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Peachpod: A Georgia Politics Podcast

Peachpod: A Georgia Politics Podcast

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Perdue Stakes Entire Primary Bid on 2020 Election Misinformation

Peachpod: A Georgia Politics PodcastApr 28, 2022

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Governor Kemp Drives Georgia's Electric Mobility Future

Governor Kemp Drives Georgia's Electric Mobility Future

Jan 25, 202346:28
How Republicans Built a Winning Political Party and Lessons for Democrats, With Dr. Ashton Ellett

How Republicans Built a Winning Political Party and Lessons for Democrats, With Dr. Ashton Ellett

Dec 22, 202201:21:35
Senator Warnock Wins Re-Election Over Herschel Walker

Senator Warnock Wins Re-Election Over Herschel Walker

Dec 08, 202254:50
Reflecting on the Passing of Speaker Ralston

Reflecting on the Passing of Speaker Ralston

Nov 18, 202258:11
Clear Contrasts Between Abrams and Kemp in Final Debate

Clear Contrasts Between Abrams and Kemp in Final Debate

Oct 31, 202201:08:26
Abrams Struggles to Get "Fire Kemp" Message to Stick

Abrams Struggles to Get "Fire Kemp" Message to Stick

Oct 26, 202201:04:57
Democrats Finally Start to Deliver Ahead of Midterms

Democrats Finally Start to Deliver Ahead of Midterms

Aug 30, 202252:55
Our Thoughts on Split Ticket Voting in 2022

Our Thoughts on Split Ticket Voting in 2022

Aug 01, 202201:04:33
Trump-Backed Candidates Struggle Again in GOP Primary Runoffs

Trump-Backed Candidates Struggle Again in GOP Primary Runoffs

Jun 24, 202201:08:20
Georgia GOP Voters Reject Trump's Grievance Campaign

Georgia GOP Voters Reject Trump's Grievance Campaign

May 26, 202201:17:46
Draft Supreme Court Opinion Puts Abortion at Risk in Georgia

Draft Supreme Court Opinion Puts Abortion at Risk in Georgia

A draft Supreme Court opinion that signaled the Court is likely to overturn the precedent that protects the right to abortion care roiled Georgia politics. We discuss the implications of the opinion’s reasoning for access to reproductive healthcare and other rights. We also preview the upcoming party primaries for the 2022 election cycle.

To support abortion funds that are fighting to maintain access to abortion and reproductive healthcare in Georgia, you can donate here.


Learn more about the stakes of this issue from these podcasts:

Strict Scrutiny: What the SCOTUS leak could mean for abortion

Hysteria: “SCOTUS Scammed Us”

Amicus: Learning from Pre-Roe to Navigate Post-Roe


This episode was recorded on Saturday, May 14th, 2022

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Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud

May 14, 202201:18:36
Perdue Stakes Entire Primary Bid on 2020 Election Misinformation

Perdue Stakes Entire Primary Bid on 2020 Election Misinformation

Apr 28, 202245:22
Abrams and Perdue Struggle to Break Through Against Kemp

Abrams and Perdue Struggle to Break Through Against Kemp

Mar 10, 202257:30
Will Any Bills Restricting the Teaching of Race Pass?

Will Any Bills Restricting the Teaching of Race Pass?

Feb 14, 202201:09:49
Rep. Erick Allen on a Cobb County redistricting power grab and the LG race

Rep. Erick Allen on a Cobb County redistricting power grab and the LG race

Feb 03, 202224:28
Sour Polling Previews Tough 2022 for Georgia Democrats

Sour Polling Previews Tough 2022 for Georgia Democrats

Jan 31, 202201:08:18
Kemp Continues Health Care Fight with Biden Administration

Kemp Continues Health Care Fight with Biden Administration

Jan 24, 202201:06:23
How Will Governor Kemp Lead the 2022 Legislative Session?

How Will Governor Kemp Lead the 2022 Legislative Session?

We're back for 2022! Today we discuss Governor Brian Kemp's main priorities for the 2022 legislative session as he faces pressure from his right. We also talk about how politics has collided with public safety as it relates to keeping schools open during the Omicron COVID-19 surge. And we check in on the latest regarding federal voting rights legislation.
Jan 10, 202258:55
EVERYONE IS RUNNING FOR GOVERNOR!!

EVERYONE IS RUNNING FOR GOVERNOR!!

On today's podcast, we discuss David Perdue's announcement he will challenge Governor Kemp for the Republican nomination. And Stacey Abrams ends speculation she may have other plans by announcing she's in for 2022. Plus we recap the redistricting session in Atlanta.
Dec 08, 202101:07:16
Infrastructure Week and Lessons for 2022

Infrastructure Week and Lessons for 2022

On today's episode, Democrats in Washington finally pass legislation investing nearly $1 trillion in hard infrastructure while progressives give up their strongest piece of legislative leverage in the debtae over President Biden's Build Back Better economic plan. Plus Democrats experience their worst election day in five years and David Perdue floats a primary challenge to Governor Kemp.
Nov 08, 202101:10:51
Democrats Find Out That Governing is Hard

Democrats Find Out That Governing is Hard

On today's episode, we discuss legislative wrangling among Democrats as they try to find consensus on all of President Biden's economic agenda. We also check in on the forthcoming redistricting session in Atlanta and talk about the first Congressional map released by Republican Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan.
Oct 06, 202101:08:25
State Rep. Matthew Wilson is Running for Insurance Commissioner

State Rep. Matthew Wilson is Running for Insurance Commissioner

On today's episode, we talk with State Rep. Matthew Wilson about his campaign for state insurance commissioner during the 2022 election.
Sep 09, 202146:15
Can Herschel Outrun Critics While He Waits to Announce a Senate Bid?

Can Herschel Outrun Critics While He Waits to Announce a Senate Bid?

On today’s show, we discuss a series of stories placing scrutiny on Herschel Walker’s personal troubles and the impact they may have on his possible Senate run. Also, Joe Biden makes bipartisan governance fashionable again, Stacey Abrams is touring everywhere that isn’t Georgia, and the Delta surge of COVID-19 raises concerns as students return to class.
Aug 13, 202101:10:17
Athens Passes Georgia's Most Progressive Local Budget: A Conversation with Commissioner Timmothy Denson

Athens Passes Georgia's Most Progressive Local Budget: A Conversation with Commissioner Timmothy Denson

On today's episode, Luke sits down with Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Timmothy Denson to discuss the path to progressive change in Georgia's Classic City, including Tim's claim that the ACC commission passed the state's most progressive local budget per capita.
Jul 14, 202101:12:18
Georgia voting restrictions draw eighth lawsuit. Will any challenge succeed?

Georgia voting restrictions draw eighth lawsuit. Will any challenge succeed?

On today's episode, we discuss the U.S. Department of Justice's announcement that they are filing a legal challenge against parts of Georgia Senate Bill 202, the package of changes to election law passed by Georgia Republicans during the 2021 legislative session. The DOJ challenge is the eighth such challenge to SB 202, but will any succeed in overturning provisions of the law?
Jun 30, 202101:04:35
State Rep. Erick Allen on His Campaign for Lt. Governor

State Rep. Erick Allen on His Campaign for Lt. Governor

On today's episode, Kyle speaks with State Representative Erick Allen (D - Smyrna) about his campaign for Lt. Governor.
Jun 23, 202134:55
Conservative Activists Bombard School Boards Over Teaching Race in the Classroom

Conservative Activists Bombard School Boards Over Teaching Race in the Classroom

On today's episode, we discuss demonstrations at metro-Atlanta school board meetings that have led two counties to ban teaching critical race theory in the classroom and drawn leading state Republicans into a new culture war front. We also check in on Georgia's U.S. Senate race and discuss the return of former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.
Jun 13, 202101:11:27
Thanks to Georgia, America is on the move again

Thanks to Georgia, America is on the move again

On today's episode, we recap President Biden's joint address to Congress and how Senators Ossoff and Warnock are aligned on an economic revival agenda.
May 09, 202101:09:31
GBPI's Taifa Smith Butler on Two Decades of Equitable Policy Advocacy in Georgia

GBPI's Taifa Smith Butler on Two Decades of Equitable Policy Advocacy in Georgia

On today's show, we talk with Taifa Smith Butler, the outgoing President and CEO of the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute. Taifa has been an advocate for equitable policy in the Peach State for two decades, including 10 years with GBPI. She'll be leaving GBPI to become President of Demos, a progressive think tank with a national focus, later this summer. But first she tells us about GBPI's victories during her tenure and the importance of focusing on anti-racist policies and breaking down the barriers that keep all Georgians from thriving.
Apr 23, 202120:23
Jen Jordan, Vernon Jones Join the 2022 Field

Jen Jordan, Vernon Jones Join the 2022 Field

On today's episode we gauge early campaign announcements.
Apr 20, 202146:33
Georgia Republicans Ignite Backlash Over Voting Restrictions

Georgia Republicans Ignite Backlash Over Voting Restrictions

On today's episode, we wrap our coverage of the 2021 legislative session dominated by a major overhaul of Georgia's voting laws that add new restrictions on casting your ballot.
Apr 10, 202159:17
GOP-Led Voting Restrictions Near Final Passage

GOP-Led Voting Restrictions Near Final Passage

On today's episode, we discuss the scope of two proposed laws that would make it more difficult to vote in Georgia and how some provisions of these proposals have been watered down. We also discuss the potential Trump slate of Republican primary challengers who may challenge statewide elected officials. And we condemn the violence perpetrated against Asian-Americans in our state and across the country.
Mar 25, 202159:26
Historic COVID Relief and Anti-Poverty Legislation Nears Final Passage

Historic COVID Relief and Anti-Poverty Legislation Nears Final Passage

On today's episode, we discuss the American Rescue Plan, President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief package, as it nears final passage. We also discuss the challenges Georgia faces in distributing vaccines and what to expect in Atlanta on Crossover Day.
Mar 08, 202101:11:10
Congress has an Opportunity to Protect the Right to Vote

Congress has an Opportunity to Protect the Right to Vote

Today we check in on Washington with an update on the progress COVID relief has made through Congress and the voting rights legislation Congress could pass. We also talk about an unusually partisan state legislative session in Atlanta.
Mar 01, 202101:02:07
State Republicans Push Forward Voting Restrictions

State Republicans Push Forward Voting Restrictions

We break down House Bill 531, the latest of a litany of Republican proposals that would make it harder to vote in Georgia.
Feb 24, 202146:10
Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock Settle into Washington

Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock Settle into Washington

We discuss the early days of Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock's terms in Washington. And we check in on the latest developments in the Georgia legislature.
Feb 16, 202101:05:51
Measuring Georgia's Success by the Success of its People

Measuring Georgia's Success by the Success of its People

On today's podcast, we're joined by Amanda Hollowell, Director of Strategic Campaigns at the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute to talk about the People Powered Prosperity agenda.
Feb 16, 202111:16
Can Teachers Return to the Classroom Safely?

Can Teachers Return to the Classroom Safely?

On this week's podcast, we discuss the debate over how to ensure a safe return to the classroom for teachers and students. We also discuss the legislative push to make it harder to vote and Republicans' embrace of extremist politics.
Feb 11, 202101:00:60
Are Georgians Experiencing an Equitable Recovery from COVID-19?

Are Georgians Experiencing an Equitable Recovery from COVID-19?

Alex Camardelle from the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute (GBPI) joins to discuss the challenges Georgia’s workers and people with modest incomes are facing as the state recovers from COVID-19.
Feb 05, 202124:34
The Costs of Underfunding Georgia's Schools for Nearly Two Decades

The Costs of Underfunding Georgia's Schools for Nearly Two Decades

Dr. Stephen Owens from the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute joins to discuss trends in state funding for Georgia's K-12 schools and why letting students take public funding to private schools will leave many students behind.
Jan 29, 202121:09
Another Year of Short-Changing the State Budget

Another Year of Short-Changing the State Budget

On today's podcast, we discuss last week's budget hearings and the continued trend of underfunding key priorities. We also take a look at the early days of the Biden administration as he pursues a COVID-19 relief package and his agenda.
Jan 26, 202101:04:31
Charlie Bailey Makes Another Run at Attorney General

Charlie Bailey Makes Another Run at Attorney General

On today's episode, we kick off our coverage of the 2022 election cycle by sharing a conversation with Charlie Bailey. Charlie is a Democratic candidate for Attorney General in 2022. He ran for this seat but came up short in 2018.
Jan 21, 202131:51
Governor Kemp Forcefully Defends His COVID-19 Response

Governor Kemp Forcefully Defends His COVID-19 Response

We respond to Governor Kemp's State of the State address, including his vigorous defense of his government's response to COVID-19 and his forceful condemnation of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery.
Jan 20, 202101:03:22
Previewing the 2021 Legislative Session

Previewing the 2021 Legislative Session

On today's show, Kyle and Luke preview the 2021 legislative session and discuss how the political dynamics from the 2020 election cycle spill over into politics in Atlanta.
Jan 11, 202101:05:05
Warnock and Ossoff Secure the Senate for Democrats

Warnock and Ossoff Secure the Senate for Democrats

On today's show, we discuss the Senate campaign victories of Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff. We also react to Wednesday's insurrection at the U.S. capitol by sympathizers of President Trump.
Jan 08, 202101:08:01
Breaking Down the Campaigns' Final Arguments of the Senate Runoff

Breaking Down the Campaigns' Final Arguments of the Senate Runoff

On today's pod, we discuss the closing messages of each campaign in the races that will determine control of the U.S. Senate.
Jan 03, 202101:05:35
Republicans Leverage Election Skepticism for Voting Restrictions

Republicans Leverage Election Skepticism for Voting Restrictions

On today's episode, we check in on the latest with the Senate runoffs and discuss Republicans laying the groundwork for voting restrictions based on Trump's false claims the election was stolen from him.
Dec 09, 202001:07:56
How U.S. Citizens Living Abroad Can Vote Absentee in Georgia's U.S. Senate Runoffs

How U.S. Citizens Living Abroad Can Vote Absentee in Georgia's U.S. Senate Runoffs

Today, we talk with Julia Bryan, the Global Chair for Democrats Abroad, about how U.S. citizens eligible to vote in Georgia’s federal elections can vote in the two U.S. Senate runoffs on January 5th.
Nov 30, 202013:55
Raffensperger Brings the Receipts

Raffensperger Brings the Receipts

We discuss Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's media blitz defending his administration of the 2020 election and the open invitation for a primary challenge that it's giving to Trump-friendly Republicans. Plus a check-in on the Senate runoffs.
Nov 24, 202001:06:05
Loeffler, Perdue Throw SOS Raffensperger Under the Bus

Loeffler, Perdue Throw SOS Raffensperger Under the Bus

On today's podcast, Luke and Kyle discuss efforts by Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue to create skepticism over the election outcome as a tool to motivate their base for the runoff.
Nov 15, 202053:07