Tanya Flanagan interviews Jason Frierson, a former Speaker of the Nevada State Assembly and current principal at Cornerstone Government Affairs. Frierson discusses his journey from student government to becoming the first African American Speaker of the Nevada State Assembly and later the US Attorney for the District of Nevada. He highlights his proudest legislative achievements, including voting rights restoration and expanding access to the polls. Frierson also touches on the challenges of transitioning from state to federal service and the importance of community engagement. The conversation concludes with a light-hearted segment about Frierson's personal interests.

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