The Confused Caucus Podcast

EP19: Comedy & Conversations - 2023 Session Wrap Up (LIVE)

We are thrilled to bring you this special episode from our live event Comedy and Conversations 2023 Session Wrap up, recorded at the Cultured South Fermentation Company. Featuring two of our favorite stand-up comedians Krystle Pierce and Tamar Rubin, and Georgia State Senator Nikki Merritt from District 9, and State Representative Kim Schofield from District 60. Senator Merritt and Representative Schofield talk about facing challenges of achieving victories for constituents when the numbers in the legislature don't favor the minority's point of view, how they navigate these challenges, find compromises, and work towards solutions that benefit their constituents. They also share about engaging in dialogue with their Republican colleagues to help pass legislation, and how sometimes they have to give up their authorship of bills in order to ensure their passage, help their constituents and improve their communities. We cover both state and local issues, with a focus on advocating for progressive change, engaging in respectful conversations, and understanding different perspectives. We hope you enjoy this entertaining and informative episode, that is a unique blend of comedy and politics. SUBSCRIBE TO CONFUSED CAUCUS ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3qG5eUQ [https://apple.co/3qG5eUQ] LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.ConfusedCaucus.com [https://www.ConfusedCaucus.com] —————————— CONNECT WITH US! —————————— INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/confusedcaucus [https://www.instagram.com/confusedcaucus] TWITTER: http://twitter.com/ConfusedCaucus [http://twitter.com/ConfusedCaucus] FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Confused-Caucus [https://www.facebook.com/Confused-Caucus-159179905934464] LINKTREE: https://www.linktr.ee/ConfusedCaucus [https://www.linktr.ee/ConfusedCaucus] RECORDED: June 13th, 2023

EP18: Pt 2, Hip Hop Holly

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Representative El-Mahdi Holly, a community organizer and member of the Democratic Party in the Georgia House of Representatives for the 116th District. In this episode, we discuss the contentious Buckhead City movement, tips for holding local politicians accountable by their constituents, and the important difference between 1099 tax forms and W-2 forms. Listen in to learn why the Homestead Exemption Act is important for Georgians, why a famous Atlanta musician was granted an award by the Georgia Black Legislative Caucus, and who El-Mahdi Holly looks up to. SUBSCRIBE TO CONFUSED CAUCUS ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3qG5eUQ [https://apple.co/3qG5eUQ] LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.ConfusedCaucus.com [https://www.ConfusedCaucus.com] —————————— CONNECT WITH US! —————————— INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/confusedcaucus [https://www.instagram.com/confusedcaucus] TWITTER: http://twitter.com/ConfusedCaucus [http://twitter.com/ConfusedCaucus] FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Confused-Caucus [https://www.facebook.com/Confused-Caucus-159179905934464] LINKTREE: https://www.linktr.ee/ConfusedCaucus [https://www.linktr.ee/ConfusedCaucus] RECORDED: March 15th, 2023

EP17: Pt 1, Deck the House with Reps of Holly

We're excited to be back, with Part 1 of our first guest interview of Season 3 in 2023, with Representative Holly. Elected in 2019, Rep Holly previously represented Georgia's 111th State House District, and in 2023 he now serves as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 116. He has a long history as a community organiser for regional and non-profits, and gathered a wide range of local support to win his race by a land slide. Amongst many other accolades, Holly has called Georgia home since 2003. In this conversation we discuss the origins of Rep. Holly's Muslim name, the importance of being in a country that embraces everybody, how being comfortable with your own faith allows you to have the capacity to hear where others are coming from, the difference between this year and previous years in the House, plus much more. SUBSCRIBE TO CONFUSED CAUCUS ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3qG5eUQ [https://apple.co/3qG5eUQ] LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.ConfusedCaucus.com [https://www.ConfusedCaucus.com] —————————— CONNECT WITH US! —————————— INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/confusedcaucus [https://www.instagram.com/confusedcaucus] TWITTER: http://twitter.com/ConfusedCaucus [http://twitter.com/ConfusedCaucus] FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Confused-Caucus [https://www.facebook.com/Confused-Caucus-159179905934464] LINKTREE: https://www.linktr.ee/ConfusedCaucus [https://www.linktr.ee/ConfusedCaucus] RECORDED: March 15th, 2023

EP16: Season 3 Kick Off

Welcome to the third season of the Confused Caucus! It's amazing to think that we've made it this far, and we're super grateful for all of the support. We're excited to be back in 2023 with all new episodes, and all new representatives talking all things under the golden dome. In this first episode, we discuss the pros and cons of personally crossing party lines and radical love with a big asterisk, and Munir share's his experience driving in the presidential motorcade and meeting President Biden while he was in town speaking for MLK weekend at Ebenezer Baptist Church, plus much more.Thank you for joining us on this journey, we can't wait to see where this season takes us. SUBSCRIBE TO CONFUSED CAUCUS ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3qG5eUQ LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.ConfusedCaucus.com —————————— CONNECT WITH US! —————————— INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/confusedcaucus TWITTER: http://twitter.com/ConfusedCaucus FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Confused-Caucus LINKTREE: https://www.linktr.ee/ConfusedCaucus RECORDED: March 24th, 2023

EP15: Pt 2, Comedy & Conversations - Live at the Plaza Theater with Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock

“We did it first…” We GOT THE SENATOR! On this 2nd part of our two part series LIVE from The Historic Plaza Theater we have a tremendous conversation between an incredible comedian & actor Baron Vaughn (Grace & Frankie on Netflix) & Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock. In this conversation Baron gets the Senator to talk about his background, his love for his State & the people in it & he even has a few jokes of his own. We think this conversation is truly unlike any you’ve heard from the Sen. Warnock & we think is the perfect example of the magic that happens when comedians are in conversation with elected officials. We hope you enjoy! SUBSCRIBE TO CONFUSED CAUCUS ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3qG5eUQ LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.ConfusedCaucus.com —————————— CONNECT WITH US! —————————— INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/confusedcaucus TWITTER: http://twitter.com/ConfusedCaucus FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Confused-Caucus-159179905934464 LINKTREE: https://www.linktr.ee/ConfusedCaucus RECORDED: October 27th, 2022