Rep. Jim Cooper on his 32 years in Congress and his decision to retire

This Is Nashville · Nov 10, 2022 · 50m

This January, Representative Jim Cooper, D-Nashville, announced that he would be retiring from Congress after 32 years in office. Redistricting, which has diluted the representation of Democratic voters in Nashville, played a key part in his decision.

In this episode, we’re joined by Congressman Cooper to discuss his career, answer your questions and get his thoughts on the future of the Democratic party and electoral politics in Tennessee.

But first, it’s time for @ Us!, where guest host Nina Cardona and digital lead Anna Gallegos-Cannon respond to listener feedback and questions.