Dixie Dems Podcast: Amplifying Progressive Politics in the South

Welcome to Dixie Dems, the monthly roundtable from the Lean to the Left Podcast focused on progressive politics across the South.

Host Bob Gatty (South Carolina) is joined by Arthur Hill, Vice Chair of the Brunswick County (NC) Democratic Party, and Robert Thompson, a bold progressive voice from Georgia.

Our special guest this episode is Robin Biro—a South Carolina native, Army Ranger veteran, former campaign director for the Barack Obama campaign, and longtime political commentator on Fox News and Newsmax.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Trump’s influence on U.S. military and foreign policy, including Venezuela and oil politics

• Concerns about political retaliation within the armed forces

• Georgia’s evolving political landscape, including the Senate race and figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene

• South Carolina’s gubernatorial race, featuring Mullins McLeod and Dr. Jermaine Johnson

• Fractures inside Southern Republican parties—and opportunities for Democrats

• Veterans’ voices in politics and the risks facing democratic institutions

• Social justice, ICE accountability, systemic racism, and protest movements

• A powerful firsthand story exposing healthcare inequities in Georgia

As Trump looms over upcoming elections and Southern politics continue to shift, Dixie Dems remains committed to honest conversation, accountability, and progressive action.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Dixie Dems

00:39 Meet Our Special Guest: Robin Biro

01:57 Venezuela and US Military Strategy

06:56 Political Climate in Georgia

08:20 Marjorie Taylor Greene and Upcoming Elections

12:26 South Carolina Political Landscape

15:21 Balancing Life and Politics

15:56 Campaign Strategies and Fundraising

17:18 Political Landscape in South Carolina

18:37 Republican Party Fractures

20:01 Trump's Controversial Election Ideas

22:18 Protests and Police Shootings

27:14 Healthcare System Failures

28:43 Closing Remarks and Farewells

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