This week, we update the discussion about Kemp's proposed budget cuts and check in on the Georgia Senate races now that Jon Ossoff has declared his candidacy.

This week, Sarah Riggs Amico joins to discuss her campaign to challenge David Perdue in the U.S. Senate.

Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Tim Denson joins the show to update us on the latest policy moves in Athens and tell us about the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from an activist to a governing position.

This week Senator Johnny Isakson stunned the Georgia political world by announcing that he would retire his seat in the U.S. Senate at the end of 2019. We reflect on Senator Isakson's career and talk about the political earthquake it sets off in 2020. Then, we discuss President Trump's escalation of his trade war with China and its impact on Georgia farmers. Finally this week, we check in on the latest of cancer-causing emissions from two medical sterilization facilities in Smyrna and Covington.

On this bonus podcast, House Minority Leader Bob Trammell joins the podcast to discuss a variety of issues with Kyle and Luke. Trammell calls for a suspension of operations at the Sterigenics medical sterilization facility in light of new AJC reporting regarding safety concerns. He also discusses Democrats' strategy for taking the State House in the 2020 elections and his caucus' plans to pursue repeal of the state's new abortion ban.

This week, the crew talks about a recent decision that prohibits the use of Georgia's current voting machines past the 2019 municipal elections amidst a myriad of security concerns. Danny Kanso from the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute joins to discuss Governor Kemp's proposed budget cuts as the state considers a cut to the top income tax rate. And Wes Wolfe from the Brunswick News tells us about environmentalists concerns over a Georgia Power plan to dispose of coal ash.

This week, we recap the second debate of the Democratic primary in Detroit. Then, Marquis Cole, a Democratic candidate for Georgia's 7th Congressional District, joins to discuss his campaign.

Megan sits down with Ted Terry to discuss his views as he launches a campaign for U.S. Senate.

This week we discuss last year's blue wave election for the Athens Mayor and Commission and how new members are bringing progressive policies to the Classic City. Nabilah Islam, candidate for Georgia's 7th Congressional district, joins to react to President Trump's racist tweets. And we discuss Democratic Leader Bob Trammell's endorsement of Kamala Harris for President.

On this week's show, we discuss Ted Terry's entrance into the US Senate race, the outlook for candidates in Georgia and nationally based on their latest fundraising totals, and the crisis at the border.