As we get ready for the start of the legislative session next week, we sit down with the Chair of the Senate Democrats, Sen. Elena Parent. We talk New Years resolutions, Maps, and the upcoming session. 

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Welcome to season 2 of Policy Matter GA. This episode we discuss the special session to address the federal courts order for Georgia to correct its redistricting that violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. We also have a very special guest; Brigadier General (RT) Shawn Harris who last deployment was in Israel. Shawn shares his great perspective in the conflict in the Middle East and the possible path(s) forward. 

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Erick and Nicole are joined by Niles Francis to discuss a busy week.  Federal Judge throws out Georgia Congressional and State Legislature Map and orders new maps; Gov. Kemp calls for special session to start on November 29th.  Also, US House finally has a Speaker and GA Lt. Gov wants teachers to carry guns.  

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1/2 of 1/3 of our government is paralyzed and the world is on fire. This week its Jim Jordans turn to loose votes on the floor for speaker. How far will he take this and what do Nicole and Erick think will be the outcome. 

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This week the predictable happened. Speaker McCarthy wanted the gavel so bad he made it easy to remove him, and that is just what happened. This week Erick is  joined by Niles Francis to discuss the "vacancy of the Chair".

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This week we discuss the possibility of a Federal Judge ordering the legislature to redraw Congressional and State Legislative maps and what this means for incumbents and candidates. We also discuss the dysfunctional House Republicans steering our federal government straight towards a shutdown. 

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This episode... a lot like the last one.  Another Trump indictment but this time a RICO charge that comes with a mandatory minimum if convicted. 

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This episode Erick and Nicole walk you through the latest Trump indictment and his possible defenses, as well as Space Force not landing in Alabama, and the reality that Slavery was not a net benefit to black people. 

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This week Erick and Nicole discuss GA State Rep Mainor switching parties based on alternative facts as the dive deep into education policy and the crazy last minute SCOTUS decisions. 

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This week your host Erick and Nicole are joined by State Representative and Chair of the Cobb County Legislative Delegation, Teri Anulewicz. We will discuss the unfortunate rally of hate at a Cobb Synagogue and some surprising decisions by SCOTUS.  

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