Legislation Made Simple

It’s done! The 2026 Georgia legislative session ended at midnight (more or less) on Holy Thursday. In this show we give the final update on the bills we’ve been following – which ones crossed the finish line and now go to the Governor for signature or veto, and which ones fell short. Although “sine die” means “without a date” to resume the legislative session, rest assured that the General Assembl...

Many bills are on the move as we charge toward the last week of the legislative session. On this show we update you about recent developments, and offer projections for the final week. We also explain how you can make your voice heard to support good bills and derail bad ones. The countdown is on! Resources: Contact Governor Brian Kemp at 404-656-1776 Contact House Speaker Jon Burns at 404-656-502...

In addition to our bill update as the 2026 session winds down, we talk with Dr. Quentin Van Meter, an Atlanta pediatric endocrinologist who has been a national spokesman for protecting young patients from sex-rejecting medical interventions. Largely because of Dr. Van Meter’s input and expertise, Georgia law currently prohibits administering hormones or performing surgeries on minor patients who w...

The finish line isn’t in sight, but we’re approaching the last lap. Hear an update on the bills we’ve been following (marijuana, obscenity, gambling, parental rights, puberty blockers, etc.). We’ll tell you which ones are still in play, which ones are (probably) dead, and which ones might get the push they need if we all engage. The information under Resources will get you to phone numbers and ema...

Brenda Stoll, registered nurse and longtime activist on the issues of life and reproductive health, joins us to discuss two topics: 1) a bill in the legislature to allow pharmacists to dispense contraceptives to women and minor girls with little involvement by a physician; and 2) the movement in public schools, specifically Gwinnett County, to install radical sex-education curricula against the wi...

Hear an update on bills we’ve been following so that you will know how you can help as the legislature approaches “Crossover Day” on March 6. We welcome Dr. John Kindt, professor emeritus of business administration at the University of Illinois, to talk about the perennial effort to legalize gambling in Georgia. We mention the sports-gambling bills pending in the legislature but focus on something...

If you’re at all familiar with pro-life work in Georgia, you know about the dynamic mother-daughter team of Suzanne and Rachel Guy. The Guys have been leaders in every aspect of pro-life ministry, from sidewalk counseling to Capitol lobbying to national and international media appearances. Suzanne Guy joins us on this show to tell us what the legislative situation is in Georgia – including some go...

We provide an insider’s look at the workings of the Georgia State Capitol. Our guest is Paul Smith, founder of the advocacy group Citizen Impact, who lobbies for pro-family and religious freedom legislation at the Dome. He offers specific examples – such as the years’-long campaign to enact the Religious Freedom Restoration Act – to explain how it all works, and what individual citizens can do to...

This episode focuses on the problematic nature of materials that children in Georgia may be exposed to in school libraries or public libraries in general. A leading expert and activist on this issue, Priscilla Bence, joins us to explain the loophole in state law that allows libraries to – literally – make obscene materials available to children. Priscilla also tells us about pending legislation (S...

We examine bills in the Georgia legislature dealing with the regulation of marijuana in Georgia. Our guide in this complex and controversial area is Michael Mumper, Executive Director of Georgians for Responsible Marijuana Policy. This discussion will help Catholics understand these issues of drug policy and equip all of us to affect the outcome. Resources:  Georgians for Responsible Marijuan...

We tee up what we expect will be further debate in the legislature over liberalizing Georgia’s already liberal “medical” marijuana policy. Isn’t marijuana basically a harmless drug, less harmful than alcohol? To get a first-hand account of whether this common argument is true, we talk with The Quest’s own Josh Harris, co-host of The Morning Quest. Listen as Josh tells us about his own harrowing ex...

Our guest, Mike Griffin, Public Affairs Representative of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, tells us what to expect this year. Mike roams the Capitol at this time of year and knows everybody and everything! He’s a good friend of our show who works on the same issues that are of particular concern to the Church, so it’s always great to get his “notes from the front.” Resources: Article by Mike Gri...

We’re delighted to be back for the 2026 Georgia legislative session! On this show we give a broad overview of the legislative process, which kicks off on January 12, 2026, and an overview of what might happen this session. Topics include life issues, gambling, marijuana, obscenity, and more. We talk about what bills are still left from last year (the first year of the two-year session), what bills...

We made it to the end of the 2025 Georgia legislative session! As legislators, staff, and lobbyists head to the beach for a break, we’re here to tell you what had happened by midnight on Sine Die – the 40th day of the session. Religious freedom? Regulation of the transgender industry? Standards for imposing the death penalty? Obscenity in libraries? Tune in to find out about these issues and more,...

The 2025 legislative session ends at midnight on Friday, April 4. Activity in committees and on the floor of the House and Senate has been intense, and it will ramp up further during the last week of the session. This week’s show updates the bills we’ve been following that implicate the teachings of the Church: bills about religious freedom, obscenity in school libraries, “school safety” vs. stude...

Buckle up as the legislature hits the homestretch of the 2025 legislative session, which ends at midnight on April 4, 2025. This week’s show updates the bills we’ve been following that implicate the teachings of the Church: bills about religious freedom, obscenity in school libraries, the massive “school safety” bill, and more. We also discuss some federal developments that will affect us in Georg...

As we find ourselves with less than 10 legislative days to go in the 2025 Georgia Legislative session, we take this show to update all the bills we’ve been watching that made it to the opposite chamber on Crossover Day. We report what’s happening – and what isn’t - with religious freedom, obscenity in school libraries, the massive “school safety” bill, marijuana regulation, and more. We also discu...

Kelly Himes Brolly, constitutional lawyer We discuss a very serious issue: the attempt to improve school safety with HB 268. Our guest is constitutional lawyer Kelly Himes Brolly, who analyzed the bill and found numerous problems related to parental rights, student data privacy, and conflicts with federal law and the Constitution itself. All parents should listen to her analysis and make their vie...

Georgia GOAL CEO, Ben Saylor Learn about an issue that’s critical for many parents who want a Catholic education for their children: the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program. Georgia GOAL CEO, Ben Saylor, explains how we can contribute to Catholic-school scholarships for lower-income families and get a dollar-for-dollar credit on state income taxes. He also tells us about HB 328, which the House is co...

The Georgia legislature officially crossed the halfway mark this week, so we take this opportunity to update the bills and resolutions that are advancing – or stalling – so far. The issues we discuss include gender ideology, in vitro fertilization, gambling, marijuana, the death penalty, and more. We also take a look at a few new executive orders coming from the Trump administration and break down...

Michael Mumper, Executive Director of Georgians for Responsible Marijuana Policy Michael Mumper explains the status of “medical marijuana” under state law, while warning of severe health effects and social costs associated with the marijuana that is vastly more potent than what was available in the 70s and 80s. Mr. Mumper also explains – in the language of the layman – the problem with the “Delta...

Bills and resolutions are beginning to roll in under the Gold Dome. We provide an overview of what’s happening. The issues we discuss include gender ideology, gambling, marijuana, the death penalty, and more. We also take a look at the flurry (blizzard!) of executive orders coming out of the new administration and break down the changes we can expect in national and state policy.  Resources:...

Dr. John Bruchalski, author, speaker We talk with Dr. John Bruchalski as he visits Atlanta for the kickoff of 40 Days for Life. Dr. Bruchalski is an OB/GYN in Virginia who, as a young doctor in training, performed abortions – until he had a spiritual awakening and was shown the true path of helping women in crisis pregnancies. He tells us about the Holy Spirit’s intervention in his life, the book...

Dr. Kathleen Raviele, retired OB/GYN Be aware: This program contains a detailed scientific discussion of the entire in vitro fertilization process that may not be suitable for children. Dr. Kathleen Raviele, a retired OB/GYN, has been a pillar of the pro-life movement in the Atlanta area. She walks us through the process of in vitro fertilization (IVF), which has become a hot political issue both...

Sen. Ed Setzler In our second of two conversations with Sen. Ed Setzler, we draw on his expertise as the sponsor of the Living Infants Fairness Equality Act (LIFE, or the “Heartbeat” law). The LIFE Act has been challenged in court ever since its passage in 2019. Sen. Setzler not only clarifies media distortions of LIFE but also explains how the legislation, by granting “personhood” to unborn infan...