On this episode of TJRS, how to save a life. We dive into the case of condemned, likely innocent man Tony Carruthers, who is scheduled to be executed in the State of Tennessee just over a week from now. We dive into all of the problems with his case, with his ACLU defense attorney.
If you want to help save Mr. Carruthers’ life, call Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and ask him to offer clemency. The number to call is 615-412-3133. You can also visit the ACLU website here.
We also take a deep dive into our twin crisis: the end of the Voting Rights Act and the potential next pandemic.
The unleashing of John Crow voter denial all over the South now includes Alabama, which the Supreme Court today gave the green light to snatch back one Black majority congressional seat (with more to come, we’re sure.) There is a major protest planned in Montgomery this Saturday, which you can get details about at allroadsleadtothesouth.com.
In our “scaring is caring” segment, Olivia_Troye walks us through the horrors of dealing with a Trump-led pandemic when she was a homeland security adviser to Mike Pence. Olivia has some warnings for us as we keep a side eye on the “rat virus.”
And we round out the show with a bedtime soother featuring the butter-smooth voice of Kenny Latimore, who has some thoughts on the power and precariousness of art in the age of MAGA; plus a skeptical dog as our “moment of joy.”
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