On today’s podcast, we discuss Governor Kemp’s second term turn towards legacy-defining issues. And we preview the 2023 legislative session. This episode was recorded on Sunday, December 22, 2023. Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud ..read more

On this episode, Luke and Kyle take a step back from the daily grind of Georgia politics and welcome Dr. Ashton Ellett of the University of Georgia’s Richard B. Russell Library to the podcast. Dr. Ellett is the Politics and Public Policy Archivist at the Library and is the host and curator of the Two Party Georgia Oral History Project. You can watch interviews from the Two Party Georgia interview series here. This episode was recorded on Monday, December 12, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim ..read more

On today’s podcast, we reflect on the solemn news that longtime Georgia House Speaker David Ralston passed away after an extended battle with illness. We also react to the results of the 2022 midterms, discuss new legal hurdles for the state’s abortion ban, and highlight investigative work done by Sen. Jon Ossoff in Washington. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud ..read more

We recap the final debate between Stacey Abrams and Governor Kemp and discuss down ballot races. This episode was recorded on Sunday, October 30, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify| Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud ..read more

We check in on top-of-the-ticket races for Senate and Governor and discuss the challenges of crafting a clear “Fire Kemp” message for Stacey Abrams. Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud ..read more

On todays podcast, we discuss a string of recent governing successes by Democrats, including the Biden Administration’s effort to reduce the burden of student loan debt and the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. We also talk about Governor Kemp’s efforts to delay his testimony in the Fulton County special grand jury investigation into efforts to interfere with the 2020 presidental election in Georgia. This episode was recorded on Sunday, August 28th, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify| Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karu ..read more

On today's podcast, we discuss the latest polling from the AJC and UGA showing voters have split preferences at the top of the 2022 ticket. We also discuss Burt Jones' win in the Fulton County investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election and questions about the implementation of the near total abortion ban newly in effect in Georgia. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, July 27th, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify| Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud ..read more

On today’s episode, we recap the results of the primary runoff elections where Abrams-backed candidates surged to victory while Trump-backed candidates continue to struggle in Georgia. We also discuss Abrams’ policy ideas to be “Kemp but more ambitious” and January 6th committee testimony focused on Georgia. This episode was recorded on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify| Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud ..read more

On today's podcast, we recap the outcomes of the 2022 primary elections in Georgia and preview where the parties stand as we head towards the midterms.  This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify| Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud ..read more

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 aborti ..read more