Ashley Varner, Lori Brock & Dr. Kelly Victory on State of the Nation - 04 April 2024

On today's show, Ashley Varner will discuss the foundation's efforts to withdraw teachers from self-serving unions that are perceived not to support the education of children effectively.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Ashley Varner brings a variety of public affairs experience and a tough skin to the Freedom Foundation team. Before joining the Freedom Foundation, Ashley spent many exciting, turbulent, and wonderful years as a media spokesperson and state government liaison at the National Rifle Association. Following her tenure at the NRA, Ashley joined the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), where she worked with state and local lawmakers across the country on a diverse set of policy and communications issues.

GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Lori Brock is a 58-year-old single mother of two daughters. She works as a real estate broker and owns a horse farm. She is known as an angry resident who opposes a proposed development site located near her property.

GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Dr. Kelly Victory MD is a board-certified trauma and emergency specialist with over 30 years of clinical experience. She served as CMO for Whole Health Management, delivering on-site healthcare services for Fortune 500 companies. She holds a BS from Duke University and her MD from the University of North Carolina.