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REAL | STATE is a policy-forward podcast from CSG South spotlighting the bold ideas, practical solutions, and cross-sector leadership shaping the future of the Southern United States. Hosted by Lindsey Gray , Regional Executive Director of CSG South, each episode offers candid insights from state legislators, government leaders, and policy experts across the South’s 15 member states. From workforce and education to infrastructure, energy, innovation, and intergovernmental partnerships, REAL | STATE explores the real issues—and real solutions—driving progress and prosperity across the region. Grounded in CSG South’s trusted, nonpartisan voice, the show bridges public service with private-sector and nonprofit perspectives to inform, connect, and inspire. Whether you’re an elected official, policy leader, or engaged listener, REAL | STATE is your front-row seat to the evolving landscape of Southern state government.
Unknown Host hosts Real State, a news show with 10 episodes published.
How do states balance fiscal responsibility with the growing demand for human services, behavioral health support, and child welfare programs? Host Lindsey Gray sits down with Oklahoma Representative Daniel Pae, Chair of
Show notesHost Lindsey Gray speaks with Casey Rogers of the Alabama State Military Department about the state’s growing focus on supporting veterans, military families, and National Guard readiness. Drawing from her experience in
Show notesReal | State host Lindsey Gray sits down with Tennessee Representative Dan Howell to unpack the proposed Patient First Act, a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at reshaping how health insurance impacts patients, provid
Show notesouth Carolina Senator Greg Hembree joins host Lindsey Gray to discuss the future of education policy in the Palmetto State—from school choice and charter accountability to teacher recruitment, classroom discipline, and s
Show notesAs natural disasters grow more frequent and severe, states are being pushed to rethink how they prepare, respond, and rebuild. In this episode of Real State, North Carolina Representative Mark Pless shares a rare dual pe
Show notesLindsey Gray sits down with Virginia Delegate Katrina Callsen to explore how child welfare policy can better support children and families. From expanding kinship care and preventing unnecessary foster care placements to
Show notesWhen legislative sessions end, the work of state government continues behind the scenes. In this episode of Real | State, host Lindsey Gray is joined by Jay Hartz, Executive Director of Kentucky’s Legislative Research Co
Show notesHost Lindsey Gray sits down with Mississippi State Senator Rod Hickman to explore how Mississippi’s dramatic rise from 49th to 9th in fourth-grade reading is reshaping opportunity across rural communities. The conversati
Show notesHost Lindsey Gray speaks with West Virginia Delegate Clay Riley to explore how energy policy is shaping the state’s economic future during the 2026 legislative session. Energy has always been central to West Virginia’s i
Show notesIn the inaugural episode of Real | State, host Lindsey Gray sits down with Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns to explore affordability as a defining issue for Georgia families—from property tax reform and housing supply to
Show notesAcross the country, the decisions made in state capitals don't just shape policy, they shape everyday life. From how we build and strengthen our communities, to how we prepare the next generation of leaders, and how stat
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