The senator who apologised for his own vote

Today’s guest is someone who chose integrity over silence.  Massachusetts State Senator John F. Keenan, who represents the Norfolk and Plymouth District, has emerged as one of the most courageous voices in America calling out sports betting for what it has become: a growing public-health crisis. While many celebrate the revenue, Senator Keenan has been willing to confront the human cost. Insanity, jail and death.  He is leading the charge behind the Bettor Health Act, a bold legislation that would ban prop bets, restrict in-game wagering, remove gambling advertisements from broadcasts. Finally placing much needed  guardrails around a growing addiction.  What makes Senator Keenan’s voice so powerful is his honesty. He has publicly expressed regret for his vote to legalize sports betting, something rarely seen in politics, and apologized to those in recovery, to families affected, and to those who have lost loved ones to gambling-related suicide. This conversation isn’t about politics. It’s about people. It’s about sounding the alarm before more lives and families are torn apart, and about what happens when someone with a voice chooses to listen, learn, and speak up.