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Former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam discuss Dolly Parton's ability to maintain universal appeal and her influence in politics.

In this special episode, former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam share personal stories about Dolly Parton and reflect on her life and legacy. Dolly had a remarkable ability to take stands, support causes, and use her influence without allowing herself to be pulled into partisan politics. What does it take to maintain the kind of universal appeal Dolly had? What can we learn from her approach?

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