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Gold Dome Debrief

Gold Dome Debrief

By Fresh Take Georgia

Gold Dome Debrief is a weekly podcast focused on Georgia politics and the state's General Assembly. Tune in each week as our team of reporters from Fresh Take Georgia keeps you up to speed on everything happening in the peach state's legislature.
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S1 E7: Georgia's debate over election bills, the future of the state's energy usage, and the expansion of extracurricular activities to home-schoolers

Gold Dome DebriefFeb 26, 2021

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S2 E11: The GA legislature comes to a close with the last day, Sine Die. The transgender bill gets approved at the last minute and Gov. Kemp keeps good on his promise on a tax refund.

S2 E11: The GA legislature comes to a close with the last day, Sine Die. The transgender bill gets approved at the last minute and Gov. Kemp keeps good on his promise on a tax refund.

In the final episode of season two, we talk about Sine Die. The session comes to a close as Gov. Kemp congratulates all constituents for their hard work. We look into the state budget and education bills in two recap interviews with our beat reporters.

Stay tuned as our reporters bring you under the Gold Dome of Georgia's legislative session. We will be tracking the bills that matter most and breaking them down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!

Apr 09, 202229:07
 S2 E10: Gov. Kemp signs Unmask GA Students Act, Constitutional Carry passes House and Senate, voting bill controversy and more

S2 E10: Gov. Kemp signs Unmask GA Students Act, Constitutional Carry passes House and Senate, voting bill controversy and more

In the tenth episode of season 2, we talk about the Constitutional Carry Act recently passed in the Senate with it already approved by the House; a look into the issues expecting parents with healthcare face with out-of-pocket expenses including an interview with a pregnant woman due next month; Gov. Kemp signing the bill that would remove banned books from Georgia public schools; and what someone who has taken medical marijuana in the past thinks about the legislation that would allow licensed businesses to sell THC oil.

Stay tuned as our reporters bring you under the Gold Dome of Georgia's legislative session. We will be tracking the bills that matter most and breaking them down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!

Apr 01, 202217:52
S2 E9: The Georgia Senate approves the state budget proposal, Gov. Kemp signs a tax refund surplus, legislation that would loosen the restrictions on teenage drivers and more

S2 E9: The Georgia Senate approves the state budget proposal, Gov. Kemp signs a tax refund surplus, legislation that would loosen the restrictions on teenage drivers and more

This week on Gold Dome Debrief, we take a closer look at a 3-year agriculture pilot program making its way to elementary schools across GA; an unusual side argument that left committee members wondering where a bill should be placed; and we dive deeper to look a housing proposal that would assist college students in need of more financial support.

Stay tuned as our reporters bring you under the Gold Dome of Georgia's legislative session. We will be tracking the bills that matter most and breaking them down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!

Mar 25, 202212:10
S2 E8: Crossover day: The last chance for bills to cross to the opposite chamber

S2 E8: Crossover day: The last chance for bills to cross to the opposite chamber

In episode eight of the Gold Dome Debrief podcast, we discuss why Crossover Day is so important and the status of bills concerning divisive concepts in schools and lowered tuition costs for refugees, along with other bills that may have passed or died on Crossover Day.

Stay tuned as our reporters bring you under the Gold Dome of Georgia's legislative session. We will be tracking the bills that matter most and breaking them down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!

Mar 18, 202212:17
S2 E7: Common Carrier Non-Discrimination Act, Mental Health Parity Act, ban on divisive concepts in schools and more

S2 E7: Common Carrier Non-Discrimination Act, Mental Health Parity Act, ban on divisive concepts in schools and more

In the spring break edition of the Gold Dome Debrief Podcast, we discuss the Common Carrier Non-Discrimination Act and what proponents and opponents have to say about it; the Mental Health Parity Act was passed by the House; legislation banning the teaching of divisive concepts in schools, and the House approving on decreasing the Georgia income tax rate.

Stay tuned as our reporters bring you under the Gold Dome of Georgia's legislative session. We will be tracking the bills that matter most and breaking them down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!

Mar 11, 202205:16
S2 E6: Former Gov. Sonny Perdue gets elected Georgia’s new chancellor, Georgia revokes investment funds to Russia, Senate approves Gov. Kemps Unmask Georgia Students Act and more.

S2 E6: Former Gov. Sonny Perdue gets elected Georgia’s new chancellor, Georgia revokes investment funds to Russia, Senate approves Gov. Kemps Unmask Georgia Students Act and more.

This week on Gold Dome Debrief, we take a closer look at what former governor Sonny Perdue plans to do as Georgia’s new chancellor; Examine how Governor Kemp's Unmask Georgia Students Act is going; Rep. Jesse Petrea introduces new bill that could provide veterans with exemptions from state income tax on their benefits. State experts spoke at the Georgia Bar, Media & Judiciary Conference’s education panel about critical race theory and parental rights.

Stay tuned as our reporters bring you under the Gold Dome of Georgia's legislative session. We will be tracking the bills that matter most and breaking them down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!

Mar 04, 202212:26
S2 E5: State of the Judiciary, the Constitutional Carry Act, coastal marshlands and more

S2 E5: State of the Judiciary, the Constitutional Carry Act, coastal marshlands and more

The fifth episode of Season 2 includes the State of the Judiciary Address given by Georgia's Supreme Court Chief Justice Nahmias; controversial bills involving abortion pills, obscene materials in schools and cityhood initiatives; a closer look at gun rights in the constitutional carry act; and a dive into coastal marshlands in south Georgia.

Stay tuned as our reporters bring you under the Gold Dome of Georgia's legislative session. We will be tracking the bills that matter most and breaking them down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!

Feb 15, 202213:36
S2 E4: Constitutional carry, voter ballot drop boxes, Georgia First Amendment Foundation legislative breakfast

S2 E4: Constitutional carry, voter ballot drop boxes, Georgia First Amendment Foundation legislative breakfast

This week on the Gold Dome Debrief, we take a look at how the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the Georgia Constitutional Carry Act of 2021 and recap the Georgia First Amendment Foundation legislative breakfast. 


Stay tuned as our reporters bring you under the Gold Dome of Georgia's legislative session. We will be tracking the bills that matter most and breaking them down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!

Feb 07, 202219:59
S2 E3: Cityhood takes over the session this week, the Mental Health Parity Act is filed, Kemp’s Medicaid expansion, and more

S2 E3: Cityhood takes over the session this week, the Mental Health Parity Act is filed, Kemp’s Medicaid expansion, and more

This week on the Gold Dome Debrief, we look into the session's focus on cityhood including the Buckhead city movement. House Speaker David Ralston introduced the Mental Health Parity Act at a press conference. Details behind Gov. Brian Kemp’s proposal for Medicaid expansion are revealed with an interview from an expecting mother and care coordinator at a nonprofit organization.


Stay tuned as our reporters bring you under the Gold Dome of Georgia's legislative session. We will be tracking the bills that matter most and breaking them down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!

Jan 28, 202210:51
S2 E2: Budget week at the Capitol, increased turnover plagues state departments and plans to address critical issues facing Georgians

S2 E2: Budget week at the Capitol, increased turnover plagues state departments and plans to address critical issues facing Georgians

In our second episode of Season 2, we break down budget week at the state Capitol, which began with tributes to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. State departments highlight increased turnover rates and staffing shortages and how it's affecting their services. Some key programs discussed include mental health funding, higher education and the push to ban critical race theory in public schools. 

Stay tuned as our reporters bring you under the Gold Dome of Georgia's legislative session. We will be tracking the bills that matter most and breaking them down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!

Jan 21, 202208:57
S2 E1: The start of the 2022 legislative session, Kemp's top priorities, and more

S2 E1: The start of the 2022 legislative session, Kemp's top priorities, and more

The Gold Dome Debrief is back for its second season covering Georgia's 2022 legislative session. This week, we look at Gov. Brian Kemp’s priorities from the State of the State address and interview a professor of political science at Kennesaw State University to discuss this week’s proceedings.

Stay tuned as our reporters bring you under the Gold Dome of Georgia's legislative session. We will be tracking the bills that matter most and breaking them down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!

Jan 14, 202210:07
S1 E13: 2021 Georgia legislative session wrap up

S1 E13: 2021 Georgia legislative session wrap up

This week on Gold Dome Debrief, we wrap up the 2021 legislative session in Georgia by reporting on the status of some of the measures we followed across the season. Find out which bills passed, which failed, and which will return next session. 

Stay tuned as our reporters bring you under the Gold Dome of Georgia's legislative session. We will be tracking the bills that matter most and breaking them down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. Thank you for tuning in and see you next legislative session!

Apr 07, 202111:53
S1 E12: Fallout from Georgia’s new election law, an overhaul to the citizens arrest bill and more

S1 E12: Fallout from Georgia’s new election law, an overhaul to the citizens arrest bill and more

This week, Gold Dome Debrief looks at everything that happened on Sine Die day. We cover the aftermath of the new election bill becoming law, changes to a bill on citizens arrest, another prohibiting defunding police departments and a racially charged driver education bill. 

Stay tuned as our reporters bring you under the Gold Dome of Georgia's legislative session. We will be tracking the bills that matter most and breaking them down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. Thank you for tuning in and see you next Week!

Apr 02, 202114:07
S1 E11: Georgia’s new election law and finalized state budget, the parental leave bill and a feud in the General Assembly

S1 E11: Georgia’s new election law and finalized state budget, the parental leave bill and a feud in the General Assembly

This week on Gold Dome Debrief, we cover an election bill signed by the governor, the state budget being finalized by the General Assembly, a detailed look at the parental leave bill and the two day feud between the Senate and the House.

 Stay tuned as our reporters bring you under the Gold Dome of Georgia's legislative session. We will be tracking the bills that matter most and breaking them down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. Thank you for tuning in and see you next week

Mar 26, 202114:49
S1 E10: Homeless camping bill, legislation on transportation in rural areas, and a push to restrict the governor’s emergency powers

S1 E10: Homeless camping bill, legislation on transportation in rural areas, and a push to restrict the governor’s emergency powers

This week on Gold Dome Debrief, we cover a bill on homeless camping, legislation that could change transportation in rural areas, and a push to restrict the Governor’s ability to close churches and businesses during emergencies.

Stay tuned as our reporters bring you under the Gold Dome of Georgia's legislative session. We will be tracking the bills that matter most and breaking them down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!

Mar 19, 202111:58
S1 E9: Special Edition — Crossover Day at the Gold Dome

S1 E9: Special Edition — Crossover Day at the Gold Dome

In this special edition of the Gold Dome Debrief podcast, our co-hosts break down the events in the Georgia General Assembly on Crossover Day.

Mar 11, 202113:18
S1 E8: Debate on election bills, Right to Visit Act progress and drag racing bill

S1 E8: Debate on election bills, Right to Visit Act progress and drag racing bill

This week on Gold Dome Debrief, we provide an update on the election-related bills making their way through the General Assembly, the progress of the Right to Visit Act, and how the state House is addressing the growing danger of drag racing here in Georgia.

Stay tuned as our reporters bring you under the Gold Dome of Georgia's legislative session. We will be tracking the bills that matter most and breaking them down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. Thank you for tuning in and see you next Week!

Mar 05, 202116:14
S1 E7: Georgia's debate over election bills, the future of the state's energy usage, and the expansion of extracurricular activities to home-schoolers

S1 E7: Georgia's debate over election bills, the future of the state's energy usage, and the expansion of extracurricular activities to home-schoolers

This week on Gold Dome Debrief, we cover the debate over election bills in the state House and Senate, the future of energy in Georgia, and the progress of a bill that would allow home school students to engage in extracurricular activities in public schools. 

Stay tuned as our reporters bring you under the Gold Dome of Georgia's legislative session. We will be tracking the bills that matter most and breaking them down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!



Feb 26, 202113:54
S1 E6: Georgia's legislative counter to the 'defund the police' movement, expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations and efforts to combat gang violence.

S1 E6: Georgia's legislative counter to the 'defund the police' movement, expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations and efforts to combat gang violence.

This week on Gold Dome Debrief, we cover the movement of a bill meant to block 'defund the police' movements in Georgia, a bill intended to combat gang violence in Georgia, and the state's efforts to raise COVID-19 vaccination rates and increase availability. 

Stay tuned as our reporters bring you under the Gold Dome during Georgia's legislative session. We're tracking the bills that matter most and breaking them down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. Thanks for tuning in and see you next week!

Feb 19, 202113:23
S1 E5: The Right to Visit Act, Georgia's education budget and proposed voter registration laws

S1 E5: The Right to Visit Act, Georgia's education budget and proposed voter registration laws


This week on Gold Dome Debrief, we cover The Right to Visit Act, the state education budget and proposed voter registration laws.

Stay tuned as our reporters bring you under the Gold Dome of Georgia's legislative session. We will be tracking the bills that matter most and breaking them down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. Thank you for tuning in and see you next week!

Feb 12, 202117:31
S1 E4: Campus free speech, police reform and lawmaker's reflections on Black History Month

S1 E4: Campus free speech, police reform and lawmaker's reflections on Black History Month

This week on Gold Dome Debrief, we cover Campus Free Speech, Police Reform and Reflections on Black History month. 

Stay tuned as our reporters bring you under the Gold Dome of Georgia's legislative session. We will be tracking the bills that matter most and breaking them down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience. Thank you for tuning in!

Feb 06, 202115:39
S1 E3: Legislative Breakfast, budget approvals, and more from the Georgia Capitol

S1 E3: Legislative Breakfast, budget approvals, and more from the Georgia Capitol

On our third week episode, reporters will discuss, Georgia First Amendment Foundation's annual breakfast, Georgia WIN List endorsed legislators, Governor Kemp's proposed legislation to combat human trafficking. 

As always, our main focus is to cover Georgia's legislative session. Our reporters will be tracking any and all interesting developments that occur within the state legislature, then breaking it down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience.

Feb 01, 202113:22
S1 E2: Budget Week at the Georgia Legislature

S1 E2: Budget Week at the Georgia Legislature

In our second episode of Gold Dome Debrief, we continue our discussion on security for the state Capitol, provide an update on Georgia’s COVID-19 vaccination rates, and detail how the state’s budget is shaping up. 

As always, our main focus is to cover Georgia's legislative session. Our reporters will be tracking any and all interesting developments that occur within the state legislature, then breaking it down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience.

Jan 30, 202114:31
S1 E1: Safety and security at the Georgia Legislature

S1 E1: Safety and security at the Georgia Legislature

Welcome to the first official episode of Gold Dome Debrief! Our main focus for this series is to cover Georgia's legislative session. Our reporters will be tracking any and all interesting developments that occur within the state legislature, then breaking it down for listeners as part of our never-ending efforts to provide transparency to our audience.

This week, we discuss security for the state Capitol, COVID-19 regulations at the Capitol and finally, Georgia's COVID-19 vaccination rate.

Jan 15, 202110:57