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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Carolyn Bourdeaux Joins to Discuss Running for Congress
May 21, 2018 03:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBKyle talks with Carolyn Bourdeaux, a Georgia State University professor, who is running for the Democratic nomination in Georgia's 7th Congressional District.
Russell Edwards Talks About Running for Athens-Clarke County Commission, District 7
May 20, 2018 14:37 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode, Kyle talks with Russell Edwards, a candidate for the 7th District seat on the Athens-Clarke County Commission. They discuss Russell's background in politics, how his platform is shaped by what he hears on the trail, and why Athens should do more to bring families into downtown.
Jared Bailey Runs for Re-Election to the Athens-Clarke County Commission
May 20, 2018 14:16 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode, Kyle talks with Jared Bailey, the incumbent commissioner on the Athens-Clarke County Commission, District 5. They talk about Bailey's vision for economic development in Athens and what accomplishments of the commission that Bailey is most proud of.
A Conversation with Tim Denson, Candidate for Athens-Clarke County Commission, District 5
May 17, 2018 12:47 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBKyle and Luke sit down with Tim Denson to discuss his race for Athens-Clarke County Commission in the 5th District. We also discuss Tim's background in organizing, how he got from the Occupy Athens movement to being a candidate for county commission, and his view of how to get things done at the local level. Editors Note: This conversation was recorded in early March. Learn more about Tim's Campaign. Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
Kelly Girtz Joins to Discuss Running for Mayor of Athens
May 14, 2018 12:13 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBThis week, Luke sits down with Kelly Girtz to discuss Kelly's campaign for Mayor of Athens, Georgia.
Ethan Pham Joins to Discuss Running for Congress
May 07, 2018 11:55 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBThis week, we’re joined by Blake Aued, news editor at Flagpole Magazine, to discuss the races for Mayor and Commission in Athens. We’re also joined by Ethan Pham, a Democrat running for the party’s nomination in the 7th Congressional District. And we sit down with Twitty Titus, a Democrat running for the state legislature in House District 173 to discuss challenges facing Southwest Georgia.
“Stop Scarlet F’ing People”: Tommy Valentine Discusses his Run for Athens-Clarke County Commission (feat. Ruth Pannill)
May 01, 2018 12:44 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBTommy Valentine discusses running for Athens-Clarke County Commission.
Fred Swann Joins to Discuss His Run for Agriculture Commissioner
April 26, 2018 11:24 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBOn this week's show, we talk with Madeleine Deisen, a student at Walton High School who helped organize a walkout at the school in protest of gun violence after the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida. We also talk with State Rep. Jonathan Wallace about Senate Bill 315, a cybersecurity bill on the Governor's desk that opens criminal liability to researchers who discover security vulnerabilities online. Finally, we speak with Fred Swann, the Democratic candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture.
Georgia Behavioral Health Commissioner Judy Fitzgerald Joins to Discuss Children's Mental Health
April 18, 2018 13:31 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week, Kyle is joined by Judy Fitzgerald, the commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. They discuss recent recommendations made by the Commission on Children's Mental Health created by Governor Deal last summer.
Closing Out the 2018 Legislative Session
April 13, 2018 18:30 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBThis week we check in on the Republican and Democratic races for Governor and close out our reporting on this year's legislative session.
Closing Out the 2018 Legislative Session
April 13, 2018 18:30 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBThis week we check in on the Republican and Democratic races for Governor and close out our reporting on this year's legislative session.
Recapping the Young Democrats of Georgia Convention
March 20, 2018 11:10 - 54 minutes - 50 MBOn this week's episode, Luke and Kyle report live from the Young Democrats of Georgia Convention. We're joined by Stacey Evans and Stacey Abrams to discuss taxes, healthcare, and education. Kyle interviews Sarah Riggs Amico for Lt. Governor and Matt Southwell for House District 34. And we discuss the convention activities including a Young Electeds forum featuring Reps. Bee Nguyen and Park Cannon and State Sen. Jen Jordan.
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Bills Left Before the Legislature
March 09, 2018 12:21 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBOn this week's episode we discuss some of the bills that are still pending before the legislature now that crossover day has passed. And we check in on qualifying for Congressional and state-level offices for the 2018 midterms.
John Noel Joins to Tell Us About Running for Public Service Commissioner
March 01, 2018 12:09 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBOn this week’s episode, we discuss Republican plans to cut state taxes, Democrats who stopped defending their priorities, and Casey Cagle, Delta and the NRA not playing nicely in the sandbox. Luke sits down with John Noel to discuss his run for the Public Service Commission.
Another School Shooting Spurs Students to Action on Restricting Access to Guns
February 20, 2018 03:50 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBOn this week’s episode, we discuss Republican plans to increase the cap for tax payer funded scholarships that are used to send students to private schools. We take a look at a constitutional amendment that would prohibit the state from doing business in languages other than English. And we talk about the tragic deaths of 17 students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
It's So Thrilling to Read Other People's Mail
February 14, 2018 14:05 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBOn this week's show we talk about the conclusion to the legislative fight over adoption under the Gold Dome. We also take a look at a confidential memo from the Abrams campaign laying out her strategy as we head for the Democratic primary in May.
The State of Our Union is Dark
February 02, 2018 14:08 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBOn this week's episode we discuss President Trump's state of the union speech, check in on where the immigration debate is, and talk about a poorly executed ad in the Democratic gubernatorial primary between Stacey Evans and Stacey Abrams.
Finally the Government Got a Weekend Off
January 25, 2018 14:57 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBOn this week's episode we discuss last weekend's government shutdown and the state of play on immigration legislation. Then Wesley Tharpe from the Georgia Budget and Policy institute joins to talk about the Governor's budget request.
Governor Deal's Final State of the State
January 18, 2018 13:29 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBThis week we discuss Governor Deal's final State of the State address, break down Stacey Abrams economic mobility plan, and discuss a voting rights case before the Supreme Court that could impact Georgia.
Previewing the 2018 Legislative Session
January 08, 2018 00:57 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBOn this week’s show, Kyle and Luke preview the upcoming legislative session and discuss the series of substantive proposals House Speaker David Ralston will pursue, the impact of new Democratic Leader Bob Trammell in the House, and how the upcoming slate of campaigns will impact what goes down at the Dome.
Stacey Evans Joins to Talk Poverty in Schools
January 03, 2018 13:09 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOn this week's episode, Kyle talks with Democratic governor candidate Stacey Evans about the role that poverty plays in schools. Luke sits down with Jonathan Wallace, the new state representative for House District 119 to talk about the campaign, how he's preparing for session, and what he wants to do under the Gold Dome.
Doug Jones Pulls Off A Miracle in Alabama
December 19, 2017 14:07 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBOn this week’s show, Kyle and Austin discuss Doug Jones shocking upset of Roy Moore in the Alabama Senate special election. They also discuss Stacey Abrams’ proposal for affordable child care. And they check in on the much-less-affordable #GOPTaxScam.
A Forum About A Forum
December 12, 2017 13:06 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBOn this week's show, we discuss the Milledgeville Republican forum held in October between the five candidates running for the Republican nomination for Governor.
Previewing the Runoff for Atlanta Mayor
December 04, 2017 12:33 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBThis week, we're joined by Patrick Husbands, the Executive Vice President of the Young Democrats of Atlanta, to discuss the Tuesday runoff between Keisha Lance Bottoms and Mary Norwood to decide who will be the next mayor of Atlanta.
Who Runs the World? Girls with Access to Capital
November 21, 2017 17:04 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBOn this week’s show, we talk with Melissa Johnson, Senior Policy Analyst at the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, about her recent paper, “Laying the Foundation: A Wealth Building Agenda for Georgia Women”. We discuss her proposals in the areas of paid family and medical leave, entrepreneurship, and home ownership. We also talk with Stacey Abrams, former Minority Leader in the Georgia House of Representatives and a Democratic candidate for Governor, about her experience starting businesses...
The Athens Gerrymander Ain’t Trump-Proof
November 14, 2017 17:21 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBOn this week’s episode, we recap several off-year elections, including special elections for two state house seats that flipped from Democrats to Republicans. We also talk about the results from the Virginia state elections and what those can tell us as we look forward to the midterms in Georgia and nationally next year. We also check in on the Atlanta municipal elections, which feature a runoff between Keisha Lance Bottoms and Mary Norwood.
What Are You Doing Alabama? A PeachPod Hot Take
November 13, 2017 13:42 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBWe briefly discuss the news that during the 1970s Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore was alleged to have dated teenaged girls and molested a 14 year old when he was in his 30s.
Luke Talks with Jason Dozier, Candidate for Atlanta City Council District 4
November 02, 2017 12:57 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBLuke talks with Jason Dozier, who is running for Atlanta City Council District 4.
Luke talks with Sachin Varghese, Candidate for House District 89
October 30, 2017 11:24 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBOn this week’s episode, Luke is joined by Sachin Varghese, candidate in the special election for House District 89. Sachin discusses his ideas for improving the affordability of housing, including a cap on property taxes and affordable housing project requirements. They also talk about Sachin’s background and why he jumped in this special election to replace Stacey Abrams, who left her seat to run for Governor.
Luke Talks with Jonathan Wallace, Candidate for State House District 119
October 27, 2017 12:36 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBLuke sits down with Jonathan Wallace, who is running for state house, to discuss the campaign, why we need to deal with poverty to improve education, and his support for an independent redistricting commission.
Luke Talks with Richie Knight, Candidate for Mayor of Athens
October 25, 2017 12:19 - 39 minutes - 36 MBOn this week’s show, Luke sits down with Richie Knight, candidate for Mayor of Athens. They talk about Richie’s vision for Athens, his background in business, and why Richie thinks workforce issues are one of the most pressing challenges the Classic City faces.
President Trump Decertifies the Iran Deal
October 18, 2017 22:32 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBOn this week’s episode, we discuss President Trump’s decision to decertify the Iran Nuclear Deal and what it means for the future of the international agreement. We also discuss Gill vs. Whitford, a supreme court case that could revolutionize the future of gerrymandering. And we look at Trump’s toxic relationship with Republicans and Democrats on the opposite end of Pennsylvania Avenue.
Defending DACA: A PeachPod Special Report
October 14, 2017 17:41 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBOn this week’s episode, Kyle takes an extended look at the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). In September, President Trump announced that he was ending DACA, a temporary protection from deportation program, enacted through executive action from President Obama. The program allowed immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, many of whom are now young adults, to stay in the United States and get authorization to work, drive, and go to college.
No More Mister Price Fly
October 07, 2017 01:05 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThis week we discuss the resignation of Tom Price as Secretary of Health and Human Services and we look over to our neighbors in Alabama to talk about their special election Senate race.
High Energy Jobs! We Discuss Stacey Abrams’ First Jobs Plan
September 19, 2017 11:52 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBOn this week’s episode, we discuss the first major policy proposal released in the 2018 race for Governor. Stacey Abrams, a Democratic candidate and former Minority Leader of Democrats in the Georgia House of Representatives, released a proposal to increase the number of alternative energy jobs in the state of Georgia. Through worker retraining, the establishment of a Georgia Green Bank, and coordination across state and local government, Abrams estimates her administration could increase the...
Opioids, Nukes, and White Supremacists. Our cheeriest episode yet!
August 15, 2017 14:53 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBOn this week's show we are joined by German Lopez of Vox to take a national look at the opioid epidemic. We also discuss the North Korean nuclear threat and white supremacist-led violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
How to be an Activist at the Gold Dome
August 01, 2017 00:13 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBOn this week’s episode, we are joined by Grace Starling, a law student and organizer with Students Against HB 51 and Aisha Yaqoob, the Policy Director for Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta. Grace and Aisha tell us about the policy issues they worked on last session, what testifying before a legislative committee is like, and how they organized groups and individuals to make their voices heard.
Back By Popular Demand: Campaign Season!
July 24, 2017 12:16 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBOn this week’s episode we take our first look at the 2018 Governor’s race as a few of the candidates hit the ground running. We cover Michael Williams’ attempt to uncover Casey Cagle’s “reprehensible behavior” and how it might have backfired on Williams. We also discuss the ongoing feud over voting between Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp. And we preview the Democratic debate over which voters the party should mobilize and how early fundraising totals set the tone for what is to come.
RIP Trumpcare
July 19, 2017 12:56 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBWe’re back for an emergency podcast about the collapse of the Republican effort to repeal and replace Obamacare. On Monday, two Republicans announced their opposition to the Senate’s repeal proposal and joined two other Republicans and united Democratic opposition to kill the bill. We discuss missteps by Mitch McConnell, Trump’s lack of leadership on the issue, and what Democrats should propose we do next. For our second topic, Luke talks with Gabe Shippy about his experience during the Ossof...
RJ Hadley Discusses Running for Secretary of State
July 18, 2017 12:24 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBOn this week’s show, Luke joins RJ Hadley, a Democratic candidate for Secretary of State. RJ discusses his view of the current Secretary of State’s decision to release voter information to the Trump Administration, his previous campaigns for the U.S. Senate and Rockdale Tax Commissioner, and the future of the Democratic party.
There’s Some Civil War Fan Fiction in your Mailbox
July 11, 2017 12:35 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBOn this week’s episode we return to a little bit of normalcy in the world of Georgia politics. We take a look at the first meeting of the legislature’s transit governance study committee and what might be on the table for increasing transit options in Georgia. We also discuss Secretary of State Brian Kemp’s decision to partially comply with a data request from President Trump’s voter integrity commission. And we discuss Tommy Benton’s Civil War fan fiction and why the issue of remembering the...
Looking Back at a Year of PeachPod
July 01, 2017 16:15 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB“Donald Trump’s empathy might be the greatest fraud in modern American politics” On this week’s episode we look back at a year of PeachPod. We began this show as the 2016 election transitioned from the primary to the general election. So we take a look back at what we got wrong about 2016, how anger influences our politics, and whether or not we can sustain the chaos that defines our politics today. We also discuss the challenges in reporting on the legislature, how we miss Jon Richards’ exc...
As a Millennial You Can’t Attack Star Wars, and Other Lessons from #GA06
June 27, 2017 13:27 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBOn this week’s show, we are joined by Austin Wagner, our numbers guru who broke down the data on the sixth district race, and Reed Powell, a Republican activist. The four of us look back at the #GA06 race and check in on Republican efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare.
The Final Runoff Recap
June 19, 2017 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThis week Austin joins Luke to discuss the latest in the Georgia Sixth runoff including death threats, security breaches, and turnout.
Recapping the #GA6 Debate
June 08, 2017 04:56 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBWe’re back for a second show this week to review the debate Tuesday night between Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Karen Handel on WSB TV in Atlanta. We’re joined by friend-of-the-pod Austin Wagner to break down the debate and get his thoughts on where this race is heading. Stay tuned for more coverage of the 6th District race between now and election day on June 20th.
Checking in on the GA-06 Race
June 06, 2017 09:39 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBOn this week’s show, we discuss the latest in the race for Georgia’s 6th Congressional District between Karen Handel and Jon Ossoff. We also talk about the budget that the Trump administration released and what the impact of its severe cuts to safety net programs means for Georgia.
More Like ImpeachPod, Amirite?
May 30, 2017 01:54 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBWelcome to episode number 50 for PeachPod! On this week’s show, Luke joins Kyle in studio to record in person in Washington DC. We discuss the latest on the investigation into whether President Donald Trump’s campaign coordinated with Russian operatives in an attempt to impact the 2016 election. We also discuss the emerging campaign on the Democratic side between Stacey Abrams and Stacey Evans for Georgia’s Governorship.
Politics: As Seen on TV
May 22, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBHelena joins Luke to talk about their favorite political TV shows, including the West Wing, Veep, and House of Cards
Jason O’Rouke Joins to Nerd Out on Health Policy
May 15, 2017 00:36 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBKyle is joined by Jason O’Rouke, Senior Director Public Policy & Federal Affairs at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce to discuss health policy. We provide an overview of the Republican Obamacare replacement, the AHCA, how it would impact Georgia, and what other issues are on the minds of Georgia businesses.
Candidate Conversations: Christine Triebsch, Democrat for State Senate District 32
May 13, 2017 11:29 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBLast Saturday, Luke got together with Democratic State Senate Candidate Christine Triebsch. Triebesch is running in the special election for Senate District 32 that was vacated whenJudson Hill ran for the 6th Congressional District seat.