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The Ron Show

Welcome to the Ron Show - Atlanta"s only progressive audio platform airing five days a week on Georgia Now, M-F 4-6pm (replaying 8-10am the next weekday). Host Ron Roberts covers Atlanta, metro Atlanta, Georgia and national politics from a pretty unique lens ... he"s just your run-of-the-mill Georgia-born gay progressive cat-dad realtor & talk show host. Dime a dozen, right?

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00:44:28

Deported GA Army veteran, Savannah ICE chase expose...

The Ron Show ·

2026/02/20

PLUS: How'd an innocuous Social Circle warehouse somehow improve in value by $100 million in just two years for DHS to have paid that much more for it? Prior to his visit to Rome, GA, today, Donald Trump thought it fitting to take swipes at Atlanta over his perception of the city's crime woes (his Mar A Lago hometown with a higher crime rate per capita, mind you ...) but the day actually isn't about him; not here. Instead, Ron discussed someone who didn't shirk military duty; someone

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01:28:59

Ron + Wendy on polling & the run for MTG's vacated seat

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2026/02/19

PLUS: more on the deadly ICE chase in Chatham & how one conspiracy theorist & his debunked claims seem central to the Fulton / FBI raid Ron caught up with Wendy Davis, former Rome city commissioner, Congressional candidate and co-host of Kudzu Vine, for a straightforward look at polling throughout the country in red districts, why Democrats feel more confident about Sen. Jon Ossoff’s 2026 race, and how affordability and tariffs are still hitting voters - and are likely about to get worse

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01:28:58

Election conspiracies and data center utility costs...

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2026/02/18

Lo and behold, bipartisan voices are urging Trump-led conspiracy theorists to "move on." Both former Governor Roy Barnes (D) and former Senator Saxby Chambliss (R) took to the AJC's Politically Georgia podcast to rail against relitigating the 2020 election, especially after the FBI’s seizure of Fulton County ballots. Ron followed that up, conversing with election data consultant Michael Handelman of Civic Forge Solutions , whose AJC op/ed touched on conspiracy claims being weaponed by

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01:28:51

The 'Georgia Diagnosis' - some bipartisan, some...

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2026/02/14

Hey it's Ron; earlier in the week I'd highlighted some sound legislative offerings from Republican women in the Georgia general assembly that I hoped Democrats would join in on and push across the finish line. There's another, giving pharmacists the ability to prescribe HIV prevention medication, again, penned by a Republican. This is encouraging to see. What's discouraging, of course, is that the same Georgia GOP saw fit earlier in the week to "poison-pill" a bill both

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01:29:00

GA lawmaker's move to shield carpet industry from...

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2026/02/13

PLUS: a SE Georgia community wants nowhere near a nickel refinery, McBath brilliantly plays Pam Bondi & GA Repub infighting ratchets upIn Northwest Georgia, Republican Rep. Kasey Carpenter is reviving legislation that would shield carpet manufacturers from PFAS “forever chemical” lawsuits, even though investigations have found contamination in local water and communities. Democratic Congressional candidate Shawn Harris has the preferable messaging, but he's not running against Carpenter; so

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01:29:01

Rep. Saira Draper Slams FBI Raid as ‘Regurgitated...

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2026/02/11

PLUS: GA GOP can't handle 'affordability,' so it resorts back to 'anti-trans' measures & the fuss over PFAS in NW GeorgiaThe unsealing of an affidavit that was the basis for the FBI raid of Fulton County's 2020 ballots is raising fresh questions, along with derision from legal experts.. Ron spoke with State Rep. Saira Draper (HD 90) to allow for a Democratic party response, Draper calling the move politically motivated and warning about chain-of-custody issues and renewed

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01:29:28

Meet the "liberal redneck" & Dr. Kristin Lyerly, too

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2026/02/11

Comedian - "liberal redneck" - Trae Crowder is coming to Atlanta later this month for four nights of side-splitting laughs, so he spent some time jawing with Ron about the current state of politics, of course, but also provide a little background on his rise to fame, how he and his wife have managed to raise their sons to be less "redneck," and most importantly, the proper pronunciation of Trae's Tennessee hometown - because in the south, it's never as it would seem. Trae explains how growing up in

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01:28:59

Culture battles galore from the US to Italy while...

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2026/02/10

Our scheduled conversation with former Dekalb CEO Mike Thurmond got postponed at the last minute, so it was a mad scramble for show fodder today, but ... not too shabby: Ron caught up with with his "amigo," radio consultant Jose Flores to discuss the Bad Bunny-centered Super Bowl halftime show to hear why the performance resonated with Latin Americans near and far. Not enough "culture war?" Now US Olympic athletes have to be careful not to trigger an avalanche of MAGA

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01:29:00

Trump’s racist Truth social post sparks even rare GOP...

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2026/02/07

A Truth Social post shared by Donald Trump ignites a rare wave of Republican backlash. From Eric Erickson to Senator Tim Scott, the fallout raises new questions about accountability inside the White House.It's Friday, so of course, Ron caught up with close friend, comedian and political satirist Sterling Thrill to lighten up this mood a bit. They cover the racist Truth post, Nancy Mace's hooch & weed issues, dueling halftime shows and more.The conversation then shifts closer to home, as

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00:44:30

Are they gonna tell us Venezuela 'stole' the 2020...

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2026/02/07

How does the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro tie in with Tulsi Gabbard being in Fulton County last week to oversee the FBI raiding 700 boxes of 2020 ballots?Is this about concocting a narrative that Maduro - who couldn't keep himself safe from extrication in his own country - altered the outcome of the 2020 election swing states like Georgia?Sounds far-fetched, right? Then, the shifting rationale for Tulsi's presence went from (Trump) "I don't know" to (also

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01:28:57

Atlanta leaders brace for ICE ahead of World Cup

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2026/02/05

As Atlanta prepares for the World Cup, fears are growing over a larger ICE presence and what it could mean for residents, visitors, and voter confidence. Ron digs into the data behind ICE arrests in Georgia, sharp words from federal officials, and pushback from local leaders, including Rep. Nikema Williams and Mayor Andre Dickens.Donnell Suggs, editor-in-chief of The Atlanta Voice, joins the show to explain how Black Atlantans are reading the moment, why protests here may look different than in

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01:28:58

Chidi on the perils of being a journalist in early...

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2026/02/03

Atlanta journalist George Chidi of The Atlanta Objective joined the show to analyze the arrest of Don Lemon during a protest at a Minneapolis church, raising serious questions about press freedom, selective enforcement, and the growing risks journalists face while doing their jobs. Chidi also explained why he and many journalists are taking new steps to protect their sources amid federal raids and political pressure.Later, Fulton County Commission Chair Robb Pitts reacted to the FBI’s seizure of

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01:28:58

Why was Tulsi at the FBI raid? What's new in the...

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2026/01/31

Ron starts his Friday with a full first hour (45 minutes for you) with his pal, comedian and satirist Sterling Thrill to off-ramp from a grueling weekend of headlines. Did they find some "funny" from it all? Second half of the show is loaded, though. CBS News' Washington correspondent Wendy Gillette hopped on a call to offer the latest on a handful of headlines, from the Epstein Files release (more on that in a few), the FBI raid at Fulton County’s elections office, which raises this

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01:29:02

After the raid come the reactions | 'Endangerment'...

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2026/01/30

Plus, a former police instructore & Marine takes aim at Congress & MARTA looks to show off in 2026A day after an FBI raid on Fulton County's elections office, Ron spoke with State Sen. Josh McLaurin, who explained the legal implications of federal agents seizing 2020 election records and why the move raises alarms for Georgia voters. Fulton County leaders Robb Pitts, Mo Ivory, and Marvin Arrington Jr. respond forcefully, calling the raid a political scare tactic designed to undermine

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01:28:56

FBI raids Fulton Elections: so now what?

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2026/01/29

Plus, insights into authoritarianism from Nora Borcea PullenThe Fulton County Elections office has been raided by the FBI. Marilyn Marks, executive director of the Coalition for Good Governance, joins Ron to distill the why and discuss what's to come.Then, Romanian-born American Nora Borcea Pullen, president of Fayette Democratic Women and a columnist for The Citizen, shares her childhood memories of living under authoritarian rule, how the re-election of President Donald Trump and the events

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00:44:30

'Proud Democrat' Geoff Duncan make his pitch to to...

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2026/01/28

Georgia Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are moving to block funding for ICE and DHS, even if it risks a government shutdown. New polling shows public support for ICE sinking fast as the White House reshuffles leadership.Immigration attorney and Texas House candidate Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch explains what the data actually shows about migrants and crime, while CNN analyst Harry Enten lays out the political fallout of Noem-led ICE tactics in cities like Chicago, Portland and, mortally in

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01:28:57

After Alex Pretti's killing, is our 'steady state' in...

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2026/01/27

A deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis sets off a sobering conversation about the direction of the nation. Ron speaks with Mark Becker, Wisconsin radio host at The Rational Revolution. Becker, also a childhood friend of Alex Pretti, providing some background on who Pretti was, from childhood til death, and speaks to his transformation from conservative to moderate Democrat. Next comes Ron's sobering conversation with Steven Cash, executive director of The Steady State, a group of former

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01:28:58

Esteves sharpens rhetoric, Fanone faces down mouthy...

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2026/01/24

PLUS: Sterling Thrill's Friday check-in & Matt Rinker pivots from an ATL campaign to a State House raceShortly before the show, a federal judge shut down the DOJ’s push for sensitive Georgia voter data, adding another chapter to the soap opera that is and has been unfolding under Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's tenure. Meanwhile, Ron popped in to former state Sen. Jason Estevez campaign kickoff Thursday night as his run for governor began before a packed crowd and with some

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01:31:00

Talking money, primary jockeying, & Democrats who...

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2026/01/23

Georgia-based political & policy consultant Andrew Heaton joined for a thorough conversation on everything from campaign fundraising figures (and they say about campaign health), Democratic gubernatorial candidates starting to rough each other up a little and what to make of Brian Kemp throwing Democrats a bone with needs-based tuition funding.+Ron also looks ahead, discussing Senator Mark Kelly’s growing national profile (and interest in the Presidency?) and what a potential 2028 Democratic

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01:28:54

Why is the left averse to paper ballots? Which Erick...

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2026/01/22

PLUS: Meet coastal Georgia's Patti Hewitt and Cobb-based candidates Danielle Bell (GA-44) and Michael Garza (Cobb School Board)+Georgia’s election system is back under the microscope as Ron asks why the renewed push for hand-marked paper ballots doesn't include anyone on the left, plus examines (ho hum) the latest drama from the Georgia’s State Election Board. The Trumpists on that board insist on making a nothing-burger out of Fulton County's unsigned tabulation tapes, but will they be

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