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Georgia election policy takes center stage as Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway tackle a packed week of Georgia politics. A federal judge has dismissed the Department of Justice lawsuit seeking an unredacted copy of Georgia's statewide voter registration list from Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Georgia Secretary of State Georgia officials are also investigating Democratic State House candidate David Dillie after voting records surfaced involving both Georgia and Nevada. Dillie denies casting the Nevada ballot. Georgia Recorder Then Scot breaks down the DVS-order problem, why researchers are concerned about protecting ballot anonymity, and the tradeoffs involved in the competing solutions being considered in Georgia. Scot and Buzz also discuss the State Election Board's authority following the Georgia Supreme Court's nondelegation ruling, the debate fight between Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms, 11Alive's coverage of the governor's race, the 2020 protests in Atlanta, Georgia's new “I Voted” sticker and Brian Kemp's latest suspension of the state motor-fuel tax. Plus, somehow, the Atlanta Hawks and Iowa Hawkeyes become relevant to Georgia politics.
Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine how Georgia's next governor could shape immigration enforcement and public education with AJC reporters Lautaro Grinspan and Martha Dalton. Grinspan explains how state and local cooperation with ICE affects enforcement in Georgia, where Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms differ on immigration, and how detention policies could affect immigrant workers and the state's economy. Dalton breaks down the candidates' competing education proposals, from universal pre-K and higher teacher pay to literacy initiatives and property tax cuts, and explains the funding and legislative hurdles each would face. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
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Happy Party People!How much of your paycheck is actually yours after paying for housing, groceries, health care, and child care?A new Georgetown Law study finds that approximately 70% of Georgians face at least one major affordability burden, with health care costs affecting 48% of residents.On this episode of Where The Party At?, Saba and Eldredge break down Georgia's affordability crisis, what the candidates for governor are proposing, and how decisions made by elected officials impact your everyday expenses.We also discuss Rick Jackson declining multiple debate invitations, the latest campaign attacks, Atlanta's BeltLine rail controversy, MARTA's $620,000 payroll mistake, and White House press restrictions.Plus, we recap the Beyond the Ballot Block Party! WHAT'S ON THE PARTY AGENDA? WHAT'S YOUR BURDEN? Why are so many Georgians struggling to afford basic necessities? We examine housing, food, health care, and child care costs and compare the proposals from Georgia's gubernatorial candidates.THE EMPTY PODIUM Rick Jackson has declined multiple debate invitations, including the Atlanta Press Club debate against Keisha Lance Bottoms. We discuss his decision and what it means for voters seeking a direct comparison between candidates.LATEST ADS & ATTACKSBottoms' campaign targets Jackson over data centers, while Jackson's campaign raises questions about Bottoms' private consulting income.ATLANTA'S BELTLINE RAIL FIGHTCity Council unanimously supports a resolution calling for a BeltLine rail implementation plan. But questions remain about funding, construction, and the future of transit along the BeltLine.MARTA'S $620,000 MISTAKEA MARTA employee accidentally received $620,000 in overtime pay. The agency is now pursuing legal action to recover the money.PARTY LINE: ARE ELECTED OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE FOR SCHOOL CLOSURES?Who should be held accountable when neighborhood schools close? We discuss the role elected officials play in public education and who has the authority to make these decisions.PARTY STARTER: URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER ATLANTAA special shoutout to the Urban League of Greater Atlanta for sponsoring our Beyond the Ballot Block Party and supporting community engagement in Atlanta!PARTY POOPER: RICK JACKSONWe discuss Jackson's decision to decline multiple debate invitations.PARTY POOPER: DONALD TRUMPThe Trump administration revoked White House access for reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. We discuss the legal challenge, press freedom, and government accountability.ELECTION DATES DISCUSSED:October 6 — Georgia Governor Town HallOctober 8 — U.S. Senate DebateOctober 12–13 — Atlanta Press Club DebatesJOIN THE CONVERSATION!WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! LEAVE A VOICE NOTE - Click HereTo keep up with Where The Party At?, connect with us on Instagram or Twitter.Stay tuned and get informed! We are laying the foundation down to be able to have competent political conversations and discourse, all for the greater good.Subscribe and tune in for our “Who Runs Atlanta,” series of interviews with political candidates.Watch or listen to Where The Party At?: https://linktr.ee/wherethepartyatpodVisit Justeldredge.media for more shows and content!Watch or listen to Where The Party At?: https://linktr.ee/wherethepartyatpodVisit Justeldredge.media for our other shows and content.
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On this week's Political Breakfast, we break down the latest in the Georgia governor's race. It looks like billionaire healthcare CEO and Republican candidate Rick Jackson declined a face-off with former Atlanta Mayor and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms. That's as a new poll in the Governor's race gives Jackson a slight edge. Democratic strategist and attorney Anre Washington fills-in for Tharon Johnson, with Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam. Plus, how Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is is weighing on the minds of politicians at the local and state level. While AI is a powerful tool that's now part of our culture, images generated by AI can be used to target and slander celebrities and politicians. The latest victims? College Park Mayor Bianca Motley Broom, and U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg Pogue and Darren McFarland talk with Steve Bass of Bass Tire about the importance of small businesses in Nashville and the Nashville Fairgrounds dispute. Rebecca Ratz, the executive director of Friends of Shelby Park & Bottoms, joins the show to highlight the importance of Shelby Park and the wide range of events her organization puts on for the community. Greg and Darren preview tonight's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers, and they do a deep dive into the fall of the Falcons.
In hour one of today's show, Greg Pogue and Darren McFarland react to Donald Trump attending the Tennessee vs Texas football game this Saturday, speak to Jeff Roy about the settlement of the lawsuit against him and his business, and discuss Jameis Winston stepping into the starting quarterback role for the Giants this Sunday. Jeff Jarrett joins the show to talk about Pig Fest. The guys speak with Chase McCabe about his time in Orange Beach, Alabama, the Nashville Predators' preseason game plan, and ask Chase which player he anticipates will have a breakout year for the team. In hour two, Greg Pogue and Darren McFarland talk with Steve Bass of Bass Tire about the importance of small businesses in Nashville and the Nashville Fairgrounds dispute. Rebecca Ratz, the executive director of Friends of Shelby Park & Bottoms, joins the show to highlight the importance of Shelby Park and the wide range of events her organization puts on for the community. Greg and Darren preview tonight's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers, and they do a deep dive into the fall of the Falcons.
The Morning XTRA with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a on XTRA 106.3 The 7 o’clock hour is brought to you by Van Sant Law. If you've been in an accident, make the right call - VanSantLaw.com First thing to know: As soon as they get the chance, they’ll do this to these kids again Los Finally Saw the New Keisha Lance Bottoms Ad Tom Mitchell, The Honest Car Guy, joins the show Watch The Morning XTRA every weekday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the XTRA 106.3 YouTube or listen on the XTRA 106.3 App Follow XTRA 106.3:Website | YouTube | Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram Download the XTRA 106.3 App:iOS | AndroidAtlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Here's our Frazer with a quick reminder that he can talk sense...and utter bobbins as he details his least favourite New Series episodes...
What if anal sex simply isn't part of the sex you want? In this episode, Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, explores "sides"—gay men who prefer sexual expression without anal intercourse—and credits psychologist and certified sex therapist Dr. Joe Kort for originating and developing the term. Ken reframes being a side not as an absence of sexuality, but as one valid choice within a broad erotic repertoire. He discusses consent, pleasure, sexual health, and the important difference between a genuine preference and avoidance driven by fear, pain, shame, or missing information. The goal is not to steer anyone toward a particular sexual act; it is sexual self-empowerment: understanding your desires, boundaries, health, and options well enough to make choices that truly belong to you.
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A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Wonderful human being Tom Neenan gets out the feather duster to add extra shine to his ten favourite classic Doctor Who stories...
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Beautiful Dan Pinn gets out the custard pie gun and covers ten classic Doctor Who stories in dairy products...
Georgia's 2026 campaigns are starting to get real attention, and Scot and Buzz break down where things stand. This week: the massive advertising gap between Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms, Jon Ossoff's multimillion-dollar investment in the Democratic Party of Georgia, and what it says about the organization of the two parties heading into November. They also discuss former Mike Collins staffer Jessica Hayes receiving national recognition, new questions surrounding the Chatham County elections office, Mitchell Horner's growing push for local government accountability, and new Georgia Tech research on the economic impact of data centers. Plus, Scot unveils his experiment to build a college football ranking system from scratch, with no preseason rankings, recruiting rankings, conference prestige, or previous-season assumptions.
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Goregous Anthony Carroll gets out the axe to chop down the reputation of ten classic Doctor Who stories...
On today's episode, Rich and Nicole break down just how bad Rich's Mets luck really is. And Matt Ryan did not want to share Rich with Nicole during his NYC visit. And is it really just the water in NY that makes the food so special? Rich wants Sara to pester him more when he's away. Regional parenting. What is the statute of limitations when people leave stuff at your house after a party? Keegan's birthday party. Tops and bottoms debate. When women can't support other women. Is Rich still a wuss around needles? Keep sharing us with all your friends! Every like, share, subscribe, and 5-star rating helps our village grow, and we cannot say thank you enough!!! Have Kids, They Said... is a SiriusXM Network Podcast made by Nicole Ryan and Rich Davis.If you'd like to send us a message or ask a question email us at HKTSpod@gmail.comFollow on social media:Instagram @havekidstheysaidpodNicole @mashupnicoleRich @richdavisand @siriusxm Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into the contrasting strategies shaping Georgia's Senate and governor's races. Ossoff is stepping up attacks on Mike Collins while courting Republicans, as Collins continues to lean into his ties to Donald Trump. Greg and Patricia also dive into the intensifying fight between Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson over healthcare, state contracts and the rapid growth of data centers. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beatle Bottoms. To some, bottoms is a synonym for “tushie”, as they say in the industry. For Tony & T.J., it's their least favourite Fab 4 songs. And boy do they just disagree. But there ain't no good guy, there ain't no bad guy, there's only this deluxe reissue of one of our favorite early episodes, reproduced for disc by Grandmaster Casey. ----- [Originally released September 5, 2020] Clickbait: Are T.J. and Tony in a Beatles cult? The answer may dumbfound you!! In this Labor Day Spectacular (not that spectacular really) T.J. and Tony comb the floor of the Sea of Holes in search of the least fab Beatles songs. Listen for adjectives like "treacly" and "loathsome"(!). Also included are hot takes on R.E.M. vs Barenaked Ladies, and a very brief tribute to short form improv. Meanwhile, T.J. discloses one of his "Beatle nightmares" while Tony wears out his “Beatle bag.” Fact cheque: "It's All Too Much" was recorded at De Lane Lea Studios and "Baby, You're A Rich Man" at Olympic Sound Studios. Neither T.J. nor Tony can remember what a clavioline is. EPISODE LINKS: Listen to the Beatle Bottoms playlist here! Check out UBP's videos on TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram! Like and subscribe! Please support our scrappy show. Score some merch or find us on Patreon! Drop us a review on Apple Podcasts!
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Frazer Gregory, Champion of the Damned, is picking ten stories he loves...wish me luck!
Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into the competing strategies shaping Georgia's Republican ticket, with Mike Collins leaning into Donald Trump and Rick Jackson targeting voters who backed Brian Kemp and other Republicans in recent elections. They weigh what a strong Jon Ossoff showing could mean for Keisha Lance Bottoms and the rest of the Democratic ticket as Bottoms works to overcome Jackson's massive financial advantage. They also examine why the spouses of the four marquee candidates have largely stayed off the campaign trail and what that says about changing expectations, family priorities and the risks of modern campaigns. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chuck and Julie Show with Chuck Bonniwell and Julie Hayden Colorado GOP Turmoil, Weld County's AI Data Center Fight, and a Leaderless Party with Trent Leisy VIDEO: 1. School Walkout 2. German Election Cheering Promo: Grassroots warrior Trent Leisy joins the show to talk about his new column, Red, White and Real. Plus CD5 Rep. Jeff Crank calls on DOJ to investigate just who was behind the so-called “student” walkouts and ICE protests and who are the adults and NGOs who encouraged the kids to violently attack counter protesters. Chuck Bonniwell hosts solo this week, joined by returning guest and Colorado Republican activist Trent Leisy for a wide-ranging tour of state GOP politics, from a pay-to-play midterm convention in Dallas to Weld County's fight over a new AI data center, plus a caller's questions about Elon Musk's campaign money. Chuck Flies Solo, Welcomes Trent Leisy Chuck Bonniwell opens the show without his usual co-host, joking that he is "missing my better half" but ready to soldier on, and welcomes back Trent Leisy, a former Congressional District 4 candidate who has stayed active in Colorado Republican circles. Bonniwell recalls how Leisy encountered "the underbelly of politics" during that race but kept going afterward. Leisy explains that once Scott Bottoms lost the primary, he spent a couple of weeks reflecting on what he wanted to do next. He describes the result: weekday Substack columns under the name Red, White, and Red that highlight pro-Trump stories the mainstream media tends to bury, plus a new podcast he is preparing to launch called Red, White, and Real. He says he simply enjoys researching and writing about politics every morning. The two settle into an easy, familiar rapport as they turn to the Colorado Republican Party's recent midterm convention and the fight ahead for the 2026 elections. A Pay-To-Play Convention In Dallas Bonniwell describes the Colorado Republican Party's midterm convention, held in Dallas rather than a true statewide gathering, as more of a rally than a convention, noting that Colorado effectively sold its delegate seats to California attendees willing to pay, raising roughly $14,000 for a cash-strapped party. Leisy calls the event a good idea for keeping Republicans motivated heading into a midterm year that historically favors the party out of power, warning that two years of a Democrat-controlled House would mean daily impeachment attempts against Trump. He says the message from Trump is essentially to stay unified behind Republican candidates, even imperfect ones, to protect the House majority. Leisy also criticizes the pay-to-play structure itself, noting that attendees had to pay the already troubled Colorado GOP for a ticket, and questions whether that money represents genuine grassroots support or simply funds an organization he describes as "a complete mess" and "a train wreck." Victor Marx, Closed Primaries, and Down-Ballot Math Asked about gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx, Leisy admits mixed feelings: he backed Scott Bottoms, served as his communications director, and remains unenthusiastic about Marx, yet he urges Weld County Republicans not to skip voting, arguing the party cannot afford to fall into a legislative supermajority under Democrat Phil Weiser. Bonniwell agrees, calling Marx "incredibly interesting, crazy, crooked" but arguing Republicans who refuse to vote over disliking a nominee only help Democrats pass a progressive tax structure. Leisy contends the primary would have gone to Bottoms outright under a closed primary system, blaming unaffiliated voters who lean Democrat for steering the nomination toward a weaker candidate, and noting every other step of the Republican process, caucuses, assemblies, petitions, requires party registration except the final vote. Bonniwell traces the state's semi-open primary back to 2016, partly credited to Weld County figures like Barbara Kirkmeyer, and hopes a pending court order restoring a caucus-only path might reinvigorate a moribund party organization. An Absent Chair and Dave Williams' Legacy The conversation turns to the state party's current leadership vacuum. Bonniwell complains that the sitting Colorado GOP chair, a first-time office holder out of Buena Vista named Craig Steiner, never reaches out, joking that "they don't even send us flowers." Leisy says he rarely sees the chair in interviews or on television and barely notices him in the news. Both men predict the mild-mannered new chair will accomplish little, while former chair Brita Horn quietly benefits by comparison after what they call a disastrous tenure marked by lingering legal bills and ethics complaints. The two repeatedly praise former chair Dave Williams, now working in Washington on human-trafficking issues at the State Department, as the sharpest and most effective chair either can remember, crediting him with actually growing the party's legislative seats despite fierce internal opposition from establishment figures. Bonniwell contrasts Williams' intelligence with predecessors he considers intellectually limited, arguing that big donors like Anschutz and Coors have abandoned traditional party politics in favor of controllable jungle primaries instead. Weld County's AI Data Center and Justice Center Fights The discussion shifts to Weld County, where Leisy describes two flashpoints reshaping local politics. County commissioners face an imminent vote, originally expected Wednesday, on a large AI data center after public pushback prompted them to pause and slow the project; Bonniwell argues such centers generate relatively few jobs but substantial property-tax revenue, provided officials avoid rebate deals, and Leisy explains this facility recirculates its cooling water rather than consuming it continuously. Separately, commissioners are pursuing a controversial new justice center that Leisy says would require bypassing the county's TABOR charter to borrow money without a public vote, angering residents who feel shut out of both decisions. Sheriff Steve Reams, who is running for county commissioner, has publicly opposed the justice center, earning cautious praise from Bonniwell despite past frustration with his more establishment-aligned positions. Leisy credits new county GOP chair Adrienne Sandoval with bringing fresh, independent thinking to a historically establishment-dominated Republican organization in Weld County. Ballot Harvesting, Tina Peters, and a Caller Named Jacob Bonniwell recounts pioneering ballot harvesting in Colorado in 2002, winning a Glendale race lopsidedly by collecting no-fault absentee ballots door to door, and argues Republican clerks have since undermined the party by embracing Democrat-friendly rules; he cites clerks statewide who fought to keep Tina Peters jailed and criticizes Weld County's outgoing clerk, Carly Koppes, while welcoming incoming clerk Rudy Santos. A caller named Jacob breaks in to ask whether Leisy is coordinating with Elon Musk, who has pledged $400 million toward Republican campaigns, and complains that television pundits are fretting over the midterm convention overlapping the NFL season opener, insisting viewers can simply watch both live and on replay. Leisy jokes that he has Musk on speed dial before Bonniwell presses him for more Colorado Republicans worth admiring, prompting mentions of Joe Oltmann and a new conservative organization Leisy is helping launch. Leisy closes by touting Weld County's incoming slate, assessor Jason Marez, clerk Rudy Santos, and sheriff candidate Matt Turner, before plugging his Substack and upcoming podcast as Bonniwell signs off, missing Julie Hayden's return next time.
Temptation Resort has always been a little confusing (to us). It's not quite a lifestyle resort, not quite a vanilla resort. It's not clothing optional but also not exactly clothing required either. It somehow manages to exist in a category all its own without being creepy or weird, which is quite an accomplishment tbh.It's not our first trip here, so before heading back, we made a list.Are there actually lifestyle couples there? Are single guys really as bad as people say? How strict are the photo rules? What can you wear right to the edge of "OMG what is she wearing?" Where can you wear it? And what happens if you decide the balcony is part of your 'bedroom'? There are also a few Temptation urban legends we've heard for years that seemed overdue for some highly unscientific testing.We packed up our gear and travelled to the site they call: Temptation Cancun Resort.Four days later, we came home tired, tan and mildly traumatized, but with actual answers to some of the questions. Some are and will forever be the mystery that Temptation Resort is.Along the way, we talk about why Temptation is hard to define, who we think actually enjoys it most, and why the difference between watching the party and becoming part of it may be the whole point. And how to enjoy it most depending on what kind of personality you have.Pack something inappropriate. It's another trip through Room 77.Also in this episode: Meta deleted our Facebook account (still in authorization loop hell), Lauren's rebuilding from scratch and could use the follow, help me rebuild by clicking the link.This Episode Was Brought To You By:Bikini Addiction — bikiniaddiction.com, code ROOM77 for 10% off. NEW Limited Editions drop this month!!!! Two new colors. Help decide which becomes the next stock color! (Colors are under the Tops and Bottoms, not a special page. "Tropic and Shivers"Kush Cube — kingbdistribution.com, code ROOM77 for 10% off. Rocket Pop Blast Off 500mg if you dare! $1.26 each when you buy in bulk with monthly subscription!Room77life.com — Book Temptation travel through Lauren's Box, grab a spot at our Feb 2027 takeover FLIRT, or become a member for as little as $5.
Judson attends his 25-year high school reunion. Brian begins his attempts to schedule “hotwifing” sessions with two of his favorite hookup partners, one session where he would watch his husband with another man, and one where his husband would watch him. The hookup of the week finds a listener and his partner enjoying some of the best kept secrets one port has to offer while on a family cruise. Brian and Judson are then joined by Andrew Abel, founder and creative director of Gay Tired Hopeful, which "explores the patterns shaping modern queer life, from identity and intimacy to culture, work, and belonging, and the things we're all quietly trying to figure out." Andrew describes how his professional and personal lives converged to drive him to create Gay Tired Hopeful, shares how his social media post questioning why gay men always act like there's someone better drove its current popularity, and delves into why ‘Tired' is an important part of the platform's name. He also talks about cruising in forests, being raised without rules, and identifying as polyamorous while married to someone who may not be. In closing, Andrew joins Brian and Judson in responding to a Go Ask Your Dad question from a listener who is new to topping and has much he's curious about, particularly when it comes to living up to bottoms' standards at his regular batthouse. Find Gay Tired Hopeful on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gaytiredhopeful/ Email your Hookup of the Week, Go Ask Your Dad and Dr. Daddy submissions to dadsanddaddies@gmail.com Dads and Daddies on the Web: https://www.dadsanddaddies.com/ Dads and Daddies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dadsanddaddiespod.bsky.social Your hosts, Dad Brian Rubin-Sowers - https://www.instagram.com/ditmasparkpapa and Daddy Judson Morrow - https://www.instagram.com/gunclejudson Edited by Toby Rubin-Sowers For a 10% discount on your purchase on a Shakti Acupressure Mat or any other items at ShakitMat.com, use code DADSANDDADDIES or simply visit the URL https://shaktimat.com/DadsAndDaddies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
PLUS: Rick Jackson's effective ads vs Keisha Lance Bottoms' retail style - which will win?The Rick Jackson campaign has taken a two-pronged approach in the race to be Georgia's next governor: portray him in a softer, more human role with his past foster advocacy while also running those nefarious-toned attack ads against his opponent. My take? It seems to be working, and polls show he's closed the gap his opponent - Keisha Lance Bottoms - once had between them.Bottoms won't be able to outspend Jackson; we knew that from day one of the general election cycle. Will she be able to out-retail him? To energize the base? To shore up the "off the couch and to the polls" contingent that's let down liberals in 2024 and 2022 (for Stacey Abrams)? Yet to be seen.Bottoms also sat down with the 'Politically Georgia' team for a prolonged Q&A to respond to some of Jackson's attacks relitigating her time as mayor of Atlanta.
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
It's the one you've all been waiting for...Frazer Gregory breaks the rules (of course) but ditches Champion of the Damned for Slayer of the Damned...
On a special edition of “Closer Look,” host Rose Scott sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms. Bottoms addresses questions about her tenure as Atlanta mayor, including key decisions made under her leadership. She also reflects on how her four years in office along with her work in the Biden administration are guiding her approach to governing the state if elected as Georgia’s 84th governor. The discussion covers several major issues: expanding resources for Georgia growers and producers, improving access to healthcare for rural communities, and tackling affordability challenges across the state. Bottoms also responds to campaign attacks from her opponent, Republican Rick Jackson, and outlines the communities she is continuing to engage as the midterm election approaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Paul returns to deliver his choices for the least effective Doctor Who covers of all time - whilst Joe laughs outrageously at most of the choices...
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Chris returns to deliver his verdict on his ten least favourite classic Doctor Who stories of all time...
On this week's Political Breakfast, we talk about a recent exchange between Georgia gubernatorial candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson. It all unfolded in a hotel parking lot, after a Jackson attack ad took aim at Bottoms' husband. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson discuss with host Lisa Rayam how campaigns decide whether to rebut a claim, attack the messenger, or just change the subject. A quick note: Brian advises Rick Jackson and Tharon advises Keisha Lance Bottoms. Plus, Atlanta did not make the final cut to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. Mayor Andre Dickens did not react kindly to the snub. In a letter to the DNC, Dickens wrote that its leaders "continue to make the wrong choices," that the "road to the White House runs through the South" and they are "once again abandoning Black voters." Plus, as Jackson's campaign promises to crack down on illegal immigration, a lawsuit filed by foreign-born nurses against one of the companies under his healthcare empire, accuses Avant Healthcare Professionals of "luring them to the United States" only to pay them low wages and trap them in contracts for years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Where The Party At? Georgia politics is giving us plenty to talk about. We start with the governor's race, where recent polling has **Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms in a statistical tie.** At this point, the race may be less about changing voters' minds and more about **who actually shows up in November.** We break down what those polls really mean, why the margin of error matters, and how young and Black voter turnout could change the makeup of the electorate. We also get into the parking lot confrontation between Bottoms and Jackson after a campaign ad targeted Bottoms' husband. Then we follow the money to **Medicaid**. Georgia created Pathways instead of fully expanding Medicaid, but now state leaders are asking Washington for a higher federal match. We break down what Pathways is, why the state wants more federal money, how work requirements affect enrollment, and how the debate could change depending on who becomes Georgia's next governor. Finally, **Atlanta got passed over for the 2028 Democratic National Convention...again.** The DNC narrowed its list to Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia, leaving Atlanta out despite Georgia's status as a major political battleground. We talk about Mayor Andre Dickens' response, what the decision says about the national party's relationship with Georgia and the South, and whether hosting a convention actually matters politically. IN THIS EPISODE: Georgia's governor race is essentially tied How to actually read a political poll Why margin of error matters Rick Jackson vs. Keisha Lance Bottoms Why turnout could decide the governor's race The role of young and Black voters in November Why Jon Ossoff can lead while the governor's race remains tied Bottoms and Jackson's parking lot confrontation The campaign fight over political families Georgia Pathways vs. full Medicaid expansion Why Georgia wants a 90% federal Medicaid match Work requirements and Medicaid enrollment The connection between Medicaid and SNAP requirements Whether Georgia's Pathways program is working as intended Why the DNC passed over Atlanta for 2028 Mayor Andre Dickens' response to the DNC What Atlanta losing the convention actually means for Georgia politics Subscribe to **Where The Party At?** for conversations about Atlanta, Georgia politics, elections, civic engagement, public policy, and the decisions shaping our communities.
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
CBD oil at the ready! Eddie gets ready to rock fandom with his bold and (some would say) insane list of his least favourite classic Doctor Who stories...
Erick Erickson opens on the Georgia governor's race, where Keisha Lance Bottoms, running against his friend Rick Jackson, told a C-SPAN audience she was proud to end Atlanta's multimillion dollar agreement with ICE because “all money ain't good money,” and Erick answers with Laken Riley and with a 29 year old named Ramon Harris stabbed […]
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Brand new contributor to Hamster, Chris Stebbings, delivers a delicious top ten favourite classic series stories!
Tia Mitchell and UATL senior editor Ernie Suggs recap a newsmaking National Association of Black Journalists convention in Atlanta, including appearances by gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. They weigh Bottoms' approach to the governor's race and Raffensperger's decision not to endorse Senate nominee Mike Collins. They also dig into NABJ's decision to give thumbs-down awards to five people and organizations, including ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith, and what the move says about the organization's role in protecting Black journalists. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Humble (but superb) artist (he'll argue that but check out his Insta page Pauls Doodles) provides a wonderful list of Doctor Who covers to celebrate!
Welcome back to the PBE Podcast (People Behind Energy)! Today, we sat down with Bryan Bottoms for the first time since 2019 to catch up on life, fatherhood, and the booming state of the Mid-Continent oil and gas sector. Bryan, a technical advisor at Detring, gives a masterclass on the current "real estate" market of oil and gas A&D (Acquisitions & Divestitures). He brings incredible data and maps to the table, breaking down how drilling activity in Oklahoma has come full circle back to the Western Anadarko Basin. We take a deep dive into the Cherokee Shale, the highly channelized Red Fork sands, and the geologic mysteries behind the deep, oily Woodford in the Marietta Basin. Whether you are an exploration manager, an operator, or a geology enthusiast, this episode is packed with high-level technical insights and actionable market trends. Support Our Sponsors:
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Too Broad and Too Deep's Anthony Carroll spends a glorious evening with me extolling the virtue of his ten - hugely uplifting - favourite classic stories!
Welcome to the CRE podcast, 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. What if the down cycles everyone fears are actually the best entry points for disciplined capital? In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, powered by First National, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome back returning guest Jeremiah Shamess, Executive Vice President... The post From 2022 Signals to Today's Bottoms: Navigating Canada's Real Estate Reset with Jeremiah Shamess, Executive Vice President at Colliers appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.
Hear, O ye flippin' gods, hear how the great epic of “Tops and Bottoms” now comes to a glorious end! Yea, Maxshepsut, god of all Post-it notes, and his Priest-King Mikehotep, the Constantly Flatulent, have tackled a most ponderous epic of legendary legendness, massive of budget and stupendous of run-time: “Cleopatra,” greatest hauler of wealth of the year 19 and 63! For many hours did we ponder this ponderous pontiff of . . . pontoons. Silence! Mock not the ancient writings of two days ago! Join in our epic journey! Thrill to our opinions of Richard of Burton, drinker of heroic proportions! Witness bears . . . I mean, bear witness to our learned discourse on the performance of Elizabeth of Taylor and her god-like ability to wear countless costumes! Stare open-mouthed at our masterful considerations of Rex of Harrison and his refusal to break out into even the smallest of songs throughout this work! Mountains of gold did this movie claim for its studio masters . . . but was it worth it, in the end? What dread price had to be paid for this endeavor? Friends, Podcast Audience, Laundry men . . . lend us your ears! We promise to return them with only minor damage! Poll question: what is your favorite epic movie and why? Leave a comment or leave an epic voicemail on our hotline at 617-398-7266. Version 1.0.0
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Buckle up! Back by popular demand is Joumana Medlej who delivers her top three and bottom three Doctors & Companions!
Havana Rose Liu sits down with Perri Nemiroff for an in-depth conversation on Collider Ladies Night to discuss her riveting role as Ruthie in Daniel Roher's new crime-thriller, Tuner, also starring Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman. She also opens up about taking a massive leap into the blockbuster realm with Alex Garland's highly anticipated A24 live-action film adaptation of Elden Ring.In this 56-minute deep dive, Havana tracks her unique career trajectory, from being street-cast in New York's Washington Square Park to the life-changing, culture-shifting impact of her breakout ensemble role in the queer comedy hit Bottoms.Plus, she breaks down her immersive preparation for Tuner, detailing how she built an emotional and physical relationship with the piano to find her character, what it was like collaborating with co-star Leo Woodall despite their opposite prep styles, and why her upcoming blockbusters under the A24 banner feel like the perfect next step for her creative journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Run the Numbers, CJ Gustafson sits down with Richard Haram, VP of Finance at RapidSOS, to unpack how finance supports a public safety AI platform that helps 911 operators and first responders act faster. They cover building AI fluency, combining FP&A with BI, monetizing vertical software, integrating acquisitions, and the leadership lessons Richard carried from entrepreneurship.—SPONSORS:Pulley is an equity management platform that lets you issue options, model dilution, and complete 409As without your cap table turning into a spreadsheet disaster. Founders raising, hiring, and scaling use Pulley to keep equity clean and stay focused on building. Learn more or request a demo at https://pulley.com/mostlymetricsRillet is an AI-native ERP built for modern finance teams that want to replace NetSuite and close faster. With revenue recognition, close management, multi-entity support, and native Stripe and Salesforce integrations, Rillet helps scaling companies run their finance stack in one place. Hundreds of teams, including Windsurf and Mercor, use Rillet to make the zero-day close real. Book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/cjMaximor is an autonomous finance platform that runs order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, the close, cash management, and reporting on self-learning agents instead of a dozen disconnected tools. One PE-backed customer posts 98% of transactions directly to its ERP, with the remaining 2% routed to a human for review. You pay for outcomes, not seats. See it at https://www.maximor.ai/Brex is an intelligent finance platform with AI-powered workflows that enforce expense policies at the point of sale, match receipts automatically, and reduce month-end close from weeks to hours. Thousands of companies, including Anthropic, Coinbase, and DoorDash, already run on Brex. Stop asking A-level finance talent to do B-level admin work. Learn more at https://www.brex.com/metricsAnrok is the sales tax platform that watches your exposure everywhere, automates compliance, and flags risk before it turns into a surprise back-tax letter from a state you've never set foot in. Companies like Anthropic, Notion, and Vanta already trust Anrok to stay ahead of rules that move faster than any spreadsheet can. Talk to a sales tax expert for a personalized exposure estimate at https://www.anrok.com/rtnRightRev is a revenue recognition platform built for the AI economy, helping finance support usage-based pricing, credits, hybrid contracts, seats plus consumption, and whatever commercial model comes next. It gives product teams the freedom to keep innovating without outdated revenue systems slowing them down. Learn how RightRev can help at https://rightrev.com/cj—LINKS: Mostly Talent: https://mostlymetrics.typeform.com/to/cLTxtAsNGuest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardharem/Company: https://rapidsos.com/CJ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Preview and Intro3:10 What RapidSOS does4:59 CJ's own car accident5:33 What's broken about 9116:50 Who's the actual customer7:46 How RapidSOS monetizes10:13 Sponsors — Pulley | Rillet | Maximor13:27 Too much data, too much noise16:35 Data pollution and trust18:24 The data stack early on19:25 Should BI have come sooner?20:45 The framework: questions to decisions22:43 Building a data culture23:58 Sponsors — Brex | Anrok | RightRev26:51 Bottoms-up vs. top-down AI28:42 Inspiration, not training32:24 The three-phase AI progression33:31 Founding an AV company at 835:37 Giving people room to grow38:12 Depending on heroes39:55 Working under founder personalities41:23 Do startups undervalue what they sell42:48 A price hike, zero churn43:24 Signs you're underpricing44:57 Lightning round45:03 Screwed up: refreshed data before a demo47:15 Advice to younger self47:41 Finance software stack48:37 Craziest expense: personal gas49:29 Credits
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
The delight when an 18 year old Doctor Who fan selects his ten favourite classic stories and they are truly surprising...
Want the playbook, not just the conversation? Subscribe for deep-dive, actionable breakdowns from every episode at unchurned.substack.com.Simon Farthing, VP of Customer Success at Bloomreach, joins Josh Schachter to discuss what it actually takes to lead a customer success organization in the AI era. Drawing from his experience leading a 100-person CS and services team, Simon shares the lessons he's learned from experimenting with AI tools at scale, building internal tools, rethinking team structure, and preparing for what's next. It's a candid conversation about moving beyond AI hype and turning it into measurable operational impact.---What You'll Learn- Lessons from testing 60+ AI tools across a 100-person CS organization- How Simon built a personal AI command center in Claude- A practical framework for build vs. buy vs. build-on-top decisions- Why AI accuracy becomes non-negotiable at the executive level- Why "tool migration" is becoming a core professional skill- How Bloomreach rebalanced CSM compensation around GRR and NRR- Why Forward Deployed Engineers are emerging and where they fit---Timestamps0:00 - Preview & Intro1:28 - Meet Simon Farthing, BloomReach overview2:48 - 60+ AI tools tested, tool proliferation problem6:00 - Building "Mission Control" in Claude8:57 - Bottoms-up AI leadership structure11:00 - The accuracy problem: when AI slides hit the boardroom13:52 - Tool migration as a critical human skill15:05 - Build vs. buy vs. build-on-top framework17:00 - CSM comp redesign18:33 - The rise of the Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)21:10 - Smaller customers and customer marketing, agentic AI---Josh is writing a book on building customer relationships. Follow his journey and insights at www.joshschachter.com---Where to Find the GuestSimon Farthing: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-farthing/---Where to Find the Hosts: Josh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschachter/Unchurned Substack: https://unchurned.substack.com/
On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, Patricia Murphy shares her conversation with Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms about infertility, faith and the journey that led her and her husband to adopt four children. Greg Bluestein and Patricia explore how that experience shaped Bottoms and how it connects with Republican nominee Rick Jackson's story of growing up in foster care. Then, Greg and Patricia break down Jackson's staggering $87 million fall advertising reservation. They look at how he plans to use the money, how Bottoms hopes to compete and why Jackson's spending could make it harder and more expensive for every other Georgia campaign to reach voters. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stijn Schmitz welcomes Josef Schachter to the show. Josef is the Founder of Schachter Asset Management Inc. Josef clarifies that the current energy market tightness is not a crude oil shortage but a severe refining capacity problem, particularly impacting Asia. While US production has surged to 24 million barrels daily, allowing for exports, a lack of refined products in Asia has driven local prices to the equivalent of over $150 per barrel. He attributes the volatility to geopolitical tensions, noting that oil prices swung from the high $90s to $67 before rebounding into the mid-$80s on renewed conflict fears. Schachter outlines three potential scenarios for oil prices. If peace talks succeed and the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab reopen, prices could fall back below $70, aided by China's massive strategic reserves and floating storage. If the conflict remains contained, a trading range between $70 and $94 is likely. However, a significant escalation involving Iran and key shipping lanes could push prices past the previous high of $119, potentially reaching $141.50. He warns that such a sustained spike above $120 would trigger severe global economic headwinds, combining with AI-driven job losses and high government debt to potentially cause a deep recession. From an investment perspective, Schachter sees energy producers as undervalued, trading on long-term price assumptions of $60-$65 oil despite his forecast of $80 average for the year and $90 in 2027. He highlights Canada as a particularly attractive region due to a new, supportive political stance toward fossil fuels, vast undrilled reserves, and discounted valuations compared to US peers. He advises that higher prices will economically transform lower-tier drilling inventory into highly profitable assets, offering significant upside for investors across the energy and service sectors. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:42 – Current energy market conditions 00:02:46 – Crude oil supply analysis 00:04:23 – Refined product shortages 00:09:28 – Floating storage discussion 00:14:40 – Oil Shortage Debunking Thesis 00:17:47 – Dire Straits, Situation 00:21:08 – Asia refining crisis 00:25:42 – Asian Demand & Implications 00:29:05 – Recession and price scenarios 00:31:58 – Oil producer investment opportunities 00:35:48 – Canada energy sector outlook 00:41:10 – Other Opportunities? 00:46:47 – Concluding Thoughts Guest Links: Website: https://schachterenergyreport.ca Subscription Discount for Palisade Listeners, $100 off the first year of our subscription, use coupon code “POD100” https://schachterenergyreport.ca/subscriptions/ Josef Schachter is a 40+ year veteran of the Canadian Investment Management Industry, Josef Schachter has experienced several exceptional and turbulent global economic and stock market cycles. With his primary focus in the stock market and the energy sector, Josef is able to weave global political, economic and monetary issues with current energy data into a compelling story of what's going on, what is to come, and why. Josef is a frequent guest on Michael Campbell's Podcast ‘Mikes Money Talks' and other podcast and radio shows and is often quoted in the media. He is a regular Guest Speaker at the annual World Outlook Financial Conference in Vancouver and he delivers presentations to various companies and organizations. For several years, he was a frequent and notably colourful commentator on BNN Bloomberg's Market Call. Josef provided Oil and Gas research to Maison Placements Canada geared to their institutional clients for 15 years ending April 2017, and was acknowledged as the first analyst in Canada to predict the Oil Price Plunge of 2014. Prior to establishing his firm Schachter Asset Management Inc. in 1996, Josef was the Chief Market Strategist at Richardson Greenshields, a Director of RGCL and a member of its Investment Policy Committee. He holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a past Chairman of the Canadian Council of Financial Analysts.
For over 52 years, Super Dave has experienced some of the most intense Sasquatch encounters imaginable. His journey began as a 12-year-old boy in the Saginaw Eddy Bottoms of Arkansas when he came face to face with an enormous hairy figure standing only a few feet away along the Ouachita River. That single encounter changed the course of his life.In this episode, Super Dave shares his terrifying first sighting, repeated encounters across Arkansas, massive footprints, tree knocks, bluff charges, eye shine, thermal observations, gifting experiences, and years spent researching active Sasquatch habitat. He also discusses the family group he calls "Big Eddie," nighttime investigations in the Ozark Mountains, strange disappearances on thermal imaging, and the lessons he's learned after decades of encounters.If you're interested in firsthand Sasquatch encounters, long-term field experience, and one witness's incredible journey through the Arkansas woods, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Resources: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@a.k.a.SasquatchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583819863274Kay Gleaves Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gleaves23
A culinary controversy in Georgia. Rick Jackson – the Republican nominee for governor – stopped by a black-owned restaurant. And now the owner of Toast on Lenox is facing a boycott. Tamara Young is the owner of Toast on Lenox. She has since deleted a photo she posted when Jackson dropped by for a visit. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms poured gasoline on the fire by saying anyone who welcomes her opponent has made a calculated decision and should understand the risks. Bottoms is the Democrat nominee for governor. During the China Virus Pandemic – the policies enacted by Mayor Bottoms led to the closing of more than 100 small businesses. And now she wants to shut down any business that serves a Republican. Mr. Jackson issued a statement saying he’s going to fight for all Georgians – no matter their zip code or party affiliation. I’m predicting Ms. Bottom’s chances of becoming governor are toast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.