Peachpod: A Georgia Politics Podcast

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

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:...

We recap the Senate runoff results where Sen. Raphael Warnock beat Herschel Walker. Plus we check on Democratic efforts to move Georgia up the primary calendar, the latest on the state’s abortion ban, and Congressional Democrats priorities for the lame duck Congress. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud...

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...

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

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

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...

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 |...

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...

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

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...

David Perdue debated incumbent Governor Brian Kemp on Sunday and focused his entire message on his false claim that the 2020 election was stolen from former President Trump. We discuss Perdue's approach and a much-discussed ad from Georgia Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock. This episode was recorded on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify| Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud...

As candidates officially launch their 2022 bids during qualifying week, we discuss the (very different) struggles David Perdue and Stacey Abrams are having in breaking through against Governor Brian Kemp. This episode was recorded on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify| Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud

On today's show we continue discussion of the two issues defining Georgia politics right now: COVID-19 restrictions and efforts to restrict the teaching of race in public schools. This episode was recorded on Sunday, February 13th, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify| Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud

State Rep. Erick Allen (D-Smyrna) joins to discuss the conflict over re-drawing the local district lines for the county commission and board of education in Cobb County. We also check in on Allen’s views on Speaker Ralston’s sweeping mental health legislation, efforts needed to protect Georgians from pollution, and his view of Charlie Bailey’s entrance into the LG race. — You can learn more about Rep. Allen’s campaign here: https://allenforgeorgia.com — This episode was recorded on...

On today’s show, we discuss new polling that shows Democrats have lost significant ground in Georgia, sweeping mental health legislation that is the top priority for Speaker David Ralston, and the ongoing fight to constrain how race is taught in schools. This episode was recorded on Sunday, January 30th, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Tune In Radio Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud

On today’s show, we discuss the Kemp Administration’s decision to sue the Biden Administration over the feds rejection of part of the state’s plan to partially expand Medicaid. We also discuss contrasting visions over the state’s budget as the state economy rebounds, Democrats’ efforts to clear their statewide primary fields, and redistricting shenanigans in Athens-Clarke County. This episode was recorded on Sunday, January 23rd, 2022 Subscribe to PeachPod: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Google...

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.

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.

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.