Thousands of Tennessee students gathered in and around the State capital last week to protest gun violence in the wake of a school shooting. Three Tennessee representatives, Justin Pearson (D-Memphis), Gloria Johnson (D-Knoxville) and Justin Jones (D-Nashville) joined in chants from the House floor with protestors located in the House gallery.
The three lawmakers' took the House podium and continued chanting, which immediately led to them being cited for disorderly behavior, removed from committee assignments, and had them face possible expulsion on Thursday, April 6. Only two of the lawmakers were expelled (Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, both Black) by a two-thirds majority vote.
Eric Barnes hosts a journalist roundtable with the Memphis Flyer's Toby Sells and the Daily Memphian's Samuel Hardiman and Keely Brewer. In addition to discussing the three Tennessee lawmakers' and gun legislation, guests discuss the Environmental Protection Agency releasing potential pollution caused by a local sterilization company and the impact it could have on citizens.
Wrapping up, guests talk about mayoral residency requirements, MLGW's infrastructure improvement focus, drag show legislation, and more.