One year after the passing of President Jimmy Carter, Ron reflects on what Carter’s life and legacy still mean for a country struggling with division and distrust.

Drawing from a powerful Atlanta Journal-Constitution op-ed, Ron is joined by Linda Peek-Schacht, who served in the Carter White House press office, to talk about civic virtue, truth-telling, and the kind of leadership America may be searching for next. The conversation looks back at Carter’s moral imagination, his willingness to confront uncomfortable truths, and how those qualities shaped both his presidency and his life after the White House. 

Plus, it's the plucky determination of The Carter Center, led by CEO Paige Alexander, that should inspire us all to keep moving forward despite the obstacles - or in their case massive funding cuts - because "the work" still needs to be done. 

Lastly, Marjorie Taylor Greene's most recent "mainstream media" exposure via the New York Times sees her going "scorched earth" on MAGA and Donald Trump, going even so far as to questioning his faith.  

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First, from June 19, 2025:

⁠Brian Recker⁠, a former Marine, former evangelical pastor, current theologian, speaker and writer, has developed a ⁠healthy social media following⁠ and solid presence ⁠on Substack⁠. His focus? Deconstructing his faith to find a more inclusive spirituality - which often runs afoul of today's right-wing aligned American evangelical movement.

He's just the kind of guest to discuss the ⁠'Ted Cruz v. Tucker Carlson' ⁠dust-up over Cruz' limp grasp on scripture he believes commands him (and the U.S. apparently) to support Israel unequivocally.

Recker and I discuss this at length, along with the use of religion as a tool of manipulation by pols like Cruz, and also religion's manipulation of politicians like Cruz, too. I also asked, is Trump using religion to manipulate Republicans or is he the one being manipulated by religion?

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Fast forward to today, Christmas Eve:

Then, meet Joshua Doss, Chicago-based political strategist, pollster and social media influencer. Listen to one of his latest social media gems where he calls out Georgia's white evangelical voting bloc and their inconsistencies with their Christianity and their rebuking of REVERAND Raphael Warnock, Senator from Georgia, while their embrace of one Nicki Minaj.

The now-infamous '60 Minutes' segment pulled at the 11th hour by CBS News head Bari Weiss has surfaced anyway, notably because Bari doesn't realize how affiliate relations and marketing works in the TV business, but after watching it (you get to hear it - also shared @RonShowATL on X and BlueSky), Ron's left wondering what the big deal was.

A similar '60 Minutes' story on the same el Salvadoran hellhole prison at CECOT aired in April; Ron spotlighted it, then. So okay, maybe Weiss' insistence that Sharyn Alfonsi's story didn't move the story "forward" has some merit, but then why did Weiss miss five screenings then essentially sign off on it Thursday, then again Friday before having a last-minute change-of-heart? Makes no sense, and ⁠now the organization's in chaos⁠.

Weiss, we learned, pressed for someone from Homeland Security or the Trump administration to go on camera, to which Alfonsi and producers said they'd been invited and declined. Ron's hunch (and that of Alfonsi, too)? The "wait til they go on camera prior to airing" gambit is a ⁠tacit "kill switch"⁠ to stories the Trump White House wants bogged down.

Ron walks through what the report revealed, why journalists inside 60 Minutes pushed back, and how the unaired segment ultimately leaked online anyway. Along the way, he explores the larger questions raised by the decision: media independence, political pressure, and what happens when powerful interests collide with journalism.

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A purposely misleading headline and article set off a weekend firestorm in Georgia politics, with insinuations that 315,000 Fulton County votes from 2020 were improperly counted. Ron and his guest, executive director of the Coalition for Good Governance cut through the noise. Long story short, the claims of illegality are nonsense. Even worse, the so-called missing signatures are sought to certify votes in accordance with Canadian law. Not even kidding.

Marilyn also walked Ron through the process for vote tabulation, why those ballots were always valid, and how bad faith actors are using confusion to distract from real election administration problems that still need fixing before 2026, and how circling vultures on the state elections board and Trump Department of Justice may expose Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.

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With an anemic sign-up tally for Georgians and Affordable Care Act plans grabbing headlines, Georgia Recorder columnist Jay Bookman opined that Republicans keep fighting a losing battle on healthcare; but it's Ron's assertion that centrist Democrats also seem to be trying to save the ACA without an eye for what surely needs to come behind it eventually.

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CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum joined Ron in hour two to help bring some clarity to the muddy mess that is the (somewhat) release of the Epstein Files.

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A mystery group is spending millions on attack ads against Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, and no one seems to know - or wants to say - who’s behind it. Kind of rich that Jones and the Georgia GOP are suddenly outraged over dark money tactics they’ve long defended. The ads, tied to an unregistered group called Georgians for Integrity, have sparked ethics complaints, legal threats, and a political guessing game inside the Republican primary for governor.

Comedian Sterling Thrill joined Ron to laugh through the absurdity, unpack the hypocrisy, and talk about why this shadow campaign may be rattling the GOP front-runner more than the allegations themselves.

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A newly revealed audio recording puts fresh attention on Donald Trump’s post-2020 efforts to pressure Georgia officials, and Ron breaks down why it matters now. The New York Times reports Trump urged then-House Speaker David Ralston to help overturn Georgia’s election results, adding new context to the already controversial interference case.

At the same time, Fulton County DA Fani Willis testified before a Georgia Senate committee in a hearing that produced plenty of heat but little clarity. Let's revisit the political theater, the unanswered questions, and what this moment says about accountability inside the GOP. WABE reporter Chamian Cruz joins the show to share what it was like inside the room and what lawmakers may do next.

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Ron takes listeners on a wide-ranging conversation that links America’s past to its present — from classic TV sitcoms to today’s political battles. Drawing parallels between All in the Family’s Archie Bunker and modern MAGA politics, Ron explores how culture once forced hard conversations into American living rooms — and what’s changed since.

The show also digs into the high-stakes fight over voting rights, with Lauren Groh-Wargo of Fair Fight Action warning about the potential fallout if the Supreme Court weakens the Voting Rights Act. Plus, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what rising unemployment numbers really mean for everyday Americans, and Dr. T. Jamison Brewer of the University of North Georgia weighs in on the growing push against “wokeness” in higher education.

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A weekend meant for celebration instead delivered heartbreak, violence, and unanswered questions. Ron reflects on a series of tragic events—from mass shootings at home and abroad - including the double murder of Rob Reiner and wife Michelle - to the disturbing rhetoric that followed—and asks what leadership should look like in moments like this.

At the center of the conversation is a powerful act of courage: a Muslim man risking his life to stop further bloodshed at a Hanukkah gathering in Australia. Ron contrasts that moment of humanity with the political tone dominating the national conversation, and highlights Georgia Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock’s call for moral clarity and compassion during crisis.

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Ron welcomes comedian Sterling Thrill for a wide-ranging, candid conversation that blends humor with hard truths about life in today’s America. The two dive into why healthcare feels unaffordable even when you’re insured, how being poor often costs more in the long run, and why political double standards leave so many people frustrated. Sterling brings a comedian’s sharp eye to rising prices, cultural hypocrisy, and the everyday stress facing working people, while Ron connects the dots to bigger policy debates and national leadership.

Then, Georgia's Rev. Senator Raphael Warnock gave a speech and sat down for a pivotal Q&A with Center for American Progress President & CEO Neera Tanden Thursday, addressing the nation's spiritual crisis. Hear his full remarks and that interview on this episode.

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WABE’s Emily Wu Pearson joins Ron to discuss her in-depth reporting from Detained in Georgia. Emily explains how the ICE detention facility in Lumpkin shapes daily life in Stewart County — from limited economic benefits to the strain on families, attorneys, and volunteers working to support detainees.

Ron also unpacks Georgia’s sobering 2026 economic forecast, including sluggish growth, rising unemployment, and the nationwide policy shifts affecting household budgets. From ACA subsidy fights to immigration enforcement, this episode connects the dots between local realities and national decisions — all through the voices of people closest to the impact.

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Georgia Democratic Party chair Charlie Bailey joins briefly to speak with Ron about an unexpected House flip, why it matters, and how momentum is shaping 2026. Ron then unpacks a tense Public Service Commission hearing as a surprise Georgia Power deal sparks protests and questions about cost, transparency, and the state’s data-center boom. He also walks listeners through the stalled ballot-machine debate, new movement on ACA subsidies, and a major shift hitting millions of student-loan borrowers. Plus, Ron breaks down a fresh Federal Reserve rate cut and what it really means for Georgia homeowners.

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Ron unpacks a flurry of Georgia political headlines, starting with an AJC report on expanding federal investigations into pandemic-era fraud that now includes charges against a state lawmaker. He then turns to the fast-moving developments surrounding Fani Willis, who has agreed to testify before a state Senate committee—raising questions about politics, process, and precedent.

Ron also highlights a major federal ruling striking down Georgia’s ban on gender-affirming care for inmates and breaks down why the decision matters statewide. Later, he warns listeners about the real-world implications of massive media consolidation before welcoming guests Scott Sanders and Eric Gisler, both on the ballot in state House races today, for conversations about why they’re stepping forward now. NOTE: Gisler flipped HD 121 and Sanders made the run-off in HD-23 today.Tune in to catch the Ron Show weekdays from 4-6pm Eastern time on Georgia NOW! Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com.

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HOUR 1

Marjorie Taylor Greene's '60 Minutes' interview went over like a lead balloon at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, but she managed to spill the GOP tea for everyone else eager for a pot-stirring. Ron weaved through the juiciest bits, then hopped on a call with CBS News DC correspondent Stacy Lyn for Trump's reaction.

Meanwhile, the "near miss" in Tennessee's special House race last week has Georgia candidates like Lexy Doherty feeling vastly more hopeful about prospects for seat flips in 2026. She and Ron caught up to discuss Trump's maneuver to fling $12 billion in taxpayer dollars to salve the wounds inflicted on farmers after his tariff & trade policy war with China left many in financial dire straits.

HOUR 2

Ron argued against liberals taking the bait: complaining about fee-free National Park days isn't worth the energy. Patricia Murphy's AJC op/ed reviews the Trump election interference case and argues it shouldn't be forgotten.

Meanwhile, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger may have a better argument to undo Lt. Governor Burt Jones' sizable fundraising advantage, which has Ron wondering why the ATTORNEY general - Chris Carr - didn't think of it.

Colton Moore officially announced his bid to win MTG's 14th Congressional district.

Ron's next guest - Marisa Mecke from Atlanta NPR affiliate WABE - spotlights their series: "Server South"- answering Ron's many queries about Atlanta and Georgia's appeal for data center construction, and the impacts they'd have on power and water usage, among other things.

Ron unpacks a whirlwind of breaking news, starting with the long-awaited arrest in the 2021 pipe-bomb case and the suspect’s claimed motive — a development that cuts directly through MAGA talking points. Ron walks listeners through shifting narratives, political hypocrisy, and why some on the right suddenly want distance from their own conspiracy theories.

Then the focus turns to Georgia, where a mysterious $1 million ad hits Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and sparks questions neither party is eager to answer. Ron also dives into ethics rulings shaking up the GOP primary and a tense debate over citizen-run predator stings, including insight from a recent guest who explained why law enforcement often won’t engage.

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Ron opens Thursday’s show fired up after Wall Street Journal reporting confirms a theory he raised earlier this week about Georgia native / Morehouse graduate Admiral Alvin Holsey’s abrupt retirement. It seems SECDOW Pete Hegseth didn't much care for Holsey's persistent pushback on (potentially) illegal orders given in the Caribbean. Ron lined it up earlier this week: the Holsey surprise resignation announcement was mere weeks after the "double tap" bombing that has Hegseth scrutinized now.

Marilyn Marks—executive director with the Coalition for Good Governance—joined Ron to explain why the unresolved breach of Georgia’s statewide voting software remains an urgent, ongoing threat. She pushes back on recent legal takes, argues that at least some alarming elements of the case never should’ve been dropped entirely, and details what voters should know heading into 2026. First, why is no one in the Secretary of State's office, nor that of the state Attorney General, concerned or pursuing charges against those who broke into Coffee County's elections office and stole voter data and Dominion software? Also, what did Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger know about it, and when?

She and her organization's push - a bipartisan one at that - calls for Georgia to return to hand-marked paper ballots. If you've concerns, yourself, email: info@protecttheballot.vote

Then, a conversation with Roswell mayor-elect Mary Robichaux about her unexpected national attention and what comes next for her community.

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Might this be the last of the special elections in Georgia this year? No, there's another on the 9th (ranked choice would eliminate this silliness).

Still, a tight Tennessee Congressional special election could signal shifting political winds. Nick Alex, a Democrat running in Georgia’s gerrymandered 9th District, joined the show today. What happens in Tennessee today could be a bellwether for his campaign, centered on affordability, rural health care, and persuading voters who feel left behind by their own party.

Then there are the mounting concerns around Pete Hegseth seemingly finding war crimes without a war. Allegations of an unlawful second strike on a drug boat — a story with a Georgia twist: did Admiral Alvin Holsey, a Morehouse grad and Georgia native, resign because of this strike? The alignment is uncanny. Bipartisan sharks are circling, Pete.

At today's Cabinet knob-slob, VP JD Vance went off on the Biden presidency - granted rent-free space in this administration's head, apparently, on affordability issues that pre-date Biden, like housing costs (hint: it isn't undocumented immigrants, couch canoodler) to "green new deal" investment hurting agri-business (because climate change hasn't?).

The Cato Institute's Adam Michel - Director of Tax Policy Studies - joined to parse out who really wins with Trump’s new “baby accounts,” and CBS News’ Michael Wallace gave seniors a last-minute reminder as Medicare enrollment nears its deadline.

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A fast-moving story surrounding 19-year-old former Georgia GOP assistant secretary Ja'Quon Stembridge, whose sudden resignation made headlines after a vigilante sting video swept across social media. Ron spoke directly with "Angelus" of Street Sweepers TV, who explains how his group’s decoy operation unfolded and why the encounter escalated the way it did.

Later, Ron brings on Eric from Blue Georgia, who shares how GOP leadership reacted—and why his posts quickly drew blocks from party officials.

The episode shifts to national news as Ron caught up with CBS News White House reporter Stacy Lyn for an update on the tragic National Guard shooting in Washington, D.C., and the political finger-pointing now underway. His opinion: the blame goes back all the way to Trump 1.0.

Fresh developments in South Carolina, where Rep. Nancy Mace faces upheaval inside her own campaign team. Home sellers are de-listing at record pace in and around metro Atlanta, and Ron (who's also a REALTOR) has some insights, plus with Six Flags over Georgia pulling the plug on "Holiday in the Park" comes some alternate festive spots throughout the state, including Stone Mountain Park.

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Today (something of a "Friday news dump" going into Thanksgiving) we learned the special prosecutor who'd inherited the Fulton County District Attorney's RICO case against Donald Trump and more than a dozen co-conspirators sought (and was granted) a dismissal.

On with Ron to discuss is CBS News legal analyst, author & professor Thane Rosenbaum.

The Pentagon’s extraordinary move to potentially court-martial Sen. Mark Kelly had Ron bring on CBS News military analyst Jeff McCausland for context about military law, illegal orders, and the political tension surrounding the case.

This is not normal.

Back at home, Ron unpacks new Public Service Commission staff warnings that Georgia Power’s proposed expansion could spike residential bills by $20 or more. Their decision to act on Georgia Power's request before seating newly elected Democrat commissioners means that rate hike falls squarely on Republicans. Not that any of this good timing when parent Southern Company's raking in billions in profits while giving data centers a break on fees and passing that loss onto consumers.

Guest Clarence Blaylock joins to discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene’s departure, the PSC shake-up, and why he’s now running for Labor Commissioner.

Finally, Ron closes with a look at iHeartMedia’s new “Guaranteed Human” branding — and what it says about radio’s relationship with AI, along with that company's "anti-human" hypocrisies.

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Ron dives in after a whirlwind weekend where Marjorie Taylor Greene stunned Georgia politicos with her early resignation. What does this mean for GA-14, and who’s actually ready for the chaos? Democratic candidate Shawn Harris joins to share that he and his campaign actually anticipated MTG’s departure and how it might actually give him the opportunity to wrest a seat from the Republicans and give his constituents a taste of what he seeks to offer if he keeps the seat beyond November.

David McLaughlin of the Kudzu Vine breaks down the reaction inside GA-14 and how MTG’s split from Donald Trump is being interpreted locally. Ron also checks in with Jack Zibluk, who is running in SD-53, about how a potential run by Colton Moore for MTG’s seat could affect the district and upcoming timelines.

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