Ep. 402: Patriot Games

In Episode 402 Ken and Dave discuss Fani going before the State Senate, data centers sucking up power, banging on Burt Jones, the Brown University shooter, Trump's wild week, and Fulton's 2020 foulups.

The Fanny Willis Senate Hearing

• Discussion of District Attorney Fanny Willis's testimony before the Georgia State Senate, highlighting her argumentative demeanor and the presence of former Governor Roy Barnes as her attorney.
• Insights into the billing controversies involving Nathan Wade, including reports of him billing up to 160 hours in a single week.
• Analysis of how the hearing impacts the public perception of the Fulton County DA's office.

Donald Trump's Busy Week

• Marijuana Reclassification: Trump reclassified marijuana to allow for expanded medical research and standard tax deductions for businesses, though it remains federally illegal.
• The Kennedy Center: The board unanimously voted to rename the facility the "Trump President Trump Kennedy Center" after Trump appointed the board members.
• Patriot Games: An initiative to host a national youth fitness competition in honor of the country's 250th birthday.
• Military and Federal Perks: Trump announced $1,776 checks for military members (funded via housing allowances) and granted federal employees extra time off for Christmas.
• Controversy: Criticism of Trump's comments regarding the tragic death of actor/director Rob Reiner.

Georgia Political & State News

• 14th District Race: Local businessman Brian Stover enters the race for the 14th District, immediately becoming a front-runner against Colton Moore.
• Dark Money in Politics: The Georgia GOP filed an ethics complaint against "Georgians for Integrity," a Delaware-based group spending millions on ads targeting Bert Jones.
• Data Center Expansion: The Public Service Commission approved a major energy expansion to meet the demands of nearly 10 new gigawatts for data centers and warehouses along the I-75 corridor.
• Nuclear Energy: A look at the return of nuclear power, including the reactivation of facilities like Three Mile Island using modern AI monitoring.

National Headlines & Crime

• Brown University Shooting: Analysis of the shooting involving suspect Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, a former student with a long-standing grudge, and the subsequent criticism of the university's lack of security cameras.
• Epstein Files: The release of new photos involving David Copperfield and Ghislaine Maxwell, leading to further debate over transparency in the investigation.
• Fulton County Election Gaffes: Fulton County admitted to procedural errors in the 2020 election involving 315,000 unsigned tabulator tapes, sparking renewed debate over election integrity.

The Mule of the Week

• Hashim Walters: A 29-year-old "entrepreneur" accused of running a scam regarding a purported bid to buy Spirit Airlines and establish the first black-owned commercial airline.

Quick Hits

• Jake Paul's $100 million payday despite a broken jaw.
• The massive $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot.
• Alabama's comeback victory to move forward in the college football playoffs.