Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s episode, we interview candidate for the Georgia GOP Chairmanship, Rebecca Yardley.

Rebecca discusses her plan to organize in areas of the state that have not seen much investment from the state party, how she plans to build a big tent and welcome coalition of Republican voters and how her experience would serve her well if elected Chairman.

It’s another jam packed episode full of insights into the possible future of the Republican party in Georgia.

Connect with Rebecca by visiting her campaign website rebecca4gagop.com.

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On the show today we answer all of our listeners questions about politics, the 2024 election, immunity deals for fake Georgia electors and much more.

Every once in a while the emails pile up, the DMs get out of control and we need to just take an episode to help answer some questions. You all had plenty and we did our very best to answer as many of them as we could. Still have something to ask? Email hans(a)appenmedia(dot)com ot DM us on Twitter @gapoliticspod.

Thanks for all the questions!

Underhyped/Overhyped, Play-Along-At-Home and much more on today’s episode!

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s episode, we interview former State Senator and current candidate for the Georgia GOP Chairmanship, Josh McKoon.

Sen. McKoon discusses his plan to reshape the state party, including his vision for inclusivity and running candidates everywhere. He also talks about what concerns he hears from party delegates when he is courting their votes and how he thinks Republicans should think about past and future elections.

It’s a jam packed episode full of insights into the possible future of the Republican party in Georgia.

Connect with Sen. McKoon by visiting his campaign website mckoonforchairman.com.

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This week on The Georgia Politics Podcast, Megan sits down with Chris Sandbach to discuss what we know and what we don’t know about the Trump indictment related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels.

There have, of course, been plenty of news articles and commentary on what implications the indictment of Donald Trump could have for the country writ large and Donald Trump’s political future, but we think what is needed is an explainer of exactly what the charges are, what evidence is presented by the Manhattan DA in the indictment, and what we can expect to learn in the next few months.

Attorney Chris Sandbach joins Megan (also an attorney) to go over the details. We want our listeners to be informed of the facts to help them formulate their own opinions on the merits of the case against the former President.

About Chris Sandbach

Chris Sandbach has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science with an emphasis on Foreign Policy and Received his J.D. from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in 2015. After law school, Chris Spent over 6 years working as a public defender in the Atlanta area.  In 2022, he took a job with the law firm of Rickard, Drew & Nix and specializes in personal injury litigation and criminal defense. He is a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the Georgia Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers. Additionally, Chris has worked as a volunteer voting rights/voter protection attorney since 2018, served as the Political Activism Director for the Young Democrats of Atlanta in 2020 and is currently serving on the board of directors for Red Clay Democrats and the Young Professionals Board for Soccer In The Streets. Chris lives in Atlanta with his cat Larsson and enjoys playing/watching soccer and going to see live music.

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On The Georgia Politics Podcast today, the DNC picks Chicago and Brian Kemp pitches anyone but Trump in 2024.

Atlanta lost its bid last week to host the next Democratic National Convention in favor of Chicago. Atlanta leaders were thinking up until the final day that it was safely theirs. What happened, and is Georgia still the center of the political world? 

Also last week at the Republican National Committee Meeting in Nashville, Brian Kemp encouraged his party to stay away from the issue of election denial in upcoming campaigns. “To voters trying to pay their rent, make their car payment or put their kids through college, 2020 is ancient history,” he said, adding that voters want to know the GOP’s vision for the future and “couldn’t care less about anyone’s sour grapes.” Is he right?

Meanwhile, a new UGA poll has the former President polling in the 40s in Georgia, despite several other announced candidates. Is Brian Kemp going out on a limb?

Underhyped/Overhyped, Play-Along-At-Home and much, much more on today’s episode!

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Welcome to another special episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast!

Professor Stone and Craig sit down to discuss the political rise and fall of Jimmy Carter's chosen Vice President, Walter Mondale. 

Known as a bit of a Washington insider, the Senator from Minnesota was supposed to help balance out Carter's Washington inexperience and be his man on the hill. It didn't quite work out that way, and while Mondale tranformed the role of Vice President, Carter's presidency would go on to be known for his inability to relate with Congress.

In 1984, Wondale won the Democratic primary in a crowded field, but would end up losing one of the most lopsided Presidential elections in American history. To add insult to injury, he would also go on to lose a Senate race in his home state of Minnesota.

America's biggest political loser? You decide.

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On another feature of The Local Option with Dana Barrett, Fulton County, Georgia Commissioner Dana Barrett sits down with Preston to take a deep dive into navigating the political landscapes of (even) local governments. Wouldn't it be better if every conversation about an issue didn't have to end with "and Politics?" 

Then, Commissioner Barrett gives her take on the recent headline-making controversy at the most recent Fulton County Commission meeting before offering thoughts on "Invest Atlanta." 

You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at [email protected].

Like this special series? The Local Option is now its own stand alone podcast! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcast by searching for "The Local Option with Dana Barrett."

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Welcome to the 4th annual Sie Die episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show, we dive into the bills that are headed to the Governor’s desk for his signature and which bills are not…and all the shenanigans that happened in between.

Senate Bill 233 was the latest attempt at a school voucher program to not get the votes it needed during a recent legislative session. The voucher would have provided $6,500 to families living in the area of a failing school to be put towards a private school or home schooling. The bill failed by a vote of 85-89. It was then immediately tabled, meaning it can still be considered during 2024’s session. 

House Bill 19, otherwise known as the Annual Budget, made it through both chambers with just hours to spare. It included full funding for the HOPE Scholarship, pay raises for law enforcement and teachers.

HB196, a bill to keep the process moving on Medical Cannabis Oil, once again failed to gain traction on the final day of legislative session. 

Sports Betting failed to get to the floor again, making it several consecutive years that the issue has been hotly debated and then didn’t receive a vote. 

SB63, a bill that would increase or establish cash bail for certain charges, passed out of the house but failed to reach the Senate in time. The bill would have increased bail for several charges ranging from Marijuana Possession to Aggravated Assault.

 

Underhyped/Overhyped, Play-Along-At-Home and much, much more on today’s episode!

 

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On the show today, we are joined by Professor Jeff Auerbach to talk about his transition from Political Science Professor to Political Candidate in the 2022 election cycle.

Professor Auerbach talks about what led him to considering a run for office, how he was recruited and who helped him make the decision that it was a good idea to throw his name in the political ring.

He was the Democratic nominee in an Athens area district that was gerrymandered to favor the Republican candidate. So, did he think he had a chance at winning, and what tactics did he employ to give him a better chance at victory in November general?

After he and Preston talk about the particulars of his race, they get into what it takes for candidates to win at a local level, what sorts of institutional support is available, and what questions a candidate should be able to answer before deciding to run.

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This week, on the next installment of The Georgia Politics Podcast special series with Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett, we take a look at affordable housing after Commissioner Barrett attended a roundtable discussion on the topic in the City of Atlanta.   What can be done to not just house the unhoused, but to support them afterwards?   Also, Dana and Preston run through the lively Board of Commission meeting, including the Counties stance on Wellstar Hospital System and an ongoing struggle in the court system.  

You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at [email protected].

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