Gaining Ground: The New Georgia

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The future of democracy as we know it hinges on the outcome of two Senate races in a state that shocked the nation by turning blue for the first time in nearly three decades. Georgia is the center of the political universe after organizers from John Lewis to Stacey Abrams spent years battling some of the country’s most brutal voter suppression with a young, diverse coalition that’s finally ready to take power. Visit the frontlines of the most pivotal Senate contest of our time as two of Atlanta’s own - journalists Rembert Browne and Jewel Wicker detail what made this historic moment possible and talk to the key organizers, strategists, and voters who are hoping to see years of hard work change the South forever. “Gaining Ground: The New Georgia” is a co-production of Tenderfoot TV and Crooked Media.

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Ynottt

Maga

Don’t forget to vote Red 🤠
Ali Schu

Thank you

I’m really busy this morning, but I just wanted to tell you all how much I enjoyed that Alison Schuback
Crime Lover in Florida

Leftist lies!

Horrible podcast!
Cleminole

B.S.

Lies
skidMarks PI

No Fraud

Trump is a crook and trumpers are a cult. Vote Blue to save our democracy. Thanks!
Vanilla Thunder Man

Leftists Cheerleading

This is pathetic, leftist propaganda. Don’t waste your time.
gabbyols

Why is every media outlet trying to promote socialism?

I love podcasts without a political agenda. I grew up watching and being a direct part of working hard with my family in a small business. I helped us work hard from having nothing to being able to live comfortably. Hard work should be rewarded and the United States has always been a place that this could happen, but the media and socialist organizations are trying to punish people like me. It’s not right but wrong and I will continue to teach my kids the value of hard work. This is a horrible podcast!
Breezy Veazey

Excellent Reporting

I spent months phonebanking for the GA campaign and listened to this afterward. I learned SO much backstory and it helped me better understand the work I was a part of.
Heraton

Best Yet

No offense to the boys or Alyssa and Erin, but this is the best pod yet from crooked.
missygirl2006

Missing Information

Everyone knows Fulton county has been wrought with voter fraud. Any native Atlantan over the age of 30 can tell you that. It’s sad that wasn’t even looked into. Georgia politicians are a joke!
Mizzy123jets

Best political podcast ever

This is the best and most thoughtful political podcast I’ve ever listened to. The diverse voices they feature changed my entire perspective on what it means to engage in the political process. This is a must listen!
The A Team x2

Great!!

Very interesting and informative. I learned a lot and I live in Georgia!
real news person

Just sickening

That such flagrant fraud is being applauded god have mercy on our state and country.
LenaJones77

Very brilliant

Last episode was perfect. Congrats Senators Warnock & Ossoff!!! This podcast is so inspiring
SBSchu

Inspiring!

I just listened to all of your episodes and loved the powerful message and hope they conveyed. I am inspired and encouraged for the future of our country with the passion and energy your podcast conveys. Keep going with this energy and know you have a loyal listener and follower!
ladidadi6

Well done

Thank you to everyone who had a part in this podcast.
RandiMD

Hosts were good but information seems slanted one direction

Really looking for more hope and unity, and this pod didn’t provide it. It seemed very partisan and one-sided. The hosts were upbeat and charming, but the content of the podcast was clearly biased and divisive.
Gels88

Amazing (recent) Political History

I’ve been working to flip GA since 2012 and this podcast is a direct and beautiful imagery of that work. I have been privileged enough to hear from people I know personally on this podcast who have been in the trenches working with me. Thank you for this. I look forward to episodes every week! #bluewave
qwethan

Bad hosts

Much of the episodes are just adds that are several minutes long, the hosts are annoying as well.
Kt913913

More biased “journalism”

Did ya’ll hear about the massive amount of voter fraud in GA?
TwittarrPirate

Fascinating and informative — new favorite podcast!

Crooked Media has hit it out of the park with this one. I am from Colorado so I appreciate that the hosts are Georgia natives for this documentary. This podcast not only what covers what's happening on the ground now, but also the history of voting in the state. Excellent context for all interviews. It's a balance of getting into the weeds, but with humanity. We hear from everyone from voters to organizers to photographers and candidates and, yes, even Brad Raffensperger. I got impatient at first because these episodes weren't coming out fast enough. Anyone baffled by the title should listen, too.
Alysabeth from Austin

A lot of trolls in the replies hmm.

pretty obvious to me that the trolls leaving one star reviews did not listen. This podcast was illuminating, humbling, optimistic, and excellent. There’s a history lesson wrapped in I hopeful fabric of facts and antidotes. I am completely moved by it.
traci31082

👍👍👍

Please find a place for Rembert after today. He is great!!
emma hopewell

Inspirational

This is how we move forward. The dreams and excitement are there. The intention has been set. We need only follow. Thank you, Georgia. Congratulations to Jewel Wicker and Rembert Browne. Phenomenal reporting.
Thoma$_

review

great pod
hate liars and thieves

Flipped??

You can’t be serious thinking you flipped Ga from red to blue when all that was flipped was the honest votes of so many hard working people in Ga and across the country. just know that God knows all about the cheating and you all will get the punishment for your lies.
DefenderOfDemocracy

Great work!

This podcast is a perfect way to get some insight about what’s going on in Georgia and on the history of Georgia. I hope to hear more podcast like this!
Ga mom of 5

Zero stars wasn’t an option

1 star only because less than that wasn’t possible
BoricuaenTx

Fantástico!!

Love hearing about this transformation and how it happened from the ground up. Hoping to be a part of the fight in Texas. What an inspiration you all are! Also the sound - 👌
JaneMarie818

Amazing! Thank you!

POD Save America really turned a switch on in me when it comes to really paying attention to politics more than I have in the past. And I run elections in the northwoods of WI! This one is very informative and I think such a great way to explain what has happened in Georgia! It makes my blue heart happy and hopeful while I’m surrounded by so much red where I live.
Jackdamak

To Early to Cast

So have you all even looked into the fraud in GA? Blue did not gain ground this election. It was actually quite the opposite! Ga is a fully red state and the next election will show that.
politicalmaniac2

Georgia Votes!

Crooked Media does it again with a high quality, very informative podcast. Well done guys. Well done.
Zuri Bella

Series Like This In Every State

Would love series like this with local journalists in other states, to learn more about them and what they need.
Audiophilz

Apple Idioters Stop promoting onesided grift

You know the rest
mellie_melly

A Must Listen!

An excellent and informative podcast about Georgia politics!
Taemyn

Awesome podcast!

A great dive into the work it took to turn Georgia blue and a possible blueprint for progressives in other purple states
MisVicNC

MsVic

This is excellent. I loved the first 2 episodes. Covers the political range of emotions- joys, anger and in episode 2 I found myself sobbing as I heard the experience of the photo journalist. Can’t wait to hear more. Great work.
Wildcat3514

Enjoyable and Imformative

First two episodes have really hooked me, can’t wait to hear more.
Twirler259

Love it

Great hosts and story
Critical Narrativist

Fantastic; Detailed Context Of Democracy in Action

I have lived in South GA, ok actually Jacksonville Florida, for the past ten years. This podcast resonates with me because I thought flipping GA would be next to impossible. This podcast demonstrates how focused leadership and community organizing can change the game and help us wrestle power and dismantle thinks like white supremacy. Thanks for the hope!
Great Goddess Pamela

Gaining Ground: The New Georgia

Excellent podcast. I grew up in Georgia and this podcast is informative, moving and brings me great hope for a place I call home. Highly recommend!
blakeu4

Incredible podcast!

I’m sometimes skeptical of Crooked minis, but this is a fantastic podcast that goes in depth about Georgia politics and the work it took to turn the state blue. a must watch for anyone interested in the Georgia runoffs or looking to make a change in their states
kickmuri

Georgia Politics by Georgia Journalists

Love hearing local voices behind this podcast. Georgia is a very complicated state that requires a lot of nuance when telling its story. The co-hosts nail it every episode. Detailed, responsible storytelling about this historic moment.
<3 Kevin Jonas <3

Great listen!

Better understanding of elector politics in the south. Interviews are well done and episodes fly by quickly.
jen78997

Bad reviews

Bad reviews are from angry Magats who didn’t actually listen.
Zombie Tombie

Propaganda

Same tired narrative that too many people consume. Do your own research sheeple
mariposa0229

Left me wanting more, in a good way

Excellent content diving deep into the transformation of Georgia’s electorate. Understanding the demographic changes and how voter suppression continues to taint our system. Great job and looking forward to hearing the complete series.
Kmp79

Very informative

I learned a lot about how Georgia turned blue. It’s very interesting considering the sea of red where it resides.
Alexandralovesyoga

Floored

This first episode (which I listened to through Pod Save America) was AWESOME. Listen. Listen. Listen.
royvaras

Incredibly inspiring!

Omg the first episode is unbelievable! I even got goosebumps when listening to Stacy’s speech!