Black Woman, Red State

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In 2008, Tanya Cook was one of the first black women to be elected to the Nebraska Legislature. Representing a uniquely diverse constituency and bringing a lifetime of international travel to the job, she discovered above all else, she was a black woman living in a red state. Through her unique pers…

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    • Sep 8, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 5 - "Everybody's Irish On St. Patrick's Day" - 9:8:17, 5.44 PM

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017 20:50


    A very special episode about stretching yourself socially. Recorded at a beach campsite. Did I camp? Listen and find out.

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    Episode 4 - "Oh, I've Never Been To Oklahoma" - 7:17:17, 5.58 PM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2017 18:48


    This episode shares how even vacation small talk to lead to great policy considerations. Enjoy.

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    Episode 3 - The Rubber Chicken Circuit - 5:30:17, 4.24 PM

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2017 25:48


    This episode describes the pure necessity of the "rubber chicken" circuit and how to "hack" it.

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    Episode 2 - "Does Your Hair Grow?" - 5:5:17, 1.29 PM

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2017 25:07


    Black woman, red state is a podcast about black female identity reflected upon within the context of red state politics, policy and broadway musicals.

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    Episode 1 - "A Black Woman Can't Win That District" - 4:11:17 3.01 PM

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2017 27:09


    Episode 1 - "A Black Woman Can't Win That District" - 4:11:17 3.01 PM by Tanya Cook

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