Atlanta Journal Constitution opinion writer Bill Torpey minced few words; in fact, he may have over-flowered a bit. Nonetheless, his summarizing the aftermath of a Georgia Appeals Court ruling that Fani Willis and the Fultono County DA's office has to cough up the Trump election interference case lays bare all that Willis and Nathan Wade did to potentially ruin (my opinion) the most rock-solid case agains the convicted felon about to re-take the White House.Meanwhile, while the latst "governent

Friend of the show Jay Bookman penned a piece chonicling how unpopular taxpayer funded private school vouchers are with conservatives and liberals - red and blue states. He also deftly explained what's happening in Georgia as a program set to aid maybe 6% of the state's student population attend a private school - with 1% of its education budget - suddenly appears to be available to nearly 20% of the state's students - at a much higher taxpayer cost - due to an interpretation by an unelected board

As I'd mentioned Monday, I did a lot of reading over the weekend, and was struck by two pieces that offered two Democratic congressional reps offering differing rationales for why Democrats lost control of Washington. What's funny is, they almost actually sound the same, despite one being a blue collar district moderate, the other the new chair of the Progressive caucus.

As humans, we're all curious as to what the future holds for us, individually and societally, and it's natural to wonder how we'll be remembered when we walk off into the sunset, too. Such is the case for outgoing President Joe Biden, who's making the rounds reminding audiences what his administration inherited and overcame, what they accomplished, and what they're leaving for an incoming administration (at least outwardly) hell-bent on undoing their work. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris,

Moves to bring rail back into public ownership have been welcomed across the country, and support is growing for public ownership of water and energy too, alongside ongoing movements for an end to privatising our public services.At a time of financial and environmental crises, tune into this discussion on how public ownership and control is key to our future with Trickett MP, Cat Hobbs (We Own It), Ben Chacko (Morning Star), and Tom Griffiths, (Keep our NHS Public). Chair - Siân Errington,

This week, Alena and Taylor recap Louisville Metro Council committee discussions ahead of the December 12 meeting. Topics include a Minor Lane rezoning proposal, where public comments highlighted concerns about resident displacement, and the work of the Greater Louisville Food Council in promoting sustainable food systems.We also explore the ongoing ordinance known as Christopher’s Law, new park permit rules for large events, and the passage of the demolition ordinance, which extends notice

There's a vigorous debate , left-of-center, about the Hunter Biden pardon, and while the likes of Jon Stewart, Leigh McGowan (aka "Politics Girl") and Rep. Jasmine Crockett all have hot (or hilarious) takes, I'm sort of indifferent but certainly not upset. Post-election, I've focused a good bit on the need for the left to have its own media "ecosystem" the way the right was grown theirs the last half century-plus. Oddly enough, NPR's "On The Media" focused on how the radio dial got to be so overtly

A Georgia House race decided by 48 votes may actually have been fouled up by a county elections office sending 60 or so voters the wrong ballots. The problem is, the losing canddiate - a MAGA Republican - "cried wolf" in ways reminiscent of 2020 nonsense that no one took her claims seriously. It also didn't help she couldn't substantiate any of her claims. What happens next is anyone's guess, but state law seems clear: an expensive run-off for 40,000 voters over less than a hundred voters getting

This Episode with Ed the Sock & Liana Kerzner: do men actually measure their 'member'?; the benefits of talking to people with autism; Greco-Roman teabagging; the world's richest cat; the one DC TV show that is not only good, but fantastic! Also...other stuff.

Donald Trump's choice to head the Department of Defense - Pete Hegseth - is as qualified for that role as I am to be a grocery chain CEO. I worked in grocery retail a few years while in high school and college; why not?What Pete IS qualified for, however, is the label "anti-gay bigot." Like Donald; like Pete, though. Trump's attack ad targeting trans support form VP Kalama Harris - though steeped in disinformation - worked.. So here we are - with gender-affirming care now being denied to veterans'

A recent Wall Street Journal piece zoomed in on nearby Dalton, Georgia - the self-professed "carpet capital." Business and civic are already dreading the effect of a looming mass deportation promised by the Donald Trump the town and county it's in overwhelmingly voted for.The economic impact on a town like Dalton, Georgia cannot be overstated; the question is, how many other "Dalton, Georgias" dot the state and U.S. map? Meanwhile, watching as MSNBC's "Morning Joe" swirls the drain is rather

In a move surely meant to make an examples the ousted committee members, we learned just two weeks ago that Georgia's commissioner of the state Department of Public Health, Kathleen Toomey, had informed the entire committee it was being disbanded. Why? It would appear Toomey and state Republican leaders weren't thrilled that Pro Publica was able to go public with information tying Georgia's six-week abortion ban to at least two deaths sicne 2022. Surely there are more, but because the data usually

James Schoeffel joins Clairsy & Lisa to talk the bizarre year of politics it’s been ahead of his upcoming ‘The War On 2024’ show at Astor Theatre December 7.  A re-issued 2024 version of Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ has been released, so Clairsy and Lisa share all the juicy details. Guitar brand Gibson have hit 'Trump Guitars' with a cease and desist- Lisa gives us all the bizarre details. We ask you  ‘What has a stranger over-shared with you?”  Clairsy shares some ‘Cat Chat’. And in

"The Brainwashing of My Dad" is both a 2016 documentary and a subsequent book, both the inspiration of the real-life experience of author and documentarian Jen Senko, who joined me today to share her experience and insights into that very-real "vast right wing conspiracy" mechanism Hillary Clinton spoke of so many years ago.It's real; it preys on many of our nation's worth societal shortcomings, and - as I've discussed in recent weeks - is metastasizing and repopulating a new wave of misguided

I'm having a hard time being upset that President Joe Biden went back on his word and pardoned his son, Hunter, last night. I challenge any parent in the same circumstance to do any different, and while I'm happy to have this conversation w/anyone outside the MAGA bubble, I've no time nor interest in hearing from the partisans ushering in a Cabinet stocked with sexual offenders appointed by a convicted felon who just appointed another felon he pardoned to be our ambassador to France. My guest today

Happy Thanksgiving! Today's show originally aired July 10, 2023. In Hartwell, a rural Georgia lake community, pastor Grant Myerholtz convenes a growing "Baptist" congregation in an unusual way (for a baptist church, anyway): he chooses inclusivity. In an era where churches big and small are seeing declines in attendance, his Mt Hebron Baptist Church has grown from a dozen to more than a hundred. Featured in ⁠a Washington Post piece⁠, Grant joined me last summer to let me learn more about him and

Where can you order from a cat waiter at a restaurant?  Finance writer Anita Bruinsma tells us about money mistakes you’re probably making  Finally, What did we learn on the show today?

Jon Stewart began ⁠Monday's The Daily Show with some clarity⁠: Democrats didn't run on 'woke' ideology; they had it affixed to them by Republicans while actually running ads that sounded quite the opposite. I'll add: running from marginalized communities (like trans people) is a show of weakness & to expect loyalty from such community afterwards Is political folly. ⁠Kentucky Governor (D) Andy Beshear said as much, himself: ⁠stick to your values. Oh and maybe stop letting your opponent(s) define

The boys are back again after a long Hiatus. On this episode they talk about what they've been up to this year, Zambian rapper Muzo needing an intervention, The Ebang scandal, Steve Harvey visiting Zambia, The Cold Box frenzy and the excruciating Loadshedding being experienced in Zambia.JOIN WHATSAPP GROUP

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is the first to officially announce his run for Georgia's Governor's office in 2026, and it begins the conversation about potential combatants (right and left) plus it has me wondering if what Democrats need is a candidate who'll inspire voters with a vision for a future Georgia that's better connected. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) has made a LOT of noise about incoming Rep. Sarah McBride sharing bathroom and/or locker room space with her, and what's so puzzling about