The Georgia Hour, episode 30: Georgia Under Fire: Legislative Frenzy and GOP Infighting

This podcast, aired on February 28, 2025, examines Georgia’s political landscape through two explosive segments. Segment 1: "GA Legislative Chaos: Bills, Deals, and a Brewing GOP Storm" dives into the state’s legislative urgency as bills face a Monday night committee deadline ahead of Thursday’s crossover day. It calls on activists to influence lawmakers, warning of Governor Brian Kemp’s sway over chamber leaders to push bills via backroom deals. The segment also highlights GOP tension in the First District, where Kandiss Taylor’s midterm candidate threatens five-term Congressman Buddy Carter (with $3M in funds), potentially fracturing the party as Carter’s plans remain unclear. Segment 2: "GA GOP Exposed: Corruption, Power Plays, and a Party in Crisis" exposes internal strife within the Georgia GOP. McKoon's financial opacity is in question with a $30K “campaign” mailer, and questions an $18K+ check to unknown recipients, and sitting on the side during Trump’s 2024 efforts. BKP lays out the text messages and conversations when McKoon and David Shafer blocked his bid to oust Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger from the republican party. BKP’s exclusion from party operations underscores the turmoil within the party. Instead of focusing on the election of Donald Trump, McKoon was seen to push for unity with Kemp. Now McKoon is getting endorsements from John Fredericks and Turning Point hinting at self-serving deals. The podcast warns of a crumbling GOP structure, citing seat losses and inaction on Trump’s paper ballot push, jeopardizing 2026 victories when key offices are up for grabs. Together, it paints Georgia as a battleground of legislative maneuvering and party dysfunction.