Best Appen Podcast Network Podcasts (2025)

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The GOP’s Mount Rushmore* 1:00:52

1h ago1:00:52

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! We have a fun one for you today. Our panel drafts their picks for who would appear on the GOP’s Mount Rushmore, with one or two caveats. Who would grace a GOP Mount Rushmore (no Presidents or party nominees)? In this episode, our hosts dive deep into the history and legacy of the Republican Party to spotligh…

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Jimmy Carter, 39th President, Passes Away at 100 1:03:20

4d ago1:03:20

1:03:20

In this special episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast, we reflect on the extraordinary life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, who passed away today at the age of 100. From his humble beginnings in Plains, Georgia, to becoming the 39th President of the United States, Carter's story is one of perseverance, service, and unwavering commitment to …

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Hillary vs. Harris: Who Was the Worse Candidate? 1:21:23

6d ago1:21:23

1:21:23

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s episode, we have an engaging panel ready to tackle a fascinating question: Who was the weaker Democratic Party nominee for President—Hillary Clinton or Kamala Harris? In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into the political careers, campaign strategies, and public perceptions of two trailblaz…

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Top 10 Political Stories of 2024 53:20

14d ago53:20

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In this episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast, we dive into the most impactful political stories shaping Georgia and the nation in 2024. From key updates on the state’s legislative session and major election developments to Georgia’s role in the national political landscape, our panel breaks down the stories everyone’s talking about. We also disc…

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In Memoriam: Bruce Thompson 16:20

17d ago16:20

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast. On today’s episode, Sen. Shawn Still joins us to help us pay our respects to Bruce Thompson, Georgia’s Labor Commissioner, who passed away on November 24th at the age of 59. Known for his tireless dedication to public service, Thompson’s career was marked by a passion for empowering Georgians through innovat…

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The State of Feminism, Part 2 49:08

22d ago49:08

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! We are back with Part 2 of our panel conversation on the state of the feminism movement. Make sure to listen to Part 1 first if you missed it! We've gathered an exceptional panel of guests to join Craig in discussing this topic. Daelen Lowry makes her highly anticipated return to the show, joined by Janelle …

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Youth is wasted on the young 47:43

29d ago47:43

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show, Chris Carr announces first for governor, Kelly Loeffler gets a nomination, and Mack Jackson’s challenger not going away yet. First up, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has announced his candidacy for the 2026 gubernatorial race, aiming to succeed term-limited Governor Brian Kemp. Carr, a …

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The State of Feminism, Part 1 1:01:40

1M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show, we discuss the state of the feminism movement, what it has accomplished, where it has fell short, and where in the wake of Kamala Harris’s defeat this month – where it goes from here. We've gathered an exceptional panel of guests to join Craig in discussing this topic. Daelen Lowry makes her…

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S5 Thanksgiving Special: Best Thanksgiving Day 1:50:24

1M ago1:50:24

1:50:24

Preston and Daniel are joined by Keith Raynor to select the best Thanksgiving Day, Draftegories style. Whose Thanksgiving Day would you most enjoy yourself? Vote for the winner of the draft here: https://forms.gle/rnFfQNBpQYqMMuBQ6 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Support Drafted on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dra…

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Sour Grapes 1:02:25

1M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show, Nikema Williams faces pressure to step down as party chair and Georgians join the Trump administration. First up, Nikema Williams has informed people around her that she backs a policy change that could pave the way for her to step down as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, following …

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Why the Red Wave Happened: A Local Expert's Perspective on GOP Wins 52:14

2M ago52:14

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On the show today, we dive into how Republicans across Georgia were able to find success last Tuesday at both the state and local levels. Eamon Keegan, President of New Prospect Strategies, joins the show to talk to Craig about some of the local campaigns he worked on and how some of his clients were able to…

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The 2024 Red Wave 1:35:46

2M ago1:35:46

1:35:46

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show we discuss Tuesday's election results and where Democrats go from here. The top line is that Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris in a race that ultimately wasn’t all that close. The country moved right - everywhere. Trump increased his margins from 2020 in Florida by 10%, Texas by 10%, Ohio b…

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Bob Barr and the 1994 Republican Revolution 1:07:57

2M ago1:07:57

1:07:57

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s episode, former Congressman and current President of the National Rifle Association (NRA), Bob Barr, joins us to discuss his political journey and the impact of the 1994 Contract with America. The Contract with America, introduced during the 1994 congressional campaign, was a significant policy ag…

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Eyewitnesses to the 1968 Democratic National Convention, Part 2 52:12

2M ago52:12

52:12

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s special episode, we are once again joined by two delegates from Georgia to the most famous party convention in American history. Parker Hudson and Taylor Branch, both graduates of Westminster Schools, were delegates from Georgia to the 1968 DNC supporting Sen. Eugene McCarthy because of his anti-V…

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S5 Halloween Special: Horror Movie Draftegories 1:21:05

2M ago1:21:05

1:21:05

Preston and Daniel are joined by Lindsay Soo to draft elements to make the best horror movie. Whose horror movie would you most like to watch? Vote for the winner of the draft here: https://forms.gle/g79SFYdhvPpRdCPC7 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Support Drafted on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/draftedpod Join t…

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Who is still undecided?! 50:45

2M ago50:45

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! There are only 10 days left until the election. Have you voted yet?! Georgia is experiencing record turnout. Through Wednesday, over 2 million people had already cast their ballots early across the state. It’s going to be a close one, folks! The AJC released their final poll before election day showing Donal…

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S5 Recap 1:09:37

3M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Preston and Daniel review the season that was. Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Support Drafted on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/draftedpod Join the Drafted Discord: https://discord.gg/cRwUJmQpXq https://linktr.ee/draftedpod

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Who am I, and why am I here? 1:04:50

3M ago1:04:50

1:04:50

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show we talk political reaction to natural disasters, two critical Fulton County court updates, and much more. 28 days until the election! Hurricane Helene ravaged the southeast and in Georgia has reportedly caused the deaths of at least 33 people and $417 million in damage. Donald Trump was in Ge…

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SPECIAL: Death after Georgia's abortion ban with ProPublica 25:50

3M ago25:50

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show, host Amber Perry is joined by ProPublica Editor Ziva Branstetter to discuss recent reporting on the consequences of a 6 week abortion ban in Georgia. ProPublica, a national nonprofit newsroom, published the first two installments of its project “Life of the Mother: How Abortion Bans Lead to …

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S5E14 Best Charcuterie Board 1:30:38

3M ago1:30:38

1:30:38

Preston and Daniel are joined by Lauren Thompson to put together the best charcuterie board. Whose curated assortment of snobby snacks would you most like to eat? Vote for the winner of the draft here: https://forms.gle/bL8SKDZwV5j5QcYF6 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Support Drafted on Patreon: https://www.patreon.c…

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Eyewitnesses to the 1968 Democratic National Convention, Part 1 49:55

4M ago49:55

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s special episode, we are joined by two delegates from Georgia to the most famous party convention in American history. Parker Hudson and Taylor Branch, both graduates of Westminster Schools, were delegates from Georgia to the 1968 DNC supporting Sen. Eugene McCarthy because of his anti-Vietnam War …

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THEY ARE EATING THE DOGS! 52:40

4M ago52:40

52:40

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! We had a fiery debate this week from Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, but we’ve got a lot more than that to cover on today’s episode. Buckle up. Hitting on the big news of the week, we dive into post-debate analysis right off the bat. Our big takeaway is Donald Trump looks unprepared, rattled and at times, an…

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Penny Houston Celebrates Nearly 40 Years of Service 59:22

4M ago59:22

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s special episode, we are joined by retiring Rep. Penny Houston to reflect on her nearly 40 years of public service in elected office. Penny Houston (R-Nashville) has served in the Georgia House of Representatives since 1997, representing House District 170, which includes Berrien, Cook, and parts o…

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Kamala Harris barnstorms Georgia 51:17

4M ago51:17

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! Georgia continues to be the center of the political universe and we’re here for it. On today’s show, we kick it off with a roundup on the presidential election. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz hit the trail in (south) Georgia. This is on the heels of her first rally as the presumptive nominee taking place at Geor…

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S5E13 Fictional Characters to Form a Boy Band 1:27:35

4M ago1:27:35

1:27:35

Preston and Daniel are joined by Patrick Stegemoeller to select the fictional characters to form the best boy band, random draft style! Whose band of characters would you most want to listen to? Vote for the winner of the draft here: https://forms.gle/TzcdZNRfzt5M6Yrg6 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Support Drafted o…

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1968 DNC: Georgia’s moment amongst the chaos 1:04:12

5M ago1:04:12

1:04:12

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s episode, we are highlighting the notable Democratic National Convention of 1968, which shares several parallels with this year's DNC, starting today. The 1968 Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago was a significant and turbulent event in American history, marked by widespread protests an…

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It’s neck and neck in Georgia 53:11

5M ago53:11

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show, we talk about the state of the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in the battleground state of Georgia. Buckle up. Also, we discuss the Georgia State Election Board’s new rule allowing county boards to demand more information before certifying an election. This looms large over Nove…

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S5E12 Best Fictional Pets To Pet Sit 1:31:09

5M ago1:31:09

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Preston and Daniel are joined by Kelsey Hayden to select the best fictional pets to pet sit for a week. Whose list of fictional animal companions would you most like to look after? Vote for the winner of the draft here: https://forms.gle/NovAJbhmgNricroR8 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Support Drafted on Patreon: htt…

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50th Anniversary of Richard Nixon’s Resignation 1:07:39

5M ago1:07:39

1:07:39

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s episode, we mark the 50th anniversary of President Richard’s Nixon’s resignation from office. The Watergate scandal is one of the most significant political scandals in American history. It began with a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in W…

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Kamala Harris picks Minnesota's Tim Walz 27:56

5M ago27:56

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today's show, Kamala Harris makes her pick for running mate. Tim Walz is the 41st governor of Minnesota, serving since January 2019. He previously represented Minnesota's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives and is known for his focus on education, healthcare, and veterans' issu…

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Eyewitnesses to the 2024 Republican National Convention 47:56

5M ago47:56

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s episode we are joined by Brad Carver and Trey Kelly, delegates for Georgia to the 2024 Republican National Convention. On the show, Brad and Trey tell us about their experiences as delegates and what the scene was like – particularly in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on President Trump…

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Emergency Podcast: Joe Biden Drops Out 24:11

6M ago24:11

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Welcome to an emergency episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast! The big news, on a Sunday no less, is that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 race and endorsed his Vice President, Kamala President to be the party’s nominee. Biden, who has served as the 46th President of the United States since January 2021, has withstood weeks of a me…

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1952 GOP convention: Georgia's moment in politics 55:41

6M ago55:41

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! With the 2024 Republican National Convention kicking off this week, we thought we'd take a look back at the last truly contested Republican convention - 1952. Held in Chicago from July 7 to July 11, the convention was a pivotal moment in American political history. The primary contenders for the presidential…

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The power of denial 1:00:20

6M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show we discuss the fallout from President Biden’s awful debate performance and the impact of the SCOTUS immunity decision on Fulton County’s case against former President Donald Trump. Two weeks ago, President Biden had one of the worst debate performances in the history of politics. The blowback…

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REWIND: Happy Independence Day! 8:52

6M ago8:52

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! We are republishing last year's reading of the Declaration of Independence by show regular and amateur historian, Craig Kidd. Happy 4th everyone! Adopted on July 4, 1776, the Declaration is the founding document of our United States. It declared to the world that the 13 colonies would henceforth regard thems…

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Why does the GRA lose so much? 53:06

6M ago53:06

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show we examine the Georgia Republican Assembly and why they lose so many elections. The Georgia Republican Assembly (GRA) is a conservative political organization that is part of the broader National Federation of Republican Assemblies (NFRA), which aims to promote conservative values and princip…

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S5E11 Best Hotel Amenities 1:22:56

7M ago1:22:56

1:22:56

Preston and Daniel are joined by Lauren Thompson to draft the hotel amenities to make for the nicest long weekend stay, working from a set list of options and categories. Whose hotel experience would you most enjoy? Vote for the winner of the draft here: https://forms.gle/vM1KfQvTQuVcz7XN9 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwall.…

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Monroe County Voters Choose New Coroner 1:04:17

7M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show, we’ve got runoff results, a preview of the Presidential debate, and Speaker Burns vows to support IVF protection legislation next session. First up, we go over the results of Tuesday’s runoff results for state and federal offices. A convicted J6 rioter loses and Trump endorsed Brian Jack too…

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John Anderson’s 1980 run for President, Part 2 56:16

7M ago56:16

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s episode, we dive into Part 2 of our spotlight on the John Anderson campaign for President in 1980. We focus on his decision to run as an independent and the later stages and decisions of the campaign that ultimately led to garnering only 6.6% of the popular vote. John Anderson, a Republican congre…

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S5E10 Best Fictional Teachers 1:57:00

7M ago1:57:00

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Preston and Daniel are joined by Patrick Stegemoeller to select the best fictional teachers to teach a high school semester. Whose schedule of classes would you most want to have? Vote for the winner of the draft here: https://forms.gle/x26cgVTT6EzQcjv99 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Support Drafted on Patreon: http…

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80th Anniversary of D-Day: America's Longest Day 1:07:28

7M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show we mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day by reviewing the best movie about the infamous day, The Longest Day. Craig is joined in studio by Professor Stone to discuss the gripping war epic, which depicts the events of D-Day, June 6, 1944. The film features an ensemble cast including John Wayne, H…

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John Anderson’s 1980 run for President, Part 1 58:17

7M ago58:17

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Welcome to the Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show we are joined by Mark Bisnow to discuss John Anderson’s unique and in some ways ground breaking run for President in 1980. John Anderson, a Republican congressman from Illinois, ran as an independent candidate in the 1980 U.S. presidential election. Dissatisfied with the conservative shift of…

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Takeaways from State Primary Contests 52:37

8M ago52:37

52:37

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! Let's recap the results of Tuesdays primary elections.By Appen Podcast Network

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The details are generally irrelevant 1:01:33

8M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! The big news this week is that the first Biden/Trump debate will be in Atlanta, but we’ve got a lot more than that for you. Buckle in! Joe Biden and Donald Trump have agreed to a June 27 debate hosted by CNN here in Atlanta. First of all, how strange is it to have a debate before the candidates go through th…

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S5E9 Best Mixed CD For Your High School Crush 1:37:26

8M ago1:37:26

1:37:26

Preston and Daniel are joined by Paige 6ixx to select the best 2000s songs to put on a mixed CD for your high school crush. Which musical attempt at wooing would you most like to have received in high school? Vote for the winner of the draft here: https://forms.gle/FpERgXN4indXkf5B6 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Sup…

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An Eyewitness to History: Sherry Marschink and the 1976 Republican Convention 1:00:15

8M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show we are going back in time to the last great Republican National Convention: 1976. The 1976 Republican National Convention was held in Kansas City, Missouri, and showcased a fierce battle for the party's nomination between incumbent President Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan, the former Governor …

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SPECIAL: Student protest movements, then and now 57:01

8M ago57:01

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Welcome to a special episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast! Students protesting the war in Gaza is all over the news this week, but these types of protests are nothing new to American culture. Student protests in the USA have long been catalysts for change. Dating back to the Civil Rights Movement, students fought for racial equality, leading sit…

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S5E8 Best Day at the Ballpark 1:43:05

8M ago1:43:05

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Preston and Daniel are joined by Hans Appen to draft the best day out at at a baseball game within a specific set of categories and options. Whose day at the ballpark would you most enjoy? Vote for the winner of the draft here: https://forms.gle/SypUtFKDX3mTHRX19 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Support Drafted on Patr…

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Legislative Supremacist 52:28

9M ago52:28

52:28

Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! We’ve got a newsy episode for you today: Rudy Giuliani’s request for new trial in Georgia is denied, Special prosecutor Pete Skandalakis now investigating Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and much more! But first, we’ve got an update on the Catoosa County GOP debacle from field reporter Craig “The” Kidd. The d…

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S5E7 Nick Toons To Survive With On An Island 1:40:19

9M ago1:40:19

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Preston and Daniel are joined by Mike Burkey of Friggin Nerds Media to select the best Nick Toon to survive with on an island. Whose collection of Nick characters would you most want to survive with? Vote for the winner of the draft here: https://forms.gle/fiQPwKDgXDJhSgM86 Buy Drafted merch! https://drafted-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Support Draf…

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