GA Switch: Republican Turns Democrat—Will Georgia's Liberals Embrace?

Dive into the explosive world of Georgia politics as former Republican Jeff Duncan shocks the system by running as a Democrat for governor, sparking debates on party loyalty and gender definitions in the Democratic Women's Federation. This BKP Politics podcast episode also uncovers the Subaru Outback production shift to Japan amid cultural backlash, and exposes the real FCC censorship myth—it's all about crumbling broadcast business models, from Howard Stern's fines to Jimmy Kimmel's $40M flop and affiliates ditching controversial shows. Perfect for Georgia election news, conservative commentary, media industry breakdowns, and EV production trends in 2025.

Jeff Duncan's Party Flip Drama: Host BKP grills upcoming guest, Georgia Democratic Party Chair and Federation of Democratic Women leader, on welcoming ex-Republican Jeff Duncan as a gubernatorial candidate—contrasting it with the swift embrace of Republican-turned-Democrat Mesha Mainor, and probing if the group has a "woman" definition for membership amid national gender debates.
Subaru Outback's Cultural Uproar: Amid "panic" from its iconic lesbian and bearded-hiker demographic, Subaru announces shifting Outback production from Indiana to Japan—not cancellation—while pivoting to electric vehicles, ensuring the rugged SUV stays available for fans in hiking boots and gray socks.
FCC "Censorship" Exposed as Business Bust: BKP dismantles Trump-era claims of FCC revoking broadcaster licenses over "bad publicity" (e.g., Jimmy Kimmel's Charlie Kirk jab), revealing it's affiliates like Nexstar Media Group preempting shows due to advertiser backlash—not government overreach—echoing Howard Stern's $2.5M fines and 2006 satellite radio jump.
Syndication Model's Demise: Drawing from 1990s radio wars where affiliates blocked Stern over complaints, BKP explains how internet streaming killed traditional syndication, allowing global access without local ad hassles—why Kimmel's ABC show faces $40M losses as viewers flock to YouTube pressers like Trump's recent Tom Homan chat.
Affiliate Power Plays in TV History: Nexstar's 200+ stations in 116 markets leverage deals with ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox to sell ad slots during shows like Kimmel, but preempt controversial content to protect revenue—mirroring Atlanta's WSB and the recent CBS-to-independent switch by Atlanta News First after 31 years.
Broadcast Networks' Breaking Point: As late-night flops like Kimmel and Colbert bleed cash, affiliates exercise contract rights to skip shows, signaling the "final move" toward independent digital platforms—tying into broader TikTok fears and the end of over-the-air dominance, with BKP urging viewers to tune into the 10:30 Georgia Hour for unfiltered Dem reactions.