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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PeachPod Conversations: Buzz Brockway
May 12, 2017 12:12 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBKyle sits down with State Representative Buzz Brockway to discuss his campaign for Secretary of State and his thoughts on education policy. Recorded Thursday, May 4th, 2017
Easy Comey, Easy Go
May 11, 2017 12:26 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBLuke and I jumped on the mics to give our reactions to the news that President Trump fired FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday evening.
100 Days of Trump
May 09, 2017 01:56 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBOn this week's show we discuss 100 days of Trump and check in on the GA-06 race
It’s Been A While… Let’s Catch Up! (Part 2)
April 18, 2017 00:05 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBThis is part two of our two-part episode where Luke and I catch up after a little break from PeachPoding. On this episode, we recap what happened to close the legislative session, the special election in #GA6 (VOTE APRIL 18TH!), and the upcoming governor’s race. Like Part 1, on this episode we riffed off of what we’d seen in the news lately, so we apologize for any facts we may have misremembered. Links below have the background for everything that we discussed.
It’s Been A While… Let’s Catch Up! (Part 1)
April 17, 2017 21:45 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBLuke and I were slow to get together for the recap of the legislative session and all of the crazy news happening nationally. So we recorded a two-part episode to catch up on what happened while we are gone. We also did an experiment for this episode: we just riffed on what we’d seen in the news lately. So, we apologize for any errors on the facts that we might have misremembered. The links below provide background on all the topics that we discuss throughout. This episode is part one, and ...
Season 2, Episode 11: The Demise of the American Health Care Act
March 28, 2017 01:52 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBOn this week’s episode, we discuss the failure of the American Health Care Act. We also take a look at 2017’s culture war issues in the Georgia General Assembly fought over guns on campus, sexual assault, and same-sex couple adoption. Lastly, we take a way-too-early look at the 2018 governor’s race as dominoes start to fall at the end of this session.
Season 2, Episode 10: The Apple Protection and Affordable Phone Act
March 20, 2017 16:39 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBOn this week's episode, we muse on what the Republicans could be thinking with their American Health Care Act. We also discuss the opportunity that Prize-Linked Savings Accounts have to help lower-income people save. And we discuss Republican efforts to re-district mid-session to protect their own representatives in close races.
S2 Ep 9: A Neil Gorsuch Special
March 07, 2017 12:59 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBJoin me and Tori Slatton to talk about Gorsuch's nomination to the court and what Democrats in the Senate should do about it.
S2 Ep 8: Crossover Day Edition
March 04, 2017 01:24 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBWesley Tharpe from GBPI joins us to talk some tax policy, and John Dickerson tells us why we need to save the town hall meeting.
S2 Ep 7: The Most Important Episode We'll Do This Year
February 28, 2017 12:50 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBRead the show notes, and stay for the whole episode.
S2 Ep 6: Liz Flowers from the Senate Democrats Talks Community Schools
February 24, 2017 13:25 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBThis week, its OSD Plan B, Community Schools from Democrats, and what the hell is going on with Russia?
S2 Ep 5: What Should Resistance to Trump Look Like?
February 17, 2017 01:41 - 1 hour - 71 MBWhile the budget moves through the statehouse, Democrats in Georgia look to Washington for ways to resist the Trump Administration.
S2 Ep 4: Trump Gambles with America's Reputation Abroad
January 31, 2017 05:12 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBPresident Trump signs an Executive Order barring entry into the country from seven Muslim-majority counties, and we talk casino gambling in Georgia.
S2 Ep 3: The Donald Has Landed In the White House
January 24, 2017 04:44 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBThis week: Trump's Inauguration, the Women's March on Washington, and Health Care in the Trump Administration.
S2, Ep 2: Governor Deal Accentuates the Positive
January 17, 2017 02:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBAnd we just couldn't resist the opportunity to carry our own tune!
S2, Ep 1: Previewing the 2017 Legislative Session
January 09, 2017 11:45 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBPeachPod is back! After taking a break following the 2016 General Election, PeachPod is returning to the airwaves to cover the 2017 legislative session in Georgia.
A Conversation with Greg Tourial
December 27, 2016 17:28 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBWelcome to another edition of PeachPod Conversations. This week, Luke joins Greg Tourial, a reporter for CQ, for a holiday special.
How Technology Impacts Our Society with Blake Bailey: Another Unnamed Podcast
December 19, 2016 13:21 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHi PeachPod listeners! We've got another off-season special for you today. Kyle joins his friend Blake Bailey on a new podcast about technology and how it shapes our society.
An Off-Season Special: Kyle Guest Stars on The Supreme Benchwarmers
December 17, 2016 17:06 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBHey everybody. You miss us yet? Well we miss you! We've got a couple special off-season treats for you before the gang gets back together for the 2017 legislative session.
Episode 19: The Full Election Recap (And Season One Finale)
November 15, 2016 00:40 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBOn this week's episode, we wrap up season one of PeachPod with a look back at the outcome of the 2016 election where Donald Trump beat Hillary Clinton in a political upset not seen in decades.
Election Recap: A Rough Draft
November 09, 2016 13:08 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBDonald J. Trump is the president-elect of the United States.
Episode 18: Election Day Mega Pod (Part 2)
November 08, 2016 12:50 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBHappy Election Day! First, if you haven't already, get out and vote today!...
Episode 18: The Election Day Mega Pod (Part 1)
November 08, 2016 12:49 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBHappy Election Day! First, if you haven't already, get out and vote today!...
PeachPod Conversations: Helena Okolicsanyi
November 04, 2016 13:02 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBWe continue our countdown to election day with our latest PeachPod Conversation. In this episode, Kyle is joined by Helena Okolicsanyi to discuss the role gender has played in this year's presidential election...
Episode 17: The Ninth and Final Circle of Election Hell is Upon Us
November 02, 2016 12:54 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBLuke is joined by guest host Cody Hall as we enter the final (yes FINAL) stages of the campaign. It will all be over soon, folks.
The Debate Over the Civil Rights Commission in Athens
October 31, 2016 12:40 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBLuke has on a guest, Alanna Pierce, to talk about the important debate in Athens over creating a Civil Rights Commission and her work opposing the Opportunity School District.
Episode 16: The Who Does That? Edition
October 25, 2016 12:56 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBOn this week's episode, we recap the third and final presidential debate, we take a look at a new projection about the electoral fortunes of Democrats in the state House and Senate from Austin Wagner, and we check-in on the Georgia Senate race.
A Debate Recap Brought to You by the Human Version of a Hug, Ken Bone
October 13, 2016 04:32 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBGet a double dose of PeachPod this week with our recap of the second presidential debate.
Episode 15: Lost to Crosstalk Edition
October 07, 2016 12:40 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBOn this week's show, Kyle returns back to the studio, and the guys discuss the VP debate between Tim Kaine and Mike Pence. They also review two articles that offer up the differing leadership styles of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. And they look forward to the Presidential Debate on Sunday night and desperately search for a winnable strategy for Donald Trump.
Episode 14: Return of the KGB Edition
October 03, 2016 12:30 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBOn this week's show, Luke is joined by a special guest host, Brennan Mancil. Brennan is the chair of the College Republicans in Georgia. Luke and Brennan discuss last week's debate, the role foriegn policy is playing in this year's elections, and Brennan's take on some races in Georgia.
Episode 13: A Debate Recap
September 30, 2016 13:41 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBOn this week's episode we devote a full show to recapping the first presidential debate. *Editors Note* We had some technical difficulties mid-recording this week, so Kyle sounds a little different during the second half of the pod. Luke will be joined by a guest host for next week's regular show, and then Kyle is back in his regular studio after that (home sweet home).
PeachPod Mini: A Debate Preview
September 26, 2016 12:50 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThis week we are altering the run of show so that we can provide a full recap of Monday night's presidential debate. This episode covers our preview of the debate, including our expectations for the two candidates and how the debate will play out in the days following the event.
PeachPod Conversations: Jason Carter
September 22, 2016 03:15 - 47 minutes - 34.5 MBLuke is back this week with the second edition of PeachPod Conversations. Luke sat down with former State Senator and 2014 Democratic candidate for Governor, Jason Carter. Luke and Jason discussed new energy for Democrats in House and Senate races in 2016. Jason also describes his way back into politics after taking some time off following the 2014 elections. And Jason describes the work of the Carter Center, including the coming eradication of Guinea worm and how it took a community effort t...
Episode 12: Save It For A Rainy Day Edition
September 19, 2016 11:40 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBOn this week's episode, we are joined by Laura Pontari to discuss some of her research on rainy day funds available at the Center for American Progress. We bring that conversation on Laura's work to Georgia and the emerging discussion on Georgia's growing reserve funds. And we finish off the week on the question of is Hillary Clinton blowing her lead in the race for the White House.
PeachPod Conversations: Cody Hall
September 15, 2016 02:55 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBOn the inaugural conversation, Luke sits down with Cody Hall. Cody is a writer at Georgia Pol and works for State Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black as a policy assistant and constituent services representative. Cody has been active in Republican politics in Georgia since high school, and he brings a critical perspective to his own party that is meant to make the party a stronger one. He and Luke discuss the rise of Trump through conservative media and the ways in which the Republican party ...
Episode 11: The Opposition School District Edition
September 12, 2016 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBOn this week's episode, we discuss the Opportunity School District proposal that will be before Georgia voters on the November ballot. We also take a look at the response to the proposal from Democrats in the state. And we close the show with a review of this voter forum from Georgia Political Rewind.
Episode 10: Make Atlanta Ride Trains Again (MARTA)!
September 06, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBOn this week's episode, we discuss the future of MARTA, we look back at the results of the presidential primaries that produced two historically unpopular candidates and talk about who (if anyone) might have fared better, and we close with a discussion of Trump's trip to Mexico and his up-down on his immigration plan.
Episode 9: The Hollywood On My Mind Edition
August 30, 2016 01:45 - 57 minutes - 42.7 MBOn this week's episode, we cover the development of the Georgia Film Tax Credit and how it turned Georgia into Hollywood East. We also talk about the proliferation of polling models and how they shape the way we understand presidential campaigns. Lastly, we take out weekly look at the Trump Train, including some new faces that may or may not be brought on to help Trump win the race.
Episode 8: Let's Just Base these Projections on HOPE edition.
August 16, 2016 12:53 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBOn this week's show, we take a look at a recent report released on the future of the HOPE scholarship and discuss how Kyle thinks the report should be a little more transparent about its methods. We also explain the water wars between Georgia, Alabama, and Florida and talk about how Atlanta's development since the 1970s plays into how Georgia uses water. And finally we close with our weekly look at the derailment of the Trump train, including the defections this week of 50 Republican foreign ...
Episode 7: The "Sporting Events Ruin My Sundays" Edition
August 09, 2016 13:57 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBKyle and Luke continue their conversation about the insane 2016 election with Hillary's rise in the polls, especially in Georgia. Then they move on to highlight some of the interesting races happening in Georgia. Finally they conclude with a discussion of cases of potential voter suppression around Georgia and North Carolina.
Episode 6: A Unified Party?
August 02, 2016 17:57 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBOn this week's episode we discuss the details from all three days of the Democratic convention, including the big speeches from the convention and the possibility that we are seeing a political realignment unfold before our eyes.
Episode 4: RNC Preview, Georgia Primary Runoffs, and A Look at the Future of the Democratic Party
July 20, 2016 01:31 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBThis week's show takes a look at the early parts of the Republican Convention, reviews the last few races of the Georgia primary season including an interesting contest between Meagan Hanson and Alan Cole in HD 80, and we close with a discussion of the future of the Democratic party after the 2016 presidential primary.
PeachPod Emergency Podcast: Trump gives the nod to Pence for Vice President
July 16, 2016 19:07 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode, Luke discusses Trump's selection of Mike Pence as his running mate, including Pence's record as an Indiana Governor and what made Trump pick Pence over Newt Gingrich and Chris Christie
Episode 3: I'm Sick and Tired of Hillary's Damn Emails, But I'm More Sick and Tired Of People Shooting Each Other
July 13, 2016 00:24 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBOn this week's episode, we discuss the terrible news from three shootings this week and review the non-indictment of Hillary Clinton over her use of a private email server.
Episode 2: A Republican Replacement for Obamacare?
July 06, 2016 22:09 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBOn this week's episode, we review a new Republican proposal to repeal and replace Obamacare and more!
Welcome to Peachpod, A Brand New Georgia Politics Podcast
June 28, 2016 13:19 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBWelcome to a new podcast about Georgia politics. In this pilot episode, we review Trump's pitiful fundraising numbers, discuss the push for religious freedom legislation in the Gold Dome, and talk about the sit in that Congressman John Lewis held with House Democrats
Special Segment: 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots
June 11, 2015 00:52 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBThis is a segment from our podcast airing June 7th. In this segment, Megan and Kyle recap the beginning of the LGBTQ movement at the Stonewall Riots in New York City in 1969. We also discuss the legislative history of legal protections against discrimination for people based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.