The Georgia Hour, episode 173: Georgia's "Weasel" Candidate Unmasked, Education Crisis Exposed, and GOP Infighting Heats Up!

In this fiery episode of The Georgia Hour, host BKP dives deep into the underbelly of Georgia politics, delivering a no-holds-barred rant on corruption, educational failures, and the 2026 primaries. Kicking off with a scathing takedown of State Senator Greg Dolezal—branded "the weasel" for his slippery tactics and Chicago roots—the host accuses him of inflating his resume by claiming credit for the Laken Riley Act while pushing a "hard-right" platform in his lieutenant governor bid. Drawing from a fresh Substack exposé by Scott Howard, BKP highlights Dolezal's alleged ties to shady operatives like Brandon Phillips (a disgraced GOP strategist with a criminal past linked to tire-slashing and animal abuse), his betrayal of MAGA principles through anti-Trump alliances, and whispers of investments in the infamous First Liberty Building and Loan Ponzi scheme that fleeced senior citizens. The host demands full transparency from Dolezal and all candidates on any Frost family donations, vowing no one complicit in the scandal should hold office.Shifting to education, the episode contrasts Georgia's dismal rankings—38th in the nation for K-12 performance—with Mississippi's "Miracle" turnaround since 2013. Thanks to reforms like the Literacy-Based Promotion Act emphasizing phonics, direct instruction, and teacher training in reading science, Mississippi surged from 50th to tied for 6th in fourth-grade reading scores. The host laments Georgia's ballooning $13.3 billion FY2025 education budget (up $1.4 billion), which has risen 13% per pupil after inflation adjustment over the past decade, yet yields no results—blaming cronyism where funds "fall off the table into friends' pockets." BKP slams State Superintendent Richard Woods for prioritizing cursive over real reforms, refusing to endorse him and calling for a leader who'll "speak truth to power" amid budget surpluses that could make Georgia No. 1 in education, not just business.