Episode 11

EP11: Jesus, Guns and Babies with Representative Sam Park

Welcome back for Season Two of the Confused Caucus.

The past few months have been an absolute rollercoaster at the Gold Dome. We are excited to be back, looking at politics through the eyes of those in power, with those impacted by it - all the while trying to make sense of the nonsense that is politics.

Today we’re joined by Rep. Sam Park, who has recently stepped into chair of the Gwinette State House Delegation, which is currently in the process of re-districting.

In this episode we discuss the re-districting process, the history of redlining and gerrymandering within the state of Georgia, various bills coming down the pipeline in the State House, and much more.

show notes:

• Sam's new role as Representative

• The new districting process

• Taking the lead on local districting

• Gerrymandering, and the racial disparity of gerrymandering in Georgia

• The "Republican Playbook"

• Why there are no checks and balances for districting historically

• The projected date for new district lines to be drawn

• Thoughts on Senate Bill 319

• Concealed weapon permissions within Georgia

• “Jesus, Guns, and Babies” campaign

• The "don't say 'gay' bill that has recently been in-discussion in Florida legislature, and preventing teachers from discussing homosexuality within curriculum

• How did Georgia get to a point where congress is closer to passing a bill outlawing homelessness than mitigating it?

• The homelessness issue in Georgia

• The county Board of Commissioners bill, and Sam's role within the legislature

• A list of bills that listeners should keep an eye out for as they pass through Congress

Links Mentioned:

• Gwinette State House Delegation

• Jesus, Guns, and Babies Candidate

• Stacey Abrams

• Connect with Sam:

Sam for Georgia | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin

action item:

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