In Ep. 390, Ken and Dave start the show by demonstrating how little they know about sports. Then they discuss James Comey in trouble, DEI trouble for the Atlanta airport, the War Department hoedown, agricultural payoffs, some sheriffs pick their gubernatorial candidate, MLB moves into the twenty-first century, and the ICE shooting.
Show Notes Topics:- Former FBI Director Jimmy Comey indicted for allegedly lying to Congress (a perjury charge) and the subsequent outrage over perceived political targeting.
- The Atlanta Airport (ATL) losing $37 million in federal grant funding after refusing to eliminate its DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs, with concerns that the cost will be passed onto citizens.
- An unusual gathering of all one-star generals and above at Quantico, potentially signaling a “group ass chewing” regarding military personnel’s ridiculous social media presence and adherence to Department of War policies.
- Discussion on the renaming of the Department of Defense back to the Department of War.
- Farmers receiving cash bailouts funded by tariff revenue, examining how these funds primarily benefit large corporate farms over smaller independent ones.
- The fallout from a Blackface incident at a Whitewater High School volleyball game involving non-students, leading to manufactured outrage and political posturing by a state representative running for governor.
- A shocking 53 Georgia sheriffs endorsing Attorney General Chris Carr early in the election cycle, raising questions about political involvement by law enforcement officials.
- Baseball robots are coming: The Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) is expected to be implemented in MLB by 2026, following successful testing in the minor leagues.
- The “Mu of the Week” features Violet Affleck, criticizing her appearance before the UN General Assembly while wearing a COVID mask and lecturing on restrictions.
- The Dallas ICE shooting incident, including the debate over “ICE tracking apps” and whether they constitute protected speech.
Plus, quick takes on the trendy growth of Chattanooga, the chaos of college sports NIL deals, the struggle of the Falcons, and the return of The Golden Bachelor.
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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.
