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Comedian - "liberal redneck" - Trae Crowder is coming to Atlanta later this month for four nights of side-splitting laughs, so he spent some time jawing with Ron about the current state of politics, of course, but also provide a little background on his rise to fame, how he and his wife have managed to raise their sons to be less "redneck," and most importantly, the proper pronunciation of Trae's […]
Our scheduled conversation with former Dekalb CEO Mike Thurmond got postponed at the last minute, so it was a mad scramble for show fodder today, but ... not too shabby: Ron caught up with with his "amigo," radio consultant Jose Flores to discuss the Bad Bunny-centered Super Bowl halftime show to hear why the performance resonated with Latin Americans near and far. Not enough "culture war?" Now US Olympic athletes […]
A Truth Social post shared by Donald Trump ignites a rare wave of Republican backlash. From Eric Erickson to Senator Tim Scott, the fallout raises new questions about accountability inside the White House. It's Friday, so of course, Ron caught up with close friend, comedian and political satirist Sterling Thrill to lighten up this mood a bit. They cover the racist Truth post, Nancy Mace's hooch & weed issues, dueling […]
How does the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro tie in with Tulsi Gabbard being in Fulton County last week to oversee the FBI raiding 700 boxes of 2020 ballots? Is this about concocting a narrative that Maduro - who couldn't keep himself safe from extrication in his own country - altered the outcome of the 2020 election swing states like Georgia? Sounds far-fetched, right? Then, the shifting rationale for […]
As Atlanta prepares for the World Cup, fears are growing over a larger ICE presence and what it could mean for residents, visitors, and voter confidence. Ron digs into the data behind ICE arrests in Georgia, sharp words from federal officials, and pushback from local leaders, including Rep. Nikema Williams and Mayor Andre Dickens. Donnell Suggs, editor-in-chief of The Atlanta Voice, joins the show to explain how Black Atlantans are […]
Atlanta journalist George Chidi of The Atlanta Objective joined the show to analyze the arrest of Don Lemon during a protest at a Minneapolis church, raising serious questions about press freedom, selective enforcement, and the growing risks journalists face while doing their jobs. Chidi also explained why he and many journalists are taking new steps to protect their sources amid federal raids and political pressure. Later, Fulton County Commission Chair […]
Ron starts his Friday with a full first hour (45 minutes for you) with his pal, comedian and satirist Sterling Thrill to off-ramp from a grueling weekend of headlines. Did they find some "funny" from it all? Second half of the show is loaded, though. CBS News' Washington correspondent Wendy Gillette hopped on a call to offer the latest on a handful of headlines, from the Epstein Files release (more […]
Plus, a former police instructore & Marine takes aim at Congress & MARTA looks to show off in 2026 A day after an FBI raid on Fulton County's elections office, Ron spoke with State Sen. Josh McLaurin, who explained the legal implications of federal agents seizing 2020 election records and why the move raises alarms for Georgia voters. Fulton County leaders Robb Pitts, Mo Ivory, and Marvin Arrington Jr. respond […]
Plus, insights into authoritarianism from Nora Borcea Pullen The Fulton County Elections office has been raided by the FBI. Marilyn Marks, executive director of the Coalition for Good Governance, joins Ron to distill the why and discuss what's to come. Then, Romanian-born American Nora Borcea Pullen, president of Fayette Democratic Women and a columnist for The Citizen, shares her childhood memories of living under authoritarian rule, how the re-election of […]
National morning drive radio and television star Stephanie Miller hosts The Stephanie Miller Show, reaching over six million listeners weekly on satellite and terrestrial radio, simulcast on FreeSpeech TV. A ratings powerhouse who dominated at KABC, KFI, and stations in New York and Chicago, she's been ranked on Talkers Magazine's "Heavy Hundred" for over a decade and won their Woman of the Year Award. Her sold-out Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour became the fastest-selling comedy tour in history, earning three Pollstar nominations and producing America's #1 comedy album. Praised by Rachel Maddow as "the high priestess of excellent liberal talk" and by Carol Burnett as "the Carol Burnett of radio," this Liberal icon—ironically the daughter of Barry Goldwater's 1964 VP running mate—is known as "The Voice of The Resistance."
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