In Episode 402 Ken and Dave discuss Fani going before the State
Senate, data centers sucking up power, banging on Burt Jones, the
Brown University shooter, Trump’s wild week, and Fulton’s 2020
foulups.
The Fanny Willis Senate Hearing
Discussion of District Attorney Fanny Willis’s testimony before
the Georgia State Senate, highlighting her argumentative demeanor
and the presence of former Governor Roy Barnes as her
attorney.
Insights into the billing controversies involving Nathan Wade,
including reports of him billing up to 160 hours in a single
week.
Analysis of how the hearing impacts the public perception of
the Fulton County DA’s office.
Donald Trump’s Busy Week
Marijuana Reclassification: Trump reclassified
marijuana to allow for expanded medical research and standard tax
deductions for businesses, though it remains federally
illegal.
The Kennedy Center: The board unanimously
voted to rename the facility the "Trump President Trump Kennedy
Center" after Trump appointed the board members.
Patriot Games: An initiative to host a
national youth fitness competition in honor of the country's 250th
birthday.
Military and Federal Perks: Trump announced
$1,776 checks for military members (funded via housing allowances)
and granted federal employees extra time off for Christmas.
Controversy: Criticism of Trump’s comments
regarding the tragic death of actor/director Rob Reiner.
Georgia Political & State News
14th District Race: Local businessman Brian
Stover enters the race for the 14th District, immediately becoming
a front-runner against Colton Moore.
Dark Money in Politics: The Georgia GOP filed
an ethics complaint against "Georgians for Integrity," a
Delaware-based group spending millions on ads targeting Bert
Jones.
Data Center Expansion: The Public Service
Commission approved a major energy expansion to meet the demands of
nearly 10 new gigawatts for data centers and warehouses along the
I-75 corridor.
Nuclear Energy: A look at the return of
nuclear power, including the reactivation of facilities like Three
Mile Island using modern AI monitoring.
National Headlines & Crime
Brown University Shooting: Analysis of the
shooting involving suspect Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, a former
student with a long-standing grudge, and the subsequent criticism
of the university's lack of security cameras.
Epstein Files: The release of new photos
involving David Copperfield and Ghislaine Maxwell, leading to
further debate over transparency in the investigation.
Fulton County Election Gaffes: Fulton County
admitted to procedural errors in the 2020 election involving
315,000 unsigned tabulator tapes, sparking renewed debate over
election integrity.
The Mule of the Week
Hashim Walters: A 29-year-old "entrepreneur"
accused of running a scam regarding a purported bid to buy Spirit
Airlines and establish the first black-owned commercial
airline.
Quick Hits
Jake Paul's $100 million payday despite a broken jaw.
The massive $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot.
Alabama’s comeback victory to move forward in the college
football playoffs.
About the Podcast
A political commentary podcast with Ken Pullin and Dave Roberts.