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In this episode, Kyle talks with Russell Edwards, a candidate for the 7th District seat on the Athens-Clarke County Commission. They discuss Russell's background in politics, how his platform is shaped by what he hears on the trail, and why Athens should do more to bring families into downtown.

In this episode, Kyle talks with Jared Bailey, the incumbent commissioner on the Athens-Clarke County Commission, District 5. They talk about Bailey's vision for economic development in Athens and what accomplishments of the commission that Bailey is most proud of.

Kyle and Luke sit down with Tim Denson to discuss his race for Athens-Clarke County Commission in the 5th District. We also discuss Tim's background in organizing, how he got from the Occupy Athens movement to being a candidate for county commission, and his view of how to get things done at the local level. Editors Note: This conversation was recorded in early March. Learn more about Tim's Campaign. Music Credit: Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud

This week, Luke sits down with Kelly Girtz to discuss Kelly's campaign for Mayor of Athens, Georgia.

This week, we’re joined by Blake Aued, news editor at Flagpole Magazine, to discuss the races for Mayor and Commission in Athens. We’re also joined by Ethan Pham, a Democrat running for the party’s nomination in the 7th Congressional District. And we sit down with Twitty Titus, a Democrat running for the state legislature in House District 173 to discuss challenges facing Southwest Georgia.

Tommy Valentine discusses running for Athens-Clarke County Commission.

On this week's show, we talk with Madeleine Deisen, a student at Walton High School who helped organize a walkout at the school in protest of gun violence after the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida. We also talk with State Rep. Jonathan Wallace about Senate Bill 315, a cybersecurity bill on the Governor's desk that opens criminal liability to researchers who discover security vulnerabilities online. Finally, we speak with Fred Swann, the Democratic candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture.

This week, Kyle is joined by Judy Fitzgerald, the commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. They discuss recent recommendations made by the Commission on Children's Mental Health created by Governor Deal last summer.

This week we check in on the Republican and Democratic races for Governor and close out our reporting on this year's legislative session.

On this week's episode, Luke and Kyle report live from the Young Democrats of Georgia Convention. We're joined by Stacey Evans and Stacey Abrams to discuss taxes, healthcare, and education. Kyle interviews Sarah Riggs Amico for Lt. Governor and Matt Southwell for House District 34. And we discuss the convention activities including a Young Electeds forum featuring Reps. Bee Nguyen and Park Cannon and State Sen. Jen Jordan.

On this week's episode we discuss some of the bills that are still pending before the legislature now that crossover day has passed. And we check in on qualifying for Congressional and state-level offices for the 2018 midterms.

On this week’s episode, we discuss Republican plans to cut state taxes, Democrats who stopped defending their priorities, and Casey Cagle, Delta and the NRA not playing nicely in the sandbox. Luke sits down with John Noel to discuss his run for the Public Service Commission.

On this week’s episode, we discuss Republican plans to increase the cap for tax payer funded scholarships that are used to send students to private schools. We take a look at a constitutional amendment that would prohibit the state from doing business in languages other than English. And we talk about the tragic deaths of 17 students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

On this week's show we talk about the conclusion to the legislative fight over adoption under the Gold Dome. We also take a look at a confidential memo from the Abrams campaign laying out her strategy as we head for the Democratic primary in May.

On this week's episode we discuss President Trump's state of the union speech, check in on where the immigration debate is, and talk about a poorly executed ad in the Democratic gubernatorial primary between Stacey Evans and Stacey Abrams.

On this week's episode we discuss last weekend's government shutdown and the state of play on immigration legislation. Then Wesley Tharpe from the Georgia Budget and Policy institute joins to talk about the Governor's budget request.

This week we discuss Governor Deal's final State of the State address, break down Stacey Abrams economic mobility plan, and discuss a voting rights case before the Supreme Court that could impact Georgia.

On this week’s show, Kyle and Luke preview the upcoming legislative session and discuss the series of substantive proposals House Speaker David Ralston will pursue, the impact of new Democratic Leader Bob Trammell in the House, and how the upcoming slate of campaigns will impact what goes down at the Dome.

On this week's episode, Kyle talks with Democratic governor candidate Stacey Evans about the role that poverty plays in schools. Luke sits down with Jonathan Wallace, the new state representative for House District 119 to talk about the campaign, how he's preparing for session, and what he wants to do under the Gold Dome.

On this week’s show, Kyle and Austin discuss Doug Jones shocking upset of Roy Moore in the Alabama Senate special election. They also discuss Stacey Abrams’ proposal for affordable child care. And they check in on the much-less-affordable #GOPTaxScam.