The Martha Zoller Show

We will get to the Biden Special Counsel report next week in depth, but this week, Cong. Rich McCormick and Cong. Andrew Clyde helps identigy the dysfunction in Congress and in the government. They will tell us why we should approach the border policy aggresively. And I started a substack, you can find updates there often. Then, my good friend and American hero, Col Jim Lechnew (Ret),tells us about his new book, "With My Sheild," and why we should care and not lose track of Ukraine. Finally, Lee Cohen updates us on King Charles III and the response.

This week we talk to the Memer of Congress Rep. Mike Collins. How will Congress get the border security done. What some people don't understand is border security is a separate issue from immigration reform. One is national security and one is a national culture. Sen. Jon Ossoff takes on Mark Zuckerberg and updates us on his disgust with presumptive GOP nominee and former President Trump interfering in the border compromise. Problem? No one knows what in the bill. Then, former Israeli Mayor David Rubin talks with us about the horror that is UNRWA. Our tax dollars as well as the tax dollars of countries around the world to a UN umbrella organization that is essentially an arm of Hamas. Finally, we bring it home with the vote in the Georgia Senate on Sports Betting. The world must go on.

I was blessed to talk to Jenny Sividya, a 41 year old mother of two children who resides in Petach Tikva in central Israel. She talks to us about what that day was like, how she took her grief and is helping other survivors and what should be think about 4 months out and every day. She has a master's degree in social psychology from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and is currently a doctoral candidate in gender studies at Bar Ilan University. On October 7th Jenny was at the Nova Festival with her partner. Her younger brother Shlomi and his girlfriend Lilli were also at the festival. Jenny and her partner survived. Shlomi and Lilli were brutally murdered. Less than two weeks after Jenny buried her brother, she started volunteering at a healing center that holds support groups for parents, siblings and friends of those who have been murdered on and since October 7th. Utilizing her professional and personal experience, she now helps others who are also suffering the same unimaginable grief. 

This week we get an update on Congress from Rep. Andrew Clyde and look at the economy with Steve Moore from Unleash Prosperity. Then Bill Crane updates the Georgia legislature and handicaps the GOP primary. Then Lisa Wexler on everything else.

This week, the Iowa Caucus analyzed and a look ahead to New Hampshire and Super Tuesday, Is it all over? Georgia Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger on security in elections. He's become the expert on this. Then John Ashbrook from The Ruthless Podcast on the Iowa Caucus and beyond. Then, Heath Garrett joins to bring a Georgia touch. Finally, 9th District Congressman Andrew Clyde and a no vote on the budget compromise tells us what needs to be done.

We start off this week talking to Cong. Buddy Carter (GA-01) and Cong. Mike Collins (GA-10) and Memer of Congress about the fine mess we've gotten ourselves into again regarding the budget. Clearly the Congress can't do math. One of the reasons I'm supporting Nikki Haley for President is because she's the only one acknowledging the math of the current situation. Plus 2 in the House, Minus 2 in the Senate. And a Dem/Dim president. Then Kelly Loeffler continues to innovate in the campaigning space. Using her data background to start Rally Right to provide tools for conservative campaigns. Finally, Chace Barber of Edison Motors takes matters in to his engine shop's hands and builds a common sense and easy to work on diesel electric semi truck in Canada. We talk to him.

With the first votes being cast in Iowa and New Hampshire in days, there are few who think that Trump will not be the GOP nominee when all is said and done, but should he be? What kind of conversations should we be having on this topic? Then State Sen. Cllint Dixon's home was "swatted" twice over the holidays. If law enforcement did not know it was his home, what would have been the outcome and where are the Democrats demanding that the folks on their side of the table making these fake and dangerous calls to law enforcement stop and denounce what they are doing? Finally, Joe Lieberman talks No Labels and what will happen when they get in...if they get in. And his thoughts on Israel. #nolabels #trump #yourefired #swatting

I'll be off next week so we'll "see" you in the New Year. This week, we'll talk to Abit Massey, Icon of UGA and the Poultry Industry about the new Massey/Ivester College of Ag Scholarship and we will tell a few stories. then Jack Wurfl's whole family died in the Holocaust and he and his brother survived. We'll talk about his book, "My Two Lives." Roger Gewolb on politics from across the pond and Ron Clark will motivate you on how to educate kids.

We can't let leadership grow if we can't admit our mistakes and what we've learned from them. We have created a world where the good guys can't admit their mistakes and the bad guys don't think they make any. We talked ot Major David Baruch from the Israeli Defense Forces about the status of the war with Hamas. This was recorded before the three hostages were killed by IDF forces. Then we talked to Bill Crane and Cong. Mike Collins about Congress. And Michael Levine, author of Guerilla PR, on what you and I can do to fix our elite universities. 

Joan Carr served as Chief of Staff for three GA U.S. Senators. A Democrat, A statesman and the first woman GOP senator. She'll tell us about it. And Rep. Brent Cox gets a resolution pass in support of Israel and condemning the actions of Hamas on Oct 7. Thirty Dems walked out. And, John Ashcroft from the Ruthless Podcast joins to recap the debate and a little SEC sports politics. It's been a long week.

This week we look at the economy with Steve Moore. Then Lisa Wexler on the Israel/Hamas war and in Atlanta, Arabs and Israelis get together to talk peace and the restart of the Abraham Accords.

Today, we'll talk to Marjorie Taylor Greene about her book, MTG. She says she's been mischaracterized. What do you think? Then, Mack Parnell of Faith and Freedom Georgia just returned from Israel and tells us what he saw. And after the off year elections, everyone is talking messaging. Justin Giboney joins us to talk messaging.

We take an in depth look at entertainment jobs that your kids and mine can do in Georgia with Randy Davidson with Georgia Entertainment News. Then Dr. Ben Chavis and Joe Cunningham tell us why No Labels was in Georgia on the heels of the Manchin announcement not to seek re-election for Senate and he visits Georgia. Finally, Alan Dershowitz doesn't hold back on antisemitism in America. He has a new book.

Join me for an in depth discussion with Anat Sultan-Dadon, Consul General of Israel to the Southeast, as she gives us the history, what's happening now and what is next for Israel and the world. Then Cong. Buddy Carter updates the work on the budget and foreign aid. Finally, in a pre debate interview, John Ashbrook of the Ruthless Podcast handicaps the race. You can join me every weekday from 9 to 11 live wherever you listen to live radio.

Lee Ellis has a career in the Air Force and was a POW in Vietnam. All he ever wanted to do was fly. He's written extensively about his experience and how he survived. Today, he follows the relationships of the men he was in captivity with in "Captured By Love." He tells the stories of the men and the women who stuck it out and made it with the men that were very changed by their experiences in war. This is worth a listen.

It's a bit of a mix today with problems and solutions. Rev. Bucky Kennedy of North Hall Church joins to talk about vandalism that happened to a pro-Israel sign in front of his church in rural North Georgia. How do we fight this everywhere. Then Michael Seifert of Public Square tells how to put our money where our values are. Is this a way to fight back? I think so. Then, I've lost three members of my family to lung cancer and former NFL player Chris Draft lost his wife to lung cancer. He joins me to talk about how he's leading the change for better treatments and better outcomes in treating lung cancer. November is Lung Cancer awareness month. The world is a mess today, but there ae solutions and the options to take care of the people you love. I recorded Chris Draft's interview on Halloween and I was dressed as Dr. Future, the Doctor who cured lung cancer.

In the crazy three weeks we've had, we need a little humor. Rep. Mike Collins (GA-10) joins to talk about budgets, the Speaker and how he's gotten some traction using humor. Then Rep. Andrew Clyde (Ga-09) on the new Speaker of the House and what to expect. Finally, Bill Crane gets in Crane's Corner and analyzes it all.

We've gone another week without a speaker. The President has been to Israel and back and we should pray for him. And I'll tell you why. Then Rev. Tom Smiley on the history of the Middle East and how we need perspective and call out what Hamas did. Unprovoked terror and barbarism. What's next.

Last Saturday, Hamas delivered a terrorist attack on Israeli families, women and children. This week, they preparre to retaliate. Jonathan Tobin, Editor in Chief of Jewish News Service and Dov Wilker from American Jewish Committee join to tell us what's happening on the ground and how people are dealing with this wave of anti-semitism on the homefront. Then, Rep. Ralph Norman of the Freedom Caucus tries to explainn the chaos in the Congress.

Gerry Baker, Editor of the Wall Street Journal and Author of American Breakdown joins us to recap the budget deal and speak to the larger issue of American politics. This was taped before Speaker McCarthy was voted out, so there is more news to come. Then, Niall Stanage from the Hill joins to weigh in on what next. Rep. Mike Collins (GA-10) joined to talk about the budget and the gamesmanship that is not getting things done. Finally, Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA-09), Freedom Caucus member and supporter of Kevin McCarthy on his ouster and what next. There are alot of questions this week. As I post this, war has broken out in Israel. We will talk in depth about that next week.

It seemed like two weeks of news in one week. Dr. Charles Bullock of the University of Georgia gives an overview of Georgia politics and what to look for in the future. Then Grover Norquist, arguably the guy who got the most from conservatives and saved our taxes, gives a lay of the land as we approached a shutdown. And lots of Georgians think movies are here to stay--in Georgia. Randy Davidson from Georgia Entertainment News tells us why we should keep the tax credit.

President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber, Chris Clark gives us an overview of what is in the future for jobs, housing and education. What do job seekers, parents and grandparents need to know and is it time to start telling Americans to have more children?

Col Jim Lechner (US Army, Ret) has spent most of the last two years in Ukraine. He'll tell you the real story. Then, Michael Levine on the ridiculous Fetterman Rule on dress in the Senate. Schumer is getting pushback from his number 2, Dick Durbin. And Rep. Mike Collins knows logistics whether it's over the road or in the budget negotiations. He'll tell us about it.

Everyone tells stories, not the least of which is President Biden saying he was at Ground Zero on September 12, 2001. Why does he have to continue to lie about his whereabouts and will he make it to the ballot in 2024? Then, Jeremy Beck from Numbers USA on the debacle that is Biden Immigration Policy. The Hill and NewsNation's Niall Stanage on a deep dive into debates and politics. Finally, what to railroads do today? Craig Camuso from CSX will tell us and let you know they are hiring every day and at an average of $127,000 a year.

We cover a wide range of topics today. Bill Crane joins to give a great analysis of the Georgia Police Training Center history and where the court cases will go. Then, AG Chris Carr explains the process that led to the 61 people being indicted on RICO charges in the violence around the Police Training Center. The real story. Then George Franklin gives us some perspective about Congress and plugs his new book.

This is a special edition of The Martha Zoller /Show Podcast. We let you be the decider. In this edition, we look at the unprecedented request by Sen. Colton Moore of northwest GA to call a special session to investigate and remove Fulton County DA Fani Willis. We talk to Sen. Shelly Echols, Sen. Bo Hatchett, Senate Majority Leader Sen. Steve Gooch and Sen. Colton Moore. We present each fo their stories and we will let you decide. My view is that the request was premature in light of the fact the Georgia legislature passed an oversight panel for DAs in the last legislative session and it's in the process of being set up. And the votes just aren't there and would be a waste of taxpayers time and money. What do you think?

What is with President Joe Biden? Hiding in plain sight the problems he has. Then we'll talk in depth with Dr. Michael Lynch and Dr. Trey Hood from the University of Georgia. Dr. Hood heads up the polling initiative and we'll talk about the challenges of anticipating what people think about things and how they will vote. Finally, Rep. Andrew Clyde tells us about his desire to head of DAs like Fani Willis of Fulton County by limiting funding. Is this just the reverse of "Defund the Police?"

The biggest concern most people have is healthcare costs. Since the ACA, more people are covered but costs have doubled. No candidate on either side is talking about it. We'll find out why with former Rep. Anne Beurkle. Then, Dr. Meg Meeker joins about the role of fathers. Another issue noone but Larry Elder is talking about. Finally, Fulton County indicts the former president but will we ever look forward. We will talk about all of this with Matt Brown from the Washington Post. Join us!!

Today, my thoughts on the indictments of President Trump in Fulton County. Then Patricia Murphy, an AJC Political Insider on what they are expecting. Matt Brown from the Washington Post gives his long range view--having been there almost every day. And Hannah Cox on a new way to look at Libertarian/Conservatism and how to message for under 40 voters. She calls it Based Politics.

This week, after 60+ requests, we finally got Sen. Raphael Warnock to sit down with us and talk a little politics. This is the beginning that will lead to a big town hall. Then Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson found a 100 million plus slush fund in the Department of Labor, he'll tell us about it. Then Congressman Barry Loudermilk is doing oversight on the J6 commissee. What are they trying to hide? And Rep. Dan Crenshaw on curtailing cartels and how to help veterans.

We will have two looks at the most recent Trump indictments with Niall Stanage from The Hill and Michael O'Neill from Landmark Legal. Then, Ben Berancke's is back but at the Bank of England. Will he do to them what he did to us? Roger Gewolb joins. Finally, Kelly Loeffler joins the board of Public Square and Greater Georgia launches candidate training. All politics is local.

First, I lay out what the real landscape is and how to view it. Then DeKalb County Georgia CEO Michael Thurmond and historian talks about his new book, "James Oglethorpe," and look at race in America. And Kimberley Strassel on her book, "The Biden Malaise," and the comparison between this era and the 1970s. Finally, a great discussion with Justin Giboney, the way we need to get things solved...

Today, we had some fun with people who don't know where the boundaries are and text you at 6:30 am. And Nick Ayers on why it's more than your vote that will move the needle. Sen. Ossoff works on bipartisan issues and talks about alternate universe thinking in Senate committees. You don't want to miss a minute.

We took some time to go in depth on Energy Policy and Bidenomics. Then Rep. Mainor decides to become a Republican while Republican Rep. Jodi Lott term limits herself. Finally, Seth Weathers is a very active conservative Dad trying to bring beer back.

This week, we talk to economist Steve Moore about Bidenomics and what we have to do to turn our economy around. Then Bill Crane on the news of the week. Joey Martineck on the new musical, "Garden." And Rep. Brent Cox on building bridges and fighting anti semitism.

Michael Levine, one of the best PR gurus and author of "Guerilla PR," joins to see how far the wokies will go. Justin Giboney and I talk hard topics from both sides of wokeness. Gabriel Sterling explains voter security in Georgia. And Matt Brown and I discuss how the censure of Adam Schiff is like Game of Thrones. There's no one who gives better and more balance analysis than Martha Zoller.

This week we'll talk to Kelly Loeffler from Greater Georgia about the GAGOP convention and getting out the vote. Also, Ben West, a Clackamus County Commissioner tells us why DEI is a bad investment. This is a discussion you don't want to miss. And what role does faith play in all of the problems we are dealing with. Finally, Anna Bower tells us about her journey at the Miami courthouse watching the historic arraignment of former President Donald Trump.

This week, we remember D-Day with a talk with Dov Wilker on rising anti-semitism from the American Jewish Committee, the other AJC, and Lee Habeeb, founder of Our American Stories. He tells the story of the D-Day prayer FDR gave and the impact it made on a young girl named Anne Frank. Then Rep. Andrew Clyde outlines the fallout from the debt ceiling deal and former Gov Scott Walker with Young Americas Foundation (YAF) on getting the conservative message out to young people.

This week we averted a debt ceiling crisis, but did we? It was a good week for Kevin McCarthy. We talked to Rep. Andrew Clyde and Rep. Nancy Mace against it and Rep. Buddy Carter is for it. This wasn't the best deal, but it was the best deal you could get with 1/3 of the control in Congress. But would they do a better job if they were all on one side? It's about accountability..And finally, what does Memorial Day mean? Let's reset our responsibilities.

This week we talk to Sen. Rick Scott about the NAACP "advisory" about Florida. Do the numbers add up? And Rep. Rich McCormick supports DeSantis and is showing his leadership in the debt ceiling deal. Matt Brown from the Washington Post on how far will Rep. Hakeem Jeffries go on rhetoric or trustworthy relationships? Lot's of questions this week and the best people for answering.

This week, I give you a primer on how to be heard by your elected officials. Don't end up in the circular file. Then, Sen. Joe Lieberman on the possibility of a No Labels ticket and whether there will be a debt deal. Rev. Justin Giboney on gun policy and messaging, Sen. Marsha Blackburn on the Durham Report and her Child Safety initiative. And Rep. Nancy Mace on all those subjects and how to make it as a GOP female legislator in a purple district.

First, I lay out what you can do in the 2024 election and what works. You need to listen. Then we talk to Rep. Mike Collins about the debt ceiling talks and the border. Mike is a small business man turned congressman and has a unique perspective. Then PhD and Ethicist Nigel Biggar on his new book, "Colonialism." Again, to have a conversation, you need the facts. Not yours or theirs--the facts. Then, Matt Brown on the week that was the turning point for Pres. Joe Biden. He's now playing hard ball with immigration and taking credit and will he make it to the South Carolina primary with numbers like he has?

Superintendent Will Schofield has been leading Hall County Schools in Georgia for 18 years making him the longest serving super in Georgia. He says you can't ever have enough therapist for what he is dealing with at school, but Hall County Schools have put in a program that is teaching kids how to cope and handle their emotions and problems. We talk about it here.

Former Senator Kelly Loeffler kicks off the week looking at the debt ceiling deal that no one thought Speaker McCarthy could put together and why it's important to negotiate. Then Will Marshal from the Progressive Policy Institute about how Democrats should message and if there's really a border problem. You'll be surprised at what he says. Gabe Nadales talks his walk from radicalism to a new view on violence and crime and Congressman Andrew Clyde (Ga-09) is in leadership and is a part of McCarthy leading. Were the Democrats prepared?

This week, I'm back after a short break in Ireland. We talk to Dean Clancy from Americans for Prosperity on Medicare modernization. It has to happen. Another thing that has to happen is talks over the debt ceiling debate. The GOP did what no one thought they could--offered a plan. Sen. Jon Ossoff updates us on his work for military families and veterans as well as his thoughts on the debt ceiling. Do you hear an answer? Then, Lee Cohen tells us of his plans to attend the coronation. Love to hear from you at martha@marthazoller.com.

We will look at a movement that Justin Giboney is involved in the find the common ground between people of faith. Rev. Justin Giboney believes the Black church is key to bringing us back together. And Russell McMurry on extra weight on roads and the impact of EVs on the road. And the best explanation of the abortion pill cocktail controversy. What do you think?

We'll talk to Matt Brown and Henry Olsen about the unintended consequences of the Trump Indictment, what leadership is and how this will impact the election in 2024 and the country beyond. And Kenny Xu talks about solutions around the crazy woke brigade and how to move past this to American exceptionalism with a movement called, "Color Me United."

This week we'll look at the lead up to the end of the Georgia Legislative session called Sine Die. School Choice didn't make it across the finish line, but Rep. Todd Jones will keep pushing. Then Rev. Gary Mason talks through how conflict resolution should happen with a faith based view. It's not a top down, but bottom up process. Then with the breaking news of Trump's indictment in NYC, Washington Post's Matt Brown will weigh in on the impact to the Fulton County Case and legal eagle, Chandelle Summer gives a legal perspective.

Today, we talk about the mess we are in and hear from a long shot presidential candidates. Steve Moore talks about the economy and school choice and Ron Hart on the Woke brigade.

This week the US Army showed their backside by releasing a list of places they were recommending for renaming due to connections with the Confederacy. What they didn't do is their homework. Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA-09) tells us how he got the Army to see the light. And Kara Moriarity from Alaska Oil and Gas joins to tells us the Willow project is back on in Alaska, although it's smaller. Dr. Samuel Gregg from the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) on what really happened with the SVB. Finally, we dish with Mara Davis on her chat with William Shatner.

This week we talk to Rep. Kat Cammack, one of the heads of the bi-partisan Women's Caucus in the U. S. House of Representatives. She's a leader to watch. Then we'll talk to Julie Bauke about women's earning power in the International Women's Day month. Political Scientist Chuck Bullock of UGA on how women get elected and the Georgia legislature and finally, with Russia rattling their saber and China threatening Taiwan, the woke U. S. Army wants to change names of places. We'll talk about the priorities, or lack thereof with Rep. Andrew Clyde.