Raising Kellan
Raising Kellan
Marsh Naidoo, PT
Episode 165. A Hopeful Message from John and Betty Ann Tanner
34 minutes Posted May 1, 2026 at 10:29 am.
Mr Tanner: Can you please tell us about your early life, sir, up to meeting Ms Betty Ann?03:43 Ms Betty Ann:  Can you tell us where you were born, how you met John, married, and your family ?06:27 Mr Tanner: You have an incredibly distinguished career, including being a co-founder of the Blue Dog Coalition. What is and why is it called the “Blue Dogs”?08:56 Mr Tanner:  Can you tell us about NATO and the Role you played in this organization?14:15 Mr Tanner: What is the significance of NATO? 17:37 Ms Betty Ann: What was a pivotal moment for you in your work-family life?23:26 Mr Tanner:  If there is one political reform to prioritise at present, what would that be? 27:36 Mr Tanner or Betty Ann: Tell us about your conservation work. 31: 33 Ms Betty Ann:  Please tell us of some of the work you are involved in at present. 32:50 Mr Tanner: What message of encouragement would you give to the families of NorthWest Tennessee?
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Interview with Former U.S. Representative for the Eighth Congressional District of Tennessee, John Tanner, and his wife, Ms Betty Ann Tanner00:55 Mr Tanner: Can you please tell us about your early life, sir, up to meeting Ms Betty Ann?03:43 Ms Betty Ann:  Can you tell us where you were born, how you met John, married, and your family ?06:27 Mr Tanner: You have an incredibly distinguished career, including being a co-founder of the Blue Dog Coalition. What is and why is it called the “Blue Dogs”?08:56 Mr Tanner:  Can you tell us about NATO and the Role you played in this organization?14:15 Mr Tanner: What is the significance of NATO? 17:37 Ms Betty Ann: What was a pivotal moment for you in your work-family life?23:26 Mr Tanner:  If there is one political reform to prioritise at present, what would that be? 27:36 Mr Tanner or Betty Ann: Tell us about your conservation work. 31: 33 Ms Betty Ann:  Please tell us of some of the work you are involved in at present. 32:50 Mr Tanner: What message of encouragement would you give to the families of NorthWest Tennessee?