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We cover Georgia & Southern Politics like Kudzu! Featuring Tim Shiflett's GOP Outrage of the Week
Milan Singh joined us to discuss the results of Spring 2026 Yale Poll. Also, Wendy Davis was at last week's Marjorie Taylor Greene event that was advertized a "townhall' and she gave us a full report on that event in Acworth, Goergia. Finally, we discussed Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen's misson to El Savador.
Chris Fitzsimon CEO and Publisher of the States Newsroom was our guest.
On our 18th anniversary show we also discussed: the on going and chaotic saga of tariffs, the gold Trump pins, the NOT calling of a special election of vacant Congressional seats in Texas, and Tim, Wendy and David previewed the New Jersey Governor's race.
Bubba Atkinson of Bubba News joined us as our guest. Also, Tim, Wendy and David discussed the impacts of the global tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, the nationwide protests over the weekend and we concluded the show with a Buy, Sell, Hold of Vivek Ramaswamy candidacy for Governor of Ohio.
Dr. Isabel Skinner of thr University of Illinois Springfield joined us to discuss immigration and deportation issues. Tim, Wendy and David also made predicitions for Tuesday's special elections in Florida's 1st and 6th Congressional District and the Wisconsin Supreme Court race.
On tonight's show we honor the life and legacy of our Kudzu Vine co-host of nearly two decades Catherine Smith. Also, we had author & journalist Katherine Stewart to discuss her new book: Money, God, & Politics
DNC Member Wendy Davis joined to discuss the most effective way to oppose Donald Trump's unpopular policies and we closed the show disccussing Tennessee politics with John Rowley.
John Druckenmiller joined us to discuss his new project https://substack.com/@drucktoday as well as the future of local and online journalism. Tim and I also discussed the open US Senate seat in Minnesota the war in Ukraine, and played Naming Conventions will the Gulf of Mexico, Fort Bragg, and Red White & Blue Land!
Evan joined us to discuss all types of political and economic issues in Canada and even gave us his Super Bowl pick. After Evan's interview Catherine, Tim, and David did a Buy/Sell/Hold on Winsome Sears and Abigail Spanburger for Virginia Governor.
Dale Cardwell joined us to disuss his new project that is currently #2 in the nation in true crime postcasts. You can lsiten to his show here: https://www.sonymusic.com/sonymusic/deadly-fortune-explores-tex-mciver/
Howard Yaruss is an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and activist who greatly enjoys explaining complex issues in a clear, interesting and easily accessible way. He has taught a variety of courses on economics and business, and currently teaches at New York University. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Radian Group, one of the largest guarantors of debt in the world. He has also served on the Boards of organizations that advocate for safer streets, help the homeless and support the arts. Yaruss graduated from Brown University, studied at the London School of Economics and earned a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Manhattan and serves on his local community board.
Lachlan McIntosh joined us to discuss political trends in South Carolina and we did a deep dive with Lachlan on the political motivations of Nancy Mace
