Kudzu Vine

and GA Rep. Doug McKillip join us

We will discuss Tuesday's elections in Texas and more!

discuss his rescue efforts in Haiti and his run for Congress

get well Tim!

will join us to talk Florida politics

This episode of The Kudzu Vine centers on the political fallout from Republican Scott Brown’s unexpected victory in the Massachusetts U.S. Senate race and what it signals for Democrats nationally. Guest Tim Cairl provides historical perspective, arguing the loss was unprecedented given Massachusetts’ deep Democratic leanings and Martha Coakley’s commanding poll lead just weeks earlier. He rejects...

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The Kudzu Vine’s first 2010 episode opens with David, Tim, and Catherine reviewing a week of southern political developments. Central to the discussion is Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue’s appointment of State Rep. Jim Cole to replace Karen Handel as Secretary of State. Panelists view the move as cronyism, noting Cole’s loyalty to Perdue and speculating about his political future—whether he might ru...

In this December 27, 2009 episode, David, Tim, and Catherine open with light holiday chatter before diving into a surprisingly active week in Southern politics. The central story is Karen Handel’s decision to resign as Georgia Secretary of State to run full-time for governor. All three hosts view the move as bold and strategically smart: it frees her from fundraising restrictions, allows statewide...

In this holiday edition of the show, David, Tim, and guest Catherine discuss a surprisingly busy December in Georgia politics. The episode opens with the breaking news that Republicans have chosen David Ralston as their nominee for Speaker after Glenn Richardson’s abrupt resignation. The hosts highlight how quickly Richardson—once among the most powerful figures in Georgia—fell after scandalous re...

and the guys from KY. Grassroots Radio join us to discuss Kentucky Politics

LA State Rep. and New Orleans area Congressional candidate

Southern politics

of Public Policy polling joined us. Also we gave out our political turkeys of the year.

Political Agitator blog will join us tonight.

will join us to discuss the 30 Rock episode "set" in St. Mountain.

Southern politics

 In this late-October episode of The Kudzu Vine, host David is joined by co-hosts Catherine and Tim for a wide-ranging political discussion focused on Republican infighting and key races in Florida and Georgia. The show opens with light banter before turning serious, beginning with new polling that shows Florida Governor Charlie Crist’s approval rating slipping below 50% and his once-commanding Se...

In this wide-ranging October political discussion, hosts Tim and Catherine welcome guest David Morrow of the Burnt Orange Report to assess unfolding races in Texas and Georgia. Morrow explains that in Texas, Governor Rick Perry maintains an edge over Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison in the Republican primary due to the state’s small but deeply conservative primary electorate. Hutchison’s indecision ab...

On this episode of the Kudzu Vine, David, Tim, and Catherine battle technical difficulties before diving into a wide-ranging discussion. Catherine recounts attending the WAND/WiLL “Women at the Table of Power” conference, highlighting sessions on lobbying, national security messaging, and a powerful talk by Rep. Donna Edwards. She notes successful lobbying efforts aimed at Sen. Johnny Isakson, whi...

Southern politics

In this episode a wide-ranging discussion focused on Georgia politics and recent events shaping the 2010 gubernatorial race. The conversation opens with strong reactions to former Governor Roy Barnes’ controversial remarks in Gwinnett County, where he said he was “sick” of both Democrats and Republicans and suggested he would join a defunct third party like the Bull Moose or Whigs. Catherine and T...

Southern politics

On the September 13th episode of The Kudzu Vine, David, Catherine, and Tim open with a lively discussion of the recent Atlanta mayoral debate. Though Catherine missed the debate, Tim offers a detailed recap, noting that it remained civil until candidates began questioning one another. Three contenders—Mary Norwood, Kasim Reed, and Jesse Spikes—targeted Lisa Borders, prompting speculation from the...