Peach Pundit Podcast

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 Deba...

TRIGGER WARNING: Some campaigns and their supporters might not like this episode. But our comments are meant to encourage those candidates to get better. Somebody will be the GOP nominee for Governor and the Senate. We need y'all to be ready for the fall campaign and ready to win! Topics this episode include: A GOP Senate primary update Why has Scot decided not to vote for Mike Collins? Buddy Cart...

Scot and Buzz finally pick themselves up off the floor post-Sine Die and have a lot to say. Topics in the episode include: Buzz revises and extends his remarks from the last podcast re: LG Jones. House and Senate dig in on dueling election bills and pass neither. When will Kemp call a special session? HB 963, which would prevent foreign funding of ballot initiatives, fails to get a Senate vote. Th...

and Buzz discuss this and so much more. Topics Include: It's Kim. Miss Jackson if you're nasty. House and Senate lock horns on the Speaker's Literacy Bill, the Big Budget, and an elections bill. The dreaded "S.S." words have been uttered under the Gold Dome. Delta tells Congress to stand in line like everybody else. Bravo! Metro DAs to be non-partisan now? Scot and Buzz stand ready to host a debat...

The Lt. Governor called out his wealthy rival from the LG's Rostrum. Jackson responded by dispatching Bert and Ernie to the Capitol. An old video of a definitive statement from Congressional candidate Cowan resurfaces. Two GRA members file a petition to have Raffensperger tossed off the GOP ballot. Meanwhile, AG Carr moves against the GRA and its PAC for allegedly failing to follow the law. Kemp a...

Another crazy week in Georgia politics means we have another crazy podcast. Topics include: Colton Moore is mostly politically dead as CD-14 voters rally around Clay Fuller. The race for the GOP gubernatorial nomination gets spicy. Jackson sues Jones for defamation. The latest polling in the Governor and Senate races. Esteves goes after Duncan. Scot tussles with Alex Johnson. The Catoosa GOP acts...

In the ultimate Georgia political mashup, Crossover Day and Qualifying Week coincided. We bring you the highlights. Topics included: Qualifying week happened. Is a Democratic takeover coming? GAGOP defies the GRA and qualifies Raffensperger. Dolezal's video and bills draw attention. House passes property tax bill. Scot vs Trica.

It's Friday, and the Legislature is still in session, which means it's time for another podcast. Topics this week include: GRA Leader Nathanial Darnell was fined and referred for prosecution. State Rep. Ruwa Romman ends run for Guv, will run for State Senate. The race to replace Congressman Loudermilk heats up. Rep. Lynn Smith will not seek reelection. Democrats object to dispensing with the readi...

Due, yet again, to another busy week at the Capitol, we recorded a Friday afternoon podcast. Topics included: SCOTUS ruled against Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs. Trump came to Georgia. Judge issues injunction preventing LG Jones from using Leadership Committee money. There's new polling in various statewide races. Frostopus Update PSC Commissioner Trisha Pridemore is not runnin...

Businessman Rick Jackson jumps into the GOP race for Governor, and everything goes wild. Two polls indicate a strong start for Jackson: Cygnal and Co/Efficient GAGOP Chair and National Committee members clear path for RNC to line up behind Jones? Congressman Barry Loudermilk will not seek reelection. Who is and isn't running? In CD 14, Trump makes his choice. About that FBI warrant in FulCo.

Happy Snowy Saturday, at least in northeast Georgia. Due to the craziness of the Legislative session, Scot and I recorded a rare Saturday edition of Peach Pundit The Podcast. Topics included: The House unveiled its property tax reform plan: HB 1116, HR 1114. Rep. Todd Jones's Portable Benefits Bill passed out of the House Industry and Labor Committee. Tulsi Gabbard visited Atlanta and took several...

sleepy affair, have we got news for you. Topics included: Lemon Pepper Wings? Budget Hearings Drama Part 1: Ballard vs Woods Budget Hearings Drama Part 2: Dolezal vs Raffensperger Budget Hearings Drama Part 3: Hatchett vs Open Mic The DOJ/Election Data conflict Former Rep. Karen Bennett pleads guilty. The special election in Senate District 18 is headed to a runoff. BuzzDuel or BuzzKings? Buzz cre...

Buzz and Scot predict what will happen in 2026

Former FBI Agent, Derek Somerville, applied his investigatory skillset to the the 2020 election in Georgia to find thousands of ineligible voters. When he shared his findings, he got sued. But if you thought that was evidence of a stolen election, well, about that....

In case you hadn't heard, there is some wild stuff happening in Georgia politics. We talk about some of it in this episode. Topics include: Rep Henderson is facing federal fraud charges; more to come? MTG tells '60 Minutes' she's not running for anything.  Sen. Colton Moore announces run for Congress. Sen. Kennedy resigns to run for LG full-time. Will others follow? Special Elections in the Senate...

A rare Friday episode of the podcast was chock-full of wild stuff. GAGOP's Stembridge was wrong but was caught in a clickbait sting. Who is running to replace MTG? Former Rep. Jason Spencer has written a spicy book. Skandalakis tosses the Fani Willis RICO case into the dustbin of history. Please be sure to like and subscribe for free to Peach Pundit the Podcast™ wherever you listen to podcasts—som...

MTG is suddenly concerned with toxic politics as her feud with Trump continues. Raffesnperger pulls investigators from working with SEB. The Southern Surge Eludes Georgia. Jeb! praises Kemp's Georgia Match Program.  State Rep Esther Panitch crosses the aisle in Sandy Springs race. Senate continues looking at ways to eliminate income tax.

Topics this episode include: The MTG makeover is on. Is membership in Code Pink on the horizon? Oh Catoosa. Trump invokes the Hyundai plant raid in Laura Ingraham's interview. Ossoff wants the government to remain shut down. but did Carter and Collins help him? The Ossoff Deepfake. Peach Pundit shows up in Colton Moore court filing AFP event information as mentioned in the podcast live read. https...

We trimmed down the agenda tonight to talk about two big issues: Democrats grab two PSC seats. Affordability is a winning issue for the Dems. Voters are disappointed in Trump's economic performance. Wake-up call for the GOP. Tucker Carlson interviews Nick Fuentes, and a war breaks out. Ben Shapiro breaks it all down. Please be sure to like and subscribe for free to Peach Pundit the Podcast™ wherev...

Jon Ossoff is playing a dangerous game as the Left issues threats. The Feds are shutting down SNAP - The impact on Georgia There is a PSC election happening, and turnout is low. Is the GAGOP Chair focused on the right things right now? The special election to replace the late Rep. Mandi Ballinger is a sprint. Rep. Marcus Wiedower resigns - a special election will soon be held. Despite the Cop City...

In this episode, Scot Turner interviews Joseph Kirk, the Election Supervisor for Bartow County and President of GAVREO. They discuss the intricacies of election administration, the role of GAVREO in supporting election officials, and the importance of maintaining voter confidence and integrity in the electoral process. The conversation also touches on recent legislative changes, the challenges fac...

Topics this episode include: Trump's big win in the Middle East The passing of State Rep Mandi Ballinger. Early has begun in the race for the Public Service Commission. Special elections to replace Esteves and Hutchinson may drive up Dem PSC votes.  YR's get gross in group chat. Erickson vs Walsh Georgia Young Republicans React Scot's Former seatmate in the House is running for Secretary of State...

Jason Pye returned to give us an update on the Federal Government Shutdown. Other topics in the episode include: MTG flips, now supports Obamacare subsidies. Sen. Josh Hawley adopts the Left's position on wages. Herschel heads to the Bahamas, Bill White to Belgium. Please be sure to like and subscribe for free to Peach Pundit the Podcast™ wherever you listen to podcasts—some people like Spotify, s...

Topics in this episode include: MTG is not suicidal. Dolezal jumps into LG race. Mud flies. GRA's President fired for links to the Frostopus. State Ethics Commission adds GRA as defendant in GRA PAC probe.  AJC's take on Kemp's office internal reaction to ICE Hyundai raid. We hope you are surviving the federal g'ment shutdown. Playoff baseball is back.

Topics in this episode include: Raffensperger jumps in. Darkhorse Dean. Duncan the Dem. Fani Willis is out. MTG renews calls for a "peaceful national divorce" and, joins with Carlson and Owens with bizarre claims about "The Jews" and Charlie Kirk. One week later, we take stock of our country after Kirk's assassination. Quantas poll on the US Senate race. Conservatives push back on Bondi over hate...