Peachpod: A Georgia Politics Podcast
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Teresa Tomlinson Explores Running for the U.S. Senate
April 18, 2019 22:26 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBThis week, Kyle sits down with Teresa Tomlinson, the former mayor of Columbus, Georgia. Tomlinson recently launched an exploratory committee to consider a run for the U.S. Senate. She joined the podcast to discuss her views on reproductive health, delayed disaster aid to survivors of Hurricane Michael, and her views on the policy questions of the day.
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from the 2019 Legislative Session
April 05, 2019 16:28 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBWe're back to wrap our session coverage with the annual The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly show. If you were sleeping under a rock since January, catch up on the highlights from this year's convening of the legislature.
Kyle Rinaudo Challenges Abortion Ban Sponsor Ed Setzler
April 01, 2019 16:19 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBThis week we're joined by Kyle Rinaudo, the first candidate to announce a challenge against abortion ban sponsor Ed Setzler in 2020. We talked about his position on the abortion ban and what else he'd like to do if he were elected to the State House.
Conservatives’ Abortion Ban Nears Final Passage
March 28, 2019 16:03 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBWe’re nearing the final days of session! This week we update the progress of a bill banning abortion, talk about Georgia’s increasing role in national politics, and discuss the implications of the Mueller report.
Conservatives Keep Trying to Make Private School Vouchers Happen
March 21, 2019 15:59 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBOn this week's pod, we talk about reinvigorated efforts to pass a private school voucher program into law, Sen. Isakson's surprise vote in favor of Trump's emergency declaration, and the latest on some high profile bills moving through the Gold Dome.
Recapping the Young Democrats' Convention
March 19, 2019 11:57 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBLuke and Megan recap last weekend's joint meeting for the Young Democrats of Georgia and the Young Democrats of America. Then Megan gives updates on the latest news from the Gold Dome and Capitol Hill.
Abortion Ban Moves Forward in the Legislature
March 14, 2019 12:17 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBRepublicans push through polarizing bills on abortion and elections while Gwinnett County weighs whether to join MARTA.
Crossover Day Edition
March 07, 2019 17:50 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBIt’s Crossover Day! This week we talk about the struggle for some top priorities of social conservatives this session. We also discuss a proposal for the state to take over control of the Atlanta airport from the city, new background check legislation in the U.S. House, and the role of Georgia’s Senators in the debate on overturning the President’s emergency declaration.
Robert Thompson Joins to Discuss Indivisible
February 28, 2019 13:49 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week, Megan sits down with Robert Thompson from the Indivisible chapter for Georgia's 11th Congressional district to discuss the group's priorities.
Voting and Healthcare Get Debated Under the Gold Dome
February 22, 2019 12:57 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBOn today's show, we discuss big changes in voting access and healthcare that were presented before committees in the legislature this week. Then, House Speaker David Ralston is investigated by the AJC and WSB because of his use of his position in the legislature to delay criminal cases. Will he face any consequences?
Will President Trump Avoid Another Government Shutdown?
February 15, 2019 02:12 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThis week, we discuss the latest on negotiations to avoid another government shutdown, the developing race for Georgia’s 7th Congressional District, and the Green New Deal.
Recovering from Hurricane Michael
February 11, 2019 12:11 - 29 minutes - 27 MBBen is joined by Bo Warren from the Georgia Department of Agriculture to talk about ongoing efforts under the Gold Dome and in Washington to help farmers impacted by Hurricane Michael.
State of the Union or Stacey of the Union?
February 06, 2019 07:28 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBThe crew recaps President Trump's State of the Union address and the response to his address by Stacey Abrams.
Are we willing to pay for the future rural Georgia needs?
February 04, 2019 13:34 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBThis week, Kristi Swartz from E&E News joins the podcast to update us on the latest on rural broadband legislation. Plus we talk state budget, new party leadership for the Democrats, and Stacey Abrams upcoming State of the Union response. Editor's note: This episode was recorded Wednesday, January 30. Audio Credit: Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
The Shutdown is Over
January 30, 2019 00:04 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBGreg Tourial, Analyst at CQ House Action Reports, joins the pod to discuss the end of the shutdown.
Is it 2020 yet?
January 25, 2019 12:54 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBThis week, we welcome Ben Stout to the show! Ben joins the crew to to take a way too early look at the 2020 Democratic presidential primary and 2020 Georgia races. We also discuss the latest on the government shutdown.
Race and the Cityhood Movement in Atlanta with Brentin Mock
January 23, 2019 13:10 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBOn today's episode, Megan and Kyle discuss the rebuke that the women of the State Senate gave to their leadership over new sexual harassment rules and committee assignments. Then, Brentin Mock, staff writer at City Lab, joins the podcast to talk about the cityhood movement in Atlanta.
Governor Kemp Brings his Hard Hat to the State of the State
January 18, 2019 18:01 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBWe're back. This week we discuss Governor Kemp's first State of the State address and we check in on the longest government shutdown in the nation's history.
A Conversation with AJC Columnist Jay Bookman
December 14, 2018 14:09 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThis week, the gang discusses the future for Georgia Democrats now that the 2018 elections are over. And Jay Bookman, longtime AJC columnist who is retiring at the end of the year, joins the pod to discuss his career in writing and how politics and journalism have changed while he's been at the paper.
President Trump Fires Attorney General Jeff Sessions
November 16, 2018 02:30 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThis week we discuss President Trump's decision to fire Jeff Sessions and the unresolved Georgia governor's race.
Recapping the 2018 Midterms
November 09, 2018 17:37 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBKyle, Megan, and Jessica recap the 2018 midterm elections.
It's Election Day in Georgia!
November 06, 2018 13:57 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBLuke and Kyle preview the 2018 elections.
Richard Keatley Joins to Discuss Running for Labor Commissioner
October 31, 2018 16:40 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBThis week, Luke talks with Richard Keatley, Democratic candidate for state Labor Commissioner. Plus Jessica and Megan are back to talk about debates in the 6th and 7th Congressional Districts.
A Dumpster Fire of a Debate
October 25, 2018 12:49 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBThis week we recap the Atlanta Press Club debate between Stacey Abrams, Brian Kemp, and Ted Metz.
Did Stacey Abrams Offend Georgia Farmers?
October 23, 2018 17:03 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBJessica Szilagyi joins to discuss comments from Stacey Abrams about job diversity in rural Georgia that Kemp calls offensive to people working in agriculture and hospitality. We also talk about how access to the ballot has become a central issue in this campaign.
Kemp Calls for Amico to Drop Out of Race
October 19, 2018 16:39 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBThis week, Jessica Szilagyi joins the pod to discuss headaches for the Sarah Riggs Amico campaign as Kemp calls for her to drop from the race. We also discuss the Secretary of State’s debate. Kalyann Teasley joins to talk about transit.
Abrams and Kemp Respond to Hurricane Michael's Devastation in Georgia
October 17, 2018 12:49 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBOn this week's show, we take a look at how Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams have responded to Hurricane Michael's devastation across south Georgia. Kyle sits down with the Southern Center for Human Rights to discuss the past and future of criminal justice reforms.
Hurricane Michael Devastates South Georgia Crops
October 12, 2018 12:57 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBOn this week's show, we discuss Hurricane Michael, which hit Georgia as the strongest hurricane since 1898. The storm devastated Georgia farmers and may become an issue in November's race for Governor. Kyle talks with Aisha Yaqoob, Democratic candidate for House District 97. They discuss her campaign and her background in activism that prepared her to take a seat under the Gold Dome. And Kyle and Megan discuss the development plan at the Gulch and resistance to the proposal from activists.
Luke Talks with Former Congressman John Barrow About Running for Secretary of State
October 08, 2018 18:12 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBFormer Congressman John Barrow joins Luke to talk about why he is running for Secretary of State.
PeachPod Hits the Books!
September 28, 2018 05:10 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBGov. Deal told us we had to talk about education more.
Charlie Bailey Joins to Discuss Running for Attorney General
September 20, 2018 16:22 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBOn this week's show we talk to Charlie Bailey, the Democratic candidate for Attorney General about his run for the top prosecutor job in the state. We also discuss the health care plans presented by Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp. And Megan interviews Jeff Graham, the Executive Director of Georgia Equality, about religious freedom legislation and the stakes for LGBT Georgians of this fall's elections. Learn more about Charlie Bailey's campaign at his website. Learn more about Georgia Equalit...
Brett Kavanaugh Testifies in the Senate
September 13, 2018 12:26 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBThis week: New polling shows a tie in the Governors race, Brett Kavanaugh moves one step closer to confirmation on the Supreme Court, former president Barack Obama returns to the campaign trail, and the New York Times publishes an anonymous op-ed from a senior official in the Trump administration.
Brian Kemp Leaps to the Center
September 06, 2018 11:42 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBOn this week's show we talk about Brian Kemp's move to the center on immigration and the religious liberty/LGBT rights debate. We also discuss the influence of dark money in our politics, Bob Woodward's new book about the Trump White House, and the first day of Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court Confirmation hearings. This podcast contains explicit language because of those absolutely bananas anecdotes from Bob Woodward’s new book. You can find the polling we discuss from the AJC here. We dis...
Make Air Dirty Again
August 31, 2018 12:36 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThe whole gang is here to discuss Trump administration efforts to repeal Obama-era pollution standards in favor of more relaxed regulations, the legal and political implications for Trump of Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort's legal troubles, and recap last weekend's state Democratic convention.
Something is Awry in Randolph County
August 23, 2018 12:47 - 1 hour - 60 MBThis week we discuss the release new FiveThirtyEight model predicting the results of U.S. House elections in November. We look at a proposal from Randolph County, a small, majority African-American county in southwest Georgia, to close 7 of the county's 9 precincts for the November elections. And we talk about whether capitalism is working for us.
Rep. Scott Holcomb Joins to Talk Voting Tech
August 16, 2018 11:15 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBKyle, Megan, and Luke check in on the early strategies of both Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams as they begin the march to November. Then State Representative Scott Holcomb (D-Atlanta) joins to discuss the state's current voting machines and the need for some paper in the system.
Can Democrats Take the State House in November?
August 13, 2018 11:26 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBThis week we're joined by Austin Wagner to discuss Democrats' chances at making gains in the State House this fall. We also talk with two candidates who recently received endorsements from President Barack Obama: Matthew Wilson and Shelly Hutchinson. And we look at whether trade will be an important issue in elections this fall.
Full Interview: Shelly Hutchinson
August 13, 2018 10:35 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBDuring our [last episode][1] we shared a clip from an interview with Shelly Hutchinson, a candidate for State House who was recently endorsed by former President Barack Obama. Here is our full interview.
Georgia Local Governments Lose Millions Enforcing Federal Immigration Laws
August 02, 2018 03:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBOn this episode, we discuss the money local governments spend on voluntarily federal immigration law enforcement with Wesley Tharpe, Research Director at the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute. We also talk about the ongoing debate around election security and look at the conclusion of the Democratic primaries.
Kemp vs. Abrams: An Ideological Slugfest
July 27, 2018 16:30 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThis week we’re joined by Jessica Szilagyi, a writer for AllOnGeorgia.com, to discuss the outcomes of the GOP runoffs for Governor and Lt. Governor. We also talk about a Trump administration plan to provide $12 billion in aid to farmers hurt by the administration’s trade policies.
Kemp Got the Rose! Will He Get the Nomination?
July 24, 2018 04:20 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBThis week we're joined by Cody Hall, former Communications Director for the Hunter Hill for Governor campaign, to discuss today's runoffs for Governor and Lt. Governor on the GOP side along with downballot and Congressional runoffs on both sides of the aisle.
The Runoff Between Brian Kemp and Casey Cagle Enters It's Final Days
July 19, 2018 11:51 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBThis week we discuss the final days of the GOP runoff for Governor between Brian Kemp and Casey Cagle. We also discuss the bizarre press conference featuring President Trump and Russian President Putin. And we're joined by Dawn Johnson to talk about her run for state senate.
Trump Nominates Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court
July 13, 2018 12:28 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBThis week we discuss President Trump's nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
Trump Trades Family Separations for Indefinite Detention
June 27, 2018 16:21 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThis week we're joined by Tori Slatton, an immigration lawyer in Washington DC, and our new contributor Megan Payne, to discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling in Masterpiece Cakeshop Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. We also discuss the latest on Trump Administration immigration policy and a bill up for vote this week in the U.S. House.
Luke Talks with Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Mariah Parker
June 25, 2018 12:14 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBThis week, Luke sits down to talk with Mariah Parker about her campaign for County Commissioner and what she'd like to accomplish now that she's been elected.
Cagle Awards Trump a Nobel Participation Trophy
June 18, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThis week, we're joined by Cody Hall, former Communications Director for Hunter Hill, to discuss the North Korean nuclear summit and a rapidly escalating problem with immigration at the border.
Cagle Brings a Classic Washington Scandal to Atlanta by Telling the Truth
June 17, 2018 17:49 - 59 minutes - 55 MBThis week we're joined by Cody Hall, former Communications Director for Hunter Hill, to discuss the release of a secret recording of Casey Cagle. We also recap Stacey Abrams' primary victory and dig into some Abrams campaign polling as her team looks towards November.
BONUS: Recapping the Races for Mayor and Commission in Athens
May 28, 2018 13:52 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBOn this bonus edition of PeachPod, Kyle and Luke discuss the outcome of the elections for mayor and commission in Athens-Clarke County.
Recapping the 2018 Georgia Primaries
May 28, 2018 13:48 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBThis week Luke and Kyle recap the primaries across Georgia for Congressional, statewide, and state legislative seats.
Our Final Look at the 2018 Primaries with Jessica Szilagyi
May 21, 2018 11:46 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBJessica Szilagyi joins to wrap up our coverage of the 2018 primaries.