Peachpod: A Georgia Politics Podcast
297 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 35 ratingsWelcome to PeachPod, a podcast about Georgia politics.
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Kemp Shifts Focus to Harsher Sentences for Gang Crimes
February 14, 2020 13:56 - 1 hour - 55 MBOn today’s podcast, Kyle and Luke discuss Gov. Kemp’s rollout of his efforts to combat gang crime in the state. We also check in on budget talks and the results from the New Hampshire primary.
Residents Alarmed by Polluted Water Near Power Plants
February 12, 2020 13:49 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBOn today’s podcast, we talk with Jill Nolin from Georgia Recorder about two stories she recently reported regarding water pollution near power plant sites in middle Georgia.
Chaos at the Iowa Caucuses
February 06, 2020 14:40 - 43 minutes - 40 MBThe team recaps a chaotic start to the 2020 Democratic primary.
Doug Collins to Challenge U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler
January 30, 2020 13:22 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBOn today’s podcast, we discuss Rep. Doug Collins’ decision to challenge Sen. Kelly Loeffler in November. We also check in on where Democrats stand in the race to unseat Sen. David Perdue.
Maybe the State Budget Needs a Little Less Choppin'
January 27, 2020 16:51 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBLuke and Kyle analyze last week’s budget hearings and discuss the warnings given by some agency leaders about the impact of the Governor’s proposed budget cuts.
Recapping the Budget Hearings with Maggie Lee
January 27, 2020 13:26 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBMaggie Lee, a freelance reporter working with Georgia Recorder to cover the 2020 legislative session, joins the podcast to recap last week’s budget hearings.
As Trump Order is Challenged in Court, Kemp Punts on Refugee Resettlement Decision
January 24, 2020 01:49 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBOn today’s podcast, we discuss Governor Kemp’s continued delay on whether to accept refugee resettlement in Georgia and a lawsuit that may take that decision out of his hands. We also check in on the Democratic primary.
Dana Barrett is Running for Congress
January 22, 2020 16:44 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBOn today’s podcast we talk with Dana Barrett, a Democratic candidate in Georgia’s 11th congressional district. Dana spoke with us about her views on the issues, but she also weighed in on the temperament and character that a public official should have.
Rod Sellers is Running for Congress
January 21, 2020 11:56 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBWe talk with Rod Sellers, a Democratic candidate for Congress in Georgia's 11th Congressional District. Rod brings a focus on unions and bargaining rights at the workplace to this race, but he has a tough task on his hands. He brings a progressive message to a relatively conservative district currently held by Barry Loudermilk.
Recapping the State of the State with Georgia Recorder's Jill Nolin
January 19, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBJill Nolin, reporter at Georgia Recorder, joins the podcast to recap Governor Kemp’s annual address on his priorities for legislative session. We also discuss movement on a “marketplace facilitator” bill that plays into this year’s debate over state finances.
Previewing the 2020 Legislative Session
January 13, 2020 02:37 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBOn today’s podcast, we preview the issues, personalities, and conflicts that will define the 2020 legislative session.
Matt Lieberman is Running for the US Senate
January 12, 2020 16:44 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBOn today’s podcast, we talk with Matt Lieberman about his candidacy for the US Senate. Matt is a candidate in the jungle primary competing for the Senate seat formerly held by Johnny Isakson.
Looking Ahead to 2020
January 12, 2020 16:12 - 44 minutes - 41 MBOn today’s podcast, we discuss Greg Bluestein’s seven questions that will define Georgia politics in 2020. If you want a preview of the 2020 political landscape in Georgia, his list is a must-read.
President Trump Impeached by the U.S. House
December 19, 2019 11:46 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBOn this week's podcast, we discuss a series of stories that illustrate the troubles with Georgia's system and infrastructure for voting. Then, President Trump was impeached by the U.S. House on Wednesday evening. We previewed what comes next.
Supreme Court Retirement Delays Election, Gives Kemp Another Appointment
December 15, 2019 11:37 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBOn today's podcast, we discuss the early retirement of Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham, the first African-American to serve on the state's highest court. We talk about his retirement's impact on the campaigns of his would-be successors, and we look at the state supreme court's place in the ideological war over the nation's courts.
Deborah Gonzalez is Running for District Attorney
December 13, 2019 17:29 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBOn today's podcast, we talk with Deborah Gonzalez, a candidate for District Attorney in Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties, about her views on criminal justice reform and her campaign.
Trump Administration Proposals to Take Nutrition Assistance from Thousands
December 06, 2019 17:53 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBOn this week's podcast, we discuss a new report from the AJC showing that nutrition assistance programs like SNAP provide less assistance to people in rural areas because of higher food prices. Despite the challenges people in need of food assistance face, the Trump administration is considering proposals that would take the program away from thousands of Georgians.
Defying Trump, Kemp Taps Loeffler for U.S. Senate
December 05, 2019 13:35 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBWe discuss Governor Brian Kemp's decision to appoint Atlanta businesswoman Kelly Loeffler to the U.S. Senate despite President Trump's endorsement of Rep. Doug Collins.
Recapping the Atlanta Democratic Debate: A Georgia Perspective
November 24, 2019 13:57 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBOn this episode, Payeton Childers and Natalie Speier join to recap the November Democratic Debate in Atlanta from a Georgia perspective.
Recapping the Atlanta Democratic Debate: A National Perspective
November 24, 2019 13:45 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBOn this episode, Kelly Dobso and Olivia Bauer join to recap the November Democratic debate in Atlanta from a national perspective.
Celebrating the Downfall of Alabama
November 15, 2019 13:40 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBWe made a sports podcast! John Carolin, from the short-lived PeachPod sports podcast The Misery Index, joins the PeachPod crew to talk about LSU's victory over Alabama, this year's edition of the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry, and the future for sports gambling in the Georgia legislature.
Legislation Criminalizing Gender-Confirming Care for Children to be Introduced Next Year
November 14, 2019 12:54 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBOn today’s podcast, we discuss new legislation from Rep. Ginny Ehrhart that would criminalize the provision of gender-confirming health care for transgender children and the message it sends to the transgender community.
Peach Bites: Why the Kentucky and Virginia Elections Matter in Georgia
November 11, 2019 13:53 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBWe're trying out a new, shorter format on episodes this week. On today's podcast, we break down the results of off-year elections in Kentucky and Virginia and discuss why they matter in Georgia.
Pay Lindsay, Pay (him)!
November 01, 2019 11:59 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBOn today's podcast, we spend Cocktail Party week discussing the latest action in state houses and by the NCAA on the question of allowing college athletes to be paid. Then we update our coverage of carcinogenic chemical emissions by three medical sterilization plans and surprisingly aggressive action taken by the state.
Blowin’ Smoke So the State Won’t Go Broke
October 24, 2019 13:03 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBOn this week’s show, we discuss the role legalization of recreational marijuana could play in criminal justice reforms and the state’s budget crunch. We also talk about Governor Kemp’s education agenda and recap the latest fundraising totals.
Jimmy Herndon is Running for Cobb County Sheriff
October 18, 2019 12:25 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBThis week we talk with Jimmy Herndon, a candidate for Sheriff in Cobb County about his views on immigration enforcement, efforts to end mass incarceration, and improving treatment of people housed at jails in Cobb. We also introduce two new members of PeachPod — Kelly Dobso and Olivia Bauer — who join to recap Tuesday’s Democratic presidential debate.
Renee Unterman is Running for Congress
October 10, 2019 12:48 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThis week we talk to State Senator Renee Unterman. She is a Republican candidate to succeed Rep. Rob Woodall in Georgia's 7th Congressional District. Then we update on the choice before Gov. Brian Kemp about who should be Georgia's next U.S. Senator.
Ted Terry Backs Medicare for All, Green New Deal
October 08, 2019 10:46 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBDemocratic U.S. Senate candidate Ted Terry comes back on PeachPod to tell us about his support for Medicare for All and the Green New Deal. He also speaks on the importance of addressing America's crisis in long-term care for aging loved ones.
Where do Georgia Senate Candidates Stand on Climate Change
October 04, 2019 13:07 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBOn this week's show, we update the latest on the impeachment inquiry, compare Democratic Senate candidates' positions on climate change, and recap the off-season budget hearings.
Dr. Michael Owens is Running for Congress
September 27, 2019 12:46 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThis week, we talk with Dr. Michael Owens, the former Chairman of Cobb County Democrats and a third-generation military veteran, about his decision to launch a primary challenge against Rep. David Scott in Georgia's 13th Congressional District.
ImpeachPod: A Donald Trump Podcast
September 25, 2019 09:31 - 41 minutes - 38 MBWe discuss Nancy Pelosi's announcement that the House of Representatives is now in a formal impeachment inquiry and we recap how we got here.
Proposed Budget Cuts Brew Tension Between Kemp and Lawmakers
September 20, 2019 13:17 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBThis week, we update the discussion about Kemp's proposed budget cuts and check in on the Georgia Senate races now that Jon Ossoff has declared his candidacy.
Sarah Riggs Amico is Running for the U.S. Senate
September 18, 2019 12:19 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBThis week, Sarah Riggs Amico joins to discuss her campaign to challenge David Perdue in the U.S. Senate.
From Activist to Governing: A Conversation with Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Tim Denson
September 06, 2019 14:24 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBAthens-Clarke County Commissioner Tim Denson joins the show to update us on the latest policy moves in Athens and tell us about the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from an activist to a governing position.
A Statesman Heads for the Sunset
August 31, 2019 01:55 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBThis week Senator Johnny Isakson stunned the Georgia political world by announcing that he would retire his seat in the U.S. Senate at the end of 2019. We reflect on Senator Isakson's career and talk about the political earthquake it sets off in 2020. Then, we discuss President Trump's escalation of his trade war with China and its impact on Georgia farmers. Finally this week, we check in on the latest of cancer-causing emissions from two medical sterilization facilities in Smyrna and Covingt...
Democratic Leader Bob Trammell Calls for a Suspension of Operations at Sterigenics
August 28, 2019 04:18 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBOn this bonus podcast, House Minority Leader Bob Trammell joins the podcast to discuss a variety of issues with Kyle and Luke. Trammell calls for a suspension of operations at the Sterigenics medical sterilization facility in light of new AJC reporting regarding safety concerns. He also discusses Democrats' strategy for taking the State House in the 2020 elections and his caucus' plans to pursue repeal of the state's new abortion ban.
Governor Kemp Considers Steep Budget Cuts
August 23, 2019 13:15 - 1 hour - 62 MBThis week, the crew talks about a recent decision that prohibits the use of Georgia's current voting machines past the 2019 municipal elections amidst a myriad of security concerns. Danny Kanso from the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute joins to discuss Governor Kemp's proposed budget cuts as the state considers a cut to the top income tax rate. And Wes Wolfe from the Brunswick News tells us about environmentalists concerns over a Georgia Power plan to dispose of coal ash.
Democrats Throwdown in Motown
August 01, 2019 16:37 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBThis week, we recap the second debate of the Democratic primary in Detroit. Then, Marquis Cole, a Democratic candidate for Georgia's 7th Congressional District, joins to discuss his campaign.
Ted Terry is Running for the U.S. Senate
July 24, 2019 09:20 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBMegan sits down with Ted Terry to discuss his views as he launches a campaign for U.S. Senate.
Athens Tries Governing for Everyone
July 19, 2019 16:31 - 49 minutes - 45 MBThis week we discuss last year's blue wave election for the Athens Mayor and Commission and how new members are bringing progressive policies to the Classic City. Nabilah Islam, candidate for Georgia's 7th Congressional district, joins to react to President Trump's racist tweets. And we discuss Democratic Leader Bob Trammell's endorsement of Kamala Harris for President.
Ted Terry Enters the US Senate Race
July 11, 2019 11:52 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBOn this week's show, we discuss Ted Terry's entrance into the US Senate race, the outlook for candidates in Georgia and nationally based on their latest fundraising totals, and the crisis at the border.
Democrats Roast Biden to Kick Off 2020 Primary
July 02, 2019 15:07 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBOn this week's show, the team recaps the first Democratic debate of the 2020 cycle. We also talk about two important decisions handed down by SCOTUS last week. The Court stopped the Trump administration from adding a citizenship question to the census but declined to intervene in partisan gerrymandering.
Stacey Abrams Challenges Georgia's Election System
June 27, 2019 15:52 - 39 minutes - 36 MBWe devote the entire podcast today to a legal challenge filed by Stacey Abrams' new voting rights group, Fair Fight Action, seeking major reforms to the way the state conducts elections.
Where do we stand on fixing rural Georgia's economy?
June 07, 2019 12:02 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBOn this week's show, Tamar Hallerman from the AJC joins to tell us about how a new trade deal between the US, Mexico, and Canada has split Georgia's agriculture community. Plus the crew checks in on where we are in the economic revitalization of rural Georgia and marks the beginning of Pride Month.
Nabilah Islam is Running for Congress
May 31, 2019 12:22 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBThis week, Nabilah Islam joins the podcast. She's running for the 7th Congressional District. Then, Matthew Cavedon, a criminal defense attorney from Gainesville joins the show to discuss his view that the state's new abortion ban does not allow for the prosecution of women.
Brenda Lopez Romero is Running for Congress
May 23, 2019 23:45 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBKyle, Luke, and Ben discuss the Republican convention in Savannah last weekend. Then, Megan talks with State Rep. Brenda Lopez Romero about her run for Georgia's 7th Congressional District.
Will Women Be Prosecuted Under Georgia's Abortion Ban? A Debate Emerges
May 16, 2019 12:18 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThis week, State Senator Jen Jordan joins the show to discuss her view that women may be liable for prosecution under the state's new abortion ban. Then we discuss the indictment of Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck on allegations of fraud. And we wrap up with a look at Kemp's first turn with the veto pen.
Carolyn Bourdeaux is Taking Another Shot at the 7th Congressional District
May 09, 2019 22:50 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBKyle talks with Dr. Carolyn Bourdeaux, a Georgia State professor and former Senate Budget Office director from Suwanee. We discussed her views on healthcare, gun violence in schools, and her reaction to a new ad from a potential Republican opponent.
Rachel Kinsey is Running for Congress
May 03, 2019 09:45 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBThis week, Kyle sits down with Rachel Kinsey, who is challenging Barry Loudermilk for a seat in Congress. Plus, Spencer Donovan from the Red and Black tells us about a movement on the campus of the University of Georgia to recognize the University's role in slavery. And we discuss Stacey Abrams' decision not to run for the U.S. Senate.
SCOTUS Considers Whether LGBTQ Discrimination at Work is Already Illegal
April 25, 2019 15:26 - 46 minutes - 43 MBOn this week's podcast, the gang discusses the decision by the Supreme Court to take up a case questioning whether LGBT employment discrimination is already outlawed. Plus we react to the release of the Mueller report, discuss Lynne Homrich's entrance into the 7th Congressional District race, and talk about an effort to block campus carry in the courts.