Erick and Nicole give a brief recap of the speakers and activities going on in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. 

We have returned from our summer hiatus to a flurry of new events including a new democrat ticket. Erick and Nicole will walk through Allan Lichtman's 13 keys to the White House to see who has the advantage in this new presidential race. We wil...

This week Nicole and Erick talk with Georgia Supreme Court Candidate John Barrow. This is an election that is on the ballot on May 21st and has huge consequences and John is the only candidate with a strong pro-choice record.  

This episode we discuss the close of the 2024 Legislative Session. The Good, The Bad, and the... near misses.  We are joined by Jeff Breedlove with the Georgia Council for Recovery and Niles Francis. 

This week Erick and Nicole discuss the last few remaining bills that we need to watch as well as some of the bad that has already been done. There is one week until this session is over and we will be covering it until the end. 

This episode Nicole and Erick discuss the good and the bad bills that survived crossover day at the Georgia State Capitol. They also take a look at some upcoming  changes in Democrat leadership after both the House and Senate leaders did n...

This week we dive into some movement of bad bills in Georgia and more chaos with congress on boarder bill, aid funding, and a failed impeachment vote. 

This week is week 3 of the session and we are joined by Rabbi Larry Sernovitz to discuss HB 30, a bill to define Antisemitism, clearing the Senate Judiciary committee. What does this really mean, why is it important, and what are the next steps...

This week we are joined by Cobb County Commissioner Jerica Richardson as we discuss the start of the legislative session and the current status of her congressional bid.  

As we get ready for the start of the legislative session next week, we sit down with the Chair of the Senate Democrats, Sen. Elena Parent. We talk New Years resolutions, Maps, and the upcoming session. 

Welcome to season 2 of Policy Matter GA. This episode we discuss the special session to address the federal courts order for Georgia to correct its redistricting that violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. We also have a very special gues...

Erick and Nicole are joined by Niles Francis to discuss a busy week.  Federal Judge throws out Georgia Congressional and State Legislature Map and orders new maps; Gov. Kemp calls for special session to start on November 29th.  Also, ...

1/2 of 1/3 of our government is paralyzed and the world is on fire. This week its Jim Jordans turn to loose votes on the floor for speaker. How far will he take this and what do Nicole and Erick think will be the outcome. 

This week the predictable happened. Speaker McCarthy wanted the gavel so bad he made it easy to remove him, and that is just what happened. This week Erick is  joined by Niles Francis to discuss the "vacancy of the Chair".

This week we discuss the possibility of a Federal Judge ordering the legislature to redraw Congressional and State Legislative maps and what this means for incumbents and candidates. We also discuss the dysfunctional House Republicans steering ...

This episode... a lot like the last one.  Another Trump indictment but this time a RICO charge that comes with a mandatory minimum if convicted. 

This episode Erick and Nicole walk you through the latest Trump indictment and his possible defenses, as well as Space Force not landing in Alabama, and the reality that Slavery was not a net benefit to black people. 

This week Erick and Nicole discuss GA State Rep Mainor switching parties based on alternative facts as the dive deep into education policy and the crazy last minute SCOTUS decisions. 

This week your host Erick and Nicole are joined by State Representative and Chair of the Cobb County Legislative Delegation, Teri Anulewicz. We will discuss the unfortunate rally of hate at a Cobb Synagogue and some surprising decisions by SCOT...

This has been a busy news week. Erick and Nicole go in-depth on the Trump Indictment and the surprise ruling by SCOTUS on the Alabama Congressional maps.  This is a conversation you don't want to miss!

This week Erick and Nicole address the deal on the Debt Ceiling, a growing field of GOP presidential hopefuls, and a list of other political shenanigans. 

Today Nicole and Erick discuss the looming debt ceiling limit and the ongoing negotiations, more abortion restrictions, and Fulton County Chair nominating a republican to lead the Board of Registrations and Elections, giving power to the GOP in...

This week Erick and Nicole discuss the re-election announcement of President Joe Biden, new attacks on the Trans community, and the debt ceiling. 

This week we are back from our post session week off and are now ready to tackle local and national issues. The DNC picks Chicago over Atlanta, the federal judge in Texas knows more than the FDA, and the TN3 get expelled.... sort of!

Now that the 2023 legislative session has concluded. Nicole and Erick discuss the highs, the lows, and the close calls!