In this powerful episode of the Dixie Dems Podcast, part of the Lean to the Left network, Carole Bellacera — Air Force veteran, author, and unapologetic Southern Democrat — shares her story of resilience, activism, and the fight for fair representation in a deep-red state.

Carole recounts the shocking moment she was escorted out of a Nancy Mace town hall, simply for being a Democrat, and the broader challenges progressives face in conservative regions. From her service during the Vietnam era to her lifelong dedication to social justice and writing, Carole embodies the indomitable spirit of grassroots activism.

🎙 What you’ll hear in this episode:

The reality of being a Democrat in a Republican stronghold

How Carole turned political exclusion into fuel for activism

The ongoing battle for democracy and representation in the South

Her insights as an Air Force veteran and author of Incense and Peppermints

If you believe in democracy, equal representation, and the power of one voice to make a difference, this episode is for you.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:14 Meet the Hosts and Guest Introduction

01:26 Carole's Background and Achievements

01:54 Carole's Music Endeavors

03:11 Discussion on Nancy Mace

05:15 Trump and Epstein Controversy

06:20 Impact of Trump on Personal Relationships

08:35 Nancy Mace Town Hall Incident

14:53 Carolel's Activism and Political Views

21:13 Confrontation with a Doctor

21:50 Trump's COVID Treatment and Inequities

22:52 Veterans and Trump's Policies

24:14 Military and Public Opinion

26:41 Corporate America's Response to DEI

28:22 Desserts and Small Talk

32:40 Trump's Health Speculations

35:59 Vietnam War and Combat Nurses

38:04 Conclusion and Farewell