Latest Barack Podcast Episodes
E334: Innovating Policy Analysis with AI: The Plural Story
SacTown Talks - May 06, 2024 13:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThis episode of SacTown Talks features an engaging conversation with Damola Ogundipe, co-founder and CEO of Plural, a company dedicated to improving the analysis of public policy documents through technology. Damola discusses the inception of Plural, its focus on utilizing artificial intelligenc...
E333: Exploring the Challenges of California's Safety Net Hospitals with Anne McLeod
SacTown Talks - April 29, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThis episode of SacTown Talks features Anne McLeod from the Private Essential Access Community Hospitals (PEACH) discussing the role and challenges of safety net hospitals in California. The state has about 440 hospitals, with roughly 90 designated as safety net hospitals serving vulnerable popu...
Georgians watching how Donald Trump's hush-money case plays-out in New York, political precedents
Political Breakfast from WABE - April 25, 2024 14:13 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsOn this week's second helping of Political Breakfast, the gang discusses opening statements that began this week for former president Donald Trump's hush-money trial in New York. The trial centers around allegations the former president falsified his company’s internal records when mak...
Introducing Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast
Political Breakfast from WABE - April 24, 2024 12:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsLaunching this Friday from the team behind "Gold Dome Scramble," "Plugged In" is a Georgia politics roundup from the WABE newsroom. From under the Gold Dome or across the state, reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali talk to politicians and experts to break down each week’s biggest headl...
Marjorie Taylor Greene says House Speaker Mike Johnson is a "lame duck" after he voted with Democrats to pass foreign aid package
Political Breakfast from WABE - April 23, 2024 11:08 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsIt's time for this week's Political Breakfast! Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is one of several GOP lawmakers threatening to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, now that he's voted with Democrats to send billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel and other nations. Gree...
E332: Legal Recourse and Court Deference in Government with Chris Micheli
SacTown Talks - April 22, 2024 13:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode of SacTown Talks, Chris Micheli, a seasoned Attorney, Lobbyist, Author, & Professor shares insights into his move back to solo practice, his writing process for books and manuals aimed at simplifying complex legislative and lobbying processes, and his observations on changes in l...
Prosecutor finally tasked with investigating Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, for role as fake Trump elector
Political Breakfast from WABE - April 18, 2024 13:06 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsOn this week's second edition of Political Breakfast, the conversation continues from news earlier this week about special prosecutor Pete Skandalakis being appointed to investigate Georgia GOP Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones. The case is over Jones' role in former president Donald Tru...
The Masters wrap up, Mark Meadows' attorneys square up against Fulton DA Fani Willis
Political Breakfast from WABE - April 16, 2024 14:09 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsThis week on Political Breakfast, the team responds to a recent Newsweek article that has attorneys for former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows calling the Georgia election interference case "unglued." Meadows was indicted along with former president Donald Trump and others as ...
E331: Election Insights and Voter Disconnect in California - A Deep Dive with Adam Probolsky
SacTown Talks - April 15, 2024 13:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsToday we welcome Adam Probolsky, a renowned pollster from Probolsky Research, discusses the recent election outcomes, voter sentiments, and the apparent disconnect between Californian policymakers' progressivism and the electorate's views. This episode was recorded on 4/10/2024 SacTown Talks i...
Georgia first lady Marty Kemp says she'd write Governor Brian Kemp's name in for the GOP nominee in November
Political Breakfast from WABE - April 11, 2024 11:38 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsGeorgia first lady Marty Kemp recently said she would not vote for Donald Trump in November - and she'd "write Brian Kemp's name in. He'd make a darn good president." Trump has targeted Governor Kemp for declining to help interfere with Georgia's 2020 election result. But despite th...
Biden, Trump and Black Americans
Political Breakfast from WABE - April 09, 2024 12:14 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsOn this week's first episode of Political Breakfast, A Biden/Harris campaign ad declares they're "putting the work in for Black America." In turn, are they forcing the Trump campaign to amplify it's putting in the work? The Atlanta Civic Circle's Saba Long and Republican Strategist B...
E330: Beyond the Wheel - Navigating Autonomous Vehicles with Adam Kovacevich
SacTown Talks - April 08, 2024 13:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsToday we welcome Adam Kovacevich, CEO and founder of the Chamber of Progress. We discuss the founding of the Chamber of Progress, the evolution of tech policy, the potential of autonomous vehicles, safety concerns, employment impact, the future of AV technology and more. This episode was record...
Trump set to visit Atlanta for big money luncheon, Trump versus Biden campaign momentum in Georgia
Political Breakfast from WABE - April 04, 2024 12:06 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsOn this week's Political Breakfast, it's Republican strategist Brian Robinson, host Lisa Rayam and Atlanta Civic Circle director Saba Long, who's filling-in for Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson. The crew discusses former President Donald Trump returning to Georgia for a luncheon i...
Bills bills bills, Georgia's 2024 legislative session wrap-up
Political Breakfast from WABE - April 02, 2024 11:33 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsOn this week's Political Breakfast, the dust clears and the 2024 legislative session is over under the Gold Dome. But there's still business to hash through. The big question is, will Governor Brian Kemp sign all of the bills passed by the general assembly and sent to his desk? Some ...
E329: Building High-Performance Leaders with Nick Warner
SacTown Talks - April 01, 2024 13:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsToday we welcome Nick Warner of Nick Warner Consulting. After 30 years of experience in lobbying, Warner is a dedicated business coach, and hosts his own podcast 'Together at the Top'. We discuss the value of mentorship, meaningful client connections, the significance of personal development, po...
Gold Dome Scramble: Lawmakers pass flurry of bills before last day of legislative session
Political Breakfast from WABE - March 29, 2024 16:57 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsLawmakers pass a flurry of bills before the last day of the legislative session, sine die, but not every big ticket item made it to the governor's desk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sine Die is Thursday, Georgia lawmakers scramble to review hundreds of bills, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens delivers state of the city
Political Breakfast from WABE - March 26, 2024 10:19 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsWe're two days away from Sine Die, the last day of the 2024 Georgia legislative session. It's a chaotic race to the finish where lawmakers are reviewing and voting-on hundreds of bills. Host Lisa Rayam is out this week. But Democratic Strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican Strategi...
E328: From Housing to Human Rights - Assemblymember Chris Ward on Shaping the Future
SacTown Talks - March 25, 2024 13:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsToday we welcome to the program Assemblymember Chris Ward. Ward represents AD78, serves as Chair of the Assembly Housing, the Community Development Committee, as well as the Select Committee on Biotechnology. We discuss housing affordability, homelessness, utility pricing, elder scams and more. ...
Gold Dome Scramble: Lawmakers rush to get bills through as legislative session comes to a close
Political Breakfast from WABE - March 22, 2024 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsWith just a few days left in this year's legislative session, lawmakers are jamming through bills any way they can. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss the proposals they're tracking as the session starts wrapping up. Plus, a conversation with WABE'S environment ...
The U.S. Postal Service better have my money, package slow downs, and is the Biden campaign spending big in Georgia ahead of November?
Political Breakfast from WABE - March 21, 2024 12:21 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsIt's time for this week's second edition of Political Breakfast, where strategists Tharon Johnson, Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam address Democrats' fears about President Joe Biden's chances in Georgia. The Atlanta Journal Constitution published an article this week that cited sev...
After judge splits Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis and Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade, both still face GOP, public scrutiny in handling of Georgia election interference case
Political Breakfast from WABE - March 19, 2024 11:02 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsOn this week's Political Breakfast, we're still seeing calls from the right for Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis to step aside from the Georgia election Interference case - even though her former special prosecutor Nathan Wade resigned from the case on Friday. A judge ruled one of ...
E327: A New Era of Politics - Assemblymember Alex Lee on Change, Challenges, and Progress
SacTown Talks - March 18, 2024 13:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsToday we welcome to the program, Assemblymember Alex Lee. Lee represents Assembly District 24 and currently serves as Chair of the Committee on Human Services, the Select Committee on Social Housing, and the Legislative Progressive Caucus. We discuss voter enthusiasm, LGBTQ+ rights, tax policies...
Gold Dome Scramble Update: Fani Willis can remain on Trump case, as Nathan Wade resigns
Political Breakfast from WABE - March 15, 2024 21:22 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsA judge ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis could remain on the Georgia election interference case, but only if special prosecutor Nathan Wade stepped aside. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...
Gold Dome Scramble: GA Republicans pass public subsidies for private school tuition, blindside Democrats with move to ban puberty blockers
Political Breakfast from WABE - March 15, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsGeorgia Republicans have passed public subsidies for private school tuition by the slimmest of margins. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss all things education with WABE education reporter Juma Sei. Plus a look at a last minute move to ban puberty blockers and e...
Voter fatigue ahead of likely November presidential match-up between Biden versus Trump creates opportunity for 3rd-party candidate, in comes Georgia Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan
Political Breakfast from WABE - March 13, 2024 14:20 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsHave Donald Trump's divisive MAGA movement and Joe Biden's low approval rates driven former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan to potentially run for president? Duncan could be running for president in November under the third-party, bipartisan movement 'No Labels.' Multiple national new...
Battleground voters keep Georgia on the minds of the Biden and Trump campaigns
Political Breakfast from WABE - March 12, 2024 10:46 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsThis week on Political Breakfast, Donald Trump and Joe Biden hosted two competing presidential campaign rallies in Georgia over the weekend. Democratic Strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican Strategist Brian Robinson join host Lisa Rayam to compare the turnout and excitement at both...
E326: Exploring the Legislative Process - A Chief of Staff Perspective
SacTown Talks - March 11, 2024 13:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsToday we welcome to the program Aaron Vad, Chief of Staff to Assemblyman Connolly. Vad is one of the youngest staffers to hold a Chief of Staff position. We discuss Aaron's journey in politics, the challenges and rewards of working in the Capitol, the importance of communication and networking, ...
Gold Dome Scramble: Haley, Trump's last Republican challenger, bows out ahead of GA primary
Political Breakfast from WABE - March 08, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsFormer President Donald Trump’s last Republican challenger, Nikki Haley, has bowed out of the race ahead of Georgia’s presidential primary on Tuesday. Now the campaign is turning to the General Election, with Trump and President Joe Biden set to hold competing rallies in Georgia on Satu...
Strategists Brian Robison and Tharon Johnson talk politics from the Georgia Capitol on Crossover Day
Political Breakfast from WABE - March 05, 2024 12:25 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsOn this special edition of Political Breakfast, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and Democratic strateigst Tharon Johnson sort through some of the bills and issues that were getting tossed around on the all-important Crossover Day under the Georgia State Capitol. Immigration and s...
E325: Housing, Infrastructure, and the Work Ahead with Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry
SacTown Talks - March 04, 2024 14:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsToday we welcome back to the program Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry. Aguiar-Curry represents the 4th California Assembly District. We discuss local housing, public infrastructure, mental health, supporting families and more. This episode was recorded 2/22/2024 SacTown Talks is a podcast a...
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