Brandon Burley

Brandon L. Burley, MPA, is the host of The Redemption Project, an award-winning civic media and educational platform focused on redemption, public understanding, civic literacy and thoughtful conversation.

A disabled U.S. Marine infantryman, retired detective, educator and published commentary writer, Brandon interviews public officials, policy experts, educators, nonprofit leaders and people with powerful redemption stories. The goal is not partisan argument or gotcha interviewing, but calm conversation that helps people think more clearly about public life, systems, leadership and community.

Introductory Call

This is a traditional phone call. In the additional notes, please but the purpose of your call and what company you represent.

  • 20m

Expert Consultation

This is done by traditional phone call, unless requested otherwise.

  • 30m

TRP Short Expert Segment

A 30-minute expert virtual interview focused on helping the public understand one specific issue, system, event or question more clearly.


This format is designed for professors, researchers, policy experts, legal analysts, economists, campaign professionals, journalists and others with subject-matter expertise. The goal is not debate or partisan argument. The goal is clear explanation that helps citizens, students and the public better understand what is happening and why it matters.

  • 30m

  • 1

TRP Tennessee Good Work Interview

A 30 minute virtual interview to discuss the person / place / thing being recognized for the Tennessee Good Work award.

  • 30m

  • 1

TRP Civic Conversation Interview

A 45-minute civic virtual interview for public officials, candidates, party leaders, policy experts, legal analysts, journalists and others involved in public life.


The Redemption Project focuses on thoughtful civic conversation, public understanding and clear explanation. The interview is not designed as a partisan debate or ambush. The goal is to help citizens better understand leadership, public systems, policy choices and civic responsibility.

  • 45m

  • 1

TRP Systems Explained Interview

A 30-minute educational virtual interview focused on helping the public better understand government, economics, criminal justice, elections, law, public policy or civic systems.


The goal is clear explanation, not partisan argument. These conversations are designed to help students and the public understand how systems actually work before forming stronger opinions about them.

  • 30m

  • 1

TRP Redemption Story Interview

A 45-minute virtual interview for guests sharing a story of redemption, recovery, faith, resilience, reentry, second chances, or personal transformation.

The Redemption Project approaches these conversations with care, respect and accountability. This is not a “gotcha” interview. The goal is to give space for an honest story that may help others better understand brokenness, growth, restoration and hope.

  • 45m

  • 1

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