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Last week, Georgians battled lines, technical difficulties, and confusion to cast their ballots in the state’s Congressional, state and local primary races. We talk about the breakdown in administration of Tuesday’s election and the results in Georgia’s Senate and Congressional races.

On today’s podcast, we talk about demonstrations in response to the police murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the demonstrations that followed. These demonstrators have demanded that policymakers at all levels of government take action to stop police violence against Black Americans and break down institutions of systemic racism and oppression in our society. So we discuss a path forward for policymakers in Georgia and across the nation.

On today's episode, we talk with Mokah Jasmine Johnson, a candidate for the State House in District 117, about her campaign for the state legislature and her view on solutions to police accountability.

On today's podcast, you'll hear from State Representative Erick Allen (D-Smyrna) about House Democrats' agenda to increase police accountability following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

On today's podcast, you'll hear from Destiny Bryant, a candidate for District Attorney in the Alcovy Judicial Circuit, covering Newton and Walton counties. Megan talked with Destiny about the message she is hearing from demonstrators following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis and her view of how the criminal justice system should be reformed.

Democratic Senate candidate Sarah Riggs Amico joins the podcast to discuss solutions to improve policing practices and the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On today's podcast, we discuss a recent ruling from the state Supreme Court that affirms the ability of the Court's Justices to game the state's constitution and cancel judicial elections. Then we preview the Senate and Congressional primaries coming on June 9th. And Research Intern Olivia Bauer joins the podcast to discuss her research on rural development.

On today's podcast, we break down the implications of the law and policy for the coming grand jury proceedings in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. We also discuss the state budget situation facing lawmakers when they return to Atlanta next month. See the Bitter Southerner for an excellent piece about the claim Arbery's family can make to Georgia's coastal communities and what was lost in his passing. Check out Zak Cheney-Rice's reflections on parenthood in the wake of the shooting. Read about other incidents regarding questionable police practices by the Glynn County Police Department in Georgia Recorder.Read this argument against citizen's arrest statutes from American University law professor Ira Robbins.

On today’s podcast, we learn about how campaigns are pivoting to engage voters digitally amidst the coronavirus crisis.

Megan talks with Rep. Becky Evans about what Georgia needs to do to be prepared to re-open businesses and what it's like to campaign during a pandemic.

On today's podcast, we talk about Gov. Kemp's risky bet that he can allow close-contact businesses like nail salons, tattoo parlors, and hair salons to re-open without increasing the spread of COVID-19.

On today's podcast, we continue our discussion on the state and federal response to the Coronavirus crisis, including the Governor's statewide stay-at-home order and the frustration it has created for local officials. We also look at the scrutiny over trades made in Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler's stock portfolio in the lead up to the crisis.

Megan is joined by Tori Slatton, Olivia Bauer, Kelly Dobso, and Payeton Childers to discuss important policies that protect women in honor of Women's History Month.

On today's podcast, we talk about an emerging debate weighing the merits of an aggressive public health response aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 against the impact that such aggressive responses have on the economy.

On today's podcast, we discuss the reactions of Governor Kemp, the legislature, and local governments across Georgia to the Coronavirus pandemic. We also assess where the Democratic presidential primary stands as future primary elections are delayed and Biden maintains a large delegate lead.

On this episode, we discuss Republicans in the Georgia House making a big show of restoring the Governor's budget cuts while pursuing their own risky budget ideas. Then we check in on legislation at play as we near crossover day. Note: This was recorded before crossover day and before it was announced that the legislature would suspend operations in response to the spread of COVID-19.

The team recaps Biden's dominance of Super Tuesday elections.

We discuss Joe Biden’s victory in South Carolina, making him likely the only viable alternative to a Bernie Sanders nomination. Then we discuss issues with the rollout of Georgia’s new voting machines, which debut for the Democratic presidential primary on March 24th.

On today's podcast, we discuss former Republican New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's campaign spending that has enabled his polling surge in the Democratic presidential primary. We also look at moves in the Georgia House to restore some of Gov. Kemp's proposed spending cuts and the re-emergence of the religious liberty debate.

On today’s podcast, Kyle and Luke discuss Gov. Kemp’s rollout of his efforts to combat gang crime in the state. We also check in on budget talks and the results from the New Hampshire primary.