In Ep. 387 Ken and Dave discuss a looming recession, the NRA getting one right, illegal Koreans, the deepening Secretary of State field, a strike in the high seas, a Georgia hospital hiring anyone with a pulse in management, denigrating the uniform, and Georgians heading to guard D.C.
- **Pike County Modernization:** Discussing the new professional live streaming of county meetings, enhancing transparency and public engagement.
- **Georgia Political Buzz:** An in-depth look at Governor Kemp’s controversial endorsement of Derek Douly for Senate over Mike Collins, and the heating up Georgia Secretary of State race featuring Tim Fleming, Kelvin King, and Gabriel Sterling.
- **Travel Adventures & Culinary Delights:** Recaps from trips to Hilton Head and North Georgia wineries, plus a surprise find in Dublin, Georgia – the highly-rated Saltwater Fishing Company and a unique Jerk Shop.
- **National News & Controversies:**
- The Powerball jackpot’s massive numbers and the challenges of spending a billion dollars.
- An American Airlines incident involving an ex-Playboy playmate and influencer.
- A critical examination of Trump’s proposal to ban transgender individuals from owning firearms, and the Second Amendment implications.
- The ICE raid at the new Hyundai plant in Bryan County, Georgia, and the ensuing political fallout for Governor Kemp.
- The Trump administration’s controversial decision to blow up a drug boat in international waters.
- **Local & Military Issues:**
- Concerns over a problematic Chief Nursing Officer hired at Effingham County Hospital.
- Retired military officers protesting in uniform in Washington D.C., raising questions about UCMJ jurisdiction.
- Georgia National Guard deployment to Washington D.C. and its impact.
- **Mule of the Week:** Awarded to Canadian Police Chief Jim Mcween for his controversial advice to homeowners during home invasions.
- **Economic Outlook:** Analysis of the latest jobs report, the impact of tariffs, and predictions for interest rate cuts and the economy’s future.
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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.
