Épisodes

  • The Georgia Hour, episode 73: Alleged Corruption and Controversies in the Georgia Republican Party
    May 7 2025

    The Georgia Republican Assembly (GRA) is urged to confront charter members who deviate from its values, amid claims of corruption within the Fulton County Republican Party. Kandiss Taylor, a GOP official, made antisemitic remarks, yet faced no removal, allegedly striking a deal to oust another member, BKP, instead. The Georgia GOP, led by Josh McKoon, is criticized for tolerating Taylor’s comments and for McKoon’s questionable expenses, including payments for a personal trainer, lavish dinners, and a $7,500 bonus to friend Travis Bowden, despite claiming his role is volunteer-based. Racist displays at a 3rd District forum further tarnish the party’s image. Speculation surrounds Gabe Sterling and McKoon potentially running for Secretary of State. Additionally, Katie Frost’s media activities, and questionable links to Best Guest Media, raise concerns about unnecessary GOP spending on media consultants, suggesting favoritism tied to the Frost family’s long-standing support for McKoon. Grassroots members are called to fight this perceived power consolidation and uphold the party’s integrity.

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    1 h et 11 min
  • The Georgia Hour, episode 72: Georgia GOP Rocked by Credit Card Scandal and Leadership Turmoil
    May 6 2025

    Josh McKoon, Georgia GOP chairman, admitted to using the party’s credit card for personal expenses like gym memberships after social media exposure. His wife, Jacqueline McKoon, named president/CEO of the Butts County Chamber of Commerce, is linked to the controversy online. Travis Bowden, McKoon’s senior advisor and former GA GOP Inc. executive director, was reportedly fired, replaced by Justin Rice from the RNC. Despite his termination, Bowden received payments in December 2024, raising oversight concerns. Bowden claims his name won’t appear in FEC filings. Governor Brian Kemp announced on May 5, 2025, he won’t run for Senate in 2026. Critics demand GOP leaders retract support for McKoon, warning that without grassroots action, Republicans risk losing Georgia in 2026. Additional questionable GA GOP charges fuel mismanagement allegations. Debbie Dooley is tasked with promoting JaQuon, though details are vague. The scandals expose GA GOP’s internal rifts, threatening its unity and electoral future.

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    1 h et 15 min
  • The Georgia Hour, episode 71: Financial Misuse and Political Maneuver by GA GOP Chair Josh McKoon
    May 5 2025

    Josh McKoon, Georgia GOP Chairman, faces scrutiny over alleged financial mismanagement and political scheming. Critics, including David Cross, demand his resignation, citing questionable GA GOP Inc. expenditures, such as $479 for personal trainer sessions, charges at Lutz Cleaners, and a $1,771.40 dinner at Mastro’s in Scottsdale, AZ, potentially linked to Turning Point Action’s endorsement. Other suspect charges include a $3,350 dinner at Hal’s Steakhouse, a $1,235.10 Kentucky Society of Washington membership, and a $5,000 payment to Best Guest Media, possibly tied to Katie Frost, a McKoon supporter. Donors are wary, suspecting misuse of funds, with McKoon allegedly pressuring the treasurer under penalty of perjury. His salary at the Technical College System of Georgia, under Governor Brian Kemp, rose from $163,000 in 2020 to $228,000 in 2024, with travel expenses of $17,800. McKoon boasts about his recent $10,000 GOP contribution, suspecting it funded a hospitality room not from his generosity as he plays it to be. Is McKoon planning to resign as chair to run for Secretary of State, installing Grubbs as chair. A state investigation into GOP finances is demanded amid claims of a cover-up.

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    1 h et 21 min
  • The Georgia Hour, episode 70: AJC Backs McKoon, Exposes GOP Financial Woes
    May 2 2025

    The AJC endorses Josh McKoon to help Republicans defeat Jon Ossoff in 2026, with polls showing Governor Brian Kemp as the only viable statewide contender. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s leadership could doom the GOP ticket, and Brad Raffensperger’s prominence risks alienating MAGA voters. The party must reform by June 2026 to prepare for 2028. Raffensperger aligns with Kemp, while Steve Gooch and Greg Dolezal seek Lieutenant Governor endorsements from Donald Trump. McKoon navigates Georgia GOP Inc. financial scandals, including $1,826 for debate watch parties and reported Alloy Personal charges. Alleged campaign finance violations, potentially felonious, spark concerns, with McKoon deflecting blame. David Cross pledges an audit within 45 days. Will Laurie McClain and Karen Hentschel consider whistleblower status over possible illegal charges, intensifying GOP internal strife?

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    1 h et 18 min
  • The Georgia Hour, episode 69: Misconduct and Political Maneuvering in Georgia GOP
    May 1 2025

    The Georgia Republican Party Inc.'s FEC filing reveals four $479 charges to Alloy Personal Training gym in Sandy Springs. Concerns arise about financial impropriety, with claims that an audit could lead to jail time for some. Georgia GOP Chairman Josh McKoon is seeking endorsements and making deals to secure county chairs in Pickens, Cherokee, and Bartow counties, aiming to oust 11th District Chair David Oles, who does not support him. McKoon is prioritizing control over winning 2026 elections. He favors a public standing vote at the June GA GOP Convention to intimidate opponents, as a private paper ballot would result in a more accurate election. Travis Bowden is allegedly intimidating county chairs to support McKoon, with threats of an "enemies list." McKoon’s picks are backed by the controversial Veterans for America First (VFAF). Demanding paper ballots to ensure a fair vote, citing past close elections and RNC’s private ballot practice.

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    54 min
  • The Georgia Hour, episode 68: The Battle for Georgia GOP Leadership: Josh McKoon, Salleigh Grubbs, and the Cobb County Conundrum
    Apr 30 2025

    The contest for the Georgia Republican Party (GOP) chairmanship pits incumbent Josh McKoon, backed by a narrative of being a "winning coach," against challenger David Cross. Critics argue McKoon’s leadership, alongside Cobb County GOP Chair Salleigh Grubbs, has failed to deliver Republican victories, particularly in Cobb County, which saw Democrats strengthen their county commission majority in two special elections on April 29, 2025. Despite increased Trump support in most metro counties in 2024, Cobb County, under Grubbs’ leadership, was the only metro county to lose Trump votes compared to 2020, turning a once "ruby red" stronghold blue. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) is accused of endorsing McKoon while labeling Cross a conspiracy theorist, only to celebrate Democratic wins in Cobb, with an eye on the 2026 midterms. Allegations swirl that McKoon and Grubbs lack a strategic plan, evidenced by their failure to mobilize resources like Turning Point USA for the Cobb elections. Critics question why McKoon, rumored to be eyeing a Secretary of State run, enjoys support from figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Mike Collins, and why Grubbs, a potential future chair if McKoon steps down, is backed despite her Cobb County losses. Meanwhile, Cross’s campaign is portrayed as focused on winning elections, not personal ambition, with endorsements from figures like BKP for a slate including Cross, Lisa Pierce, Norine Cantor, Laurie McClain, Cinderella Nixon, and others. Concerns also arise about transparency, with claims that McKoon’s team is withholding delegate lists, urging delegates to organize and vote at the state convention in Dalton.

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    1 h et 17 min
  • The Georgia Hour, episode 67: Georgia GOP's Battle Against MAGA Influence
    Apr 28 2025

    An effort to purge MAGA influence and "RINO-fy" the Georgia GOP is underway, with dark money and strategic maneuvering at play. Key figures like Cooper Whitmire, a Turning Point USA employee and 9th district resolution committee chair, and Josh McKoon, backed by the establishment, are central to this push. The 9th district, a former Republican stronghold, elected Stephen Aaron as chair, who avoids Trump references and limits resolutions to avoid media attention. McKoon, laying the groundwork for a Brian Kemp 2028 presidential run, is distancing the party from Trump and election fraud narratives, with support from the AJC and a 9-page NDA to control candidates. Grassroots victories, like David Oles’ reelection in the 11th district and paper ballots in several districts, show resistance, but the establishment secured wins in the 9th and 14th districts. Tactics like quorum calls and rules, such as maintaining a 2/3 vote for resolutions, hinder grassroots efforts. Turning Point USA and VFAF endorsements target anti-MAGA candidates, while figures like Stan Gunter, a former Democrat, hold sway despite strong Trump support in countries like Union and Towns. The grassroots face an uphill but winnable fight.

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    1 h et 37 min
  • The Georgia Hour, episode 66: Grassroots Fight to Reclaim the Georgia GOP from Establishment Control
    Apr 24 2025

    This podcast discusses the grassroots movement to reform the Georgia Republican Party (GAGOP), accusing it of being overtaken by establishment figures like Governor Brian Kemp and Chairman Josh McKoon, who allegedly seek to "de-MAGA" the party. It highlights the upcoming district conventions across Georgia’s 14 districts, focusing on North Georgia’s 7th, 9th, 11th, and 14th districts, which are seen as conservative strongholds resisting establishment control. McKoon is criticized for not fulfilling his promise to remove "Inc" from the party name, while his ally, Salleigh Grubbs, is linked to Cobb County’s shift toward Democrats. The podcast claims the establishment is targeting conservative district chairs like David Oles and Richard Jordan to consolidate power. It also accuses Debbie Dooley of abandoning Trump support to back establishment candidate Stephen Aaron in the 9th district, despite her past MAGA advocacy. Concerns are raised about a restrictive 9-page NDA issued by the GAGOP, allegedly to limit delegate access and interfere with elections. The podcast urges the Georgia Republican Assembly (GRA) to withdraw McKoon’s endorsement and emphasizes the need to stop establishment candidates to protect conservative values and ensure true Republican representation

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    1 h et 1 min