Get real, fact-based news on the new Politically Georgia podcast from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The podcast is hosted by Georgia’s best political team with Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and now featuring Tia Mitchell from Washington and broadcast hall of famer Bill Nigut. Our journalists provide in-depth reporting and analysis from the nation’s political battleground state. You can also listen live every Monday-Friday at 10 a.m. on 90.1 WABE. Call in with your questions on the Poli ...
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Originally designed as a stand-alone livestream, Liberty Libations drinks its way into the sticky and idiotic world of politics, focusing on current news from around the globe as well as dabbling in cultural issues.And all of this is discussed with drinks in hand and backup drinks close by.
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This show focuses on the political and legal happenings in the state of Georgia. Each week it will dive into local and statewide news, interview Georgians from around the state, and give the Libertarian perspective on political issues that arise. The official podcast of the Libertarian Party of Georgia brought to you by Peaceful Sea Productions (http://www.peacefulseaproductions.com)
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A look at two key demographics that play a major role in the 2024 presidential election
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Today on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluesetin and Bill Nigut look at two key constituencies that will play major roles in determining the outcome of the 2024 presidential race. Errin Haines, editor-at-large of The 19th discusses issues of importance to women voters: access to abortion…
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Trump Speaks LIVE to Hostile Libertarians - LL#77
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Donald Trump spoke at the Libertarian National Convention. We live-streamed the event immediately followed by commentary from the Libations crew. We be pulled in passers-by who attended the speech to ask them their thoughts on it and the rest of the convention. In wine there is wisdom; In beer there is freedom; In water there is bacteria Hosted by …
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Lucy McBath makes clear she’s open to the possibility of running for governor
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On today’s episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell talk to Congresswoman Lucy McBath about how she has once again thwarted Republican lawmakers’ efforts to draw district lines that make it difficult for her to win re-election. McBath made it clear on today’s show s…
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Atlanta’s Chase Oliver on winning Libertarian Party nomination for president: I’ll run a 50-state campaign
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Over the weekend, the Libertarian Party nominated Atlanta’s Chase Oliver to be the Party’s candidate for president. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell are joined by Oliver as he discusses his platform and the chaotic Libertarian Party convention th…
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Mike Luckovich: From door-to-door insurance salesman to Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist
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In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, host Bill Nigut walks AJC editorial cartoonist through his remarkable career, from selling insurance door-to-door to his long tenure at the AJC, where he’s won two Pulitzer Prizes for his exceptional work. Link to topics Recent Luckovich cartoons The Luckovich portfo…
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Biden campaign national strategist says Trump is “unpalatable” to many Republican voters
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In the episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut share the mic with retired AJC Political Insider Jim Galloway. You’ll hear from Quentin Fulks, the Georgia native who is President Biden’s principal deputy national campaign manager. He’ll explain why he thinks for President Donald Tr…
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Libertarians to Invade Washington D.C. - LL#76
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LP National Convention will feature the best of the third party, plus Donald Trump, RFK Jr, Vivek Ramaswamy Did rogue Americans just try to overthrow the Congo government? AOC is somehow getting dumber the longer she's in Congress. In wine there is wisdom; In beer there is freedom; In water there is bacteria Hosted by Jake Green and joined by regul…
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State Rep. Teri Anulewicz discusses her surprise defeat, says recent session of the legislature was her hardest
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Most political observers agree that the defeat of veteran Democratic state lawmaker Teri Anulewicz was the biggest surprise of the primary elections this week. Anulewicz joins the podcast to discuss how she believes she was upset by a virtually unknown challenger and what she sees as her future in politics. She also describes how difficult she foun…
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Incumbents romp in races across the ballot
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State Supreme Court Justice Andrew Pinson beat back an aggressive challenge to his seat on the bench by John Barrow, who ran on a pledge to restore abortion rights in Georgia. Pinson won the race by 10 points. What do the results say about abortion as an issue for the state’s voters? How much did incumbency play into Pinson’s victory? In a conversa…
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An Election Day edition: Abortion on the ballot, fate of Trump trial stars to be decided
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It’s Primary Day in Georgia! Tamar Hallerman and Sam Gringlas discuss two key races on the ballot today that feature candidates working in the Trump Georgia election conspiracy trial. Judge Scott McAfee, the presiding judge in the Fulton County case, faces a challenger, but today’s vote will determine whether he continues in his job. There is no No…
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The Value in Hemp w/ Clare de Lune - FGP#68
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Benjamin & Jennifer Garland are hemp farmers in northeast Georgia. The many governmental regulations that they must abide by have already killed off many business in the hemp world but they've persevered and remain steadfast in their desire to educate folks in the value of hemp and its health applications. You can learn more about their business on…
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State GOP elects Jan. 6 rally organizer to key national Republican post
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We kick off a brand-new week of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast with a review of a busy political weekend in the Peach State. The AJC’s Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell, along with Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss what they saw and heard while covering President Biden’s visit to Atlanta which included a private f…
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Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue weighs in on UGA protests
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On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, Tia Mitchell, and Bill Nigut take the show to the Capitol Theatre in Macon where they talk to University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue about recent protests at the University of Georgia. But first, the hosts welco…
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Ukrainian Monarchy, Pat Tillman, San Franstupid - LL#75
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Ukraine has suspended elections until "all Ukrainians can vote." Aaron Rogers brought up the curious case of Pat Tillman during and interview with Tucker Carlson. San Francisco fueled their own demise... with free booze. In wine there is wisdom; In beer there is freedom; In water there is bacteria Hosted by Jake Green and joined by regulars Steve H…
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Previewing Georgia’s Republican Convention
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The state’s Republican Party begins its two-day annual convention in Columbus on Friday. With Donald Trump’s allies now in control of the state Republican party, Governor Kemp and other mainstream leaders will once again steer clear of the gathering. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patrici…
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Carter Center CEO: ‘No significant change’ in Jimmy Carter’s condition
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On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell are joined by Paige Alexander, CEO of the Carter Center, who says former President Jimmy Carter is “at home, enjoying peanut butter ice cream and getting the food he wants any time he wants it.” Alexander also reveals that the Car…
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Georgia GOP Chairman says he doesn’t see abortion ‘playing significantly’ in presidential race
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On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Georgia GOP Chairman Josh McKoon tells hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Bill Nigut abortion won’t play a significant role in the 2024 presidential race. He also commented on his hopes for the Republican party to move forward at the upcoming state party co…
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Foul play? State Supreme Court candidate runs on pledge to restore Georgia abortion
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A federal court will decide whether State Supreme Court candidate John Barrow can build his campaign around his pledge to preserve the right to abortion for women in Georgia. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell are joined by former Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens…
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Rep. Buddy Carter said motion to vacate U.S. House Speaker is the “last thing we need right now”
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Coastal Congressman Buddy Carter joined the show to talk about the latest chaos in Congress. Rep. Carter, R-St. Simons Island, said he thought Marjorie Taylor Greene’s motion to oust Speaker Johnson was a bad idea. The Congressman also talked about his efforts to get Georgia’s first national park. Then, Semafor reporter Kadia Goba talks to us about…
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Whistleblowers Unite, RFK v Trump, Biden's Economic Advisors - LL#74
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After another death to a Boeing whistleblower, ten more appear to be coming forward. RFK challenges Trump to a debate at the LP Convention. The least impressive economic advisor, who happens to be the chair of economic advisors to Biden, can't figure out money. In wine there is wisdom; In beer there is freedom; In water there is bacteria Hosted by …
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Colleagues erupt in anger as Marjorie Taylor Greene suffers stinging defeat in effort to oust speaker
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Tia Mitchell reports from Washington on the stinging defeat for U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, when her own GOP colleagues and substantial numbers of Democrats voted down her effort to remove Mike Johnson as speaker of the House. But first, Democratic state Sen. Harold Jones talks about the Republican-led Senate committee empaneled to investigat…
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Has Marjorie Taylor Greene lost her clout on Capitol Hill?
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First up, the view from both sides of the political aisle: Democratic National Convention delegate Wendy Davis of Rome and Republican consultant and CNN analyst Alice Stewart look at U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s off and on again efforts to remove the speaker of the U.S. House from office. Has she lost relevance on Capitol Hill? Then, they dis…
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Republican Geoff Duncan talks about why he’s voting for Biden
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Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan was once a rising star in Republican politics. Now, he’s one of the most prominent critics of former President Donald Trump within his own party. Duncan joined "Politically Georgia" today to discuss why he’s urging other conservatives to vote for President Joe Biden. Then the hosts welcome Democrat and Mableton …
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Colleges must give students space and freedom to protest, Georgia ACLU head says
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The podcast welcomes the Georgia ACLU's executive director, Andrea Young, who shares her thoughts about the protests playing out on college campuses in Georgia and beyond. Young believes police should only be called in as a last resort. She goes on to discuss the ACLU’s concerns about a major piece of legislation Gov. Brian Kemp has now signed: the…
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Georgia college students speak out on the Israel-Hamas war, campus protests and more
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As pro-Palestinian demonstrations roil several Georgia college campuses, including confrontations with police at two and a number of arrests, the podcast today welcomes four Atlanta-area students to get their perspective on what’s happening at schools in the state and beyond. The students are: • Braxton Broady, who attends Morehouse College, where …
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#LetTrumpSpeak, IRS Mafia Thieves, US in Gaza - LL#73
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Trump accepted an invitation to speak at the Libertarian National Convention and it's bringing out the best of libertarian Twitter. The IRS indicts Roger Ver for not paying taxes on Bitcoin that he sold years after renouncing his US citizenship. The United States Military is now on the ground in Gaza. In wine there is wisdom; In beer there is freed…
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Georgia’s only Palestinian American legislator weighs in on recent campus protests
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State Rep. Ruwa Romman, the Georgia Legislature’s only Palestinian American lawmaker, weighs in on recent protests on college campuses over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Romman has spoken out about the arrests of several demonstrators on Emory University’s campus. Speaking to the hosts of “Politically Georgia,” she said, “We owe it to students to t…
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Atlanta Jewish leader: Campus protests aren’t 'pro-Palestinian,' they’re 'anti-Israel'
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The podcast welcomes Dov Wilker, Southern regional director of the American Jewish Committee, who responds to student demonstrations taking place on campuses in Georgia and across the country. Wilker says the protests are not “pro-Palestinian” but rather “anti-Israel,” and he says Israel’s response to the barbaric attacks by Hamas militants on Oct.…
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How pro-Palestinian campus protests could affect the election
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First up, the hosts welcome Republican consultant Brian Robinson to discuss how the widespread pro-Palestinian protests on campuses in Georgia and across the country may be making an impact on voters in this election year. Then, AJC Athens bureau chief Fletcher Page gives the panel a close-up look at the anti-Israel protests that have taken place a…
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2024 will be one of the most crucial years for LP Georgia that we've faced since our inception. The Public Service Commissioner elections have been cancelled which means our ballot access depends on the presidential race. We must earn 1% of the vote in order to gain access to statewide elections in 2026. A tall order to fill but we can absolutely d…
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Morehouse provost encourages open dialogue ahead of Biden’s commencement speech on campus
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On today's edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut are joined by Morehouse College Provost Dr. Kendrick Brown to discuss how the school plans to handle possible protests over the Israel-Hamas war and prepare students for President Joe Biden’s visit to the campus when he gives the …
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Bourdeaux says Israel-Hamas war could be ‘dagger’ to Biden’s reelection
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Former U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux told the Politically Georgia podcast that the Israel-Hamas war poses a dire threat to President Joe Biden’s reelection bid. The Democrat, who represented a Gwinnett-based district for a term in Congress, said Democrats shouldn’t underestimate the deep divide in the party over the White House’s handling of the conf…
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Discrimination is a natural and perfectly acceptable way to operate. But the word has been coopted by lunatics. Ron Paul: Final Nail in America's Coffin? Peter Schiff gets schooled on Bitcoin. In wine there is wisdom; In beer there is freedom; In water there is bacteria Hosted by Jake Green and joined by regulars Steven Hilton, Nick Ciesieslki, Zan…
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Arizona joins Georgia, Michigan and Nevada in charging Trump allies
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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has more company in her pursuit of election interference charges against former President Donald Trump’s allies. Prosecutors in Arizona brought charges Wednesday against GOP electors deployed by the Trump campaign after Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election. But first, a number of Georgia …
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Will Morehouse College become a hotbed for protest over Biden’s visit?
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Veteran political consultant Rick Dent weighs in on President Joe Biden’s upcoming graduation speech at Morehouse College. Biden’s visit is aimed at bolstering Black voters, but could it be overshadowed by protesters opposed to his support for Israel? The hosts look at potential disruptions that could cause trouble on campus. But first, AJC colum…
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An emotional state Rep. Scott Holcomb criticizes failure to pass Wrongful Conviction Compensation Act
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Democratic state Rep. Scott Holcomb joins the podcast first to offer an emotional perspective on the Legislature’s failure to pass his Wrongful Conviction Compensation Act, which would provide those whose convictions are overturned with state financial aid to build a new life. And Holcomb responds to Gov. Brian Kemp’s declaration on our show that h…
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Trump on trial: Criminal charges in Manhattan, Supreme Court hearing on immunity collide this week
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It will be a big week for news about former President Donald Trump. As his hush money trial begins in earnest today in a Manhattan courtroom, the podcast welcomes Anthony Michael Kreis to discuss what to expect from both prosecutors and defense attorneys. Who will be the first witnesses for the prosecution? How will Trump's lawyers counter testimon…
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A live show from UGA’s campus with Gov. Brian Kemp
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On today’s edition of “Politically Georgia,” the hosts travel to Athens, where they tape a live show on the University of Georgia’s campus. First, the crew sits down with Gov. Brian Kemp for a wide-ranging interview about what bills he’ll sign following the legislative session that ended last month, the Okefenokee Swamp and who he’ll vote for come …
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National Theft Day, Death of the LP, Flirting w/ WW3 - LL#71
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Special Guest: Chris Bradley Taxation is always theft. Period. Mother Jones talks out their butts. Iran and Israel are not our problem. Stop making them our problem. In wine there is wisdom; In beer there is freedom; In water there is bacteria Hosted by Jake Green and joined by regulars Steve Hilton, Nick Ciesieslki, Zane Placie, & Alden Hardee. Pr…
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Discussing women’s reproductive freedom and access to IVF
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The podcast welcomes state Rep. Michelle Au, a physician and advocate for women’s health issues. Au is in the forefront of advocating for reproductive freedom for women and access to IVF in the aftermath of the Alabama Supreme Court decision declaring that in vitro frozen embryos are living beings. Then, Cole Muzio, president of the conservative Fr…
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Sen. Jon Ossoff, others demand USPS immediately solve major delays
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The hosts discuss growing anger among Georgia members of Congress over the U.S. Postal Service’s inability to solve serious delays in mail delivery in metro Atlanta. It’s part of a larger national problem. But first, the podcast welcomes former Georgia Republican Congressman Tom Graves, who served in the U.S. House for a decade before retiring in 2…
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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr talks about joining challenge to Biden’s student loan plan
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The podcast welcomes Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. The hosts ask Carr why he joined other Republican attorneys general in signing on to a multistate lawsuit challenging President Joe Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan. He said the matter should be up to Congress to decide. Carr also told the hosts that the state has looked into whethe…
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What impact could Donald Trump's New York hush money trial have on Georgia election conspiracy case?
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The podcast welcomes Michael Thurmond, Eric Tanenblatt and Kerwin Swint to discuss the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president as Donald Trump's New York City hush money trial gets underway with jury selection today. They look at whether that trial could have an impact on the Georgia election conspiracy case, in which Trump and 14 othe…
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Will Burt Jones face prosecution in Trump Georgia election conspiracy case? State prosecutor will investigate
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There’s been a new development in Georgia's election conspiracy case against former President Donald Trump. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones will now be investigated in connection with his role as one of 16 GOP electors who cast Electoral College votes for Trump even though Joe Biden had won the state in the 2020 presidential election. But first, a preview of w…
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IDF Massacre, Hogg Tied, Climate Idiots - LL#70
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In what is being dubbed "The Flower Massacre," the Israeli Defense Force opened fire on unarmed civilians who were trying to retrieve food. David Hogg and Spike Cohen debated Gun Control in America. Geoengineering has taken to the skies... and shocker, it has negative side effects. In wine there is wisdom; In beer there is freedom; In water there i…
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Biden ad blames Trump for near death of woman denied abortion
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The podcast welcomes the senior adviser to the Georgia Biden campaign, Jonae Wartel. She talks about the new $30 million Biden ad campaign that features stories of women who have experienced health crises with pregnancies in states that have enacted significant restrictions on abortion. But first, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy both covered Don…
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Trump fundraiser in Atlanta expected to raise millions, but questions about abortion hover over his campaign
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Greg Bluestein reports from the scene of Donald Trump's fundraising luncheon, which is expected to bring in several million dollars. But the event reveals once again the split among GOP leaders over support for Trump. The panel shifts to look at Trump’s declaration Monday that he doesn’t support a federal abortion law but believes each state should…
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Some Republicans balk at Trump's position on abortion, but state GOP chair backs it
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Georgia Republican Party Chair Josh McKoon joins the podcast on the eve of a fundraising trip that brings Donald Trump to Atlanta. McKoon tells the hosts he’s confident that the Georgia GOP will have the financial resources and organizational infrastructure needed to deliver the state to Trump in November. McKoon goes on to defend Trump’s decision …
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The second episode of the year detailing how to get into Bitcoin and more importantly WHY to get into Bitcoin. Today's episode focuses on wallets and storage. Best Cold Wallet Long-Term Storage: ColdCard Best Daily Transactional Wallet: Arculus Best Beginner Bitcoin-Only Wallet: Blockstream Jade Best Exchange for Buying Bitcoin: Swan Official Podca…
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Can Georgia GOP candidates overcome voter anger over abortion restrictions?
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Veteran Republican political consultant Heath Garrett joins the podcast to discuss strategies GOP candidates are likely to use to try to blunt the impact the overturning of Roe v. Wade is having in energizing Democratic voters to turn out in key races. How will it affect Georgia races? Then, Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz discusses how he i…
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