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The Dixie Dems: A Progressive Voice in the South During the Holidays

The Lean to the Left Podcast

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Episode  ·  23:38  ·  Dec 23, 2025

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As the holidays approach, the Dixie Dems take a step back—and a clear-eyed look forward—at a Southern political landscape that’s shifting in surprising ways.In this special holiday episode, Bob Gatty (South Carolina), Arthur Hill (North Carolina), and Robert Thompson (Georgia) share season’s greetings while digging into what’s ahead for Democrats in the South as 2026 comes into view. In this episode, we discuss:Georgia’s increasingly competitive governor’s race and growing Democratic momentumNorth Carolina’s political crossroads and the lasting legacy of Democratic leadershipSurprising new polling in South Carolina that could spell trouble for longtime GOP incumbentsWhy Democrats must reclaim their history of progress, fairness, and opportunityThe holidays may be a time for reflection—but the Dixie Dems are clear: the South has a voice, and it’s getting bluer.

23m 38s  ·  Dec 23, 2025

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