Peach Pundit Podcast

Mar 24 2025 184 ep. 68 mins 6

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Dolezal! Jobs! Congressional Craziness! The Right of Conscience!

Mar 24 2025 66 mins

In this episode of Peach Pundit the Podcast, hosts Jason Pye, Scot Turner, and Buzz Brockway discuss various topics including the economic impact of Georgia's ports, the implications of trade wars, the performative nature of current politics, and the recent SignalGate scandal. They explore how these issues affect the state and the nation, emphasizing the importance of logistics and

Tort Passes House, Air Taxis, Speed Cameras, RFRA

Mar 19 2025 63 mins

In this episode of Peach Pundit, hosts Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway discuss a range of topics legislative updates on speed zone cameras, tort reform, the Promise Scholarship, and the implications of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. They also explore the future of transportation with EVTOL technology and share insights from Scot's experience at the Georgia Supreme Court. The

Rep Ballard Visits, Bitcoin, Budgets, & Trade Wars

Mar 12 2025 69 mins

In this episode, State Representative Bethany Ballard discusses her advocacy for childhood literacy and the legislative measures she has championed to improve reading proficiency among children. The conversation explores the importance of school psychologists in addressing learning disabilities and the challenges they face in Georgia. The hosts also delve into budget discussions, c

Speed Cameras in the Ukraine

Mar 04 2025 71 mins

The conversation covers a range of political topics, including the current state of global leadership, economic concerns related to tariffs and trade, and the challenges of childcare with State Senator Brian Strickland. The speakers discuss bipartisan efforts to address these issues, the implications of the death penalty, and the introduction of the Religious Freedom Restoration Ac

Education Update, DOGE, and Gold Dome Reacts to Kemp's Threats

Feb 25 2025 70 mins

In this episode of Peach Pundit, hosts Jason Pye, Scot Turner, and Buzz Brockway discuss personal updates, including Jason's recent wedding and honeymoon at Disney World. They delve into legislative topics such as the REINS Act, which aims to enhance government transparency, and education legislation focused on math open enrollment and charter schools. The conversation also touches

Kemp For Senate? DOGE Hits Home. Loeffler Approved. Abrams To Get $2B?

Feb 19 2025 72 mins

Everyone is waiting for the Kemp domino to fall. DOGE cuts hit Atlanta's CDC. Stacey Abrams' aligned org slated to get $2 Billion? Kelly Loeffler receives a favorable vote from the Senate. Disgraced former Rep. wants to be U.S. Attorney? Trump denies Kemp's FEMA relief extension request. State House passes Hurricane Helene relief bill. "I Flop With Colton" stickers are availa

What'chur Bill? Scott Hilton, Jordan Ridley, and Joseph Gullett

Feb 12 2025 42 mins

Thanks to the generosity of our Patreons we have been able to create a mobile studio set up to let us chat with members of the General Assembly about their interesting bills. First up is a conversation with State Rep. Scott Hilton who has introduced legislation that would ban cell phones from classrooms. Next up is a chat with State Rep. Jordan Ridley who has introduced the Just

Torts and Taxes 2.6.2025

Feb 05 2025 75 mins

In this episode, Scot Turner and Buzz Brockway discuss the ongoing tort reform debate in Georgia, and the Georgia GOP's legislative agenda focused on election integrity. They delve into the implications of tort reform, the involvement of lobbyists, and the tone of the GOP's proposals, highlighting the importance of proper legislative processes. The conversation delves into various

Senator Tillery & Federal Spending Freeze

Jan 28 2025 84 mins

The conversation delves into the recent federal spending freeze and its implications for Georgia, particularly focusing on Medicaid and state budgeting. Senator Blake Tillery, the Senate Appropriations Chair, provides insights into the state's financial resilience and the ongoing debate over Medicaid expansion. The discussion also touches on the legal aspects of federal spending ac

Inauguration Day Pardons

Jan 22 2025 88 mins

In this episode of Peach Pundit, Jason Pye, Buzz Brockway, and Scot Turner discuss a range of topics including recent weather events, presidential pardons issued by Biden and Trump, the legal implications of these pardons, and the ongoing disparity in sentencing between crack and powder cocaine. They also touch on the complexities surrounding TikTok and executive orders. The conver