Peach Pundit Podcast
by Peach Pundit with Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway
Peach Pundit Podcast is Georgia’s conversation about politics, elections, campaigns, public policy, and the people making decisions under the Gold Dome. Hosted by Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway along with a rotating cast of Georgia political insiders, the show breaks down the General Assembly, statewide races, local politics, election law, conservative ideas, and the stories shaping Georgia’s future.Whether the topic is a special session, a governor’s race, a runoff, the State Election Board, campaign strategy, or the personalities behind Georgia politics, Peach Pundit brings informed conversation without pretending politics has to be boring.
Episodes
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The Carter Center, Georgia Debates, Trump and the 4,000-Acre Question
Early voting is underway in Georgia, the debates are heating up, Donald Trump is headed to Dalton, and the Carter Center wants Republicans to help observe Georgia's elections. This week on Peach Pundit the Podcast, Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway welcome Jonathan Stonestreet and Monica Childers…
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Jackson vs. Bottoms Debate Fallout, SEB Goes Rogue & Georgia Election Drama
Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms finally face off in the Georgia governor's race, and Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway have plenty to say about the debate, the candidates' competing visions, Medicaid expansion, minimum wage, data centers, and whether Georgia plumbers really drive Mercedes. Then...
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Georgia Elections: DVS Order, DOJ Voter Data & Jackson vs. Bottoms
Georgia election policy takes center stage as Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway tackle a packed week of Georgia politics. A federal judge has dismissed the Department of Justice lawsuit seeking an unredacted copy of Georgia’s statewide voter registration list from Secretary of State Brad…
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Wes Cantrell, The Job I Never Wanted & Rick Folbaum on Georgia’s Debates
Former Georgia State Representative Wes Cantrell joins Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway to discuss his new book, The Job I Never Wanted, and the unlikely path that took him from political outsider to eight years in the Georgia House. Wes tells the story of the Sam Teasley phone call that started it...
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Jackson vs. Bottoms, Jon Ossoff, Mike Collins & Chatham Elections
Georgia’s 2026 campaigns are starting to get real attention, and Scot and Buzz break down where things stand. This week: the massive advertising gap between Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms, Jon Ossoff’s multimillion-dollar investment in the Democratic Party of Georgia, and what it says…
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Rick Jackson’s Medicaid Plan, Trump Voters and GOP Divisions
Georgia politics is colliding with college football this week on Peach Pundit the Podcast. Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway start with the SEC showdown involving LSU, Lane Kiffin, and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr before turning to the 2026 campaign trail. They break down Georgia GOP Chairman...
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Debut of Outspoken by Julianne Thompson and Rob Adkerson
Something new is coming to the Peach Pundit platform. This is the pilot episode of Outspoken, a new podcast hosted by longtime Georgia conservative activists and political veterans Julianne Thompson and Rob Adkerson. Julianne and Rob have spent years in the middle of Georgia and national…
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Georgia Democrats Blocked the Vote. Now They Want to “Listen” to Taxpayers
Georgia Democrats say taxpayers have been left out of the property-tax conversation. Scot wants to know why those same Democrats voted against giving local taxpayers a chance to decide the issue themselves, and why the AJC failed to make that contradiction a central part of its coverage. Scot...
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Georgia Has Beef With Trump: Mike Collins’ Problems & the Governor’s Race
Georgia has beef with Trump, literally. Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway dig into President Trump’s tariff-free Argentine beef proposal, the backlash from Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and the cattle industry, and what the fight says about tariffs, food prices and American farmers....
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Ossoff’s “Natalie” Problem, a Tightening Governor’s Race, and the Medicaid Expansion Fight
Jon Ossoff wanted to land a punch on Donald Trump. Instead, his reference to traveling “with Natalie” created a controversy of its own, with even Democrats questioning why a U.S. senator would drag a young White House staffer into the political mud. Scot and Buzz break down the comment, the...
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The Socialists Are Coming, Dublin’s School Crisis, and Georgia’s 2026 Battlefield
The Democratic Socialists of America are expanding their footprint in Georgia, and Scot and Buzz examine what that could mean for the future of the state Democratic Party. They dig into the DSA platform, its growing presence in Georgia politics, and whether socialist ideas are moving from the...
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The AI Race, Georgia's Budget, & the RCV Debate
Georgia's 2026 election season is heating up, and Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway break down the stories that will shape the months ahead. This week, Scot recaps his ranked-choice voting debate with Brad Carver and reveals how audience opinion shifted after hearing the evidence. Then the…
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Keep Our Republic, Georgia Elections & the Race for Governor
Georgia politics is moving fast, and this episode covers the biggest stories shaping the state's political landscape. Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway return after a brief hiatus to break down the tightening Georgia governor's race, including the latest AARP poll, Donald Trump's endorsement of Rick...
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Tony West on Burt Jones, Georgia Ballots, Trump and the Ossoff-Collins Money Gap
Tony West, Georgia state director for Americans for Prosperity, fills in for Buzz Brockway to discuss economic freedom, Georgia politics, election security and the 2026 campaign. Scot Turner and Tony examine J.C. Bradbury’s criticism of special-interest tax breaks and the exaggerated economic...
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Ossoff, Warnock & the Nazi Tattoo Problem | Georgia Polls, Flock Cameras & Fulton 2020
Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway are back with a packed Peach Pundit Podcast covering Georgia politics, the U.S. Senate race, election investigations, privacy, policing, and a Fourth of July weekend that nearly broke Delta. The show opens with Scot’s trip to Washington, D.C. for America’s 250th...
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Georgia Politics: Rick Jackson, Jon Ossoff, Mike Collins & SCOTUS Decisions
America turns 250, and Georgia politics is not taking the holiday week off. Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway break down the latest in the Georgia governor’s race, including Rick Jackson’s push for Republican unity, the lingering divide with Burt Jones, Shelley Winter’s endorsement, and the Jackson...
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Georgia Special Session: SB 3EX, QR Codes, Greg Dolezal & Josh McLaurin, Property Taxes & Burt Jones
of Republican leadership at the Gold Dome is just getting started. Scot Turner is joined by Peach Pol editorial director Maya Prabhu for a behind-the-scenes breakdown of the special session’s high drama, backroom negotiations, and occasional tomfoolery. They unpack SB 3EX, Georgia’s QR-code…
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Georgia GOP Runoff Fallout: Rick Jackson Wins, Mike Collins, SB 189 & Redistricting
Georgia’s Republican primary runoffs are over, but the political consequences are only beginning. Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway break down Rick Jackson’s win in the Georgia governor’s race, what Brian Kemp’s late endorsement of Burt Jones did to the final vote, and why the Georgia Republican…
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Runoff and Special Session Preview
We took a week off because we were busy, and we thought it was a slow news week. That, however, was not the case this week. We have a agenda chock-full of news. Topic include: Advance In-Person Voting Is Underway for the June 16 Primary Runoff. The tone of the Governor's runoff seems to have...
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Collins' Phillips Problem. Debates? Carr for Jackson. Scot's Challenge For The GAGOP.
Scot returned, with a vengeance. We react to yet another crazy week in Georgia politics. Topics in the episode include: Mike Collins had a Brandon Phillips. Will the fallout harm Collins? Will Jackson and Jones end up debating? Carr goes all in for Jackson. Will Raffensperger follow him? Scot's...
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Peach Pundit The Podcast: Primary Election Review w/ Cooper and Jones.
Peach Pundit The Podcast: Primary Election Review w/ Cooper and Jones. by Peach Pundit with Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway
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Special Session Ripple Effects
As predicted, the Governor has called a special session (DURING THE WORLD CUP) -We got a shout out from Janice Johnston, and she is blaming the wrong person. -Will the House and Senate agree to a QR Code Fix? -How David Scott's Death is playing a role -Redistricting is part of it... and how that…
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What About the Dems with Niles Francis
With advanced in-person voting underway and Primary Election Day looming, we thought it would be a good time to chat with Niles Francis, who writes about Democratic politics, to get a glimpse of what's happening in the various Democratic Primaries. Niles also tossed in some thoughts on the GOP...
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Chatham GOP Craziness. Scot vs Consultants. Debates. Polling. Lawsuits. SCOTUS Shakes The Political World.
Another blockbuster week in Georgia politics takes us from DC to Savannah to Atlanta. Whew. Topics include: Why Lee Zeldin's take down of Congresswoman DeLauro is connected to a local race in Chatham County. Is Chip Lake the source of the Kim Jackson mailers? Governor's debate produced a Jackson...
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Update On Guv, Senate, State Super, Races. Clay Fuller Fools 'Em
TRIGGER WARNING: Some campaigns and their supporters might not like this episode. But our comments are meant to encourage those candidates to get better. Somebody will be the GOP nominee for Governor and the Senate. We need y'all to be ready for the fall campaign and ready to win! Topics this...
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Sine Die Wrap-up and the fallout that resulted
Scot and Buzz finally pick themselves up off the floor post-Sine Die and have a lot to say. Topics in the episode include: Buzz revises and extends his remarks from the last podcast re: LG Jones. House and Senate dig in on dueling election bills and pass neither. When will Kemp call a special...
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Which Jackson Is It? House-Senate At Odds Over Literacy, Budget, and Elections. Peach Pundit To Host Governor Debate?
and Buzz discuss this and so much more. Topics Include: It's Kim. Miss Jackson if you're nasty. House and Senate lock horns on the Speaker's Literacy Bill, the Big Budget, and an elections bill. The dreaded "S.S." words have been uttered under the Gold Dome. Delta tells Congress to stand in line...
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Jackson v. Jones Blows Up. New Elections Bill Drops. GRA Targets Raffensperger.
The Lt. Governor called out his wealthy rival from the LG's Rostrum. Jackson responded by dispatching Bert and Ernie to the Capitol. An old video of a definitive statement from Congressional candidate Cowan resurfaces. Two GRA members file a petition to have Raffensperger tossed off the GOP…
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CD 14 Results. Governor's Race Gets Spicy. Polls Galore. More Catoosa GOP Foolishness.
Another crazy week in Georgia politics means we have another crazy podcast. Topics include: Colton Moore is mostly politically dead as CD-14 voters rally around Clay Fuller. The race for the GOP gubernatorial nomination gets spicy. Jackson sues Jones for defamation. The latest polling in the...
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Qualifying Ends. Dems in Chaos. Crossover Day.
In the ultimate Georgia political mashup, Crossover Day and Qualifying Week coincided. We bring you the highlights. Topics included: Qualifying week happened. Is a Democratic takeover coming? GAGOP defies the GRA and qualifies Raffensperger. Dolezal's video and bills draw attention. House passes...
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Peach Pundit The Podcast: Frostopus Ensnares Another One. CD 11 Race Update. Lynn Smith Retires. Romman Out.
It's Friday, and the Legislature is still in session, which means it's time for another podcast. Topics this week include: GRA Leader Nathanial Darnell was fined and referred for prosecution. State Rep. Ruwa Romman ends run for Guv, will run for State Senate. The race to replace Congressman...
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Tarriffs, State of Races, Help Wanted
Due, yet again, to another busy week at the Capitol, we recorded a Friday afternoon podcast. Topics included: SCOTUS ruled against Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs. Trump came to Georgia. Judge issues injunction preventing LG Jones from using Leadership Committee money. There's…
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Jackson In. RNC With Jones? Loudermilk Out. Fuller Endorsed. DOJ Warrant.
Businessman Rick Jackson jumps into the GOP race for Governor, and everything goes wild. Two polls indicate a strong start for Jackson: Cygnal and Co/Efficient GAGOP Chair and National Committee members clear path for RNC to line up behind Jones? Congressman Barry Loudermilk will not seek...
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Serious Republican Policies Getting Drowned out by National Narratives
Happy Snowy Saturday, at least in northeast Georgia. Due to the craziness of the Legislative session, Scot and I recorded a rare Saturday edition of Peach Pundit The Podcast. Topics included: The House unveiled its property tax reform plan: HB 1116, HR 1114. Rep. Todd Jones's Portable Benefits…
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Budget Week Drama and Lemon Pepper Lou
sleepy affair, have we got news for you. Topics included: Lemon Pepper Wings? Budget Hearings Drama Part 1: Ballard vs Woods Budget Hearings Drama Part 2: Dolezal vs Raffensperger Budget Hearings Drama Part 3: Hatchett vs Open Mic The DOJ/Election Data conflict Former Rep. Karen Bennett pleads...
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The 2026 Prediction Episode
Buzz and Scot predict what will happen in 2026
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Former FBI Guy Looks at the Georgia 2020 Election
Former FBI Agent, Derek Somerville, applied his investigatory skillset to the the 2020 election in Georgia to find thousands of ineligible voters. When he shared his findings, he got sued. But if you thought that was evidence of a stolen election, well, about that....
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Special Elections for Just About Everything
In case you hadn't heard, there is some wild stuff happening in Georgia politics. We talk about some of it in this episode. Topics include: Rep Henderson is facing federal fraud charges; more to come? MTG tells '60 Minutes' she's not running for anything. Sen. Colton Moore announces run for...
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Clickbait Vigilantes, Jason Spencer's Book, Trump Exonerated
A rare Friday episode of the podcast was chock-full of wild stuff. GAGOP's Stembridge was wrong but was caught in a clickbait sting. Who is running to replace MTG? Former Rep. Jason Spencer has written a spicy book. Skandalakis tosses the Fani Willis RICO case into the dustbin of history. Please…
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MTG's Clutches Her Pearls
MTG is suddenly concerned with toxic politics as her feud with Trump continues. Raffesnperger pulls investigators from working with SEB. The Southern Surge Eludes Georgia. Jeb! praises Kemp's Georgia Match Program. State Rep Esther Panitch crosses the aisle in Sandy Springs race. Senate continues...
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MTG 2.0? Catoosa GOP. Trump Talks Hyundai. Shutdown Over. We Flop With Colton.
Topics this episode include: The MTG makeover is on. Is membership in Code Pink on the horizon? Oh Catoosa. Trump invokes the Hyundai plant raid in Laura Ingraham's interview. Ossoff wants the government to remain shut down. but did Carter and Collins help him? The Ossoff Deepfake. Peach Pundit...
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PSC Post Mortem and The Groyper War
We trimmed down the agenda tonight to talk about two big issues: Democrats grab two PSC seats. Affordability is a winning issue for the Dems. Voters are disappointed in Trump's economic performance. Wake-up call for the GOP. Tucker Carlson interviews Nick Fuentes, and a war breaks out. Ben…
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Shutdown. SNAP Impact. PSC Election.
Jon Ossoff is playing a dangerous game as the Left issues threats. The Feds are shutting down SNAP - The impact on Georgia There is a PSC election happening, and turnout is low. Is the GAGOP Chair focused on the right things right now? The special election to replace the late Rep. Mandi Ballinger...
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Bartow County Election Supervisor Joseph Kirk
In this episode, Scot Turner interviews Joseph Kirk, the Election Supervisor for Bartow County and President of GAVREO. They discuss the intricacies of election administration, the role of GAVREO in supporting election officials, and the importance of maintaining voter confidence and integrity in...
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Peace In Gaza? Remembering Ballinger. PSC Races. Sick YRs. Vernon Returns. McCormick Nails It.
Topics this episode include: Trump's big win in the Middle East The passing of State Rep Mandi Ballinger. Early has begun in the race for the Public Service Commission. Special elections to replace Esteves and Hutchinson may drive up Dem PSC votes. YR's get gross in group chat. Erickson vs Walsh...
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Pye Breaks Down the Shutdown
Jason Pye returned to give us an update on the Federal Government Shutdown. Other topics in the episode include: MTG flips, now supports Obamacare subsidies. Sen. Josh Hawley adopts the Left's position on wages. Herschel heads to the Bahamas, Bill White to Belgium. Please be sure to like and...
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MTG Is Just Fine. Dolezal In. Frostopus Update.
Topics in this episode include: MTG is not suicidal. Dolezal jumps into LG race. Mud flies. GRA's President fired for links to the Frostopus. State Ethics Commission adds GRA as defendant in GRA PAC probe. AJC's take on Kemp's office internal reaction to ICE Hyundai raid. We hope you are…
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Raffensperger In, Fani Out, MTG Wants Out
Topics in this episode include: Raffensperger jumps in. Darkhorse Dean. Duncan the Dem. Fani Willis is out. MTG renews calls for a "peaceful national divorce" and, joins with Carlson and Owens with bizarre claims about "The Jews" and Charlie Kirk. One week later, we take stock of our country…
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Charlie Kirk. The Hyundai Raid. SEB GoFundMe?
TPUSA leader Charlie Kirk was assassinated in Utah. Corrections Corner: Scot and Buzz correct some items from last week's podcast. Hyundai Plant Raid. ICE shows up at the $12.6B megasite, thousands of Georgia jobs on the line, and a leaked doc says at least one detainee had a valid visa. Hyundai...
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DISFUNCTION! Breaking Down James Mills Testimony to the Elections Study Committee
Former State Representative James Mills now serves as the Executive Director of the Georgia State Elections Board. On August 28th he told the Blue Ribbon Committee on Election Process that we should go back watch the video of the last SEB meeting so we could see how dishonest the SEB Chairman…
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Peach Pundit Podcast is Georgia’s conversation about politics, elections, campaigns, public policy, and the people making decisions under the Gold Dome. Hosted by Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway along with a rotating cast of Georgia political insiders, the show breaks down the General Assembly, statewide races, local politics, election law, conservative ideas, and the stories shaping Georgia’s future.Whether the topic is a special session, a governor’s race, a runoff, the State Election Board, campaign strategy, or the personalities behind Georgia politics, Peach Pundit brings informed conversation without pretending politics has to be boring.
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