Flaming Moderate

“I have enjoyed reading Bo’s columns … and have always appreciated his desire to applaud and celebrate the good things people do in our state and country, regardless of their background or party affiliation. I thank him for … the role he personally played in enhancing our great state through his own involvement and efforts.”—Bob Corker, former Republican senator from Tennessee, 2007–2019

“This book should be a case study for anyone who seeks a grown-up and constructive approach to governing in an America built upon many different experiences and views of how our society should work. … His sharing of some of the things he has learned in a long career is a gift to us all.”—Phil Bredesen, former Democratic governor of Tennessee, 2003–2011

Ignited by the terrorist acts of the KKK, inspired by the diplomacy of Howard Baker, and incensed by current events, Bo Roberts shares his passion for reasoned and reasonable people working together to resolve problems and meet opportunities at the global, national, state, and local levels.

Roberts has participated in some of the most pivotal events in Tennessee’s political history, experiencing the Klan burning a cross in his home’s front yard, dealing with the aftermath of Martin Luther King’s assassination, and working with state, national, and global public servants on both sides of the aisle. In this collection of columns, expanded and updated following the 2026 midterm elections, the author provides insight into where government works—and doesn’t—and offers solutions for people dedicated to cooperation rather than division. Highly entertaining and filled with wisdom and practical advice, Flaming Moderate is vital to those interested in improving their community, state, and nation.