The Confused Caucus Podcast

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Welcome to the Confused Caucus: The Black, Brown, Blue, a podcast for those of you who simultaneously feel politically motivated and a little confused or intimidated. Each episode comedian David Perdue & social curator/activist Munir Meghjani will discuss current political happenings with elected officials, policy makers, lobbyists and anybody out there who may be in the business of the often-overwhelming world of politics. Join us as we take a critical, comical, concerned eye on the political world around us.

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EP19: Comedy & Conversations - 2023 Session Wrap Up (LIVE)

Jun 13 2023 41 mins

We are thrilled to bring you this special episode from our live event Comedy and Conversations 2023 Session Wrap up, recorded at the Cultured South Fermentation Company. Featuring two of our favorite stand-up comedians Krystle Pierce and Tamar Rubin, and Georgia State Senator Nikki Merritt from District 9, and State Representative Kim Schofield from District 60. Senator Merritt and

EP18: Pt 2, Hip Hop Holly

Mar 30 2023 37 mins

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Representative El-Mahdi Holly, a community organizer and member of the Democratic Party in the Georgia House of Representatives for the 116th District. In this episode, we discuss the contentious Buckhead City movement, tips for holding local politicians accountable by their constituents, and the important difference between 1099 tax forms an

EP17: Pt 1, Deck the House with Reps of Holly

Mar 28 2023 38 mins

We're excited to be back, with Part 1 of our first guest interview of Season 3 in 2023, with Representative Holly. Elected in 2019, Rep Holly previously represented Georgia's 111th State House District, and in 2023 he now serves as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 116. He has a long history as a community organiser for regional and non-profits

EP16: Season 3 Kick Off

Mar 27 2023 40 mins

Welcome to the third season of the Confused Caucus! It's amazing to think that we've made it this far, and we're super grateful for all of the support. We're excited to be back in 2023 with all new episodes, and all new representatives talking all things under the golden dome. In this first episode, we discuss the pros and cons of personally crossing party lines and radical love wi

EP15: Pt 2, Comedy & Conversations - Live at the Plaza Theater with Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock

Nov 06 2022 43 mins

“We did it first…” We GOT THE SENATOR! On this 2nd part of our two part series LIVE from The Historic Plaza Theater we have a tremendous conversation between an incredible comedian & actor Baron Vaughn (Grace & Frankie on Netflix) & Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock. In this conversation Baron gets the Senator to talk about his background, his love for his State & the

EP14: Pt 1, Comedy & Conversations - Live at the Plaza Theater with LG Candidate Charlie Bailey

Nov 05 2022 32 mins

It’s been a long time…we shouldn’t have left you... Confused Caucus is back and because we kept you waiting we have a special episode for you! In Part 1 of a 2 Part episode we take you LIVE from our second “Comedy & Conversations” at the Historic Plaza Theater with our guest Charlie Bailey (currently running for LT Governor here in GA) & great Atlanta comedian Sha

EP13: Pt 2, Inside Baseball with Senator Dr. Michelle Au

May 03 2022 21 mins

We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with GA State Senator Dr. Michelle Au, who represents District 48th, one of the most diverse districts in the whole country. In this episode Senator Dr. Michelle Au talks about inside baseball, her switch from Senate to House of Representatives, and much more.SUBSCRIBE TO CONFUSED CAUCUS ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3qG5eUQ

EP12: Pt 1, Doctors Orders with Senator Dr. Michelle Au

Apr 26 2022 45 mins

Following a wild first year within Senate, we’re back again, one year later, with GA State Senator Dr. Michelle Au, who represents District 48th, one of the most diverse districts in the whole country.In this episode Senator Dr. Michelle Au helps us wrap up the 2022 Legislative session, we discuss bills on gun laws, COVID-19, and general legislative etiquette within Georgia’s c

EP11: Jesus, Guns and Babies with Rep Sam Park

Apr 05 2022 51 mins

Welcome back for Season Two of the Confused Caucus.The past few months have been an absolute rollercoaster at the Gold Dome. We are excited to be back, looking at politics through the eyes of those in power, with those impacted by it - all the while trying to make sense of the nonsense that is politics. Today we’re joined by Rep. Sam Park, who has recently stepped into chair of t

EP10: “2021 GA House Recap” with Minority Leader James Beverly

Apr 20 2021 58 mins

It’s been a few days since Sine Die - and while the paper bill confetti is still on the floor - we sat down with Minority Leader of Georgia House of Representatives Democratic Caucus Dr. James Beverly! aka “Leader Beverly”We wanted to understand what his biggest takeaways were from this session and his goals for the next one. What he hopes the brand of the GA Dem party will b