Peach Pundit Podcast

In this episode of Peach Pundit, Jason Pye, Buzz Brockway, and Scot Turner discuss various topics surrounding Georgia politics, including the Georgia General Assembly's priorities, cultural issues, and Governor Kemp's State of the State address. They delve into the controversial topics of tort reform and school speed zone cameras, highlighting the implications for due process and local governance. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the alarming demographic shifts in the United States, particularly the projection of more deaths than births among the native population by 2033. They explore the implications of these shifts on the economy, emphasizing the need for a robust immigration policy to counteract declining birth rates. The discussion also touches on the societal factors contributing to lower fertility rates and the financial burdens of raising children. Additionally, the conversation delves into the political drama surrounding Colton Moore, a state senator, and the implications of his actions that ultimately ended with him getting a mugshot. In this episode, the hosts discuss the implications of campaign finance violations by the New Georgia Project, and the role of Peach Pundit in fostering political discourse. They also delve into the challenges facing Georgia's healthcare system, particularly regarding access to OBGYNs, and conclude with a light-hearted discussion about the upcoming college football championship game.

In this episode of Peach Pundit, hosts Jason Pye, Scot Turner, and Buzz Brockway reflect on their predictions for 2024, discussing the outcomes and unexpected developments in politics, including the implications of Trump's legal challenges and Biden's candidacy. They also share their predictions for 2025, touching on key political figures and potential government actions. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various political predictions and the implications of personal loss on political decisions. They delve into the upcoming Attorney General race in Georgia, the potential Democratic nominees, and the current state of the Democratic Party. The discussion also covers the future of government efficiency, local government inefficiencies, and the potential for lawsuits challenging the state election board's composition. Additionally, they touch on Senate confirmations and the controversy surrounding Geoff Duncan's party status. The conversation delves into various themes surrounding Georgia politics, including the legacy of Georgia Tech baseball, the implications of party politics and allegations against Geoff Duncan, the importance of due process within the Republican Party, and the focus on contested elections. The discussion also touches on Reese Adler's new book, immigration legislation like the Lake and Riley Act, and Trump's controversial proposal regarding Greenland. The episode concludes with a reflection on the life and legacy of Jimmy Carter.

We’ve got a special edition of Peach Pundit the Podcast for you. Just before Christmas, I interviewed Tim Redmond, the author of a recent book, Political Tribalism in America: How Hyper-Partisanship Dumbs Down Democracy and How to Fix It. Tim received his PhD from SUNY Buffalo, and he currently teaches in the Buffalo area. He is also the teacher training director for the Academy for Human Rights. And for fans of hardcore, Tim is the drummer for the Buffalo-based Snapcase. While I gather that most of our listening audience aren’t huge hardcore and punk rock fans, Snapcase is well known in those circles. I grew up with Progression Through Unlearning and Designs for Automation blaring out of my car stereo or at work. Actually, I still rock out to those two records on a regular basis.

Tim and I discuss the state of our politics and how we, as citizens, can educate and inform ourselves to put the United States back on a more stable track. We also talk a little about Snapcase, and their plans in the coming months.

Scot, Buzz, and I are recording our first regular episode of 2025 this evening, so be on the lookout for that.

In this episode of Peach Pundit the Podcast, the Pye. Buzz and Scot discuss significant legal developments in Georgia's election cases, particularly focusing on the disqualification of Fani Willis from prosecuting Donald Trump. They explore themes of prosecutorial misconduct, the implications of absentee voting trends, and the accountability of election officials. The conversation also touches on the political investigations surrounding Liz Cheney and the broader implications for political norms and ethics in the current landscape. In this episode, the hosts discuss various pressing issues including the influence of woke culture in schools, reflections on the events of January 6th, the current state of the budget deficit, and the ongoing debate surrounding the debt ceiling. They also explore the lack of political will to address spending cuts and the implications for America's fiscal future. The conversation wraps up with a light-hearted segment where the hosts share their favorite things and air Festivus grievances.

Will Congressman David Scott lose his coveted spot as Ranking Member on the Ag Committee?

NDAA is reauthorized, but a local news outlet only cares about four lines of the 1800 page bill.

Trump's nominees

Did GESA really "expand" the Promise Scholarship?

There are many rumored candidates for Lt. Governor.

Will Insurance Commissioner John King run for U.S. Senate?

Not Georgia But We Still Need to Talk About it:

What the RFK Nomination shows about the budding Trump Administration

Was the Gaetz nomination serious, or a way out for an embattled Trump ally? - Also, MTG threatens to spill the beans on others if the Gaetz report is released. And then she delivered this nugget. 

Late Breaking News, Gaetz withdraws

Mehmet Oz at CMS - does this round out the cast of the new reality TV show?

DOGE is a JOKE, right? Right? Guys?

Back to Georgia

Laken Riley's Killer sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Chris Carr Announces he is running for Governor in 2026

Former Rep, former Judge, and suspended Attorney, Christian Coomer

Congresswoman Nikema Williams facing heat as chair of the Georgia Dems

Ossoff rumored to have told her to step down

Kemp new chair of Republican Governors Association, congrats, now let's speculate to his next steps

Other Issues that are interesting, at least to the guy who writes the agenda.

The Turner Audit finds that Trump did in fact win Georgia

But the GAMoro..hehem... GANerds still think it was stolen

Final Four Voting lives on in Alaska, and Republicans won everything using it.

Delta CEO says Trump will be a "breath of fresh air."

Buzz and Scot react to Trumps wins in Georgia and nationally, share a story about the Fulton County Elections Office, and take look at General Assembly races.

Ben Burnett is a former Alpharetta City Council Member who now hosts his own podcast and can be heard on the radio in Atlanta on 106.7. We have been meaning to collaborate on a podcast for a long time and we finally made it happen.

We discuss the best thing about serving in office that no one tells you about, some old war stories, and the state of the Presidential race both here in Georgia and nationally. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did making it.

SOS says they expect to get sued no matter who wins

Half a million voters who didn't vote in 2020 have already cast a ballot in Georgia

California attempts to claw back liberal defectors through film tax credit

Bluestein is already tossing 2026 tea leaves

The Danger of Calling Trump a Threat to Democracy

Freddie Freeman made history

After missing a week due to work stuff, we’re back and have thoughts on Scot’s Court victories against the State Election Board’s last minute rules…and some other stuff.

Scot sued the state and won, the RNC intervened, and he won again. But the fight isn’t over.

11th-hour SEB rules changes are “illegal, unconstitutional, and void.”

RNC’s emergency motion was denied.

Josh McKoon’s meltdown on social media.

Gateway Pundit weighs in.

Governor Kemp announced a $1B tax refund.

Dems respond by saying the funds should be used to expand Medicaid instead.

Raffensperger addresses concern about non-citizen voting by releasing audit results

Crime Data seems to be a bit of a mess

A quick recap of the ballot questions

Early voting is underway and Georgia is crushing it.