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Every Tuesday and Thursday morning on the Political Breakfast podcast, veteran Atlanta journalist Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, and Republican strategist Brian Robinson deliver Georgia’s best analysis of local politics with a weekly dose of informed, respectful and lively discussion. During Georgia’s state legislative session, Political Breakfast presents the pop-up podcast Gold Dome Scramble every Friday morning as host Lisa Rayam talks with reporters Sam Gringlas and Ra ...
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Cash & Sass

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Are you ready to ditch the hush-hush attitude towards money? If you're craving real talk about your finances, you're in the right place! Join me as we kick the money taboo to the curb and dive headfirst into the candid cash-versations you have been dreaming of. I'm Lisa Marie, and this is the Cash and Sass podcast. As a Fractional CFO and Wealth mentor, I am known as the Sassy Wealth Queen and the founder of Transcendent Wealth Co. LLC. I'm here to take you on a thrilling ride from financial ...
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The Sparks of Hope, Shooting for Success Summit, is brought to the world with 21 dynamic speakers who are experts in their fields! Each speaker has provided immediate steps for all listeners to move forward in their personal lives, their business, their relationship, their money and so many other important areas. Join us on in this amazing transformative summit where you can and will move into immediate hope, success and action to create your dreams now! Our host Inspired Choices Network cre ...
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Securing a meeting with an executive can seem impossible. It’s safe to say they are extremely busy and hard to reach. The fact that they agreed to meet with you in the first place is a great sign. But much of your selling success hinges on your ability to lead an effective first conversation and get them to agree to a second meeting with you. An interview series hosted by Carl Gough, CEO and founder of meetmagic and Brendon Pongia, Cure Kids Business Development Manager, television presenter ...
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Two Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) incumbents are on the ballot this year after a lengthy legal battle and their challengers are taking aim at the current commission’s performance. Voting in the primary is already underway. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali speak with WABE and Grist climate reporter …
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On this week's second serving of Political Breakfast, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is officially running to replace Governor Brian Kemp. But are Dems pleased? Bottoms tells WABE that we are "facing chaos and uncertainty and anxiety" based on the policies that are coming out of Washington and "Georgians want and need a fighter.” Democra…
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In this episode of "Cash and Sass," host Lisa Marie Robinson, the "sassy wealth queen" and founder of Transcendent Wealth Company, chats with Morgan Anderson, founder of Golden Lion Tech Solutions and author of "Tax Debt Rule Number One: There's Always a Solution." With over 25 years of tax resolution experience, Morgan shares insights on financial…
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On this week's live edition of Political Breakfast just after the Memorial Day holiday, strategists Brian Robinson, Tharon Johnson and host Lisa Rayam discuss the 2026 U.S. Senate race against incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. Governor Brian Kemp decided not to run. He and President Donald Trump met recently in Washington earlier this month to mull-ov…
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Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old nurse and mother, was about nine weeks pregnant in February when doctors declared her brain dead after she suffered a medical emergency. Smith’s family says doctors at Emory University Hospital have been keeping her on life support because she is pregnant, citing Georgia’s restrictive abortion law. In this week’s episod…
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Historic Medicaid cuts are advancing in Washington under President Donald Trump, as nearly 2 million low-income Georgians depend on the program for health insurance. That includes Georgians with disabilities and seniors, as Medicaid pays for their daily help with basic needs. The proposed federal cuts are all part of Trump's attempts to slash gover…
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In this episode of "Cash and Sass," host Lisa Marie Robinson, the "Sassy Wealth Queen" and founder of Transcendent Wealth Company, welcomes guest Egle Aleknaviciute. Egle, an expert in business and economics, shares her journey across five countries and her mission to help women overcome limiting beliefs about money. They discuss unconscious biases…
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On this edition of Political Breakfast, the team talks about the life of Adriana Smith, her unborn child and a Georgia law that appears to be holding her grieving family hostage. Adriana is brain dead, but has been kept on life support since February because she's pregnant. Her family says it's time for Adriana to rest in peace -- peace that's enta…
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This week, judges heard appeals in two major Georgia voting cases. One panel is considering whether conservative group True the Vote illegally intimidated voters when they helped file tens of thousands of voter challenges while another is reviewing Georgia’s political maps in the ongoing fight over redistricting. In this week’s episode of “Plugged …
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Chair of the Georgia Republican Party Josh McKoon joins this week's Political Breakfast. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam have some questions about McKoon managing party unity. They ask McKoon if he agrees with everything that President Donald Trump has been ordering in Washington, and w…
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In this episode of the "Cash and Sass" podcast, host Lisa Marie Robinson, the "sassy wealth queen" and founder of the Sassy Wealth Coach, welcomes Trish Lynn, a dedicated single mom of three and a survivor of narcissistic abuse. Trish, a content marketing strategist, empowers women who have faced toxic relationships to reclaim their voices and thri…
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On this edition of Political Breakfast, the team talks to the newly-elected Georgia Chair of the Democratic Party Charlie Bailey. Bailey talks about the bread and butter issues that are key to his party winning in 2026. In addition, he rebuffs the notion that there are major fractures within the Democratic Party, and Bailey addresses how his main m…
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has announced that he will not run for Senate. Of all the states President Donald Trump won in the 2024 election, only Georgia has a Democratic senator defending their seat. Republicans had seen Kemp as the strongest candidate to challenge incumbent Jon Ossoff. On this week's episode, hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali di…
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On this week's second edition of Political Breakfast, the gang talks about the plight of federal student loan borrowers who are now expected to start paying them back. That's after being given a reprieve during the Biden Administration. Plus, Georgia Democrats picked former two-time statewide candidate and Atlanta attorney Charlie Bailey to head th…
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In this episode of the "Cash and Sass" podcast, host Lisa Marie Robinson welcomes guest Alan Lazaros. They delve into the emotional and psychological aspects of money management. Alan shares his personal journey, marked by his father's death and a near-fatal car accident, which led him to reevaluate his life and prioritize fulfillment over financia…
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On this edition of Political Breakfast, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson join Morning Edition, live, to talk about Governor Brian Kemp's decision not to run for U.S. Senate. The speculation suddenly ended Monday, when the second-term Georgia Governor took to social media, writing: "Being on the ballot ne…
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Since taking office for the second time, President Donald Trump has moved swiftly to reshape every facet of government, often testing the boundaries of presidential power, with far-reaching implications for Georgia, the country and the world. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how Trump's first 100 day…
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GOP fringe activists in Georgia are now targeting Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and GOP House Speaker John Burns, trying to ban them from running for office because of their so-called lack of loyalty to Donald Trump. MAGA loyalists in Georgia are rallying in support. Plus, host Lisa Rayam, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and Democrati…
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In this episode of "Cash and Sass," host Lisa Marie Robinson, founder of Transcendent Wealth Company, chats with La Juana Whitmore, founder of Next Femme Financial and La Juana Whitmore Consulting. La Juana, a business strategist and certified financial education instructor, shares her mission to promote financial parity for women and underrepresen…
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On this episode of Political Breakfast, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff answers tough questions from Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam. Senator Ossoff, who's running for re-election in 2026, tackles the issues of child immigration, transgender sports and job losses. The Democratic Senator also sh…
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Over the last few years, state lawmakers in Georgia and across the country have filed hundreds of bills focused on the transgender community. Even as Georgia and other Republican-led states have already passed laws dealing with bathrooms, sports, medical treatment and IDs, the bills keep coming. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gri…
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A federal court in Atlanta is deciding whether or not more than 100 international students, including dozens from Georgia, can return to school in the U.S. Or if they will be detained or deported. Lawyers for the students say they abruptly had their immigration status terminated by President Donald Trump’s administration -- some who voiced pro-Pale…
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In this episode of the "Cash and Sass" podcast, host Lisa Marie Robinson welcomes financial expert Monica Kaufman. They delve into the complexities of building and maintaining wealth, especially amidst life's challenges. Monica, with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, shares her insights on sustainable wealth management, emphasi…
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On this week's Political Breakfast, Georgia State Senator Jason Esteves launched his 2026 gubernatorial campaign. How will he fare among a growing pool of Democrats? Plus, bill signing with Governor Kemp. Tort reform was one of the first to gain his signature. What bills followed? Host Lisa Rayam gets perspective from Republican strategist Brian Ro…
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After more than a decade with the station, Housing Reporter Stephannie Stokes is leaving WABE. Before embarking on new adventures at the end of the month, hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali sit down with the award-winning journalist in this week's episode of "Plugged In" to discuss what she's learned during her time in Atlanta. See omnystudio.com/li…
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In this episode of "Cash and Sass," host Lisa Marie Robinson, founder of the Transcendent Wealth Company, converses with Christian Brim, a CPA with over 25 years of experience. They delve into the complexities of financial well-being, emphasizing a holistic approach to wealth. Lisa and Christian share personal stories of financial challenges, inclu…
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On this week's edition of Political Breakfast, the dust has settled from Sine Die: the end of the 2025 Legislative Session. Republican strategist Brian Robinson, the Atlanta Civic Circle's Saba Long and host Lisa Rayam are now eyeing future candidates from Georgia, including in the race for Governor and U.S. Senate in 2026. Will Governor Brian Kemp…
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In this episode of "Cash and Sass," host Lisa Marie Robinson, the "sassy wealth queen" and founder of Transcendent Wealth, converses with business law attorney Matthew Fornaro. They explore essential financial and legal strategies for small business owners. Key topics include the importance of budgeting, cash flow management, and maintaining clear …
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On this edition of Political Breakfast, strategists Tharon Johnson and Brian Robinson talk about the growing pool of candidates expressing interest in the Georgia Governor's race. One prominent Democrat, a former Atlanta Mayor, is making her intentions extremely clear. In addition, there are murmurings that more from the GOP are preparing to launch…
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Just days after Georgia Legislators said farewell to the 2024-2025 legislative session, strategists Brian Robinson and Tharon Johnson are pondering over its early and abrupt ending--at least on the Senate's side. What does that mean for a host of bills left in limbo? Plus, Brian and Tharon share with host Lisa Rayam the big wins this session for Re…
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Friday, April 4, is Sine Die, the deadline for bills to be passed before the end of this year's legislative session in Georgia. Lawmakers have been scrambling this week to get bills through the House and Senate, and as hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss on this week’s episode of "Plugged In," that has led to some tense moments at the Capitol…
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STRATEGISTS THARON JOHNSON AND BRIAN ROBINSON JOIN HOST LISA RAYAM FOR ANOTHER LIVE EDITION OF POLITICAL BREAKFAST. THIS CONVERSATION TAKES PLACE ON THE EVE OF SINE DIE. GEORGIA LEGISLATORS ARE AT WORK SHUFFLING NUMEROUS BILLS BEFORE THE FRIDAY DEADLINE. BUT, PRESIDENT TRUMP 'S TARIFF ACTS ARE DOMINATING THE NEWS CYCLE AND THE QUESTION FOR BRIAN AN…
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In this episode of "Cash and Sass," host Lisa Marie Robinson, the "sassy wealth queen," engages with guest Pericles Rellas, a money mindset expert. They delve into how our beliefs and experiences shape our financial reality, introducing the concept of the "financial thermostat." Pericles explains that this internal gauge determines how much money w…
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STRATEGISTS BRIAN ROBINSON AND THARON JOHNSON ALONG WITH HOST LISA RAYAM, SORT THROUGH TWO DEMOCRATIC BOMBSHELLS: CONGRESSWOMAN LUCY MCBATH PUTS HER EXPLORATORY CAMPAIGN FOR GEORGIA GOVERNOR ON HOLD AND CONGRESSWOMAN NIKEMA WILLIAMS STEPS DOWN AS CHAIR OF THE STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY MOVING FORWARD? H…
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Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff soft launched his reelection campaign at a boisterous rally in Atlanta this week. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how Ossoff and other Democrats are trying to channel frustration and fear about President Donald Trump's moves to slash government and punish political enemies…
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In this episode of the Cash and Sass podcast, host Lisa Marie Robinson, the "sassy wealth queen," welcomes Audrey Faust, a business financial coach with over 25 years of experience. They discuss the critical relationship between money mindset and financial management for women entrepreneurs. Audrey explains how subconscious beliefs about money, oft…
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Nearly two years before Election Day 2026, Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff held a rally in Atlanta over the weekend, promising his supporters that, “Georgia will bow to no king.” Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson both tell host Lisa Rayam, this will likely be an expensive and competitive Senate race. But …
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's top legislative priority has cleared a major hurdle. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how the effort to curb civil lawsuits narrowly passed in the House. Plus, as this year's legislative session nears its end, lawmakers have been debating possible responses to the deadly…
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This week the Political Breakfast team was pleased to be a guest on the campus of Atlanta's Spelman College. Students at the HBCU peppered the auditorium and engaged with Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam. The students navigated through the issues facing both the nation and the state of G…
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In this episode of the "Cash and Sass" podcast, host Lisa Marie Robinson, the "sassy wealth queen," engages with guest Rebeccah Silence, an award-winning author and coach specializing in personal transformation. Rebeccah shares her journey through domestic violence, cancer, and financial struggles, emphasizing the importance of self-worth and emoti…
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Tax dollars supporting gender-affirming surgeries for transgender inmates? In Georgia, it's still a 'tough sell' for the majority of the Democratic electorate in this economy, says Georgia Sen. Elena Parent. The Democrat has been getting some criticism because of her vote, where she stood with Republicans in banning that practice. Parent tells Poli…
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U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock went live on social media this week where the Georgia Democrat spent roughly 35 minutes answering questions from voters. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss how Warnock and other Democrats are grappling with the flurry of changes coming from Washington. Plus, President Donal…
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We only have a few weeks left in the Georgia legislative session, and one issue dividing Democrats is if tax dollars should be used to fund gender-affirming surgeries, for transgender inmates in Georgia prisons. Georgia Democratic State Senator Elena Parent is getting some criticism because of her vote where she stood with Republicans, in Senate Bi…
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In this episode of the Cash and Sass podcast, Lisa Marie Robinson and guest Alara Sage discuss cultivating a loving relationship with money. They explore how many people have dysfunctional money relationships, characterized by anxious, avoidant, or codependent attachment styles. Alara emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and offers actionabl…
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On this week's Political Breakfast, the dust settles now that Georgia lawmakers have officially crossed-over Crossover Day: the sprint for key bills to pass either the state House or Senate. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam talk about issues that did, or did not get over the hump. See om…
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Georgia lawmakers were working late on Thursday night as they raced to pass dozens of bills before the end of Crossover Day – a deadline for bills to advance out of at least one chamber of the legislature. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali take a closer look at some of the proposals that did and didn’t make i…
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In this episode of "Cash and Sass," host Lisa Marie Robinson, the "Sassy Wealth Queen" and wealth coach, welcomes Erin Gray, a former certified financial planner. They delve into the topic of money trauma, focusing on its generational impact. Erin shares her personal journey, discussing her past struggles with money trauma and the steps she took to…
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This week on Political Breakfast: Georgia reactions to President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance berating Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office. That has resulted in Trump pausing all military aid to Ukraine. Georgia Democrats are calling it a disgraceful spectacle. Republicans are mostly backing Trump. Ben Burnett of th…
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A year ago, President Donald Trump was fighting 13 felony counts in Georgia for trying to overturn the 2020 election. At the time, the prosecutor who charged him, Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis, was seen as a rising star. Now Trump is back in the White House, immune from prosecution for the next four years, and Willis has been rebuked by the …
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