Welcome to PeachPod, a podcast about Georgia politics.
On today's podcast, we discuss Governor Kemp's second term turn towards legacy-defining issues. And we preview the 2023 legislative session. This episode was recorded on Sunday, December 22, 2023. Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On this episode, Luke and Kyle take a step back from the daily grind of Georgia politics and welcome Dr. Ashton Ellett of the University of Georgia's Richard B. Russell Library to the podcast. Dr. Ellett is the Politics and Public Policy Archivist at the Library and is the host and curator of the Two Party Georgia Oral History Project. You can watch interviews from the Two Party Georgia interview series here. This episode was recorded on Monday, December 12, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
We recap the Senate runoff results where Sen. Raphael Warnock beat Herschel Walker. Plus we check on Democratic efforts to move Georgia up the primary calendar, the latest on the state's abortion ban, and Congressional Democrats priorities for the lame duck Congress. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's podcast, we reflect on the solemn news that longtime Georgia House Speaker David Ralston passed away after an extended battle with illness. We also react to the results of the 2022 midterms, discuss new legal hurdles for the state's abortion ban, and highlight investigative work done by Sen. Jon Ossoff in Washington. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
We recap the final debate between Stacey Abrams and Governor Kemp and discuss down ballot races. This episode was recorded on Sunday, October 30, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify| Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
We check in on top-of-the-ticket races for Senate and Governor and discuss the challenges of crafting a clear “Fire Kemp” message for Stacey Abrams. Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On todays podcast, we discuss a string of recent governing successes by Democrats, including the Biden Administration's effort to reduce the burden of student loan debt and the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. We also talk about Governor Kemp's efforts to delay his testimony in the Fulton County special grand jury investigation into efforts to interfere with the 2020 presidental election in Georgia. This episode was recorded on Sunday, August 28th, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify| Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's podcast, we discuss the latest polling from the AJC and UGA showing voters have split preferences at the top of the 2022 ticket. We also discuss Burt Jones' win in the Fulton County investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election and questions about the implementation of the near total abortion ban newly in effect in Georgia. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, July 27th, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify| Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's episode, we recap the results of the primary runoff elections where Abrams-backed candidates surged to victory while Trump-backed candidates continue to struggle in Georgia. We also discuss Abrams' policy ideas to be “Kemp but more ambitious” and January 6th committee testimony focused on Georgia. This episode was recorded on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify| Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's podcast, we recap the outcomes of the 2022 primary elections in Georgia and preview where the parties stand as we head towards the midterms. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify| Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
A draft Supreme Court opinion that signaled the Court is likely to overturn the precedent that protects the right to abortion care roiled Georgia politics. We discuss the implications of the opinion's reasoning for access to reproductive healthcare and other rights. We also preview the upcoming party primaries for the 2022 election cycle. To support abortion funds that are fighting to maintain access to abortion and reproductive healthcare in Georgia, you can donate here. Learn more about the stakes of this issue from these podcasts: Strict Scrutiny: What the SCOTUS leak could mean for abortion Hysteria: “SCOTUS Scammed Us” Amicus: Learning from Pre-Roe to Navigate Post-Roe This episode was recorded on Saturday, May 14th, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify| Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
David Perdue debated incumbent Governor Brian Kemp on Sunday and focused his entire message on his false claim that the 2020 election was stolen from former President Trump. We discuss Perdue's approach and a much-discussed ad from Georgia Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock. This episode was recorded on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify| Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
As candidates officially launch their 2022 bids during qualifying week, we discuss the (very different) struggles David Perdue and Stacey Abrams are having in breaking through against Governor Brian Kemp. This episode was recorded on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify| Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's show we continue discussion of the two issues defining Georgia politics right now: COVID-19 restrictions and efforts to restrict the teaching of race in public schools. This episode was recorded on Sunday, February 13th, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify| Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
State Rep. Erick Allen (D-Smyrna) joins to discuss the conflict over re-drawing the local district lines for the county commission and board of education in Cobb County. We also check in on Allen's views on Speaker Ralston's sweeping mental health legislation, efforts needed to protect Georgians from pollution, and his view of Charlie Bailey's entrance into the LG race. — You can learn more about Rep. Allen's campaign here: https://allenforgeorgia.com — This episode was recorded on Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's show, we discuss new polling that shows Democrats have lost significant ground in Georgia, sweeping mental health legislation that is the top priority for Speaker David Ralston, and the ongoing fight to constrain how race is taught in schools. This episode was recorded on Sunday, January 30th, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's show, we discuss the Kemp Administration's decision to sue the Biden Administration over the feds rejection of part of the state's plan to partially expand Medicaid. We also discuss contrasting visions over the state's budget as the state economy rebounds, Democrats' efforts to clear their statewide primary fields, and redistricting shenanigans in Athens-Clarke County. This episode was recorded on Sunday, January 23rd, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
We're back for 2022! Today we discuss Governor Brian Kemp's main priorities for the 2022 legislative session as he faces pressure from his right. We also talk about how politics has collided with public safety as it relates to keeping schools open during the Omicron COVID-19 surge. And we check in on the latest regarding federal voting rights legislation.
On today's podcast, we discuss David Perdue's announcement he will challenge Governor Kemp for the Republican nomination. And Stacey Abrams ends speculation she may have other plans by announcing she's in for 2022. Plus we recap the redistricting session in Atlanta.This episode was recorded on Sunday and Monday, December 5th and 6th, 2021. (Thanks for your late news drop, David Perdue!)Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's episode, Democrats in Washington finally pass legislation investing nearly $1 trillion in hard infrastructure while progressives give up their strongest piece of legislative leverage in the debtae over President Biden's Build Back Better economic plan. Plus Democrats experience their worst election day in five years and David Perdue floats a primary challenge to Governor Kemp. This episode was recorded on Sunday, November 7, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's episode, we discuss legislative wrangling among Democrats as they try to find consensus on all of President Biden's economic agenda. We also check in on the forthcoming redistricting session in Atlanta and talk about the first Congressional map released by Republican Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan.This episode was recorded on Sunday, October 3, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's episode, we talk with State Rep. Matthew Wilson about his campaign for state insurance commissioner during the 2022 election.To learn more about Rep. Wilson's campaign, see his website: https://matthewforgeorgia.com/ This episode was recorded on Friday, August 27, 2021Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's show, we discuss a series of stories placing scrutiny on Herschel Walker's personal troubles and the impact they may have on his possible Senate run. Also, Joe Biden makes bipartisan governance fashionable again, Stacey Abrams is touring everywhere that isn't Georgia, and the Delta surge of COVID-19 raises concerns as students return to class.This episode was recorded on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's episode, Luke sits down with Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Timmothy Denson to discuss the path to progressive change in Georgia's Classic City, including Tim's claim that the ACC commission passed the state's most progressive local budget per capita. This episode was recorded on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's episode, we discuss the U.S. Department of Justice's announcement that they are filing a legal challenge against parts of Georgia Senate Bill 202, the package of changes to election law passed by Georgia Republicans during the 2021 legislative session. The DOJ challenge is the eighth such challenge to SB 202, but will any succeed in overturning provisions of the law?Read Marc Elias views on changing certification processes here.Read more about the DOJ lawsuit here.--This episode was recorded on Sunday, June 27, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's episode, Kyle speaks with State Representative Erick Allen (D - Smyrna) about his campaign for Lt. Governor.You can learn more about Rep. Allen's campaign here: https://allenforgeorgia.com--This episode was recorded on Friday, June 18, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's episode, we discuss demonstrations at metro-Atlanta school board meetings that have led two counties to ban teaching critical race theory in the classroom and drawn leading state Republicans into a new culture war front. We also check in on Georgia's U.S. Senate race and discuss the return of former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.--This episode was recorded on Friday, June 11, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's episode, we recap President Biden's joint address to Congress and how Senators Ossoff and Warnock are aligned on an economic revival agenda. We also check in on the forthcoming Warnock Senate race and Rep. Bee Nguyen's announcement for Secretary of State.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's show, we talk with Taifa Smith Butler, the outgoing President and CEO of the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute. Taifa has been an advocate for equitable policy in the Peach State for two decades, including 10 years with GBPI. She'll be leaving GBPI to become President of Demos, a progressive think tank with a national focus, later this summer. But first she tells us about GBPI's victories during her tenure and the importance of focusing on anti-racist policies and breaking down the barriers that keep all Georgians from thriving.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's episode we gauge early campaign announcements. Democratic State Senator Jen Jordan announced that she's running for Attorney General and highlighted her work to stop a medical sterilization plant from polluting air in her district. And former Democrat turned Trump Republican Vernon Jones announced a primary challenge to Governor Brian Kemp. This episode was recorded on Monday, April 19, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's episode, we wrap our coverage of the 2021 legislative session dominated by a major overhaul of Georgia's voting laws that add new restrictions on casting your ballot.This episode was recorded on Thursday, April 8, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's episode, we discuss the scope of two proposed laws that would make it more difficult to vote in Georgia and how some provisions of these proposals have been watered down. We also discuss the potential Trump slate of Republican primary challengers who may challenge statewide elected officials. And we condemn the violence perpetrated against Asian-Americans in our state and across the country.For a series of reporting and readings that provide context on the murder of eight people, including six Asian women in Georgia last week, see the following resources:Asian Americans Advancing Justice: Atlanta: A Community-Centered Response to Violence Against Asian American CommunitiesAJC: What we know about the spa shooting victimsAJC: Hundreds join rally to denounce hate in wake of deadly spa shootingsVox: The Atlanta shootings can’t be divorced from racism and misogynyVox: A reading list to understand anti-Asian racism in AmericaVox: How the history of spas and sex work fits into the conversation about the Atlanta shootingsAlso, see this from Flagpole Magazine in Athens: Future Congressman Jody Hice Thinks ‘Blood Moons’ Mean the World Is EndingThis episode was recorded on Monday, March 22, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today’s episode, we discuss the American Rescue Plan, President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief package, as it nears final passage. We also discuss the challenges Georgia faces in distributing vaccines and what to expect in Atlanta on Crossover Day.This episode was recorded on Sunday, March 7, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
Today we check in on Washington with an update on the progress COVID relief has made through Congress and the voting rights legislation Congress could pass. We also talk about an unusually partisan state legislative session in Atlanta. Read this article from the AJC's Mark Niesse about efforts to end bipartisan oversight of some local election boards. This episode was recorded on Sunday, February 28, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
We break down House Bill 531, the latest of a litany of Republican proposals that would make it harder to vote in Georgia. Read former Senator Kelly Loeffler's interview with the AJC's Greg Bluestein about her new political organization here. This episode was recorded on Monday, February 22, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
We discuss the early days of Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock's terms in Washington. And we check in on the latest developments in the Georgia legislature.Read the AJC column by Patricia Murphy on the influence the Georgia Congressional delegation can have on behalf of Black farmers here. Read Riley Bunch's interview with Senator Warnock in the Valdosta Daily Times here.This episode was recorded on Monday, February 15, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today’s podcast, we’re joined by Amanda Hollowell, Director of Strategic Campaigns at the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute to talk about the People Powered Prosperity agenda. This episode was recorded on Friday, February 5, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On this week's podcast, we discuss the debate over how to ensure a safe return to the classroom for teachers and students. We also discuss the legislative push to make it harder to vote and Republicans' embrace of extremist politics. Get more information about the debate over returning teachers to in-person education: the precautions experts say are necessary, the letter Governor Kemp wrote declining to move teachers to a higher priority level for vaccination, and the types of precautions being taken at Atlanta Public Schools. See this piece from Georgia Public Broadcasting's Stephen Fowler about the litany of proposed legislation that would make it harder to vote. Read the stories from the AJC's Chris Joyner on a new militia alliance and the state law that prohibits private militias.See Zack Beauchamp's piece at Vox interviewing experts about the threat of right-wing extremist political violence. See the video Democratic impeachment leaders played on the first day of President Trump's impeachment proceedings. This episode was recorded on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
Alex Camardelle from the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) joins to discuss the challenges Georgia’s workers and people with modest incomes are facing as the state recovers from COVID-19.Find analysis of the safety net by Alex and the rest of the team at the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s website.This episode was recorded on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
Dr. Stephen Owens from the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute joins to discuss trends in state funding for Georgia's K-12 schools and why letting students take public funding to private schools will leave many students behind. Find more of Dr. Owens' analysis of policies impacting Georgia's K-12 schools at the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute.This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's podcast, we discuss last week's budget hearings and the continued trend of underfunding key priorities. We also take a look at the early days of the Biden administration as he pursues a COVID-19 relief package and his agenda.See the following resources on Georgia's budget trends and voting rights proposals in Washington and Atlanta:GBPI: State of Education Funding (2021)GBPI: Overview of Georgia’s 2022 Fiscal Year BudgetGeorgia Recorder: John Lewis Voting Rights Act could thwart state plans to curb access--This podcast was recorded on Monday, January 25, 2021.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's episode, we kick off our coverage of the 2022 election cycle by sharing a conversation with Charlie Bailey. Charlie is a Democratic candidate for Attorney General in 2022. He ran for this seat but came up short in 2018. Learn more about Charlie's campaign here.This episode was recorded on Thursday, January 14, 2021.--Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
We respond to Governor Kemp’s State of the State address, including his vigorous defense of his government’s response to COVID-19 and his forceful condemnation of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. Listeners Note: Quotes from Governor Kemp’s state of the state speech have been condensed. Listen to Governor Kemp’s full state of the state address here and see the prepared text here. And listen to the Democratic response to the state of the state address here. Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioAudio Credits: Georgia Public Broadcasting, Georgia House of Representatives LivestreamMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's show, Kyle and Luke preview the 2021 legislative session and discuss how the political dynamics from the 2020 election cycle spill over into politics in Atlanta.Read Timothy Snyder's New York Times essay on the U.S. Capitol's invasion by Trump supporters and what comes next.Read Greg Bluestein's AJC piece on political dynamics within the GOP following the 2020 elections.Read the AJC op-ed from Edward Lindsey, Sam Olens and Eric Tanenblatt calling for a more unified politics.Listen to the full press conference with House Speaker David Ralston here.—Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioAudio Credits: Georgia House Legislative Network, Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's show, we discuss the Senate campaign victories of Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff. We also react to Wednesday's insurrection at the U.S. capitol by sympathizers of President Trump.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, while the events at the U.S. Capitol were still in progress.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today’s pod, we discuss the closing messages of each campaign in the races that will determine control of the U.S. Senate.Contact lgbtq [.] caucus [@] georgiayds [.] org to get involved with the Georgia Young Democrats' LGBTQ caucus. This episode was recorded on Thursday, December 31, 2020.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's episode, we check in on the latest with the Senate runoffs and discuss Republicans laying the groundwork for voting restrictions based on Trump's false claims the election was stolen from him.This episode was recorded on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
Today, we talk with Julia Bryan, the Global Chair for Democrats Abroad, about how U.S. citizens eligible to vote in Georgia’s federal elections can vote in the two U.S. Senate runoffs on January 5th.Learn more about important deadlines and how to vote from abroad here: https://www.votefromabroad.org/voting-in-the-georgia-us-senate-runoff-election-jan-5-2021/Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
We discuss Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's media blitz defending his administration of the 2020 election and the open invitation for a primary challenge that it's giving to Trump-friendly Republicans. Plus a check-in on the Senate runoffs.Watch the ad from Reverend Warnock and his pup here. Learn more about the District Attorney's race in the Athens area from Flagpole here.This episode was recorded on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
On today's podcast, Luke and Kyle discuss efforts by Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue to create skepticism over the election outcome as a tool to motivate their base for the runoff. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud
Kyle is joined by Nabilah Islam and Josh White to recap what we know about the results of the 2020 election. This episode was recorded on the evening of Thursday, November 5, 2020. Final vote counts are likely to have changed by the time you are hearing this.Subscribe to PeachPod: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In RadioMusic Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud