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Kudzu Vine
by Kudzu Vine Politics
We cover Georgia & Southern Politics like Kudzu! Featuring Tim Shiflett's GOP Outrage of the Week
Episodes
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Can Democrats win again Statewide in Texas? We discuss Lone Star State politics with Texas political expert Sonia Van Meter.
In addition to to our Texas political discussion with Sonia, we led off the show with another week of chaotic decisions from Donald Trump and we finished the show with a recap of 3 big political debates: Georgia Governor, Georgia US Senate, and Maine Senate.
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Cheri Jacobus joined us to discuss the latest wave of Republicans to see the light on Donald Trump
Our guest was former GOP spokeswoman Cheri Jacobus. Additionally, Tim, Wendy and David discussed the September jobs report and the economy overall. In the final segment the team discussed the latest controversial Rick Jackson mailer in the Georgia Governor's race featuring a grieving mother. We...
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How are the 2026 Midterm Elections Shaping Up with Dr. Rachel Bitecofer
Dr. Rachel Bitecofer joined us to discuss her Midterm forecast from her Substack The Cycle In addition to the interview with Dr. Bitecofer, Tim, Wendy, and David discuss various topics coming on of the White House including: Trump's attempted rebranding of AI to SI, his floating of allowing China...
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Polling from all across America with Tom Jensen of PPP
Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling shared polling results and his thought now how voters are view races from all over the United States. States discussed included: Texas North Carolina Georgia Alaska Maine. New York Montana Kansas Iowa Florida Ohio and more!
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Show with double guests, were we discussed agricultural issues, got a report directly from the GOP midterm convention and more!
Andre Stafford attended the Republican midterm convention in Dallas last week and gave us a full report. In the second segment, Brian Reisinger joined us to discuss both agricultural issues and the upcoming elections in Wisconsin. In the final segment, Wendy, Tim and David discuss the fascinating...
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Is 2026 the Year Democrats Regain Political Footing in Ohio?
Kyle Tromley joined us to discuss politics in the Buckeye State and her current role running the coordinated campaign in Georgia to elect Democrats in the Peach State.
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Is there anything that can better prepare to to serve in Congress better than raising triplets?
We discuss thst and more with Chris Harden who is running for Congress in Georgia's 11th District (https://www.electharden.com/). We also discussed the latest trade war with Canada and if randoming renaming lakes is a war to win a trade war. We ended the show with a discussion of how mail in…
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Does American Democracy need more scientists serving in office?
To further explore that question we interviewed Georgia State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark. Dr. Clark is running for Congress in Georgia's 13th Congressional District and if elected will be the first Ph.D. in STEM sciences elected to Congress. Additionally, Tim, Wendy, and David discussed the...
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Is Iowa the most intriguing state in the 2026 election?
We discussed that and more with Kathie Obradovich, Editor of the Iowa Capital Dispatch. In addition to an in depth discussion of the politics of the Hawkeye State, Tim, Wendy, and David began the show with the shocking interview where Donald Trump discussed measures he could take to halt the 2026...
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Eric Phillips joined us to discuss to transportation in Atlanta
In addition to discussing moving around Atlanta with Eric; Tim, Wendy, and David discussed this past week's election results in Tennessee, Missouri, and Michigan. In the final segment, the team discussed Tucker Carlson's 10 point "manifesto" for his possible formation of a new third party.
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DPG Convention, US Senate Polls and more!
Tim, Wendy and David discussed the 2026 Democratic Party of Georgia Convention that happened in Savannah. The also discussed new polling in Texas, Michigan, and Ohio. Finally, they discussed the inability of of the Trump Administration to get Todd Blanche confirmed as Attorneyt General.
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Logan Phillips of Race to the WH
Political analyst Logan Phillips joined to discuss key races from across the United States. Before Logan joined us Tim, Wendy and David discussed the latests twists in the ongoing situation with Iran and the poltical implications of it. In the final segment, the panel discussed the proposed 2028...
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Kartik Krishnaiyer of Beyond the 90 was our guest
Kartik Krishnaiyer joined us to discuss the economic, social, and even political side of the 2026 World Cup. Additionally, Wendy and David remembered the career of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham. They also discussed the health and rumors surrounding Mitch McConnell and closed the show with…
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Matthew Algeo author of When Harry Met Pablo
Matthew Algeo joined us to discuss his book When Harry Met Pablo. Wendy and David also discussed the recent developments in the Michigan US Senate race, and recent Fox News polls on both the Governor's and US Senate races in Iowa and Georgia. Finally, they projected which of the 6 candidates that...
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Jason Zengerle of the New Yorker
Jason Zengerle joined us to discuss his recent book: Hated by All the Right PeopleTucker Carlson and the Unraveling of the Conservative Mind In addition to this excellent discusssion Wendy and David, covered the latest events in the Middle East, yesterday's Ossoff/Bottoms rally in Savannah, the...
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Wendy & David Reviewed the Georgia runoffs, discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East and more
Wendy & David Reviewed the Georgia runoffs, discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East and more
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Barnini Chakraborty of the Washington Examiner
Washington Examiner reporter Barnini Chakraborty joined us to discuss the California primaries and Pennsylvania politics. Also, Wendy and David previewed and made predictions of the runoff elections in Goergia and we closed the show with Charlie the pet racoon making a political attack ad in...
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Alan Holmes on Georgia Politics and expanding the trades
Alan Holmes joined us to discuss his efforts in expanding the trades in the Atlanta area and his thoughts on Georgia poltiics. Additionally, Wendy and David discussed the results of the primaries in Iowa and California. They also discussed the ongoing saga of the Maine senate race in the final...
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Dr. Alex Guerrero joined us to discuss his book Lottocracy: Democracy Without Elections
Dr, Guerrero is a professor of Philosophy at Rutgers University. He works in the areas of political philosophy, ethics, legal philosophy, and epistemology. In addition to the discussion to the discussion with Dr, Guerrero regarding Sortition Wendy gave a resport from the joint Bottoms/Ossoff…
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Drew Savicki joined us to breakdown the primary elections in Georgia
In addition to Wendy, Drew and David discussing this past Tuesday's elections in Georgia Drew took questions about the Congressional elections in North Carolina. Also, Wendy and David discussed the release of the DNC report of the 2024 election and the controversy surrounding it and the negative...
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Dr. Christopher Lawrence was our guest
Middle Georgia College Political Science professor Christopher Lawrence joined us to preview the 2026 Georgia primaries on Tuesday and even made predictions along with Wendy & David. Also, in the first segment Wendy and David recapped the 2026 Louisiana from Saturday.
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Zaid Jalani of The American Saga was our guest
Zaid is a journalist who has spent 15 years reporting everywhere from the halls of Congress and State Department in Washington, D.C. to the Cobb County Commission. In addition to the conversation with Zaid, Wendy and David discussed the dramatic changes happening and being proposed with...
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Steve Singiser joined us to discuss California Politics
Steve Singiser was our guest and discussed all aspects of the California Governor's race.
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Boyce Upholt was how featured guest
Boyce Upholt, a “nature critic,” is the author of The Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi, the 2024 nonfiction of the Willie Morris Award for Southern Writing. He is the founder of Southlands, a forthcoming magazine about Southern nature. Also, Vinny Olsziewski guest hosted on...
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Lakshya Jain of The Argument
Lakshya joined us to discuss his bring Split Ticket over to become part of The Argument. We also discussed other polling and political issues impacting the 2026 Election Cycle. Wendy and David also discussed the the feud the White House has started with the Pope, how news of the war with Iran…
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Jackson McMillan of Campaign Grade
The founder of Campaign Grade & Keylime Strategies, Jackson McMillian campaign grade joined us to discuss his newly launched venture to rate campaign firms and consultants. We also got a report from DNC member Wendy Davis on the Spring DNC meeting in New Orleans and the 2026 Carter-Lewis Dinner…
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Lachlan McIntosh, South Carolina Political Expert
Former Executive Director of the South Carolina Democratic Party, Lachlan McIntosh joined us to discuss politics in the Palmetto State. In the first segment Wendy and David discussed the firings the week of both Attorney General Pam Bondi and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George. Also, the…
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Milan Singh of The Argument
Milan Singh a Fellow @ The Argument joined us to discuss both the new online magazine The Argument and his recent piece regarding the SAVE Act and Voter ID proposals. Additionally, Wendy and David discussed the idea of ground troops being sent to the Middle East and Burt Jones' attacks on…
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Honoring the Life & Legacy of Former Georgia State Rep. Buddy Childers
Georgia State Senator Nan Orrock joined us to honor the Life & Legacy of Former Georgia State Rep. Buddy Childers
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Chris Leonchik & Andre Stafford
In the first segment Andre Stafford joined us to recap the Georgia 14 Special Election and preview the Georgia Governor's race. In the second segment Chris Leonchik of Uncrewed's State Legislative Election Watch to discuss legislative elections from across the nation and previewed Tuesday's...
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Scott Soracco was our guest
Georgia State House candidate Scott Soracco joined us to discuss his campaign. Additionally, Wendy & David recepped the primaries in Texas, Arkansas, and North Carolina. The team also dicussed some of the highlights of candidate qualifying in Georgia. They ended the show with predictions of the...
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Elie Honig, CNN's Senior Legal Analyst was our guest
Elie Honig joined us to discuss his new book: When You Come at the King: Inside DOJ's Pursuit of the President, From Nixon to Trump – A Legal History of Special Counsel Cases Additionally, Wendy and David discussed the declaration of war and early military actions against Iran. The show closed…
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SCOTUS Tariff Decision, Presidential Primary Calendar and more
Wendy and David discussed the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling striking down the Trump tariffs, took a detailed look a the possible changes to the Presidential primary calendar and finally discussed the visit by Donald Trump to Rome Georgia and how that might impact the special election for the…
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Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling was our featured guest
In addition to Tom sharing information about a myriad of recent polls across America Tim, Wendy, & David discussed the impacts of the SAVE Act on both American Democracy and partisan electoral dynamics. Finally, the they dsicussed the future of the Gordie Howe Bridge that is scheduded to open in...
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Clayton Turtor and Multiple 2026 Georgia Political Races
Sports historian Clayton Trutor joined us to discuss if NHL hockey in Atlanta for a third time would be a charm. Additionally, Tim and David discussed Rick Jackson's entry into the Georgia Governor's race and conducted a buy/sell/hold on his primary and general election chances. In the final...
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Shawn Harris joined us to discuss his Congressional campaign
In addition to our interview with retired General Shawn Harris discussing his Congressional special election on March 10th in Northwest Georgia Maria Banjo joined us to tell us the events that unfolded at the Fulton County elections last week. Tim, Wendy, and David ended the show with a…
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Brian Reisinger joined us to discuss Acre Trader
Author Brian Reisinger joined us to discuss Acre Trader and other issues facing family farmers in America. Also, Tim, Wendy, David discussed the second tragic killing in Minnesota at the handed of ICE in the first month of 2026. Finally, we discussed the map of projected control of the US Senate...
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Dr. Elizabeth Suhay
Dr. Elizabeth Suhay of American University joined us to discuss her new book: Debating the American Dream: How Explanations for Inequality Polarize Politics. Additionally, Tim Shiflett led off the show with an Outrage of the Week about how Donald Trump might steal or cancel the Midterm elections...
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Steve Morris of The Long Run & The Recount
Steve joined us to discuss Governor's races around the country and more. Also, Tim, Wendy and David discussed the killing of Renee Good by ICE, and the threats on Greenland by Donald Trump.
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Political Predictions for 2026 and More!
Tim, Wendy and David each made muliple political predictions for the year ahead. We also discussed the military actions taken against Venezuela and the ramifcations and finally the ads highlighting the suspect practices of Burt Jones and how he uses his role as Lt. Governor of Georgia.
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Dr. Michael Bitzer joined us to discuss North Carolina politics
In addition to Dr. Bitzer of Old North State Politics, Wendy Davis gave a report on the Winter 2025 DNC Meeting, we discussed the Trump Adminstration violation of the law by not relasing portions of the Epstein Files, and a buy, sell, hold on the campaign for Georgia Governor of Ruwa Romman.
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Miles Coleman and Milan Singh
Milan Singh joined us as guest host and discussed the new Yale Youth Poll. In the middle of the show with covered a myriad of races across the nation with Miles Coleman from University of Virginia's Center of Politics. Finally, Tim, Milan and David ended the show with a Buy/Sell/Hold on the…
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Er Li Peng joined us to discuss politics in Maine and New Hampshire
In addition to Er Li Peng talking New England politics with us, Tim, Wendy, and David discussed the latest Harvard Youth Poll and we did a buy/sell/hold on the campaign for Georgia Governor of Geoff Duncan.
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Georgia State House Candidate Eric Gisler was our guest
Eric Gisler, running in the special election for Georgia State House District 121 was our guest tonight. Also, Vinny Olsziewski was our guest host for Wendy Davis. Tim, Vinny, and David previewed and made predictions for the special Congressional election in Tennessee's 7th Distict. Also, they…
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Dale Cardwell joined us to discuss his new book: Don't Get Scammed, Get Smart!: Seven Steps to Outsmart Today's Most Dangerous Post-COVID
In addition to discussing Don't Get Scammed, Get Smart!: Seven Steps to Outsmart Today's Most Dangerous Post-COVID with Dale Tim, Wendy, and David discussed the suprise announcement that Majorie Taylor Greene is leaving Congress on January 5th. Also, they did a Buy/Sell/Hold on Georgia Secreatary...
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Dr. Joanna Dee Das
Dr. Das joined us to discuss her upcoming book: Faith, Family, and Flag: Branson Entertainment and the Idea of America, Prior to the interview Tim, Wendy, and David discussed the breakup of the political alliance between Donald Trump and Majorie Taylor Greene and if the impending release of the...
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Bill Schneider joined us to recap and give his thoughts on the 2025 Elections.
The episode's main segment features political analyst Bill Schneider, who offers his expert thoughts and breakdown of the election results and their implications. Following Schneider's appearance, the hosts—Tim, Wendy, and David—provide their own perspectives on the outcomes and the political...
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Kevin Olasanoye and Lowell Feld joined us to preview the New Jersey and Virginia Elections
Lowell Feld of Blue Virginia and for New Jersey Democratic Party Executive Director joined us to preview Tuesday's statewide elections. In addition Tim, Wendy, & David discussed Donald Trump calling for Republicans to use the nuclear option on the filabuster in the US Senate as a means of ending...
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JJ Ames of Cal Exit was our guest
JJ Ames joined us to discuss Cal Exit and Oklahoma politics.
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Sonia Van Meter joined us to discuss Texas politics
In addition to discussing the Governor's race, the US Senate race, and Congressional races from across the Lone Star State Tim, Wendy, & David discussed the ongoing federal government shutdown, the report that ICE has detained 170 American citizens thus far, and the Maine US Senate race.
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