Megan Barry, author and Nashville’s first female mayor

In 2015, Megan Barry became the first female mayor of Nashville. In 2018, her term ended prematurely and shockingly.

Since then, she’s worked to combat the shame and guilt associated with substance use disorder, ran for Congress and wrote a book.

Fresh off her campaign, Barry sits down to talk with us about second chances, the responsibilities that come with redemption, and what she hopes readers of her new book, “It’s What You Do Next,” will understand about the more tumultuous times in her life.

This episode was produced by Khalil Ekulona.