More To The Story: Tennessee Rep. Justin J. Pearson first caught national attention when he was expelled from the state’s House of Representatives after demonstrating in support of gun law reforms. Today, he’s the Democratic candidate for Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District. It’s an area newly transformed by redrawn voting maps and sprawling data centers, putting Pearson at the center of some of the country’s biggest national fights. On this week’s More To The Story, Pearson talks about how redistricting has upended Tennessee and the many ways gun violence has become a deeply personal issue for him. He also looks back at the opposition to his 2023 demonstration for gun law reform when he was dubbed part of “the Tennessee Three.”

Listen: How Redistricting Is Upending America’s Midterms (More To The Story)

Read: Republicans Don’t Need to Win Elections Anymore. They Just Need Their Judges. (Mother Jones)

Listen: Not All Votes Are Created Equal (Reveal)

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The Fight for America’s Future Is Happening in the South

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The Fight for America’s Future Is Happening in the South