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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 Congressional Maps across the South and the reality show Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy filmed over a 7 month period during the past year.

Steve Singiser was our guest and discussed all aspects of the California Governor's race.

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 the show and discussed the passing of Congressman David Scott and the election to replace him in Georgia's 13th Congressional District.

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 feel like market manipulation, and the Alabama Governor's race.

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 in Atlanta.Finally Wendy and David discussed the defeat of Viktor Orbán, the ongoing situation in Iran and the out of nowhere press statement by Melania Trump.

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 highly inconsistent message on the war with Iran from Donald Trump.In the fial podcast only segment the team discussed the tourism future of Stone Mountain Park in Georgia.

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 "Jackson" with recent direct mail pieces sent to Republican voters.

Georgia State Senator Nan Orrock joined us to honor the Life & Legacy of Former Georgia State Rep. Buddy Childers 

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 Watchto discuss legislative elections from across the nation and previewed Tuesday's Illinois' primary.In the final segment Wendy & David concluded the show with the ongoing military action against Iran.

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 special election for Congress in Georgia's 14th District.

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 with the latest developments with the Epstein Files, the State of the Union address, and the reports that wholesale inflation numbers rose more than projected.

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 Congress in Georgia's 14th District.

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 June of 2026.

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 segment of the show Tim and David discussed Trump's endorsement in the Georgia 14 Special Election and the surprise retirement of Barry Loudermilk.

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 discussion of the shocking special election result in Forth Worth, Texas on January 31st and we that may preview for elections for the remainer of 2026.

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 according to public polls.

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 with particular focus on Jay Bookman's column in the Georgia Recorder.We finished the show with a discussion of the Texas US Senate primary on the Democratic side.

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.

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.

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.

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 Keisha Lance Bottoms' campaign for Georgia Governor.

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.

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 did a Buy/Sell/Hold on Michael Thurmond for Governor of Georgia and finally, they discussed Vivek Ramaswamy's proposals for both a longer school year and longer school day in Ohio and how it was viewed as AI created by many Republican observers.

In addition to discussing Don't Get Scammed, Get Smart!: Seven Steps to Outsmart Today's Most Dangerous Post-COVID with DaleTim, 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 of State Brad Raffensperger campaign for Governor of Georgia.

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 Epstein Files is the main cause of the split. After the interview we Tim, Wendy, and David discussed the proposed 50 year mortgage and the end of the mintinf of the penny in the US.

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 fallout.A major focus of the post-election discussion is the significant political shift following the Democratic party's big wins. The hosts specifically address the news that some Senate Democrats are reportedly "capitulating to the Republicans," examining what this move means for the immediate future of legislative battles and the balance of power in Washington.Finally, the episode dedicates a segment to reflecting on the career and legacy of a major Democratic figure, Nancy Pelosi, following the recent announcement of her retirement from the House of Representatives. Overall, the episode serves as a thorough debrief of the 2025 election cycle, covering the national political landscape, party strategies, and key congressional retirements.

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 the 30 plus day federal government shutdown. Finally, the host gave their predictions for several key races across the country indlucing the NYC Mayor's race, the Georgia PSC races, and the Governor's races in New Jersey & Virginia.

JJ Ames joined us to discuss Cal Exit and Oklahoma 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.

Dr. Julia Azari joined us to discuss her new book Backlash Presidents: From Transformative to Reactionary Leaders in American History.Julia R. Azari is professor of political science at Marquette University. She is the author of Delivering the People’s Message: The Changing Politics of the Presidential Mandate and the editor (with Lara M. Brown and Zim G. Nwokora) of The Presidential Leadership Dilemma: Between the Constitution and a Political Party. Her work has been featured widely in the media, including The New York Times, MSNBC, Politico, and FiveThirtyEight.

In addition to Kartik joining us to discuss: Why Canada Never Became Part of the USA: North American Wars and Political Intrigue 1774-1871 Tim, Wendy, and David discussed other political topics including:The ongoing Federal Government Shutdown and the ICE raids in Chicago where many Black Americans citizens were arrested and detained,Finally, Wendy gave a report on the 2025 Carter Lewis Dinner and keynote address by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.

Dr. Allan Lichtman joined us to discuss his new book: Conservative to the Core.Also, Tim, Wendy, & David discussed the testimony of FBI director Kash Patel before the FBI. Later we discuss the attacks on free speech and assembly including forcing Jimmy Krimmel off the air, the comments on what speech is and isn't allowed by Pam Bondi, and the naming of antifa as a terrorist organization by Donald Trump.

The editor of the Nevada Current, Hugh Jackson joined us to discuss the decline in tourism in Las Vegas and the upcoming 2026 elections in the Silver State. Tim, Wendy and David also discussed the ongoing saga to prevent the release of the Epstein Files, discuss recent polling of the Florida Governor's race than expected and discussion the blowout win the the VA-11 Special Congressional Election.

Former New Mexico elected offical Bill McCamley joined us to discuss his new book and Substack of the same name: Right My Dudes... Now What?Tim, Wendy, and David let off the show with a discussion of the ICE raid of the Hyundai plant in Bryan County Georgia and the pontential fallout economic and geopolitical from it.

Logan Phillips of Race to the WH joined us to discuss his projections of some of the key races in the 2026 Midterms. We also previewed the upcoming NFL season.To start off the show Wendy Davis gave us a report on last week's DNC meeting in Minneapolis including a trip to the Minnesota State Fair.

The chair of the Georgia Rural Democratic Council and GA's12th District Democratic Chair Cathi Fredricksen filled in for Wendy Davis who is in Minnesota for the DNC Meeting.Tim, Cathi, and David discussed Gavin Newsom's new social media strategy, the FBI raid of John Bolton's home, the proposed Music City Loop. Finally, we conducted a buy sell, hold on the candidacy of Marsha Blackburn for Governor of Tennessee.

The Downballot's Jeff Singer joined us to discuss the battle for control of the US House, including the special Congressional election in Middle Tennessee. We also dicussed a myriad of US Senate races including: Alaska, Georgia, Iowa, Nebraska, North Carolina, and Texas.Tim, Wendy, and David started off the show with a discuss of Friday's summit in Alaska between Vladimar Putin and Donald Trump and Monday morning's meeting in Washington DC between Donald Trump and multiple European leaders include Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Dr. Rachel Bitecofer joined us to discuss muliple recent articles from her Substack The Cycle.Also, Time, Wendy, and David discussed re-redistrcting efforts across the country with particular emphasis on Texas. Finally, we closed the show with a Buy/Sell/Hold on Nancy Mace and here campaign for Governor of Suth Carolina.

In addition to discussing the issues facing famlly farms with Brian, Time, Wendy and David discussed the July 2025 jobs report and the possible firing of the head of BLS. Finally, we conducted a buy, sell, hold on the candidacy of Mike Colllins and his run for US Senator from "Georiga".

Michael Tackett joined us to discuss his biography of Mitch McConnell: The Price of Power. Tackett is Deputy Washington Bureau Chief at The Associated Press. During the show Tim, Wendy, and David also discussed the Georgia US Senate race and did a buy, sell, hold on the candicacy of Derek Dooley.

Dr. Jonathan Cohen joined us to discuss his new book Losing Big.Also, Tim, Wendy and David discussed the ongoing scandal of the Trump Adminstration not releasing or wanting to discuss the Espstein Files.

Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling joined us to discuss polling for across the nation. We led off the show with an Outrage of the Week from Tim Shiflett and ended the show with a Buy Sell Hold on Burt Jones for Governor of Georgia.

Steve Singiser joined us to discuss California politics.Tim, Wendy, & David also discussed Donald Trump's open admission that he hates Democratic voters and the impacts the Mega Bill.

Mike Mikus joined us to discuss Pennsylvania politics.Tim, Wendy and David also discussed the New York City Mayoral primary, the major and controversial ruling just handed down by the SCOTUS and a Buy/Sell/Hold on Tommy Tunnerville running for Governor of Alabama.

Georgia Southern University history professor Dr. Bennett Parten joined us to discuss his new book Somewhere Toward Freedom.

Ron Hetrick, Labor economist of Lightcast joined us to discuss various issues surrounding the American labor market, including the most recent jobs report, the impact of a drop in immigration, and the outlook for recent graduates. Tim, Wendy and David discussed the growing rift between Elon Musk and Donald Trump and did a buy, sell, hold on last week's guest Georgia State Sentator Jason Esteves' candidacy for Governor.

After State Senator Esteves was on Matthew Wilson gave us an update on Daniel Blackmon and his race for the PSC and the residency challenges that have been brought forth. Tim, Wendy, and David discussed the push by some Republicans including Ron DeSantis to remove fluoride from public water and the US Senate race in South Carolina.

Former New Jersey Executive Director Kevin Olasanoye joined us to discuss politics in the Garden State. Tim, Wendy and David, also discussed this week's passage of the so called "Big Beautiful Bill" through the House and it's prospects for passage the Senate.

In addition to the pair of Georgia PSC Candidates, Tim, Wendy, & David discussed today's medical newws concerning President Joe Biden and the arrest and prolonged ICE detention of Dalton State student Ximena Arias-Cristobal.