In Part 2 of our special live podcast taping from D9 in Trenton, Liz and Kere sit down with New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport for an honest conversation about leadership, public service, community partnership, and what it means to serve with purpose.

Attorney General Davenport discusses the values that inspired her career in public service, her priorities for New Jersey, and how her office is addressing issues ranging from gun violence and human trafficking to consumer protection, civil rights, and affordability. She also shares her perspective on allyship, community engagement, and the importance of listening before leading.

The conversation explores the realities of balancing a demanding career with family life, why giving yourself grace matters, and how authentic leadership can help build trust across communities. Plus, Jennifer joins Liz and Kere for a fun New Jersey-themed edition of Boss It or Toss It featuring Parkway vs. Turnpike, Pork Roll vs. Taylor Ham, and the debate over whether Central Jersey really exists.

If you're interested in leadership, public service, advocacy, or creating positive change in your community, this episode delivers valuable insights and practical wisdom from one of New Jersey's most influential public servants.

⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 Welcome to Part 2 of the live D9 in Trenton podcast

0:39 Introducing New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport

2:24 Making history with her first podcast appearance

3:05 What inspired her career in public service

3:23 Growing up in Wildwood and learning service from family

4:58 Why civic engagement starts at home

5:35 The Attorney General's priorities for New Jersey

6:57 Defining public safety beyond crime and violence

7:44 New Jersey's approach to reducing gun violence

8:56 Combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors

9:48 Protecting children online and offline

10:34 Consumer protection, affordability, and fighting fraud

11:32 Defending New Jersey's rights and interests

12:34 How the Attorney General's Office and the Divine Nine can work together

13:40 The importance of community engagement and listening

16:45 Balancing leadership, family, and public service

17:17 Why "I don't do it all" is an honest answer

18:12 The power of community, support systems, and giving yourself grace

20:15 Allyship, advocacy, and supporting Black and Brown communities

21:05 Lessons learned from the Selma commemoration

22:29 What authentic allyship looks like in practice

24:53 Final reflections on leadership, trust, and public service

27:49 Boss It or Toss It: Public Service Edition

28:24 Letter of the Law vs. Spirit of the Law

29:36 Early Mornings vs. Late-Night Strategy Sessions

30:02 Group Chats, Phone Calls, and Workplace Communication

30:12 Coffee, Tea, or Diet Coke?

31:06 Pork Roll vs. Taylor Ham

31:28 Parkway vs. Turnpike

31:47 Eagles, Giants, Jets, and New Jersey sports loyalties

32:25 Jersey Devil vs. State Bird

32:41 Is Central Jersey a real place?

32:59 Closing remarks and thank you to D9 in Trenton