In Ep. 388 of the LMTYWYW Podcast, Ken and Dave discuss the dominating story of the week, – Charlie Kirk, exposing horrible people, a school shooting, a school shooting that wasn’t, Hyundai delays, Woodstock showing what responsible conservatives do, and Lucy Kemp becoming a Smokey.
- Charlie Kirk Assassination & Political Violence: A deep dive into the tragic killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. The episode discusses Kirk’s rise, his impactful debate style, the assailant Tyler Robinson and his radicalization, and the broader implications of rising political violence, including public and corporate reactions to derogatory comments online.
- Military Social Media Conduct: Instances of military personnel facing repercussions for political commentary on social media, emphasizing the service’s apolitical nature and the need for stricter guidelines.
- Colorado School & Naval Academy Shootings: Coverage of a school shooting in Colorado and a separate incident at the US Naval Academy, highlighting the differences in motives and the dangers of misinformation.
- Hyundai Plant Delays & Workforce Challenges: An update on the Hyundai plant in Georgia, which is experiencing significant delays due to the removal of unauthorized workers and challenges in securing a qualified local workforce.
- World’s Richest Man – Larry Ellison: Discussion on Oracle CEO Larry Ellison briefly surpassing Elon Musk as the world’s wealthiest individual, exploring the scale of such immense wealth.
- Woodstock’s Fiscal Success & Mayor Caldwell: Celebration of Mayor Michael Caldwell’s leadership in Woodstock, Georgia, resulting in a net decrease in property taxes, a thriving business-friendly environment, and doubled business revenues.
- Governor Kemp’s Daughter Becomes State Trooper: Governor Brian Kemp’s daughter, Lucy Kemp, joins the Georgia State Patrol after completing rigorous training, underscoring the value of law enforcement experience.
- College Football & Current Events: Brief takes on college football outcomes, the quiet hurricane season, and personal stories involving family dynamics at games.
LISTEN
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.
