Chronicles

Brian Paul Swenk

Ep. 12 Jeff Jackson, NC State Senate District 37

AUG 11, 201666 MIN
Lonesome Banjo Chronicles

Ep. 12 Jeff Jackson, NC State Senate District 37

AUG 11, 201666 MIN

Description

In this episode we talk with Senator Jeff Jackson of NC Senate District 37. Jeff talks about the realities of being a Democratic Senator in a state government that's beholden to far right interests, and how he's fighting for an independent commission to redraw district lines to better reflect the bipartisan realities of the state.   

Jeff talks about how a master's degree in philosophy and his experience as a state prosecutor make him a better senator. He also breaks down the North Carolina gubernatorial election and gives tips on finding the humanity in local politics. 

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We want to thank our two sponsors this week:

The Photobooth: by Andy Cox Photography

This is a full-service mobile portrait studio. Unlike those other "touch-screen" boxes they offer a professional studio photography experience with a professionally trained photographer. Prints are produced within minutes of a portrait session so that guests can leave after a session with a souvenir.

Front Porch Fest:  Sept 2-4 near Stuart, VA.

Headliners include Zach Deputy, The Hip Abduction, Laura Reed, Trongone Band and Big Daddy Love.

 

--Brian Paul Swenk