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Here is the truth about property taxes and how they work. What raises rates and why... and how conversations may have agendas attached.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Tolbert joins The Ben Burnett Show to discuss his campaign for the Georgia Public Service Commission and why he believes technical expertise should play a bigger role in decisions about Georgia’s energy system. Tolbert talks about data centers, power bills, ratepayer protections and the questions surrounding Georgia Power’s plans for additional generation. He also explains his views on nuclear power, regulatory reform and how Georgia should balance reliability, cost and different energy sources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Rep. Sharon Cooper joins The Ben Burnett Show to discuss her career in the Georgia House, her background in nursing and the challenges facing the healthcare profession. Cooper also explains the legislation she worked on involving drug overdoses and 911 calls, access to affordable prescription medications and protections for renters dealing with unsafe housing conditions. The conversation also covers her experience in the legislature, what she has learned over the years and her thoughts on Georgia’s political future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Rep. Joseph Gullett joins The Ben Burnett Show to discuss Georgia’s property tax debate, income taxes, affordability and the challenges facing growing communities. Gullett also talks about his path into public service, constituent services and his experience representing West Cobb and East Paulding. The conversation also covers the debate over data centers, local government transparency, economic development and the growing impact of AI on communities and jobs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend we talk about 1:00 Kiffin to Oxford, Interest Rates, and the First Amendment 12:00 Trump cutting AI loose while AI wants to self govern See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Rep. Deborah Silcox joins The Ben Burnett Show to discuss Georgia’s property tax debate, affordability, education and the challenges facing suburban communities. Silcox also talks about her work on Holocaust education and antisemitism, literacy initiatives and her experience representing a district inside I-285. The conversation also touches on Georgia’s 2026 political landscape and the issues she says are shaping the state’s future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Chuck Martin joins the Ben Burnett Show to discuss his time in Alpharetta politics, his experience at the University of Georgia, and his work in the Georgia General Assembly. Martin breaks down property taxes, affordability, HOPE scholarships, higher education and his priorities heading into the 2026 election. He also talks about his conversations with Gov. Brian Kemp and his views on Rick Jackson’s campaign for governor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia State Rep. Don Parsons joins the Ben Burnett Show to discuss Georgia’s property tax debate and the different approaches being considered for tax relief. Parsons also explains the growing debate over data centers, their impact on local governments and why he believes the industry has national security implications. He also looks back on legislation he’s most proud of, including Georgia’s Victims’ Bill of Rights and school bus safety laws.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Rep. Scott Hilton joins the Ben Burnett Show to discuss Georgia’s new approach to cell phones in schools and why he says it can improve the classroom environment. Hilton also breaks down property tax relief, senior homestead exemptions and his push to make Georgia a better state for individuals with special needs. He also discusses first-time homebuyer savings accounts and what he wants to accomplish in the next legislative sessionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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State Rep. Devan Seabaugh joins to discuss Georgia’s tax debate, affordability and his work in the General Assembly. Seabaugh explains efforts to lower property and income taxes, his role as one of Gov. Brian Kemp’s floor leaders, and legislation targeting squatting. He also discusses what could change if Democrats regain control of the legislature and what he wants to accomplish in 2027.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

good one! old school. Happy Labor Day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hannah Palmquist leads the Office of the Attorney General’s Human TraffickingProsecution Unit. Hannah earned her law degree from Emory School of Law in 2012. After Law School,Hannah served as an Assistant District Attorney for DeKalb County. She then served asan Assistant District Attorney for Cobb County in the Trial Division before moving to theSpecial Victims Unit where she prosecuted sexual offenses and crimes against children.She obtained convictions on cases including child molestation, rape, child pornography,domestic violence and human trafficking. During that time, Hannah was named to theDaily Report’s 2016 “On the Rise,” edition, a publication of 40 attorneys under the ageof 40 state-wide who are determined to be “Rising Stars.” In 2017, she successfullyargued the constitutionality of the Georgia statute which criminalizes child pornographyto the Georgia Supreme Court. In September of 2018, she became the supervisor of theCobb County Juvenile Unit where she worked with juvenile runaways and victims ofhuman trafficking. On July 1, 2019, Hannah was named the Unit Chief over the Attorney General’s HumanTrafficking Unit where she oversees a team dedicated to the prosecution of domesticminor sex trafficking. In that role, she was twice named to James Magazine’s list ofGeorgia’s Most Influential Attorneys. In her current role, she leads the investigation andprosecution of human trafficking cases across the state of Georgia, provides training tolocal, national, and international audiences, and leads a national work group for the TimTebow Foundation focused on reducing buyer demand for sex trafficking. The biography I would have written is much more fun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia State Senator Josh McLaurin joins Ben Burnett for a wide-ranging conversation on Trump, Georgia politics, AI and data centers, housing, unions, and the future of the Democratic Party. 01:27 — McLaurin on working across the aisle 07:35 — Why Trump pushed him into politics 24:05 — McLaurin’s plan for Georgia housing 42:27 — Workers need a fairer shakeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is interested? Why? How those deals actually work. This was the last segment from the weekend show. We broke it out all on it's own. The segment can be found on our interview with Kelly Allen youtube.com youtube.com/@thebenburnettshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 We talk about Senator Jon Ossoff and officiating 12:05 We talk about Metro Atlanta Real Estate and data centers with Kelly Allen You can watch on Youtube.com/@thebenburnettshow completely unedited. Follow Ben at TheBenBurnettShow on instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk about my dream job as the White House Press Secretary and the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Segment 1: We talk about Iran's strategy this last week. (No one knows) Segment 2. 12:00 Minutes We talk about Sophie Cunningham Segment 2B. 22:00 We talk about the day average people stood up to pay for play. Segment 3. We talk about my absolute disdain for Anthony Fauci.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I finally made a mistake and uploaded last weeks second segment in this weeks show.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Weekend Radio and current events: This week we talk about JD Vance's media tour. We talk about other people's dirty laundry And doing things privately for your own good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radio Show! We are back This week we talk about Iran, Graham Platner, and when it is time to go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Jackson's great strength The World Cup and how to sell America The media is not living a real life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A great event with hundreds of friends. Today's guests are: David Belle Isle the former Mayor of Alpharetta. Jack Miller a Republican Georgia State House Candidate Burt Jones: Candidate for Governor Cole Muzio from Front Line Policy Greg Dolezal: Candidate for Lieutenant GovernorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk about Spencer and we talk about the things that make no sense in the stock market. We will publish the full interview with Georgia State House District 47 candidate next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk Texas and Trump in the first 12 We talk Kirby and the SEC in the second segment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the weekend. Enjoy your Memorial Day. We made it to summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we talk about Georgia predictions for the Republicans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian is a Georgia State Senator from Henry County. Brian is also running for Attorney General. He is an attorney, married to Lindsay and they have two boys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weeks events!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today we talk about members resigning from congress. Iran. Amazon. Iran. Lebenon. Money. The west. God. and Money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk about the last week with Iran and how the long game is still the long game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk about our friend Kristi Noem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk about how making a decision can cost you. We talk about making unforced errors and we talk about airport security and some unlikely places that have not had problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk about the the opportunity to buy stocks and we take the opportunity to take the politics out of the Iran... or maybe we put them in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right Decision or wrong decision. You gotta finish the job. Follow me on instgram @ thebenburnettshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Raffensperger is the Georgia Secretary of State. He has served in the Georgia State House of Representatives and on the Johns Creek City Council. We talked pretty extensively about policy decisions as well as some of the things that make his run for Governor unique over the other candidates. Brad is a great guy that I have known for a long time. He is as smart as they come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1:00 Today we talk about Iran like we have talked the last few weeks. (I was right) 12:00 We talk about Texas being the most interesting political state in America 35:00 We talk about the people who don't get to come home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we run down the pending attach on Iran 12:00 We talk about the state of the union 35:00 We talk about a sports league that laid down to the players over the olympics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk about Iran and why this is scary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blake Tillery joins as I guest host the morning show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend we talk about Minneapolis and what was not reported, and jeans. We also talk about the marketing decision regarding the super bowl. We talk about something else too. Have a good Weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we talk about Jamse Talarico in Texas who may give the Republicans a lot of problems. At 12:30 We talk about Burt Jones and Rick Jackson, and what I actually think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend we talk about numbers starting to come out in America for 2025. We talk to Senator Blake Tillery from south Georgia. He's a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. And we talk about property taxes and state income taxes and how Georgia is primed for the best discussion it has had since I started the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk about the bright spots in the economy that nobody is talking about. And we talk about a question from an elected official that I have never heard... And it is a good one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All the weeks events. Plus go back in the archives 1 episode to listen to the entire interview with Don Bolia from Peachtree Government RelationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Georgia General Assembly is Open for business today. Nobody knows more than Don Bolia of Peachtree Government Relations. If you want to know about the issues facing Georgia, this is the place to be. We talk about the races in the spring as well as what we can look forwad to. You can learn about Peachtree Government Relations at peachgr.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend we talk about Venezuela. Maybe a little history lesson in there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6AM Day after Christmas. Live and local. All you have ever wanted. Fulton County Hunter Biden Interviews People who do the lords work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.