Ep 423: The end is near… almost
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In episode 423 Matt Lowe fills in for Ken. He and Dave discuss casinos in Georgia, Kemp give is final say on this year’s bills, the coming special session, a Beltline stabbing, Chris Carr finally indicts someone, it turns out Fauci lied, the data center land grab, and holding the Massie line.
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Ep 422: The Truth Is Out There
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In episode 422 Ken and Dave discuss the latest polls in Georgia, the price of statewide office, the next virus, the race to redistrict, remembering two Braves legends, firing before rehiring, and the UFO files.
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Ep. 421: Shelling Comey
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Doug Shaw fills in for Ken for episode 421 this week. He and Dave discuss another near miss om Trump, what is up with the Secret Service, a “ferderal” agent, the sex slave that wasn’t, shells in the sand, SCOTUS, and Georgia redistricting.
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EP 420: That’s The Spirit
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Once again recorded shortly before the major news event of the week, in Episode 420 Ken and Dave discuss the Georgia wildfires, missing scientists, Democrats licking their chops, David Scott, bailing out Spirit, rescheduling pot, and firing squads.
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Ep 419: The PIT Party
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In Episode 419 Ken and Dave discuss wartime bets, the gaggle of candidates for the lesser offices, Trumping the Pope, Chris Carr shooting off at the mouth, Swalwell goes from bad to worse, and PITs for profit.
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Ep 418: Splish Splash The Taxpayers Always Take A Bath
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In Episode 418 Matt Lowe fills in while Ken makes his way back from Portugal. He and Dave discuss blockading the blockade, Georgia 14’s special election comes to an end, free pools, splashing down, the latest possible Swalwell news before he dropped out, moonshine, and freerange kids.
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Ep 417: Sine Die Aut Est?
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In Episode 417, Ken and Dave discuss sine die under the Gold Dome, a mere financial disclosure can’t contain Rick Jackson’s wealth, the lunar flyby, Trump’s address, fall in line or fallout, Bondi out, and SCOTUS news.
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Ep 416: Putting The Capped In Handicapped
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In Episode 416 Doug Shaw fills in for Ken Pullin. He and Dave discuss the continuing Hiram saga, Sheridan Gorman’s disabled killer, Tiger needs a driver, Trump’s ego, the X-Man running for state house, the quadruple amputee killer, Chilli with MAGA, and deleting files in Forsyth.
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Ep 415: Lemon Pound
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In Episode 415 Ken and Dave discuss the DOW in correction territory, California’s butterfly bridge, Fulton County’s election news, Cuban blackouts, CBS’s news problem, hog hunting, and war spending.
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Ep 414: The Gold Standard
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In Episode 414 Ken and Dave discuss the Jackson Jones throwdown, keeping booking photos from the public, Buc-ee’s F, The Old Dominion UGA connection, news from under the Gold Dome, and dropping charges in Hall.
info_outlineIn Episode 401, Ken and Dave discuss the University of Michigan debacle, raiding tankers, special elections abound in Georgia, a cheat under the Gold Dome, Trump going after Fulton, losing jobs, ending subsidies, and Indiana asserting sovereignty.
Michigan Football Coach Scandal
- The hosts discuss the firing and subsequent criminal charges against the **University of Michigan head football coach, who lost up to $30 million after being terminated with cause.
- The coach faced felony third-degree home invasion and misdemeanor stalking charges following an affair with his executive assistant.
- Rules for "cheating" were laid out, emphasizing the coach broke cardinal rules by cheating locally and with someone who had less to lose.
Georgia Elections and Political Fallout
- State Senator John Kennedy resigned immediately from his seat to focus on his Lieutenant Governor campaign, leaving his district without representation until a special election winner is sworn in.
- A Democrat won a special election in House District 121 (Athens area), a seat that Donald Trump won by 12 points, signaling a potential struggle for Republicans in close races.
- The impending resignation of Marjorie Taylor Green (MTG) is creating a confusing and expensive series of special elections, runoffs, and primaries in Northwest Georgia.
- State Representative Sharon Henderson (Covington Democrat) was indicted for allegedly collecting nearly $18,000 in illegal unemployment benefits during the COVID era.
- The show notes that more legislators are expected to face charges for similar unemployment fraud.
- Donald Trump is suing Fulton County to acquire voter records from the 2020 election, a move seen as benefiting candidates like Bert Jones.
- The discussion covered the subpoena issued to Fanny Willis and the defense strategy employed by her attorney, Roy Barnes.
US Foreign Policy and Federalism
- The hosts discuss the escalation of conflict in Venezuela after the Trump administration seized an oil tanker carrying sanctioned crude oil worth $66 million.
- Indiana Republicans rebuffed President Trump’s demand to redraw their congressional map to favor Republicans, citing concerns about timing and presidential interference in state governance.
National Economy and Healthcare
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested that official job hiring statistics may have been overstated by up to 60,000 jobs a month, indicating the economy might be contracting due to technology and automation.
- The temporary Obamacare tax subsidies implemented during COVID are set to expire on December 31st, potentially doubling or tripling premiums for some consumers.
- The hosts noted the difficulty for Republicans in messaging the end of the temporary "free" subsidies.
NFL and College Football
- The Atlanta Falcons achieved a narrow road win against Tampa Bay, with Kyle Pitts having an exceptional performance.
- Falcons running back Bijan Robinson was forced to apologize after referencing the controversial childhood game "smear the queer" in a post-game interview.
- Debate over the potential move of the annual **Florida vs. Georgia game** from Jacksonville to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
"The Mule" Segment
- Joy Reid was named "The Mule" for claiming that the popular Christmas song "Jingle Bells" is racist due to its history and use in minstrel shows.