A new name emerges for one statewide office, a young man steps up for another

25-year old Adrian Consonery Jr. is running for Secretary of State. Hear how his near-disenfranchisement spurred his interest.

With a new lieutenant governor candidate in the Democratic primary in Macon-Bibb official ⁠Seth Clark⁠, Ron caught up with Georgia NOW reporter Jenna Eason to get the scoop. Jenna covered the region before at the Macon Telegraph and had interviewed Clark early in her career and offered her insights.

Later, Ron connected with 25-year-old ⁠Adrian Consonery Jr.⁠, a first-time candidate running for Georgia Secretary of State, to talk voting access, election integrity, and why younger voters are stepping into the political arena earlier than ever.

Second half of the show, Ron turns his focus back to the scene in Minneapolis that continues to divide the nation – though polling suggests the ⁠majority of us do see things similarly⁠.

While reading the AJC’s ⁠Bill Torpy op/ed⁠, Ron stopped midway to point out something crucial: watch Jonathan Ross’ own video ⁠HERE⁠. Notice as Ross’ fingers appear as Renee Good’s spouse, Becca encourages him to “go get yourself some lunch?” He’s moving the phone he’s using to record the video from his right hand to his left. He was freeing up his right hand to access his weapon then, and not while in harm’s way in or near the front of the vehicle.

Why?

Even Atlanta-based right wing radio host Shelley Wynter ⁠found a vastly more reasoned voice⁠ than Kristi Noem or Donald Trump; the kind of voice needed in this fracas.

Lastly, what if Democrats put together a ‘shadow cabinet?’ You know, like an “alternate universe” version of what the executive branch would look like were Democrats in control? Emory professor ⁠Rick Doner opines⁠ that’s what’s needed right now. Ron shares & chimes in, too.