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In episode 428 Matt Lowe and Dave Roberts discuss Paris Peace Accords 2.0, California is verifying gay contractors, bible verses on hats, burning crosses, nude Shrek vs. freedom of speech, clarity in medical pricing, the courts hand down Second Amendment wins, and it is getting special under the Gold Dome.

In episode 426 Doug Shaw and Dave Roberts discuss the California primary, getting locked up over Bass Pro, the age of majority in D.C., rolling back the ATF, venting atmosphere, FISA time again, free speech in Southeast Georgia, and MARTA problems.

Dave and Doug Shaw cover the Georgia primary runoff matchups, Trump's primary influence and failed coattails, police brutality in South Carolina, and the deaths of Kyle Bush and Barney Frank. Georgia Primary Runoffs: Governor and Senate Burt Jones will face Rick Jackson in the Republican gubernatorial runoff — Jones outperformed expectations but Rick Jackson has momentum. Jackson runs the risk of over-indexing on Trump endorsement; he needs to build his own coalition. Lance Bottoms's entry into the race as a Democratic candidate alongside incumbent Ossoff might actually help Republicans. Meanwhile, the lieutenant governor's race heads to a runoff between JFK (who benefited from name recognition — people voting for the dead president) and Dolezal, whose campaign was a mess. His Sharia law flyer targeting Dolezal's Muslim name is tactically stupid in Georgia. Paulding County: Robert Lane Defeats Colleen Hampton in District Attorney Race Robert Lane won decisively, 65-35, in the Republican primary for Paulding County District Attorney. Dave had supported the opponent but congratulated Lane afterward. The race was amateur hour on both sides — particularly Hampton's alignment with the "Justice for Heather Turner" group pursuing a 2017 homicide case obsessively, maligning retired Sheriff Gary Gulledge, current Sheriff Ashley Henson, and homicide detective (and Dave's neighbor). Lane has no general-election competition; his challenge now is learning from the race's lessons. Thomas Massie Loses to Trump-Backed Challenger in Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, perhaps the most constitutionally principled member of Congress, lost to Trump's preferred candidate in a sub-10-point race. Trump won Kentucky by far more, proving his coattails don't stretch to every race. Massie refused to rubber-stamp Trump and maintained separation from the executive branch — the role Congress is supposed to play. His loss signals the GOP increasingly favors loyalty tests over constitutional governance. Rumors suggest Massie may explore a 2028 presidential run; he'd get crushed, but his standing in principle has never wavered. Kyle Bush Dies at 41: NASCAR Legend's Illness and Legacy NASCAR driver Kyle Bush, 41, died shortly after testing a new racing simulator in Concord, North Carolina. He'd been coughing up blood and experiencing shortness of breath; reports suggest the infection may trace back to a ceramic stool incident four months prior that required 24 stitches in his calf. Bush was NASCAR's winningest driver across all racing tiers, owned a truck team, and mentored young drivers. He was set to race in the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte and the Truck Series race this weekend. Robert Busbee, Ogeechee Judicial District Attorney, Dies of Heart Attack Ogeechee Judicial Circuit District Attorney Robert Busbee, 44, suffered an apparent heart attack at a local gym. Busbee replaced Daphne Totten, who notoriously jailed a domestic-violence survivor for killing her abuser (conviction later overturned). Busbee restored integrity to the office. Police Chokehold on White Teenager at South Carolina Baseball Game A resource officer in South Carolina placed a white teenager in a chokehold and tased him after the teen's mother questioned a call at a private high school baseball game. The kid stepped on the officer's foot; the cop hit him in the head with a taser. Kevin Warsh Becomes New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, 56, replaced Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair. Warsh looks younger than his age and came from Ohio. Powell remains on the board. Trump praised Warsh in a press conference — then immediately praised President Xi Jinping using the same language, revealing the praise was boilerplate. Interest rate drops expected when the Federal Reserve meets; Connie's new vehicle purchase timing may depend on rate movement. Georgia School Board Election: Paulding County Votes to Rein In District Paulding County voters approved a referendum capping property assessment increases at the inflation rate, forcing the school board to actually vote on millage increases instead of pocketing stealth tax hikes via rising home values. The ballot wording was confusing, but after county Republican leadership posted clarification, it passed. This is a meaningful check on property-tax expansion. Memorial Day Remembrances and Atlanta Radio History Dave honored Will Zapp, a fellow service member and purple heart recipient who died of brain cancer likely caused by Iraq service. The conversation drifted into Atlanta radio nostalgia — Southside Steve, 96 Rock, the American Pie bar on Sunday afternoons. Legends Distillery (which made Southside Steve whiskey) is closing. Terrestrial radio is dying; nobody listens anymore. Barney Frank Dies: 2008 Financial Crisis Architect Congressman Barney Frank died this week. Frank co-authored the Dodd-Frank legislation that enabled the subprime mortgage crisis and the 2008 financial collapse. He packaged bad mortgages together and sold them, leaving borrowers in perpetual uncertainty about who held their loans. Frank was famously disorganized in appearance despite being gay (contrary to stereotype) and ran a gay prostitution ring out of his Washington townhouse. His departure from the Senate improved the institution. Closing Thought: Primary Fatigue Dave is experiencing voter fatigue as Georgia heads into runoff season. Campaign ads have completely cluttered his DVR to the point where he's considering a complete deletion and restart.

In episode 422 Ken and Dave discuss the latest polls in Georgia, the price of statewide office, the next virus, the race to redistrict, remembering two Braves legends, firing before rehiring, and the UFO files.

In Episode 410 Ken and Dave discuss the tax cancellation contest under the Gold Dome, data centers making bank, making high school sports pay, getting rid of the car feature everyone hates, balloons freaking out El Paso, the doo doo show in Jefferson, and Virginia gerrymandering.

In Episode 408 Ken and Dave discuss the FBI raid in Fulton County, property taxes on the chopping block, another state representative arrested, Don Lemon in handcuffs, Tom Holman taking command, a Michigander wants to leave the U.S., and more than we wanted to know about Bill Gates.

In Episode 406 Ken and Dave discuss data center pushback, the stage is set for the special election for the fourteenth, the first bill of the year heads to Kemp's desk, the State of the State, boys playing girls, Iran continuing to heat up, and Tiger partners with Arthur Blank.

In Episode 404, recorded only hours before the Maduro news broke, Ken and Dave discuss new laws that took effective January first, "stolen" documents at a Minnesota daycare, monks strolling through Georgia, Iran coming unglued, congressional resignations, pausing tariffs, and the comrade officially takes office. College Football & NFL Highlights Georgia vs. Ole Miss: A chaotic finish featuring multiple "final" seconds and the premature appearance of the stage crew. Miami Over Ohio State: Discussion of Miami's physical dominance and Ryan Day's controversial play-calling decisions. Falcons Victory: A narrow Monday night win for Atlanta, highlighted by a strong performance from running back Bijan Robinson. New Georgia State Laws (Effective Jan 1st) America First License Plates: New patriotic tags featuring the American flag. Debate centers on the $90 cost and the politicization of the flag. HVAC Warranty Transfer (SB12): A new law ensuring 10-year warranties are automatically transferable to new homeowners without mandatory registration, provided a licensed contractor performed the installation. Campaign Reform & Safety: New ethics rules prohibit opening candidate investigations within 60 days of an election and mandate the redaction of politicians' home addresses from certain public records to prevent "swatting." Booting Regulations: Stricter permit and posting requirements for companies that boot vehicles in Georgia. Catastrophe Savings Accounts: The creation of state-level, tax-sheltered accounts to help homeowners save for disaster-related repairs and high deductibles. National Headlines & Investigative Journalism Minnesota Daycare Fraud: A suspicious "break-in" at a Somali-owned daycare involved in a multi-billion dollar fraud scandal. The hosts discuss the "dog ate my homework" nature of the missing documentation and the organized scam's spread to other states. The "Monk Walk": Buddhist monks walking from Texas to D.C. for peace are criticized by the hosts as a "spectacle" that disrupts traffic without achieving tangible geopolitical results. Iranian Unrest: Discussion of protests in Iran and President Trump's "locked and loaded" social media response to potential violence against protesters. Congressional Exodus: Over 50 lawmakers (10% of Congress) have announced they will not seek re-election, citing dysfunction and a shift away from the "cocktail party" civility of the past. Local Georgia Politics The 14th District Race: Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG) faces criticism for vacationing in Costa Rica during her final days in office. Candidate Brian Stover is highlighted for his "100% ally" campaign strategy. Bert Jones Attack Ads: Mystery surrounds a multi-million dollar "dark money" campaign targeting Lieutenant Governor Bert Jones with aggressive attack ads. The Sign Ninja: A look at the strategic importance of campaign sign placement in Northwest Georgia and the role of Matt Stout in local elections. New York's "Comrade" Mayor Analysis of the inauguration of New York's new socialist leadership, focusing on the shift from "rugged individualism" to "collectivism." Discussion of proposed policies, including free bus routes funded by new taxes on specific neighborhoods and visitors. The "Mule" of the Week The McDonald's AirPod Incident: An Ohio worker suffers severe burns after reaching into a 360-degree deep fryer to retrieve a dropped AirPod. Brian Stover: Criticized for a campaign platform that emphasizes total loyalty to the President over the traditional role of a co-equal branch of government.