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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! The big news this week is that the first Biden/Trump debate will be in Atlanta, but we’ve got a lot more than that for you. Buckle in!
Joe Biden and Donald Trump have agreed to a June 27 debate hosted by CNN here in Atlanta. First of all, how strange is it to have a debate before the candidates go through their conventions?
The Georgia Republican Party has removed First Vice Chair Brian Pritchard after an administrative law judge found he voted illegally nine times after moving to the state. The state Republican Committee voted 146-24 on Friday to remove him. Chairman Josh McKoon is chalking it up as a victory for election integrity.
Former congressman John Barrow has turned some heads with his race for the Supreme Court, making the race explicitly about protecting abortion. He is challenging incumbent Justice Andrew Pinson and Gov. Brian Kemp has committed $500,000 from his leadership committee in support of Pinson. 
Races We’re Watching, Underhyped/Overhyped, Play Along at Home and much, much more!
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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On today’s show we are going back in time to the last great Republican National Convention: 1976.
The 1976 Republican National Convention was held in Kansas City, Missouri, and showcased a fierce battle for the party's nomination between incumbent President Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan, the former Governor of California.
Ford narrowly clinched the nomination after a tense floor fight, highlighting deep divisions within the party between its moderate and conservative wings. Despite Reagan's spirited challenge, Ford ultimately emerged as the nominee, setting the stage for a heated general election against Democrat Jimmy Carter.
Joining us on the show to discuss is Sherry Shealy Martschink, who was a delegate from South Carolina, served on the vital Rules Committee, and spoke to the nation against a seminal rules change that helped decide the Presidential nomination.
Ms. Martschink, a native of South Carolina, was a junior at the University of South Carolina when she was first elected to the South Carolina state house, becoming the nation’s youngest lawmaker. She later served in the State Senate as well.
She goes into great detail about her role in that national convention, the issues that were at play, and details interactions she had with some of the most influential national politicians of the day.
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Welcome to a special episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast! Students protesting the war in Gaza is all over the news this week, but these types of protests are nothing new to American culture. 
Student protests in the USA have long been catalysts for change. Dating back to the Civil Rights Movement, students fought for racial equality, leading sit-ins and marches. The Vietnam War era witnessed widespread anti-war protests, notably culminating in the Kent State shootings. Organizations like Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) emerged, advocating for various causes.
In the 1980s and 1990s, student activism shifted to include protests against apartheid and nuclear proliferation, as well as advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and environmental concerns. The new millennium brought movements like Occupy Wall Street, focusing on economic inequality.
Recent years have seen student-led protests against gun violence, notably after events like the Parkland shooting, and significant involvement in the Black Lives Matter movement, emphasizing racial justice and police reform. Throughout history, these protests have been instrumental in shaping societal attitudes and policies.
Will recent protests be any different?
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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! We’ve got a newsy episode for you today: Rudy Giuliani’s request for new trial in Georgia is denied, Special prosecutor Pete Skandalakis now investigating Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and much more!
But first, we’ve got an update on the Catoosa County GOP debacle from field reporter Craig “The” Kidd. The drama continues.
Also, you may remember that in December, a jury in the U.S. District Court in D.C. granted Fulton County poll workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss over $148 million in damages. Giuliani had falsely accused them of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election. A judge has now rejected Rudy Giuliani’s request for new trial.
Another legal update: special prosecutor Pete Skandalakis has been appointed to investigate Georgia GOP Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones. Skanadalakis is the current Executive Director of the prosecuting attorney’s council of Georgia. 
And Attorney General Chris Carr joined forces with six other states in a lawsuit aimed at halting a new federal initiative aimed at providing student loan debt relief to millions of borrowers across the country. The lawsuit filed by states led by Republicans aims to impede President Joe Biden's second effort to eliminate debts for lower-income borrowers who are struggling with repayments and to alleviate debt burdens for others. Other states in the suit: Arkansas, Florida, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio and Oklahoma
Lastly, we have a NEW SEGMENT: Races We’re Watching. Craig and Preston detail races (in Georgia or elsewhere) that they will be watching leading up to November’s election. Our intention is this will be a recurring segment until then. Let us know your suggestions!
Overhyped/Underhyped, Play-Along-At-Home and much more on today’s jam packed episode. 
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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast and Happy Patriots’ Day to all who celebrate!
Patriots' Day is a holiday primarily observed in the states of Massachusetts and Maine. It commemorates the battles of Lexington and Concord, which were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War.
Patriots' Day is celebrated on the third Monday of April each year. In Massachusetts, it's a state holiday, marked by various events including reenactments of the battles, parades, and ceremonies. Schools and many businesses in Massachusetts typically close for the day. In Maine, it's also observed, although it's not as widely celebrated as in Massachusetts.
Beyond commemorating the historical events of the Revolutionary War, Patriots' Day also often coincides with the running of the Boston Marathon, one of the most prestigious marathons in the world.
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