Shows
Better Georgia | Your Voice for Progress85 Primary Election ResultsListen in to learn more about the various races and their outcomes, how gerrymandering has affected the races, and the state of the Blue Wave in Georgia. “It's not like David Purdue created some true grassroots movement; David Purdue had the most money.” - Louis Elrod. Learn more about this episode of Better Georgia Podcast at http://bettergeorgia.org/2018/05/28/primary-election-results/
2018-05-2831 minBetter Georgia | Your Voice for Progress83 Primary Divisions?Listen in to learn about the infighting in the Georgia Democratic party, and how the rhetoric of Republicans and Democrats breed different expectations. “What I'm very much afraid of is this space where people don't have faith in whoever the nominee happens to be.” - Jennifer Young. Learn more about this episode of Better Georgia Podcast at http://www.bettergeorgia.org/ep83
2018-05-1430 minBetter Georgia | Your Voice for Progress82 Brian Kemp's Stupid Gun AdListen in to learn how Kemp's ad was made in extremely poor taste, and why Georgians need to pay attention to the Republican-led election safety commission. “Can this commission be trusted...as we move into an era where we need to be more focused on voter security?” - Jennifer Young. Learn more about this episode of Better Georgia Podcast at http://www.bettergeorgia.org/ep82
2018-05-0730 minBetter Georgia | Your Voice for Progress81 Nazis in NewnanListen in to learn more about the recent Neo-Nazi rally, how we as Americans need to be reacting to them, and the hysteria around celebrity politics. "Your rights stop where mine begin...these are organizations that are inciting fear and terror in individuals.” - Jennifer Young. Learn more about this episode of Better Georgia Podcast at http://www.bettergeorgia.org/ep81
2018-04-3026 minBetter Georgia | Your Voice for Progress80 Georgia's GunsListen in to learn about how America is commemorating the Columbine massacre of twenty years ago, and how politicians are working for or against gun reform. “It shows me that they don't care about these children's voices, they don't care about Moms Demand Action, they don't care about the people that are raising their voices about [gun reform].” - Jennifer Young. Learn more about this episode of Better Georgia Podcast at http://www.bettergeorgia.org/ep80
2018-04-2324 min
Better Georgia | Your Voice for Progress79 Fighting Trump in Georgia"These questions are a reflection of the national narrative locally, and we have to think about who we're sending to fight." - Jennifer Young Learn more about this episode of Better Georgia Podcast at http://bettergeorgia.org/79
2018-04-1627 minBetter Georgia | Your Voice for Progress78 Legislative Wrap-upListen in as we talk about the recent legislative session in Georgia, it's successes and failures, and the ways that bills make their way through the house. “It should be the first thing that legislators do every year: take care of public education and fund it fully.” - Sid Chapman. Learn more about this episode of Better Georgia Podcast at http://www.bettergeorgia.org/ep78
2018-04-0934 minBetter Georgia | Your Voice for Progress75 Interview with Sarah Riggs AmicoListen in to learn how Sarah Riggs Amico can help the employees of Georgia, achieve affordable healthcare, and make a more transparent Georgia government. “At some point, we have to talk about this like it’s not statistics, because there are belly buttons and real people attached to these numbers…and it’s very fixable.” - Sarah Riggs Amico. Learn more about this episode of Better Georgia Podcast at http://www.bettergeorgia.org/ep75
2018-03-2927 minBetter Georgia | Your Voice for Progress74 Shafer's ScandalListen in to learn more about the scandal with senator David Shafer, and the state of media journalism and their political ties in Georgia. “Are voters going to even know that this happened, and will they be able to make up their own mind about it?” - Louis Elrod. Learn more about this episode of Better Georgia Podcast at http://www.bettergeorgia.org/ep74
2018-03-1921 minBetter Georgia | Your Voice for ProgressCandidate School Lesson 6: Hiring StaffListen in to learn what positions you need filled for a smooth campaign, what you need in a campaign manager, and common missteps of first-time candidates. “A campaign manager is someone you can trust. It has to be someone who you are willing to turn over your hopes and dreams of aspiring for political office.” - Tharon Johnson. Learn more about this episode of Better Georgia Podcast at www.bettergeorgia.org/cs6
2018-02-2812 minBetter Georgia | Your Voice for ProgressCandidate School Lesson 3: Raising MoneyListen in to learn the most effective methods of fundraising, the amounts you need to raise, and what fundraising firms can and can't do for your campaign. “There is no way to sugarcoat it: money is the lifeblood of a campaign.” - Louis Elrod. Learn more about this episode of Better Georgia Podcast at http://www.bettergeorgia.org/cs3
2018-02-2817 minBetter Georgia | Your Voice for ProgressCandidate School Lesson 5: CommunicationsListen in to learn how to develop a compelling message, how to get the most out of working with journalists, and best practices of campaign communications. “Developing a compelling campaign message isn’t something you whip up in your head the day before you announce your candidacy.” - Liz Flowers. Learn more about this episode of Better Georgia Podcast at http://www.bettergeorgia.org/cs5
2018-02-2813 min