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Wendy & David Reviewed the Georgia runoffs, discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East and more

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 Alabama.

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 segment.

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 rally in Atlanta.

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 reaction from almost all sides to the 1.8 billion settlement from the IRS to Donald Trump and his family and the fund for his political supporters that it creates.

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.

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 Watch
to 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 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 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.
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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.