In Ep. 392 of the LMTYWYW podcast, Ken and Dave discuss peace in the Middle East, MTG blaming Republicans, the market reaction to new tariff talks, Congress discovering the Fourth Amendment, the Georgia House mourning a member, and the tables turning in New York.
Topics Discussed:
- Travel Recap: Dave recounts his 12-day trip to Italy, including visits to Florence Bologna, and Venice, Highlights include the experience of Florentine steak and soaking in the European cafe atmosphere.
- International Affairs & Peace: Analysis of the temporary Israel-Palestine ceasefire brokered by Trump and the controversy surrounding the proportional response in Gaza.
- Nobel Recognition: Discussion of the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Maria Karina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, and her dedication of the award to President Trump.
- Market Volatility: Examination of the market tanking following Trump’s threats of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, and the complexities of trade policy.
- Healthcare & Government Shutdown: Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG) breaks with the GOP concerning the upcoming shutdown and the expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) healthcare subsidies.
- Local Controversy: A deep dive into the Pike County water rights dispute involving a private landowner seeking to extract water from a natural spring for bottling.
- FBI Overreach: Republican Senators, including Lindsey Graham and Josh Hawley, are outraged after discovering the FBI analyzed their phone records following the 2020 election.
- Legal Troubles: New York Attorney General Letitia James is indicted on charges related to mortgage fraud, mirroring claims she made against Donald Trump.
- Georgia State Politics: A tribute to Georgia House of Representatives member Mandi Ballinger, who passed away after a long battle with cancer.
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HOSTS
DAVID ROBERTS
A native of South Florida, David Roberts moved to Georgia in his teens. He joined the Army at 18 as a Psychological Operations Specialist and served six years in that role. After he left active duty, Dave served in both Reserve and Guard components. Dave also worked for Wachovia and SouthTrust banks as a business banker and Assistant Vice President. A few mergers led Dave to join his brother, Rob, in the HVAC trade. Eventually, after several years of learning under his older brother, Dave left to go out on his own. In 2016, he started DR COOL Heating and Air in Dallas, GA.
Being a prominent business owner in Paulding County affords Dave the privilege of serving his community while involving himself in politics. Calling himself a “Republitarian,” Dave was invited to host The Let Me Tell You Why You’re Wrong Podcast in 2018.
Ken Pullin
Ken Pullin lives in Pike County with his wife, Shelby, of 20 years. They have two children, Luke and Libby, and a dog, Marley. He works in Business Development for Fintech Payments company and served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2019-2020. He joined the show in March 2023.
*Opinions expressed on the show reflect the views of the commentators and any guests, not those of The Georgia Virtue.
