In Ep 395 of the LMTYWYW Podcast, Ken and Dave take on everything from Vegas hangovers and busted government budgets to Georgia’s voter apathy and the Athens idiot who thought dressing like a Nazi was clever. Toss in hurricanes, bad football predictions, and politicians pretending to care about the SNAP crisis and you’ve got another round of sharp takes, dark humor, and a healthy dose of disbelief.
- Vegas Road Trip & Travel: Reflecting on the high cost and crowds of Las Vegas and messy TSA lines at Atlanta Hartsfield Airport.
- Cruise Ship Gambling: Friends earning free future cruises by gambling heavily on board.
- Halloween Policy Debate: Discussing the controversial policy requiring registered sex offenders to check in with law enforcement or report to the police station on Halloween night, questioning the consistency of safety policies.
- Georgia Elections & Turnout: Analyzing the poor voter turnout in rural Georgia for the Public Service Commission (PSC) election and local city council/SPLOST races.
- World Series Baseball: Commentary on the Blue Jays, the crazy 18-inning game, and Shohei Ohtani’s nine times reaching base.
- Government Shutdown & Filibuster: Debating Donald Trump’s call for the nuclear option (50+1 Senate votes) to reopen the government and the value of returning to the true filibuster format.
- Georgia vs. Florida Football: Previewing the game, noting the spread, and discussing how teams often play harder after a coach firing.
- Hurricane Melissa Fallout: Examining the Cat 5 storm that laid waste to Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti, noting the high death toll in Haiti due to poor infrastructure.
- Georgia SNAP Benefits Crisis: Analyzing the loss of food assistance for 1.5 million Georgians during the government shutdown and debating whether the state should use emergency reserves to cover the benefits.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG) Appearances: Discussing her scheduled interviews on The View and Real Time with Bill Maher, and her recent criticism of Republicans lacking a healthcare plan.
- Georgia Senate Race Polls: Early polling shows Mike Collins with an advantage, but 40% of Republican voters remain undecided, suggesting the race will be decided by campaign spending.
- Prince Andrew Stripped of Titles: Discussing King Charles’s decision to strip Prince Andrew of all royal titles and his eviction from Royal Lodge, which may set him up for further prosecution.
- Athens Nazi Costume Incident: Analyzing the highly publicized altercation in Athens involving a man in a full SS uniform who allegedly smashed a beer pitcher into a woman’s face, leading to felony aggravated assault charges.
- Most Stressed States in the Nation: Examining data showing Alaska as the most stressed state (high suicide rate, lack of sun) and Massachusetts as the least stressed, with Georgia ranking 32nd.
- Lowering the Voting Age: Rejecting Kamala Harris’s suggestion to lower the voting age to 16 due to climate change concerns, instead advocating for raising the age of majority to 21.
- New York City Mayoral Race: Analyzing the strange political dynamics in the NYC election, involving Zohran Mamdami and Andrew Cumo and fears that New York City is heading toward communism.
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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.
