The Confused Caucus Podcast
Welcome to the Confused Caucus: The Black, Brown, Blue, a podcast for those of you who simultaneously feel politically motivated and a little confused or intimidated. Each episode comedian David Perdue & social curator/activist Munir Meghjani will discuss current political happenings with elected officials, policy makers, lobbyists and anybody out there who may be in the business of the often-overwhelming world of politics. Join us as we take a critical, comical, concerned eye on the political world around us.
Episodes
June 13, 2023 • 41 mins
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 challen...
Senator Merritt and Representative Schofield talk about facing challen...
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March 30, 2023 • 37 mins
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 Ex...
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 Ex...
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March 29, 2023 • 38 mins
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...
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March 28, 2023 • 40 mins
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...
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...
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EP15: Pt 2, Comedy & Conversations - Live at the Plaza Theater with Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock
November 6, 2022 • 43 mins
“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. W...
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. W...
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November 5, 2022 • 32 mins
It’s been a long time…we shouldn’t have left you... Confused Caucus is back and because we kept you waiting we have a special episode for you! In Part 1 of a 2 Part episode we take you LIVE from our second “Comedy & Conversations” at the Historic Plaza Theater with our guest Charlie Bailey (currently running for LT Governor here in GA) & great Atlanta comedian Shaunak Godkhindi.
This conversation is the perfect mix of fun &...
This conversation is the perfect mix of fun &...
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May 3, 2022 • 21 mins
We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with GA State Senator Dr. Michelle Au, who represents District 48th, one of the most diverse districts in the whole country.
In this episode Senator Dr. Michelle Au talks about inside baseball, her switch from Senate to House of Representatives, and much more.
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In this episode Senator Dr. Michelle Au talks about inside baseball, her switch from Senate to House of Representatives, and much more.
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April 26, 2022 • 45 mins
Following a wild first year within Senate, we’re back again, one year later, with GA State Senator Dr. Michelle Au, who represents District 48th, one of the most diverse districts in the whole country.
In this episode Senator Dr. Michelle Au helps us wrap up the 2022 Legislative session, we discuss bills on gun laws, COVID-19, and general legislative etiquette within Georgia’s congress.
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In this episode Senator Dr. Michelle Au helps us wrap up the 2022 Legislative session, we discuss bills on gun laws, COVID-19, and general legislative etiquette within Georgia’s congress.
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April 5, 2022 • 51 mins
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 currentl...
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 currentl...
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April 20, 2021 • 58 mins
It’s been a few days since Sine Die - and while the paper bill confetti is still on the floor - we sat down with Minority Leader of Georgia House of Representatives Democratic Caucus Dr. James Beverly! aka “Leader Beverly”
We wanted to understand what his biggest takeaways were from this session and his goals for the next one. What he hopes the brand of the GA Dem party will be and his strategy to get there. It is no surprise that h...
We wanted to understand what his biggest takeaways were from this session and his goals for the next one. What he hopes the brand of the GA Dem party will be and his strategy to get there. It is no surprise that h...
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April 13, 2021 • 48 mins
Sine Die! The bell has rung and the paper bill confetti has been thrown… the “40 most dangerous days for GA” are over.
We sat down with Senator Jen Jordan (Jer-dun) to discuss the highs and lows of this session. What bills passed, what bills didn’t and how these will impact our lives for the years to come.
We also talk about the pending redistricting (read: Gerrymandering) which may be delayed due to the census. [“Redistricting fig...
We sat down with Senator Jen Jordan (Jer-dun) to discuss the highs and lows of this session. What bills passed, what bills didn’t and how these will impact our lives for the years to come.
We also talk about the pending redistricting (read: Gerrymandering) which may be delayed due to the census. [“Redistricting fig...
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April 6, 2021 • 80 mins
"If Not Us, Who? If Not Now, When?" This rendition of rabbinic sage Hillel the Elder's quandary is what guides Rep Shelly Hutchinson. Rep Shelly, is a business womxn, a loving mom, a wife and a badass representative.
The quote is timely, as we sat down with Rep Hutchinson the same night Rep Park Cannon, one of our previous guest, was unlawfully arrested for simply knocking on the door of Gov. Kemp - as he signed the horrendous vote...
The quote is timely, as we sat down with Rep Hutchinson the same night Rep Park Cannon, one of our previous guest, was unlawfully arrested for simply knocking on the door of Gov. Kemp - as he signed the horrendous vote...
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March 30, 2021 • 86 mins
GA State Senator Dr. Michelle Au is a destroyer of glass-ceilings, to say the least — she holds a litany of "firsts" as you will hear about in the episode. While she is a practicing anesthesiologist... brace yourselves... this episode will not put you to sleep! (Is it clear that the non-comedian wrote this one?)
She is a proud first-generation Chinese-American immigrant as her parents immigrated to the United States with their paren...
She is a proud first-generation Chinese-American immigrant as her parents immigrated to the United States with their paren...
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March 23, 2021 • 66 mins
State Representative Park Cannon is one of the youngest-ever members of the Georgia House of Representatives! Between her age, race and openly queer identity, she is shaking things up at the Gold Dome. As an activist, she stands up and speaks up for the people of Ga! And that, in a Republican-White-Male Dominated GA House.
She talks about her unorthodox path to becoming a state representative and how being a doula prepared her for i...
She talks about her unorthodox path to becoming a state representative and how being a doula prepared her for i...
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March 16, 2021 • 59 mins
Born and raised in Georgia, Representative Sam Park is the grandson of refugees from the Korean War and the son of immigrants. He is the first Asian American Democrat and the first openly (yea, that is an important word here) gay man elected to the Georgia State Legislature! He is also the first lawyer of his family and works as an attorney for Positive Impact Health Centers, a nonprofit working to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Geor...
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March 9, 2021 • 74 mins
What do you get when you cross a Ph.D. in microbiology, a senior lecturer at Emory, and a State Rep? Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark! She organized the March for Science in Atlanta has worked with groups like GA Alliance for Social Justice, on advocating for social justice issues, and is now fighting for facts and science at the Gold Dome!
Rep Clark is the Vice-Chair of the Gwinnett State House delegation and serves as the Secretar...
Rep Clark is the Vice-Chair of the Gwinnett State House delegation and serves as the Secretar...
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March 2, 2021 • 46 mins
We are so excited for our first official State Representative - Rep Renitta Shannon!
She is not only an outspoken member of the GA General Assembly, she literally stands up for what she believes in - even if it means putting her body on the line. She served as the Executive VP of the National Organization for Women and was awarded “Most Valuable Legislators” in The Nation Magazine’s 2017 Progressive Honor Roll! She has adorned the ...
She is not only an outspoken member of the GA General Assembly, she literally stands up for what she believes in - even if it means putting her body on the line. She served as the Executive VP of the National Organization for Women and was awarded “Most Valuable Legislators” in The Nation Magazine’s 2017 Progressive Honor Roll! She has adorned the ...
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February 23, 2021 • 54 mins
Historically Philosophers argued that to "know that you know nothing" was a paradox, as you can't know what you don't know. But now we all know that decisions are being made about our future and are intentionally being done behind closed doors. In this episode, we start to get "un-confused" and get a lay of the land from two bad-ass women, Pallavi Purkayastha & Falak Sabbak, who have not only been doing the good work but fighting f...
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February 12, 2021 • 65 mins
Get to know our hosts David, Joyelle, and Munir as they walk you through what our podcast will be and why do we need a "School House Rock" for our current political climate.
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February 12, 2021 • 1 min
Welcome to the Confused Caucus: The Black, Brown, Blue, a podcast for those of you who simultaneously feel politically motivated and a little confused or intimidated. Each week comedians Joyelle Johnson, David Perdue & social curator/activist Munir Meghjani will discuss current political happenings with elected officials, policy makers, lobbyists and anybody out there who may be in the business of the often-overwhelming world of po...
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