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I thought maybe a short bit on YT, where this seemed it could have been what you were are talking about:

Hear Van Jones’ surprising conversation with deeply conservative lawmaker

CNN

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CNN’s Van Jones speaks with Tennessee’s Sumner County District Commissioner Matt Shoaf, who shared what was the turning point that made him want to get involved in politics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qryT0vDbo0

Then after watching it and seeing Jones say Shoaf seemed like a pretty ordinary and decent
guy who just saw things differently than he did, i searched Shoaf Tennessee and bingo


Tennessee Tug-of-War: Commissioner Shoaf's Political Crusade Premieres on CNN

Commissioner Matt Shoaf discusses challenging fellow Republicans over ideological divides in Tennessee, aiming to return to core GOP values.

BNN Correspondents
03 Mar 2024 10:41 EST


Tennessee Tug-of-War: Commissioner Shoaf's Political Crusade Premieres on CNN

The landscape of Tennessee politics takes center stage as Sumner County Commissioner Matt Shoaf shares his motivations for challenging fellow Republicans, in an exclusive interview with Van Jones. Premiering on "The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper," the segment titled "What Happened to Tennessee? The Battle of Blue and Red," delves into the ideological divides within the state's political sphere.

Unveiling Motivations

Shoaf, a staunch conservative and a key figure of the Sumner County Constitutional Republicans, opens up about his political journey. His candid conversation with Jones reveals a deep-seated concern for the direction in which the state's politics is headed, prompting his stand against members of his own party. This move, according to Shoaf, is driven by a desire to return to what he perceives as core Republican values and principles.

Inside the Battle

The feature, set to air on Sunday, March 3 at 8pm ET/PT, promises viewers an in-depth look into the fissures and factions that have emerged within Tennessee's Republican Party. With the state historically swinging red, the emergence of internal conflicts presents a fascinating case study of the broader national trend of ideological realignment and polarization within American political parties.

Airing Diverse Perspectives

In addition to Shoaf's insights, the segment is expected to offer viewpoints from a variety of political actors within Tennessee, including those who oppose Shoaf's approach. This balanced representation aims to provide viewers with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and nuances of the state's current political dynamics.

The airing of "What Happened to Tennessee? The Battle of Blue and Red" is poised to ignite conversations on the essence of political allegiance, the nature of ideological purity, and the future of bipartisanship in an increasingly divided America. As Tennessee grapples with its identity within the Republican Party, the rest of the nation watches, perhaps seeing reflections of their own states' struggles within its story.

https://bnnbreaking.com/politics/tennessee-tug-of-war-commissioner-shoafs-political-crusade-premieres-on-cnn

As you say it sounds a worthy watch.