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Trump's grip on the Republican Party is no longer theoretical—it's playing out in primaries across the country. Chris and Sean break down a wild week in 2026 politics, from Rep. Thomas Massie's Kentucky primary loss to Brad Raffensperger getting knocked out in Georgia, Trump-backed wins in Indiana state Senate races, and Sen. Bill Cassidy's collapse in Louisiana. What do these races tell us about the modern GOP? Is this just Trump loyalty—or a deeper Republican realignment driven by populism, MAHA, foreign policy, and grassroots frustration with establishment Republicans?  Then the guys turn to Texas, where Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race against John Cornyn could either seal a MAGA victory—or make the general election much more expensive and unpredictable for Republicans.  Meanwhile, Democrats finally released their long-delayed 2024 election autopsy—and immediately tried to distance themselves from it. The report warns that Democrats lost ground with men, non-college voters, rural voters, and irregular voters, but the DNC's reaction may say even more than the report itself. Are Democrats serious about learning from 2024, or are they still avoiding the hard truths?  Plus, Chris and Sean bring it home to Arizona with the increasingly nasty AZ-01 GOP primary, where Joseph Chaplik's attack on Jay Feely over Feely's work helping Haitian men come to the U.S. sparked a major firestorm in one of the most competitive congressional districts in America.  From Trump endorsements and GOP primary wars to the DNC's messaging crisis and Arizona's toss-up House battleground, this episode of Light Beer Dark Money covers the fights shaping 2026—and the bigger political realignment heading into 2028.  #LightBeerDarkMoney #Trump #GOPPrimary #DNC #2026Midterms #KenPaxton #JohnCornyn #ThomasMassie #BillCassidy #BradRaffensperger #MAHA #ArizonaPolitics #AZ01 #JayFeely #RepublicanPrimary #Democrats #StarWorldwideNetworks #PrattMarketingAgency  Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

CannCon and Ashe in America open Wednesday with a show packed with Georgia and Kentucky primary fallout. Brad Raffensperger, Gabriel Sterling, and Chris Carr all fail to make the runoff in the Georgia governor's race, which Ashe frames as three people who are going to need the time back to prepare their criminal defense. Ed Galleran defeats Thomas Massey in Kentucky with $15 million from AIPAC and a victory party of roughly 30 people. CannCon reads Massey's full legislative record dating back to Trump's inauguration and challenges anyone to explain which bill on that list they disagree with. Ashe makes the principled point that emotional investment in any of these races is exactly how people get rug-pulled. Multiple primaries going to runoffs are already producing calls for ranked choice voting from both DSA and libertarian factions, and Ashe breaks down why it is the next layer of election opacity being added to an already unverifiable system. The Maritime Cybersecurity Act would bar Chinese components from ports and grid infrastructure, which CannCon and Ashe point out explicitly does not include voting machines despite election systems being defined as critical infrastructure. Trump endorses Ken Paxton for Texas Senate and primaries Cornyn. South Carolina passes a new 7-0 congressional map.

TWO HOUR SHOW TODAY FILLING IN FOR MISFIT. Thomas Massie was defeated in his primary by Ed Gallrein. Brad Raffensperger lost his Gubernatorial primary in Georgia. Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate Runoff against John Cornyn. Hakeem Jeffries is raging at voters and athletes. A Texas Democrat is talking about putting "American Zionists" in concentration camps.    Join UNGOVERNED on LFA TV every MONDAY - FRIDAY from 10am to 11am EASTERN!    www.FarashMedia.com www.LFATV.us www.OFPFarms.com www.SLNT.com/SHAWN www.CovePure.com/SHAWN 

Massie vs Trump. San Diego Mosque Attackers Murder 3. LIRR Strike Deal. Another Buffalo Heartbreaker. Wemby Dazzles.  It's Tuesday, May 19th — a huge primary day in Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Alabama — and 3,557,000 independent Americans are being locked out of the elections deciding their representation. Paul Rieckhoff runs a solo briefing on the closed-primary problem nobody in the rigged two-party system wants to talk about: taxpayer-funded elections, run in public schools by public poll workers, that exclude anyone who refuses to put on a jersey. With 93% of House races and 80% of Senate races already decided by primaries, this isn't a procedural quirk — it's a structural assault on representative democracy. Paul also unpacks the Trump-versus-Tom Massie proxy war in Kentucky, including the Secretary of Defense leaving his post to campaign against a sitting Republican congressman, the Georgia governor's race chaos between Burt Jones and Brad Raffensperger, and Trump's ever-expanding billion-dollar White House construction project that's quietly morphed from a ballroom into something that sounds a lot more like a bunker. He closes with the heroism of Amin Abdullah at the San Diego mosque shooting, a Long Island Railroad strike resolved in workers' favor, and the young helpers showing up across America when it counts. Righteous anger, patriotic hope, and a clear-eyed look at why the independent movement is the only path forward. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Join IVA and stand up to Trump's Forever Wars. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the eve of Georgia's primary, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell dig into listener questions about the races, controversies and legal fights shaping Tuesday's vote. They explain why judicial races can be confusing on the ballot, unpack backlash to a provocative ad from gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, and break down why Brad Raffensperger isn't leaning harder into his 2020 election record as he runs for governor. They also examine fallout from the First Liberty Building & Loan fraud case, what the latest Voting Rights Act ruling could mean for Georgia's political maps, and the biggest unanswered questions heading into primary night. 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

Thursday, May 14th, 2026 Today, Kash Patel is lying about his success stats at the FBI; the Pentagon is considering changing the name of the war in Iran if the ceasefire fails which is a weird headline given there was an active naval blockade this whole time meaning there can't have been a ceasefire; a bill to end the war in the Senate failed because Fetterman voted against it; Cindy Burbank won the Democratic nomination for Senate in Nebraska and we'll tell you why that's interesting; Justice KBJ is asking the public to support judicial independence because it's under attack; Brad Raffensperger has been hit with multiple death threats; Rand Paul's son William hurled antisemitic insults at Rep Mike Lawler; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, Fast Growing Trees Get 20% off your first purchase  FastGrowingTrees.com/dailybeans Thank You, LumiGummies Go to LumiGummies.com and use code DAILYBEANS for 30% off your order.   California Rising - It was a powerful night to launch the fight to win back the House! The show is over but you can still help us reach our fundraising goal! bluewavecalifornia.org/concert   The Latest Breakdown:Epstein Survivor Reveals More Docs Hidden by Trump DOJ | The Breakdown StoriesFBI insiders: Kash Patel is ‘padding the stats' to boost his record of arrests | MS NOW Raffensperger Campaign Event at Georgia Airport Is Disrupted by ‘Active Threat,' Bomb Squad on Site | The New York Times 4 Takeaways From Tuesday's Primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia | New York Times Pentagon considering renaming Iran war ‘Sledgehammer' if ceasefire collapses | NBC News Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson asks public to back judicial independence | POLITICO Sen. Rand Paul's Son William Hurled Antisemitic Insults at Rep. Mike Lawler | News of the United States Good Trouble Watertown School Board votes to remove LGBTQ+ history piece from student concert socialjusticewatertown.net socials: instagram.com/socialjustice_watertown, Social Justice Watertown - YouTube,facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572323393526 →SusanRogan - how-to-help-win-the-midterms →detentionwatchnetwork.org →Deliver Mother's Day to the Moms of Dilley →Letter Carriers' “Stamp Out Hunger“ Food Drive →FieldTeam6.org →Standwithminnesota.com →Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible, Defund ICE | 5Calls →Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU →ICE List  →iceout.org Good NewsTransiticsNews.com Cliff Cash Comedy →Email Dana LGBTQ Owned eating establishments in your area - hello@mswmedia.com Subject: “Dana's Project” →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube Harry Dunn is running for CongressHarry Dunn for Maryland Our Donation Links The Daily Beans is donating $10,000 and invites you to give what you can to support their life-affirming work - Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser The Daily beans is donating $10,000 and invites you to give what you can to support their life-affirming work - Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 Join Dana and The Daily Beans in support of Human Rights Campaign http://onecau.se/_ekes71 More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate, ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwc, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers - email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.  Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook,  DanaGoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CannCon and Ashe in America pack a full show without a guest. The DOJ charges four non-citizen resident aliens with illegal voting in New Jersey, and DHS confirms an active investigation into illegal alien voters in Franklin County, Ohio, raising bigger questions about how they got registered in the first place. In Fulton County, Georgia, citizen investigator Jason Fraser exposes 10,000-plus duplicate voter registrations, while a nine-year poll veteran details how unsworn ACLU clerks used personal computers to clear voter records from the eNET system during the 2020 election. Brad Raffensperger refuses to say he made a mistake certifying 2020 in a gubernatorial debate, and then looks down. The Louisiana v. Callais SCOTUS decision effectively kills the expansive use of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act as a racial gerrymandering tool, and the court expedites its remand instead of waiting the typical 32 days, a significant signal heading into the 2026 midterms. The show closes on the DOJ grand jury subpoena demanding personal contact information for every Fulton County 2020 election worker, and Norm Eisen and Abby Lowell's motion to quash it.

Both the Democratic and Republican gubernatorial debates hosted by the Atlanta Press Club on Georgia Public Broadcasting aired Monday evening, and aside from the notable difference between the two hours - substantive policy conversations vs "who can out-Trump the other" - some other notable moments were worth zeroing in on.Former state Senator Jason Esteves took the first hard swipe at the presumptive frontrunner, former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, over the death of Secoriea Turner during her term. He and Senator Derrick Jackson took aim at former GOP lieutenant governor Geoff Duncan for his role in the state of the state currently, and Mike Thurmond presented a novel approach to tax relief: reducing and/or eliminating the state's income tax - a regressive tax. On the right, it was more "Jones v. Jackson" sniping, often with surrogate assistance from attorney general Chris Carr and even secretary of state Brad Raffensperger weighing in on both. The bombshell of the night came as the billionaire Rick Jackson found himself unable to refute their being undocumented people hired on his behalf, which Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones pounced on - unable to resist using the slur "illegals," of course.With me to discuss it all is Atlanta-based political consultant Andrew Heaton.

“Closer Look” concludes its first week of conversations with the Georgia gubernatorial candidates in our “Their Voice, Your Vote” series. On today’s show, we speak with Republican Brad Raffensperger and Democrat Derrick Jackson. The candidates share the work they would put in to make living in Georgia more affordable and how they would address healthcare in the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Gubernatorial Candidate, and current Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger joins Tug and Los on The Morning Xtra to make his case about why he's the best choice for Governor. Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! First thing to know: SCOTUS can’t get birthright citizenship wrong Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joins the show Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! The 6 o'clock hour is brought to you by Subaru of Gwinnett No time for Jeopardy when Braves Baseball is on Jason Aldean walks away from his appearance on Stephen Colbert’s show Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the rapidly intensifying Republican primary for Georgia governor, where billionaire Rick Jackson's massive ad spending has triggered a bitter clash with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. They discuss how the attacks, lawsuits and legislative maneuvers are reshaping the GOP contest while sidelining other candidates such as Brad Raffensperger and Chris Carr. Then they turn to the Democratic primary, where former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms leads early polls as rivals focus on battling each other for a runoff spot. Along the way, Greg and Patricia explore how strategy, money and messaging are shaping both parties' paths to November. 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

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.

Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell tackle a packed Monday mailbag dominated by questions about the FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections office and what it could mean for trust in Georgia's voting system. They break down the unsealed affidavit, revisit the long-debunked allegations at the heart of the probe, and examine the political response from state leaders, including Brad Raffensperger. The episode also turns to the alleged First Liberty Ponzi scheme and growing concerns about a potential Department of Homeland Security shutdown tied to the immigration debate in Washington. 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

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the shock entry of billionaire Rick Jackson into Georgia's race for governor and what it means for an already crowded Republican field. GOP strategist Stephen Lawson weighs in on how Jackson's money, outsider message, and alignment with President Donald Trump could scramble the fight for the MAGA base and alter the strategies of rivals like Burt Jones, Chris Carr, and Brad Raffensperger. 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

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! First thing to know: A new candidate in the Georgia Governor's Race Music Talk Headlines Melinda Gates didn't deny the new allegation about Bill Gates Sports Ron Mexico Leftist Protesters once again take it too far Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! The 8 o'clock hour is brought to you by Central Heating & Air, your Atlanta Carrier Experts. 770-GET-HEAT, Centralheat.com First thing to know: A new candidate in the Georgia Governor's Race The Left's massive Error Atlanta Kid makes threats against ICE Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Comfort Voices & Music Talk First thing to know: A new candidate in the Georgia Governor's Race Breaking News: Tom Homan announces draw down of 700 agents in Minneapolis White Conservatives can't stand White Liberals Shaboozey Apology & Billie Eilish living on stolen land Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Recorder columnist Jay Bookman digs into troubling signals from Trump (now and 2021) with a dystopian nightmare: the President sending the "National Guard or ICE agents to Fulton County, DeKalb County and other blue-trending areas, claiming massive fraud, seizing voting machines and voiding the election."I mean he's only openly ask/telling reporters that "we shouldn't even have an election." Meanwhile, with Brad Raffensperger (and Gabriel Sterling) aiming for higher office, the Secretary of State's office will have no bosses, and Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett aims to be in charge. Dana joined the show to explain why she's running for that role and shares plans to protect election security, voter access, and provide transparency.Plus, Democratic congressional candidate Chris Harden (Georgia 11th) talks about his bid for a GOP-heavy lean district and why his poverty-to-law school-to-courtroom story makes him an ideal Democratic candidate for such a district.Ron also unpacks Governor Brian Kemp's State of the State address and the Democratic response, from tax cuts to education and infrastructure.Tune in to catch the Ron Show weekdays from 4-6pm Eastern time on Georgia NOW! Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com.#DanaBarrett #JayBookman #ChrisHarden #GeorgiaPolitics #ElectionIntegrity #VoterRights #GeorgiaElections #HearGeorgiaNow #TheRonShow

CannCon and Ashe in America break down Ed Martin's explosive comprehensive pardon memo...a document they call one of the most important filings since the 2020 election. They walk through Martin's sweeping legal argument detailing years of election-law violations, unconstitutional rule changes, mass censorship, mail-in ballot failures, fraudulent registrations, chain-of-custody breaches, and the refusal of courts to hear evidence. The hosts trace how contingent electors operated within constitutional authority, how historical precedent supports their actions, and why prosecutions in Michigan, Georgia, Nevada, and Arizona are collapsing. They highlight Brad Raffensperger's revealing 2020 interview, the censorship regime driven by CISA and EIP, and the way lawfare was weaponized against attorneys, electors, whistleblowers, and everyday citizens. Packed with legal analysis, historical context, and fiery commentary, this episode lays out the full scope of election misconduct, and why accountability is finally coming into focus.

Today on the show: Brad Raffensperger joins us live. Peter Charalambous from ABC News updates the Michigan church shooting. Taurean Small from CBS News on a possible government shutdown. Scott Slade talks about jamming cell phones in prisons. Thad Moore from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Russian investment in Atlanta. Plus, Neil deGrasse Tyson joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: Brad Raffensperger joins us live. Peter Charalambous from ABC News updates the Michigan church shooting. Taurean Small from CBS News on a possible government shutdown. Scott Slade talks about jamming cell phones in prisons. Thad Moore from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Russian investment in Atlanta. Plus, Neil deGrasse Tyson joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: Brad Raffensperger joins us live. Peter Charalambous from ABC News updates the Michigan church shooting. Taurean Small from CBS News on a possible government shutdown. Scott Slade talks about jamming cell phones in prisons. Thad Moore from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Russian investment in Atlanta. Plus, Neil deGrasse Tyson joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Ken and Dave discuss the Kimmel kerfuffle, Kamala says Americans are homophobic, two more in the Georgia Gubernatorial race, the charges are piling up for a small town councilman, another city getting the National Guard, never ending government shutdown talk, AOC's dreams, and teaching teachers about consequences. Headline Topics College Football: Analysis of Georgia Tech's win over Clemson and the decision to rush the field and tear down the goalposts. Plus, discussion of the Florida quarterback's five interceptions against LSU. Turning Point USA: Erica Kirk is elected CEO, an expected move given her relationship to Charlie Kirk and her sharp qualifications, including several degrees. Robert Redford: Remembering the late actor (who passed at 89) and his fantastic movies, including The Sting and Sneakers. Tax Incentives Ending: The September 30th deadline for electric car tax incentives (up to $7,500) and the year-end deadline for Energy Star appliances like HVAC systems. Late Night Controversy: Jimmy Kimmel's show being pulled following comments by Trump; whether the move was due to government pressure (a First Amendment issue) or Kimmel's consistently poor ratings. Kamala Harris VP Pick: Discussion of Harris claiming she wanted Pete Buttigieg as her running mate but felt the public was too "racist and homophobic" to accept him. 2026 Governor's Race: Jeff Duncan throws his hat in the ring as a Democrat (seen as a publicity stunt) and Brad Raffensperger announces his run for Secretary of State, expected to be a strong challenger. Theodore Hamby Charges: The suspended Gton city councilman faces multiple felony charges for misusing a city credit card, with a potential maximum sentence of 40 years. National Guard in Memphis: Deployment of the National Guard to Memphis due to high crime; local businesses are supportive (offering free food and cover charges) while some city council members object. Government Shutdown: Congress is struggling to pass a short-term CR by the October 1st deadline, contributing to the feeling of public numbness to the ongoing threat of a shutdown. AOC's Future: Positioning for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) to run for President or the US Senate in 2028. Mule of the Week Attorney General Pam Bondi is named the Mule of the Week for suggesting the federal government should go after those who engage in "hate speech," demonstrating a clear misunderstanding of the First Amendment's protections for speech the government dislikes. Social Media Ramifications A discussion of Cobb County teachers who were suspended or fired for controversial social media posts, highlighting the consequences for public sector employees who post hateful content online.

CTL Script/ Top Stories of September 19th Publish Date: September 19th   Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Friday, September 19th and Happy Birthday to Duke Snider I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal Health department bringing drive-thru flu shots to Woodstock Holly Springs postpones vote on city hall to October Cherokee County seeks state lawmakers’ support in lawsuit Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on sweet tooth We’ll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you’re looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  Commercial: Ingles Markets 4 STORY 1: Health department bringing drive-thru flu shots to Woodstock   The Cherokee County Health Department is bringing back its Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic on Oct. 7, and honestly, what’s better than getting your flu shot without leaving your car? From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodstock Health Center (7545 North Main St., Suite 100), residents 18 and older can roll up, roll down their window, and roll out vaccinated. Got insurance? Most plans cover it. If not, it’s $25 for the regular shot or $65 for the high-dose version (for those 65+). Bonus: It’s not just about flu season—it’s also a practice run for emergency preparedness. Stay healthy, stay ready. STORY 2: Holly Springs postpones vote on city hall to October   Holly Springs leaders are gearing up for a big decision in October—whether to greenlight a $21.7 million contract to build the city’s new town hall. At the Sept. 15 meeting, Mayor Ryan Shirley asked the council to hit pause on the vote, giving the city time to update the Town Center Project’s master budget. The delay? Necessary, Shirley said, to account for rising costs—think a basement addition, market volatility, and a more intricate design than originally planned. The council will revisit the contract on Oct. 6, with Gilbane Building Company lined up for construction. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. STORY 3: Cherokee County seeks state lawmakers’ support in lawsuit  Cherokee County is turning up the heat in its fight with Holly Springs over a controversial annexation. On Sept. 16, the county commissioners unanimously passed a resolution asking state lawmakers to back their lawsuit against the city and to help fix what they see as flaws in the state’s land dispute process. Commissioner Richard Weatherby didn’t hold back, calling Holly Springs’ annexation of 301 Lower Union Hill Road “in conflict” with the General Assembly’s directives. Chairman Harry Johnston added that some legislators have offered to help, though what that looks like is still unclear. The lawsuit stems from Holly Springs’ August approval of a 20-acre mixed-use development in Hickory Flat—despite vocal opposition from residents. The county claims the city ignored annexation laws and overstepped agreed-upon growth boundaries (though those boundaries were more of a “handshake deal” than a legal agreement). For now, the court has paused the annexation while the lawsuit plays out. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    We’ll be right back. Break: TRUCK A PALOOZA STORY 4: Man sentenced to prison for arson at Woodstock nail salon  A Gwinnett County man who admitted to setting fire to a Woodstock nail salon will spend three years in prison and faces deportation afterward, according to the Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office. Cang Thanh Luu, 48, pleaded guilty to arson and criminal damage charges for the January 2021 fire at Nick’s Nails on Highway 92. Surveillance footage showed Luu buying gloves, carrying a gas can into the salon, and leaving just as the fire alarm blared. Investigators found multiple fire origins, burn patterns, and a gas can nozzle at the scene. Judge Jennifer Davis sentenced Luu to five years—three in prison, two on probation—and ordered him to pay $382,589 in restitution. Authorities suspect the fire was financially motivated, tied to the salon’s owner. STORY 5: Georgia elections chief running for governor  Brad Raffensperger is eyeing the governor’s mansion, following the same path Brian Kemp took from Georgia secretary of state to the state’s top office. Raffensperger officially jumped into the Republican primary Wednesday, leaning on a platform of jobs, lower taxes, immigration crackdowns, and the usual GOP staples—guns, God, and a hard stance against “woke” culture. But here’s the twist: Raffensperger is still battling the shadow of 2020. His refusal to back Trump’s election fraud claims earned him Trump’s ire—and now he’s up against Trump-endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. The GOP primary is shaping up to be a showdown, with Trump’s influence looming large. Meanwhile, Democrats are fielding a crowded lineup, including Keisha Lance Bottoms, Michael Thurmond, and even former Republican Geoff Duncan, who’s now running as a Democrat on an anti-Trump platform. Raffensperger, a businessman-turned-politician, says he’s ready to build on Kemp’s legacy—taking on the left, “woke” corporations, and criminal immigrants, while pushing for tax reform and school safety. But can he win over a party still dominated by Trump’s base? That’s the million-dollar question. And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on sweet tooth Commercial: We’ll have closing comments after this.   COMMERCIAL: Ingles Markets 4   SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast. 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Georgia's race for governor just got more crowded. Host Greg Bluestein breaks down Brad Raffensperger's entry into the 2026 contest and what it means for both parties as the secretary of state faces Trump loyalists and skeptical GOP activists. Then Patricia Murphy speaks with immigration attorney Charles Kuck about the federal raid on Hyundai's mega-plant, why Korean executives were mistakenly detained, and how the incident could affect foreign investment in Georgia. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Monday Mailbag edition of Politically Georgia, host Greg Bluestein, with producer ShaneyB, answers your questions about Georgia politics and beyond. This week, listeners want to know how state leaders are reacting to the shocking assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, why Governor Brian Kemp hasn't addressed the Hyundai plant raid more directly, and where Republicans stand on the controversy. Greg also fields questions about COVID-19 vaccines, Lisa Cook's future on the Federal Reserve, Mesha Mainor's new campaign, and what Brad Raffensperger's next political move could be. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk with Republican strategist Stephen Lawson about the fast-moving races for governor and U.S. Senate — including Brad Raffensperger's next move and the viability of Derek Dooley's bid. Then Charlie Hayslett, author of the Trouble in God's Country blog, joins to discuss alarming population trends in rural Georgia, where more counties now see deaths than births and what that means for the state's future. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All the work (to his credit!) that Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has done to make Georgia a green energy and electric vehicle manufacturing hub are slowly being undone by Trump 2.0 white nationalist tendencies. The recent Hyundai raid in southeast Georgia performed by ICE was launched to snag Latin American migrant workers but also - oops - ensnared Korean and Japanese visa waiver employees, putting strain on U.S.-Korean and Georgia-Korean relations. It also creates an unnecessary impediment towards completing the construction of the plant soon to hire 8000 Georgians. You know ICE wasn't prepared to deal with Koreans when you realize they had not one Korean interpreter among them.But here's the thing: among the few dozen Hispanic construction workers that were swept up, some may have legal status and the others appear to be hires of quickly-popped up LLCs who appeared days before or after the announcement of the plant's construction, leaving local contractors receiving far less of the economic impact they were expecting. Through it all, though, the currency of choice for Trump 2.0 - fear and intimidation - has people here legally, as well, cowering. ------Brad Raffensperger hasn't announced what his 2026 political aspirations are, but his former chief operating officer - Gabriel Sterling - has. So far, no Democrat has announced their intention to seek the office of Secretary of State as Sterling and two other Democrats have, and it's my view that it may not matter if the party fielded a candidate at all but someone needs to step up quickly and start making the case. Raffensperger, meanwhile, has made it clear he's running for something, that "something" likely the governor's office, which presents an interesting and tantalizing opportunity for Democrats to cross lines and vote for the far lesser of the batch of evils in the GOP gubernatorial race - if Democrats manage to have a clear favorite by primary election day.-------The decision by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution to shutter its print operations by the end of the year is unsurprising, but has me concerned about access for the poor, but also got me to talking about the trajectory even radio is headed towards - which might not necessarily be a bad thing given talk radio being mostly gripped by right wing extremism. Indulge me, if you will, while I also take the opportunity to tout what this show does and plans for the station it airs on out of Atlanta.

I've hosted this show - for what is just six weeks shy of three years - on AmericaOne Radio. To let you behind the curtain a little, I and its owner wanted to be candid about its current and future.In essence, Jeremy reached out to me last week to tell me he was going to close up shop. AmericaOne has been a labor of love/passion for Jeremy and less about making money. In fact, it's cost him. For that reason and with the general fatigue many are feeling after last November, and because he has a full-time job and other ventures he'd like to focus on, AmericaOne is likely to disappear.Sort of. There's the potential for new ownership and that may bring changes - but good changes - to the outlet. So much is up in the air, but I felt it right to let AOR's and TRS's listeners know everything that's on the table. With that, onto show material:The open theft of our right to cast votes for 'regime change'Donald Trump knows enough about U.S. history to know Presidents and their party usually lose the House in the next election cycle, and both his and generic polls show that to be likely in 2026, as well. To offset that possibility, of course, he and Vice President J.D. Vance are working the phones and executive branch airline budget to get red states to mid-decade gerrymander. MAGA memes, of course, misinform their voting bloc howling indignation at states like Delaware and Vermont gerrymander (when in fact, they have only one House seat), adding in states like Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island, which have two. Uhm, how do you afford House representation to 40% of those states fairly with only two House seats, math wizzes? Context is everything, and that's what I'm here. Hi, Democrats; this is where you bring up (as Texas Rep. James Talarico has) that no Republican voted with Democrats on a House measure to make gerrymandering illegal and that the Trump-packed Supreme Court didn't address it when it could, either. Or, that uncapping The House, by the way would address their howling about these smaller blue states lacking representation for those poor-poor minorities of Republicans. That, incidentally, contributes to fixing the Electoral College, SO USE THIS MOMENT TO DO SOMETHING.Now, Trump wants to eliminate mail-in voting (the Constitution prohibits him from doing so but when's that stopped him, before?) It's par for the course, though: Republicans are all about making it more difficult for law-abiding legal voters to vote. High turnouts almost always mean "GOP losses." So they have to suppress. Even 'hero' Brad Raffensperger, the Georgia Secretary of State who stood up to Trump in 2020, whiffed when given the chance to speak against Trump's latest attempt to rig voting. Patricia Murphy at the Atlanta Journal Constitution, however, wrote, that there's a movement afoot to make it as easy to vote as it is to order your lunch on Door Dash. That's right: using your mobile device. Murphy informs that The Mobile Voting Project's Bradley Tusk's recent TED Talk illuminates the argument for what would be a massive expansion of voter participation opportunity. We can predict where the pushback will come from, though, right?

Ep. 384 Ken and Dave discuss student privacy, a self defense argument in Seattle, professors scared of exposing the truth, Trump's D.C. enforcement, a shiny new stadium for a high school, and the Alaska summit.   Introduction: Hosts Dave Roberts and Ken Pullin discuss Ken Pullin's head cold and the current state of the Braves. UK Undercover Police: A discussion unfolds about UK police utilizing undercover female officers in tight clothing to apprehend men for catcalling, raising significant questions concerning entrapment and Free Speech Rights. College Life and Sorority Rush: Ken Pullin shares his daughter's emotional sorority rush experience at Georgia Tech, noting the surprisingly high cost of joining a sorority, which was approximately $5,000. "The Boys" TV Series: The hosts analyze the latest season of "The Boys," highlighting its pronounced political leanings and a character seemingly modeled after Kandiss Taylor. Georgia Politics and the Lieutenant Governor Race: Updates on the Georgia Lieutenant Governor's race, including David Clark's announcement to run, and a strategic discussion on how candidates aim to raise substantial funds and gain name recognition, referencing Brad Raffensperger's previous campaign tactics. Nobel Peace Prize for Trump?: Hillary Clinton's surprising statement that she would nominate Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize if he successfully negotiates a peace deal with Russia that does not involve Ukraine ceding territory. Hurricane Erin: A forecast for Hurricane Erin, expected to affect the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico before turning north, potentially reaching a Category 5 strength. Voting Records and Derek Dooley: A critical examination of Derek Dooley's sporadic voting record over two decades, which sparks a debate between the obligation to vote versus the right not to vote. Sports Broadcasting Blunder: WC (Savannah) displayed a major typo for Falcons' starting quarterback, Michael Penix, accidentally spelling his name as "Michael Penis" during a preseason game. Student Privacy and School Devices: An Arizona high school is facing a lawsuit after suspending a student for typing a threat on a school-provided Chromebook, which monitored keystrokes, even though the threat was never sent, prompting questions about student privacy on school devices. Self-Defense in Seattle: A one-legged Navy veteran was shot in Seattle after being accosted and accused of "stolen valor," leading to a detailed discussion on self-defense laws and the concept of "stand your ground." Public Syllabuses in Georgia: Georgia professors express apprehension regarding a new Board of Regents policy that mandates public syllabuses to be available online, fearing potential backlash over controversial course content. DC Takeover: Analysis of Donald Trump's temporary activation of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., and administrative adjustments to the DC police department, with hosts noting the unrealistic portrayals by various news outlets regarding the city's safety. Buford High School Stadium: Astonishment over Buford, Georgia's new $62 million, 10,000-seat high school football stadium, which includes luxury suites and a large video board, prompting questions about local funding priorities. Air Travel News: Spirit Airlines' Dire Outlook: The CEO of Spirit Airlines indicates the company has less than a year remaining if current conditions persist, with past merger attempts having been blocked. TSA Family-Friendly Lines: The TSA is introducing new family-friendly security lines for travelers with children under 12, starting in Orlando (MCO), to streamline the security process. ATL Van Fire: A van caught fire at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's South Terminal, causing minimal disruption. Air Canada Strike: Air Canada flight attendants are on strike, demanding improved pay, resulting in hundreds of thousands of stranded travelers. Nanny's Flight Ordeal: A nanny's viral account of severe food poisoning on a United flight, which led to the aircraft being taken out of service for a hazmat cleanup. "Mule of the Week": Laura Loomer is named "Mule of the Week" for her controversial statements, including questioning a Medal of Honor recipient's American birth and making a bizarre comment about Marjorie Taylor Green. Trump-Putin Summit: Details and subtle diplomatic signals from the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, including a stealth bomber flyover and Putin's reference to Ukrainians as "brothers."

Georgia's back in play, and this time it's John Ossoff's seat on the line. Everyone remembers how both Senate seats flipped blue in 2020, arguably the biggest down-ballot upset of that cycle. Now Ossoff is up for re-election, and while a lot of people in Democratic circles have high hopes for him, I'm not one of them. I think he's competent, but in a low-turnout election, he's vulnerable — especially against a Republican who can straddle the MAGA base and suburban swing voters. And the one guy who could have done that with ease? Brian Kemp. But Kemp says he's out.That opens the door to speculation — and apparently, to Derek Dooley. I didn't believe it at first. Dooley is a football coach. He's never held elected office, never coached a team in Georgia, and hasn't been politically active in any public sense. But people in Kemp's orbit kept saying his name. Supposedly, he's a close family friend. That's fine. It just doesn't make him Senate material. Especially not in a race where Georgia Republicans need a serious contender to take out an incumbent Democrat.Meanwhile, Buddy Carter and Mike Collins have both declared. Of the two, Collins has more momentum. People I talk to say Kemp World isn't enthusiastic about rallying behind Dooley, and they're not thrilled about having to realign with someone new. Collins could benefit from that vacuum — especially if he secures Trump's endorsement. And if Kemp doesn't step back in or offer a viable replacement, Collins may very well end up the nominee.The tension between Trump and Kemp adds another layer. These two have never been close — their feud goes back to Georgia's certification of the 2020 election and the high-profile primaries that followed. Trump tried to run challengers against both Kemp and Brad Raffensperger, and they destroyed them. So if Trump goes all-in on Collins, and Kemp World is still wandering around trying to sell people on Dooley, it's going to be a messy primary.But let's game it out. If Dooley fizzles and Collins gets hot, then by the fall, we might be looking at Mike Collins versus Jon Ossoff in a high-stakes Senate race. Collins will make Ossoff answer for the border, for crime, and for culture war issues like trans athletes — all while wrapping himself in the Lake and Riley Act. That law, named after a murder victim killed by an undocumented immigrant, is going to be the core of his messaging. It's brutal. It's effective. And it could work.Still, there's one wild card left: Brian Kemp himself. He made his announcement back in April, but if the economy is strong and the polling is tight come Thanksgiving, could he reconsider? Stranger things have happened. And Kemp is the only Republican in Georgia with a proven statewide machine, broad appeal, and a serious shot at clearing the field. If he's still lurking in the background, this race isn't over. In fact, it hasn't even started.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:03:40 - Georgia Senate Race00:20:32 - Update00:20:54 - Kamala Harris00:24:06 - South Korea Trade Deal00:26:24 - Trump's White House Ballroom00:28:07 - Interview with Josh Jennings01:18:15 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Join Dave Roberts and Ken Pullin for Episode 379 of Let Me Tell You Why You Wrong, where they blend backyard reality with political insider drama. They open with life in Pike County under blistering summer skies—Ken's just marked his 22nd wedding anniversary while juggling his daughter's  Georgia Tech orientation (an $85 registration fee!) and the sticker shock of a $700 parking pass (Uber to the rescue, maybe). From there they steer into Atlanta's frenzy—$400-plus tickets to the MLB All-Star Game, Beyoncé's surprise country-music stop, and a preview of Whiskey Myers in Macon—before diving headlong into Georgia's next big showdown. Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones finally threw his hat into the governor's ring after the filing deadline, self-funding a $10 million launch video that features a surprise walk-on by Donald Trump and fond memories of his days kicking around the Bulldog football field. Dave and Ken unpack Jones's platform—abolishing the state income tax, fighting fentanyl, barring trans girls from girls' sports, and ending movie-industry tax credits—and compare it to Attorney General Chris Carr's $3.5 million war chest, the ever-teasing Marjorie Taylor Greene, and other potential contenders like Brad Raffensperger and Mike Collins. No Georgia episode would be complete without scandal, and this week the Frost family of Newnan steals the spotlight. Once major Republican donors, Brandt Frost 4 and his son Brandt Frost 5 now face an SEC civil suit accusing them of fleecing roughly 300 investors out of $140 million through their “Patriot Funds/Dollars” program, promising implausible 12–18% returns on risky loans while allegedly funneling $19 million into their own pockets (including a $320 000 rental home) and dumping $570 000 into political contributions.  They round out the show with a look at federal policy and public-health alarms: DHS's sudden end to the 19-year shoe-removal rule, Pam Bondi's flip-flop on the Epstein “no list,” an “activist judge” stay blocking Planned Parenthood defunding, and the routine—but controversial—purge of 478 000 Georgia voter-registration records. On the home front, one in three U.S. teens now carries pre-diabetes, a Delta A330's engine failure led to a 30-hour layover in the Azores, and Washington County's DUI cover-up—where private hires of a certain public defender triggered wholesale dismissals—remains a cautionary tale. Unfiltered, unapologetic, and undeniably Georgia, it's another roller-coaster hour with Dave and Ken.

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In this episode of Passing Judgment, we unravel the current status of the four pending criminal cases against former President Trump. Host Jessica Levinson explains that while Trump was convicted in the New York State hush money case, he received no real sentencing. The Georgia election interference case stalled due to conflict of interest allegations against the district attorney. Jessica provides a detailed overview of each case and what it means now that Trump is set to return to office. Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:New York State Hush Money Case: Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records for hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. However, the sentence resulted in no jail time, fines, or probation due to constitutional concerns about punishing a sitting president.Georgia Election Interference Case: This case, involving Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, stalled due to conflict of interest allegations against District Attorney Fani Willis. The delay and constitutional concerns have put the case on indefinite hold.Federal Cases: Both the DC election interference and Mar-a-Lago classified documents cases stalled due to legal challenges and questions of immunity. Following Trump's recent election victory, Special Counsel Jack Smith resigned, and the cases were effectively closed.Follow Our Host: @LevinsonJessica

It's clear that Joe Biden has won the election but Donald Trump will not accept it. First, he brings together a ragtag bunch of lawyers and tries to overturn the results in the courts. He fails. Then he tries to lean on governors and individual states, famously calling Brad Raffensperger and asking him to ‘find' 11,780 votes in Georgia. He fails. So all he's left with is January 6th and the hope he can pressure Congress into not certifying the results. Listen to Katty and Anthony discuss Trump's attempts to deny Biden's victory in the period between election day and January 6th, in the second episode in this miniseries on how he almost overthrew democracy. Become a Founding Member Support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening, gain early access to our mini-series, and get a bonus members-only Q&A episode every week! Just head to https://therestispoliticsus.com to sign up today. The Rest Is Politics US is powered by Fuse Energy, a green electricity supplier powering homes across England, Scotland & Wales. Use referral code USPOLITICS after signing up to win a TRIP merch bundle. Learn more at https://getfuse.com/uspolitics ⚡ EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tripus Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Instagram: @RestPoliticsUS Twitter: @RestPoliticsUS Email: TRIPUS@goalhanger.com Written and Produced by Callum Hill Editor: Becki Hills Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producer: Fiona Douglas Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Head of Digital: Sam Oakley Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Beskrivelse: Valget nærmer sig, hvor Trump for længst er begyndt at tale om valgsnyd, og hvor ukendte gerningsmænd allerede har sat ild til kasser med brevstemmer. I den forbindelse vender vi også tilbage til Brad Raffensperger - manden, der i 2021 nægtede at tage imod ordren fra Trump om at skaffe 11780 stemmer i Georgia, som han manglede for at kunne vinde staten. Holdet fortsætter også, hvor vi slap i sidste uge, med komikeren Kill Tonys såkaldte joke om, at Puerto Rico er en stor ø af skrald. For Joe Biden har muligvis lavet en kæmpe fejl og vendt Trumps skralde-problematik til republikanernes fordel. Vi skal også omkring Kamala Harris' sidste store tale inden valget - for lykkes hun mon med at bygge bro mellem amerikanerne? Deltagere: Udlandskorrespondent Stéphanie Surrugue, kulturkorrespondent og tidligere USA-korrespondent Sandra Brovall, USA-korrespondent Jakob Krogh og international korrespondent Steffen Kretz. Tilrettelæggelse: Lasse Berg Sørensen og Joakim Kruse Rasmussen.

Ah, Friday! What a great way to kick off the weekend. Even one we know will likely be kind of stressful! But longtime friend-of-the-show Ian Reifowitz has an abundance of (appropriately tempered) optimism to share with you! Starting with early voting information, which we can get away with because Greg wasn't here. But you don't have to just take his word for it. You can take his word for the fact that someone else's word says there's reason for optimism. There's a new sequel to “economic anxiety” coming out. People may be wrong about what's happening, why, and what to do about it. But they've each got a vote. Leon Musk's voter “lottery” is probably illegal, the DOJ says. But “Who gives a crap about the law?”, Musk says. You know who else doesn't give a crap about the law, but does not look like a deflating basketball? Jared Kushner! Isn't that guy basically a paid agent of Saudish Arabia? Brad Raffensperger says there won't be any non-citizens voting in Georgia this time. And yet, this will make Donald Trump even madder at him. Remember that optimism Ian left us with? Let's destroy it! Trump's path to cheating his way back into the White House is narrower than ever, but are there armed weirdos out there who are crazy enough to try it? Sure. Welcome to would-be-Mogadishu, North Carolina.

This week on Face the Nation, with more than two weeks to go until Election Day 2024, the candidates are picking up the pace in the battleground states to make their final pitches to voters. We talk with Georgia Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock about the state of the race in Georgia as Vice President Harris comes off a string of campaign stops in the Peach State…. Early voting is underway in most of the country, with record turnout in some battleground states. We talk with two secretaries of state, Georgia's Brad Raffensperger and Michigan's Jocelyn Benson… New York Republican Mike Lawler, who is running in a close House race, will also join us as Republicans fight to keep control of the House…. Finally, in his first interview since becoming a free man, Paul Whelan joins us to recount the five and half years he was wrongfully detained in a Russian prison.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump may face a crucial turn in his criminal case in Georgia following a development that could see District Attorney Fani Willis disqualified from his election proceedings. This new development throws a major twist into what could contribute to an already tumultuous chapter in Trump's post-presidency life. Fani Willis has been a key figure in the pursuit of justice since allegations of election fraud surfaced in Georgia following the 2020 American Presidential elections. However, this new development can potentially throw Trump's legal affairs into a tailspin. If Willis is indeed disqualified, the ensuing legal complexities could significantly hinder progress on the case.The fallout from the state's high-stakes election has continued to intensify. Claims of fraudulent voting were made. Trump refused to accept his loss to Democrat Joe Biden, with the former standing by unfounded allegations of widespread voting fraud. Such claims have given way to a range of legal challenges, with Fani Willis at the helm.Willis has been instrumental in closely examining Trump's behavior in Georgia following the election. This includes a phone call with Georgia's Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, in which Trump seemingly pressured him to "find" additional votes that would tip the election in his favor. If Willis becomes disqualified, it could mean a major reshuffle of the legal team seeking answers into possible election offenses made by Trump.A disqualification of Willis could potentially cause the case to lag, providing Trump's defense team with an opportunity to regroup and restructure their defense strategy. Hence, delivering potential tactical changes. Interestingly, this drama is unfolding while another figure, Jack Smith, is steadily gaining media attention. Smith, an investigator with the DeKalb County District's Attorney's Office, has been probing into the matter and gaining a reputation as a steadfast seeker of truth. With his solid investigative history, Smith is devoted to helping ensure that justice will be served, despite any resulting turmoil from Willis' potential disqualification. His involvement in the Trump investigation underscores his commitment to his role and resolution in presenting verifiable facts.In summary, the potential disqualification of District Attorney Fani Willis from Trump's criminal case stands to introduce further complications to an already tangled web of legal issues. Meanwhile, individuals like Jack Smith are on standby, readily focusing their abilities on unraveling this complex, high-stakes affair. As we continue to watch developments unfold in Georgia, the question remains: What will this mean for Trump's criminal case and his claim of election fraud?

Normies are all still talking about Arlington. Good! The journalists, of course, are anxious to move on to the burgeoning scandal of Kamala Harris sitting down for an interview with CNN. Clearly there's something wrong with this! At a minimum, they'd have to make sure Trump retains an advantage in his grading curve. Governor Moderate Vest's flagship public university may be going the way of Meatball Ron. Brad Raffensperger and Brian Kemp wouldn't do Trump's bidding last time around. But will nuisance lawsuits and new rules adopted by MAGA officials clear the way to change their minds, or harden their resolve? Amazingly, it might actually be the latter! Don't get the wrong idea, though! MAGA Gop loons in other “red” states are still intent on running wild. And Rosalyn MacGregor reports that things haven't settled down crazy-wise in Michigan, either, where the weirdos are on a swatting tear. And with just 19 days left before Trump's still-scheduled sentencing in New York, Liberal Thinking has done some… liberal thinking about how that could and should go.

In this episode of "Hawk Droppings," our host Hawk goes on an impassioned rant about the upcoming 2024 election that's hotter than Rudy Giuliani's infamous COVID-spreading fart cloud. Hawk dives into the shenanigans of election denial groups, new voting laws, and Republican efforts to "ensure election integrity" (wink wink) with all the subtlety of a bull in a ballot box shop.Our fearless podcaster takes us on a whirlwind tour of swing states, red states, and blue states, painting a picture so vivid you'd think he was using hair dye that runs down the side of his face. He's particularly fixated on turning Texas bluer than a Smurf eating blueberries, fantasizing about it like it's the political equivalent of winning the Powerball lottery.By the end, Hawk is more fired up than a Fourth of July fireworks display, encouraging listeners to get involved in the election process. Just remember, if you do get arrested while following his advice, don't talk to the police - sage wisdom from a man who clearly knows how to keep things light and breezy when discussing the potential downfall of democracy. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk- Support Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com- Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct- Connect on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Podcasts Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.com- Listen to Hawk Droppings On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTBSimplecast: https://hawk-droppings.simplecast.com- Hawk Droppings RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/pPVtxSNJ

In today's episode:Minds are changing fastWhy people take comfort in consensus, even though consensus is consistently wrong about important thingsIf events are coordinated on a timeline to coincide, that's not the only way the event is contrivedWe are being told Iran will attack Israel and a false cause-effect relationship is being definedThe US and Russia disagree about who the Venezuelan president is - is that the only country where the president's identity is unclear?JD Vance says he expects our elections to be "better" which isn't the same as legitimateTrump angers ConInc again, blowing up the reputations of RINOs Brian Kemp and Brad Raffensperger in Georgia.Connect with Be Reasonable: https://linktr.ee/imyourmoderatorHear the show when it's released. Become a paid subscriber at imyourmoderator.substack.comVisit the show's sponsors:Diversify your assets into Bitcoin: https://partner.river.com/reasonableDiversify your assets into precious metals: reasonablegold.comOther ways to support the work:ko-fi.com/imyourmoderatorDonate btc via coinbase: 3MEh9J5sRvMfkWd4EWczrFr1iP3DBMcKk5Make life more comfortable: mypillow.com/reasonableMerch site: https://cancelcouture.myspreadshop.com/Follow the podcast info stream: t.me/veryreasonableOther social platforms: Truth Social, Gab, Rumble, or Gettr - @imyourmoderator Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/be-reasonable-with-your-moderator-chris-paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brad Raffensperger, who holds the usually low-profile office of secretary of state in Georgia, became famous after he recorded a phone call with Donald Trump. Shortly after the 2020 election, Trump demanded that Georgia officials “find 11,780 votes” so that he could win the state. The recorded phone conversation is a linchpin in the Fulton County racketeering case against Trump. Refusing that demand, Raffensperger—a lifelong Republican—received death threats from enraged Trumpists, and the state senate still wants to investigate him for it. But the politician tells David Remnick that he hasn't lost faith in his party. He believes he can convince election deniers of the fairness of Georgia's methods. And, by the way, that story line on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” about the Georgia crime of giving a person water while they wait in line to vote? Raffensperger has a suggestion for Larry David.

Brad Raffensperger, who holds the usually low-profile office of secretary of state in Georgia, became famous after he recorded a phone call with Donald Trump. Shortly after the 2020 election, Trump demanded that Georgia officials “find 11,780 votes” so that he could win the state. The recorded phone conversation is a linchpin in the Fulton County racketeering case against Trump. Refusing that demand, Raffensperger—a lifelong Republican—received death threats from enraged Trumpists, and the state senate still wants to investigate him for it. But the politician tells David Remnick that he hasn't lost faith in his party. He believes he can convince election deniers of the fairness of Georgia's methods. And, by the way, that story line on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” about the Georgia crime of giving a person water while they wait in line to vote? Raffensperger has a suggestion for Larry David. 

Thursday, March 14th, 2024Today, Donald Trump and Joe Biden clinch their respective nominations for president in the latest round of primaries; Judge Scott McAfee dismisses six of the felony counts in the Georgia RICO case; Trump takes control of the RNC and cleans house; Congressional Republicans are panicking about the exodus of GOP members; the Trump supporter arrested for firing a gun at the Capitol on January 6th is now detained pending trial; the House votes to force the sale of TikTok; plus AG and Dana deliver your good news.Georgia judge dismisses six charges in Trump election interference casehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/13/trump-georgia-election-case-charges-droppedHouse Passes Bill to Force TikTok Sale From Chinese Owner or Ban the Apphttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/13/technology/tiktok-ban-house-vote.htmlHouse GOP panics as another Republican sprints for the exitshttps://www.axios.com/2024/03/12/republican-retire-house-gopTrump takes control of the RNC with mass layoffs, restructuringhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/12/rnc-trump-firings-takeoverSubscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrote?utm_source=TwitterAG&utm_medium=creator_organic&utm_campaign=muellershewrote&utm_content=FollowMehttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsKnit For Food Knit-a-thonhttps://givebutter.com/knitforfood24Team No Kid Hungry https://www.nokidhungry.org/team-no-kid-hungryFeeding America https://www.feedingamerica.orgWorld Central Kitchen https://wck.orgMeals On Wheels https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.orgAdopt Teddy (TX, LA, AR)https://www.galvestonhumane.orgAdopt A Puppy (Little Elm, Texas)https://www.littleelm.org/81/Animal-ServicesUpcoming Live Show Dates (Look for the presale ticket link this week)Sunday, June 2nd – Chicago IL – Schubas TavernFriday June 14th – Philadelphia PA – City WinerySaturday June 15th – New York NY – City Winery|Sunday June 16th – Boston MA – City WineryWednesday July 10th – Portland OR – Polaris HallThursday July 11th – Seattle WA – The Triple Door Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Georgia State Secretary Brad Raffensperger breaks down new efforts in Georgia to codify in the State Constitution to only allow U.S. citizens to vote in state elections after 1600 non-citizens were found to have voted in the last election. Raffensperger calls for a constitutional amendment to the U.S. Constitution to guarantee voting rights to only U.S. citizens after recent push by Democrats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Dinesh considers Obama's latest statement about book banning and censorship, exposing him once again as the "great deceiver." Dinesh argues that third parties are generally bad, but the No Labels movement might prove to be a net plus. Dinesh reviews Trump's "perfect" phone call to Georgia official Brad Raffensperger. Missouri AG Andrew Bailey joins Dinesh for an update in the censorship case Missouri v. Biden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.