Peach Pundit Podcast

Peach Pundit with Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway
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Peach Pundit Podcast is Georgia’s conversation about politics, elections, campaigns, public policy, and the people making decisions under the Gold Dome. Hosted by Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway along with a rotating cast of Georgia political insiders, the show breaks down the General Assembly, statewide races, local politics, election law, conservative ideas, and the stories shaping Georgia’s future. Whether the topic is a special session, a governor’s race, a runoff, the State Election Board, campaign strategy, or the personalities behind Georgia politics, Peach Pundit brings informed conversation without pretending politics has to be boring.

  1. Georgia Special Session: SB 3EX, QR Codes, Greg Dolezal & Josh McLaurin, Property Taxes & Burt Jones

    18h ago

    Georgia Special Session: SB 3EX, QR Codes, Greg Dolezal & Josh McLaurin, Property Taxes & Burt Jones

    of Republican leadership at the Gold Dome is just getting started. Scot Turner is joined by Peach Pol editorial director Maya Prabhu for a behind-the-scenes breakdown of the special session’s high drama, backroom negotiations, and occasional tomfoolery. They unpack SB 3EX, Georgia’s QR-code voting deadline, the commission tasked with developing a future voting-system recommendation, expanded risk-limiting audits, and the Senate’s surprise push for broader hand counts. Scot and Maya also discuss Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s sharp response to claims that he caused the QR-code crisis, the political fight over local property-tax referenda, and why the relationship between the Georgia House and Senate may be in worse shape than ever. Then they turn to the final days of Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones’s tenure: his loss to Rick Jackson, the pending Jones Petroleum lawsuit, Greg Dolezal’s role in the special-session drama, Josh McLaurin’s general-election positioning, and what Burt’s comments about a possible November redistricting session may have meant. In this episode: Georgia special session recap and SB 3EX QR codes, Dominion voting machines, and the path to 2028 Hand-count recounts and risk-limiting audits Brad Raffensperger pushes back Greg Dolezal, Josh McLaurin, and the lieutenant governor’s race Property taxes, local referenda, and Georgia turnout politics Burt Jones’s final days as lieutenant governor Redistricting, Rick Jackson, and the growing House-Senate trust problem Peach Pundit Podcast is Georgia’s conversation about politics, elections, public policy, campaigns, and the people shaping the Peach State.

    1h 11m
  2. Georgia GOP Runoff Fallout: Rick Jackson Wins, Mike Collins, SB 189 & Redistricting

    5d ago

    Georgia GOP Runoff Fallout: Rick Jackson Wins, Mike Collins, SB 189 & Redistricting

    Georgia’s Republican primary runoffs are over, but the political consequences are only beginning. Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway break down Rick Jackson’s win in the Georgia governor’s race, what Brian Kemp’s late endorsement of Burt Jones did to the final vote, and why the Georgia Republican Party now has some work to do before November. They also look at Mike Collins’s Senate victory, Donald Trump’s endorsement, Greg Dolezal, Tim Fleming, and what the new Republican ticket means for Jon Ossoff, Keisha Lance Bottoms, and the statewide races ahead. Then, the conversation turns to the Georgia General Assembly’s special session: SB 189, the QR-code voting deadline, election administration, and why redistricting did not become part of the agenda. Finally, Scot makes the case that Georgia’s runoff system encourages expensive, divisive campaigns and explains why ranked-choice voting would change the incentives for candidates and voters alike. In this episode: Rick Jackson, Burt Jones, Brian Kemp, and the Georgia governor’s race Mike Collins, Jon Ossoff, and Georgia’s U.S. Senate race Georgia GOP unity after a bruising runoff Greg Dolezal, Tim Fleming, and the down-ballot results SB 189, QR codes, and Georgia election administration Why redistricting is not happening The case against Georgia’s runoff system Peach Pundit Podcast is Georgia’s conversation about politics, elections, public policy, campaigns, and the people shaping the Peach State.

    2h 2m
  3. Runoff and Special Session Preview

    Jun 11

    Runoff and Special Session Preview

    We took a week off because we were busy, and we thought it was a slow news week. That, however, was not the case this week. We have a agenda chock-full of news. Topic include: Advance In-Person Voting Is Underway for the June 16 Primary Runoff. The tone of the Governor's runoff seems to have softened, slightly. Jackson Ad featuring Kemp riles Team Jones Rep Brent Cox featured in an ad attacking Jones over the property tax bill - Rep Ridley has words for him. Trump to have telephone town hall to support Jones Thursday night. Dueling polls: Cygnal says Jackson up 12. CivicLens, from June 1, says Jones up 9. What we are hearing about the special session: Why are they having a special session, anyway? It's not a given that they redraw the maps. Can lawmakers fix SB 189’s QR-code problem without reigniting election conspiracy politics?   Oh yeah... property and gas taxes. Other Items Of Interest: Dems create false narrative about pay to play with Kemp and Dooley, as media goes all in. Could a GOP candidate win a special election in Gwinnett's SD7? MARTA safety becomes a statewide political issue. Dr. Janice Johnston steps down from SEB, replaced by Carolyn Roddy. Thank you for "the peach jam and the hot pickle." GOP Nominee to Challenge Sanford Bishop, Matt Day, threatens to drop out. If you're not paying attention to World Cup Visitor's Twitter, you're missing out. Please be sure to like and subscribe to Peach Pundit the Podcast™ for free wherever you listen to podcasts—some people like Spotify, some like Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, or Amazon. We are on all of them and many more, so listen however you prefer. Turn on your notifications so you never miss an episode. If you are inclined to offer financial support to Peach Pundit voluntarily, you may sign up to be a Patreon here. In the second tier, you can watch our recording sessions live, giving you access to extra, unedited content. And trust us, it is worth it.

    1h 24m
  4. Collins' Phillips Problem. Debates? Carr for Jackson. Scot's Challenge For The GAGOP.

    May 28

    Collins' Phillips Problem. Debates? Carr for Jackson. Scot's Challenge For The GAGOP.

    Scot returned, with a vengeance. We react to yet another crazy week in Georgia politics. Topics in the episode include: Mike Collins had a Brandon Phillips. Will the fallout harm Collins? Will Jackson and Jones end up debating? Carr goes all in for Jackson. Will Raffensperger follow him? Scot's trip to Argentina Runoffs are stupid round up. Special shout out to James Hall. Buzz and Scot will be panelists at Greater Georgia's Next 250 event. A challenge to the GAGOP ahead of November - A Scot Rant. Please be sure to like and subscribe to Peach Pundit the Podcast™ for free wherever you listen to podcasts—some people like Spotify, some like Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, or Amazon. We are on all of them and many more, so listen however you prefer. Turn on your notifications so you never miss an episode. If you are inclined to offer financial support to Peach Pundit voluntarily, you may sign up to be a Patreon here. In the second tier, you can watch our recording sessions live, giving you access to extra, unedited content. And trust us, it is worth it.

    1h 26m
  5. Peach Pundit The Podcast: Primary Election Review w/ Cooper and Jones.

    May 21

    Peach Pundit The Podcast: Primary Election Review w/ Cooper and Jones.

    Peach Pundit The Podcast: Primary Election Review w/ Cooper and Jones. by Peach Pundit with Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway

    1h 9m
  6. Special Session Ripple Effects

    May 15

    Special Session Ripple Effects

    As predicted, the Governor has called a special session (DURING THE WORLD CUP) -We got a shout out from Janice Johnston, and she is blaming the wrong person. -Will the House and Senate agree to a QR Code Fix? -How David Scott's Death is playing a role -Redistricting is part of it... and how that is fueling Democrat turnout -And the impact that might have on the State Supreme Court The Sports Gambling industry is straight up trying to buy legislative seats, but that's not the fault of the candidates. The Epstein Amendment is now law, so a quick update. Dem DA's plan to sue over making their elections non partisan

    1h 17m
  7. What About the Dems with Niles Francis

    May 7

    What About the Dems with Niles Francis

    With advanced in-person voting underway and Primary Election Day looming, we thought it would be a good time to chat with Niles Francis, who writes about Democratic politics, to get a glimpse of what's happening in the various Democratic Primaries. Niles also tossed in some thoughts on the GOP primaries, from his vantage point. We hope you enjoy it. You can check out Niles' Substack and follow him on Twitter. Other topics Buzz and Scot talked about: An update on Scot's FOIA request. More on Primary Election polling. RCP average: GOP Gov. RCP average: DEM Gov. RCP average: GOP Sen. Kalshi predicts a Democratic Governor? Erickson vs McKoon, Shafer, and Mitchell. State Election Board stays within their lane. Please be sure to like and subscribe to Peach Pundit the Podcast™ for free wherever you listen to podcasts—some people like Spotify, some like Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, or Amazon. We are on all of them and many more, so listen however you prefer. Turn on your notifications so you never miss an episode. ​

    1h 15m
  8. Chatham GOP Craziness. Scot vs Consultants. Debates. Polling. Lawsuits. SCOTUS Shakes The Political World.

    Apr 30

    Chatham GOP Craziness. Scot vs Consultants. Debates. Polling. Lawsuits. SCOTUS Shakes The Political World.

    Another blockbuster week in Georgia politics takes us from DC to Savannah to Atlanta. Whew. Topics include: Why Lee Zeldin's take down of Congresswoman DeLauro is connected to a local race in Chatham County. Is Chip Lake the source of the Kim Jackson mailers? Governor's debate produced a Jackson flub? New polling in Gov, LG, and School Super race! Carr and Jackson seemed to tag-team Jones. LG Debate gives us a gem: "The Tillery Waiver." We jumped all over this immediately. Which led us to these libel lawsuits. Fleming is a no-show at the SOS debate. Sterling has a moment. Metz talks Canada? Carter and Collins spar. SCOTUS strikes down Louisiana congressional districts. Is the SEB poised to make new law again? Please be sure to like and subscribe to Peach Pundit the Podcast™ for free wherever you listen to podcasts—some people like Spotify, some like Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, or Amazon. We are on all of them and many more, so listen however you prefer. Turn on your notifications so you never miss an episode. ​ If you are inclined to offer financial support to Peach Pundit voluntarily, you may sign up to be a Patreon here. In the second tier, you can watch our recording sessions live, giving you access to extra, unedited content. And trust us, it is worth it.

    1h 19m
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Peach Pundit Podcast is Georgia’s conversation about politics, elections, campaigns, public policy, and the people making decisions under the Gold Dome. Hosted by Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway along with a rotating cast of Georgia political insiders, the show breaks down the General Assembly, statewide races, local politics, election law, conservative ideas, and the stories shaping Georgia’s future. Whether the topic is a special session, a governor’s race, a runoff, the State Election Board, campaign strategy, or the personalities behind Georgia politics, Peach Pundit brings informed conversation without pretending politics has to be boring.

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  • Creator
    Peach Pundit with Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    239
  • Rating
    Explicit
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