Scot and Buzz are back. What a week it's been. No summer doldrums in Georgia politics this year!

Topics in this episode include:

As with the Senate race, MTG will not run for Governor.

The GrizzardBot opines.

Mike Collins jumps into the race for Senate.

Dominoes fall as Rep. Houston Gaines announces run to replace Collins.

Where are Raffensperger and Dooley?

Frostopus update:

GRA's Nathaniel Darnell is the subject of multiple investigations in the Frostopus case.

State Ethics Commission files initial complaint against GRA PAC.

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Scot and Buzz were joined tonight by former State Representative and former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, BJay Pak. Pak shared his expertise on how alleged Ponzi scheme cases usually play out. We hope you find it enlightening, because we sure did.

Other topics included:

John King drops out of the U.S. Senate race.

Is Derek Dooley jumping in?

Where is Governor Kemp in all this?

Kelvin King is running for SOS.

Carr's complaint against Jones is tossed.

Atlanta did the All Star Game right even if MLB did Atlanta dirty

Frost Update - Raffesnperger's call to return cash sounds familiar

House Study Committee on Election Processes holds first meeting - Salleigh Grubbs takes it personally

Peter Hubbard is the Dem Nominee for PSC

Kemp tells agencies to brace for Federal cuts

Trump ups ante on Russia, will he be able to bring MAGA along?

STOP TALKING ABOUT EPSTEIN!!!!!111

Scot and Buzz are back, and they've gone country! Not really. However, we have a lot to say about all the wild events that have occurred over the past two weeks.

Topics this episode include:

GOP Party Influencers, the Frost Family, are in a world of hurt.

Burt Jones is running for Governor. Who else might run?

Senate Rumor Update: Collins, Dooley, Raffensperger?

MTG and Kandiss Taylor traffic in outrageous conspiracy theories.

Duncan flirts with running for Governor as a Democrat.

Epstein is still causing problems.

Early Voting started this week for the Democratic runoff for PSC.

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Pye was away which means we got unapologetically patriotic around here.

Topics:

Iran, Israel, the B2, bunker busters, and potty mouth POTUS

Rep Panitch joined House Republicans to be all kinds of Patriotic

MTG's whole world view is nothing more than platitudes and our enemies love her for it

Buddy Carter goes for the Orange Lips award by nominating Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize

More PSC legal challenges over elections

Jim Kingston's $500k haul

Let's chat about RCV in NYC for just a second

We were late, but we got the podcast done before week's end - and what a wild week it was.

Topics included:

Buzz: Political Violence

Pye: Trump's Parade.

Scot: 2.7% turnout for a PSC election that will now go to a runoff.

The GRA hemorrhages members.

MAGA fights amongst themselves over Israel's attack on Iran.

Jason and Buzz did not abandon Scot this week, returning to help Scot celebrate his victory at the State Supreme Court.

Topics in this episode include:

Scot: 1) A blow struck against unelected Boards making law. 2) GAGOP Convention charts an embarrassing and dangerous path.

Jason: 1) The LA riots. 2) Juan Abrego Garcia comes back to get his due process.

Buzz: The House Settlement and the new College Sports Commission upend college athletics.

In this episode, Buzz, Pye, and Scot engage in a lively discussion about the Democratic Party's challenges in connecting with male voters, particularly men of color. They explore cultural perceptions of men in politics, the importance of genuine conversations across political lines, and the economic implications of current fiscal policies. The conversation highlights the need for political parties to listen to and engage with their constituents rather than relying on superficial strategies. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various political issues, focusing on the importance of effective communication in politics, concerns about taxation and spending, the controversial practice of civil asset forfeiture, and the dynamics within the Republican Party in Georgia. They highlight the need for reform and the challenges faced by politicians in addressing these issues, particularly in relation to public trust and law enforcement.

Takeaways

The Democratic Party is struggling to connect with male voters, especially men of color.

Cultural perceptions of men in politics often undermine their aspirations and needs.

Political parties need to engage in genuine conversations with constituents.

Superficial strategies will not effectively attract voters; authenticity is key.

Economic concerns are becoming increasingly important in political discussions.

The current fiscal policies may lead to significant debt issues in the future.

Men are often portrayed in a negative light in political messaging.

There is a need for sustained dialogue to understand diverse communities.

The Republican Party is also facing challenges in presenting itself as the party of the working class.

Engaging with voters requires listening rather than talking at them. Thomas Massey is a key figure in conservative politics today.

The recent tax bill has significant implications for future spending.

Civil asset forfeiture raises serious ethical concerns.

Political communication is crucial for voter engagement.

The relationship between law enforcement and communities needs improvement.

Georgia's political landscape is complex and evolving.

Reform efforts are often met with resistance from established interests.

Public trust in government is at an all-time low.

The GOP faces internal challenges that could impact its future.

Engagement in local politics is essential for meaningful change.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Banter

03:01 Buzz's New Orleans Experience

06:16 Democratic Party's Struggles with Male Voters

12:01 Cultural Perceptions of Men in Politics

18:08 Conversations Across Political Lines

24:05 Economic Concerns and Fiscal Responsibility

31:35 The Importance of Political Communication

33:57 Taxation and Spending Concerns

36:16 Civil Asset Forfeiture: A Controversial Practice

51:05 Political Dynamics in Georgia

01:04:05 The Future of the GOP and Its Leadership

With Buzz away there was nobody to play the role of calming influence, so we Pye and Scot tangoed some.

Topics

Pye got a tattoo.

Because nothing says long-term thinking like permanent body art on a whim.

Biden’s mental decline is no longer a theory. The media covered for him.

Not surprising, but still infuriating. Maybe we should have hearings about that.

Our leaders are all eligible for early bird specials and hip replacements.

Maybe it's time to let someone under 80 take a turn at the wheel.

Keisha Lance Bottoms wants to be Governor. Because her handling of Atlanta clearly screamed "let me run more stuff."

Democrats still don't have a bench. They barely have a stool. And it wobbles.

Geoff Duncan ditches GOP 2.0 for Dems 2.0..

Moody's downgraded our credit rating. Turns out borrowing trillions doesn't come with a thank-you note.

Interest on the national debt is now a budget category all by itself.

We are literally paying interest on interest.

The SALT deduction is still a scam that benefits rich people in high-tax states.

But sure, tell me more about how it's for the middle class.

The budget deficit is set to skyrocket over the next decade.

You can only ignore math for so long before it shows up with consequences.

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In this episode of the Peach Pundit podcast, the hosts discuss a variety of topics including the upcoming campaign season, the development of Science Square as a biomedical research hub in Georgia, the implications of federal funding and grants, the current tax bill and its potential impact on the economy, the effects of tariffs, and the dynamics of polling data in relation to political candidates in Georgia. The conversation highlights the disconnect between political activists and ordinary voters, as well as the challenges facing candidates in the upcoming elections.