The Rhodes Rewind Podcast

The Rhodes Rewind Podcast

Tune in too late? No worries, catch up on all things Austin right here on "The Rhodes Rewind".

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May 19, 2025 16 mins

Captain Andy Shedd of the Columbia County Sheriff's Department called in to the show Monday to discuss this weekend's events and clear up the falsehoods floating around the internet about what really happened at Thunder Under Evans

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Two members of a group challenging local efforts to keep library books off limits to "unsupervised" children in the Columbia County Library joined us Thursday...Many points we agree on, many points we do not...but I always appreciate folks who are willing to come in and articulate their differences and concerns!

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April 2, 2025 14 mins

Wednesday at 3:07pm the world got "the rest of the story" on the strange case of the McDonald's Dad Chris Louis, and the well meaning but ultimately misguided charity that has been directed his way. 

The truth ain't as cool as the fairy tale that turned into a huge national "feel good" story...but the world needed to know the truth...and they heard it FIRST right here!

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March 18, 2025 21 mins

Last week Austin had a brief but productive visit with interim Richmond County School Superintendent Malinda Cobb and BOE President Shawnda Stovall.  Hoping to have them back for a longer visit soon!

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Columbia County's 4th District Commissioner Alison Couch is retiring...but she wants to move UP and not OUT.  Couch is announcing her candidacy for the Commission Chairmanship currently held by Doug Duncan, who is serving out his final term.  She stopped in to discuss her plans with Austin...

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The former head of the Pentagon's UFO Investigation Unit, Luis Elizondo called in to the Austin Rhodes show ahead of his appearance this Saturday night at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center

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February 25, 2025 21 mins

Former Columbia County Commissioner Dewey Galeas dropped by the studio to recount his experience with Republican Party Official Linda Parnell at Saturday night's commission meeting that ended in her arrest for assault.

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February 14, 2025 15 mins

Georgia's AG Chris Carr stopped by the studio Thursday to chat with Austin.

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Columbia County Commissioner Doug Duncan called in to discuss today's bad news from FEMA

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GA House Bill 581 has everyone in a tizzy!  Columbia County Commission Chairman Doug Duncan was on with us this week to set the record straight on where he stands on it, and the county's options.

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Phil Kent sat in for Austin over the holiday and had some excellent guests including the Lieutenant Governor of Georgia Burt Jones.  Here's their conversation:

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Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams isn't talking to News 12 concerning the damning I-Team report involving alleged favoritism for a Waynesboro businessman involved in a domestic violence complaint.  But he did talk to Austin about the accusations Wednesday.

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Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley joined us Tuesday for an update on President-Elect Trump's plans and legislative agenda day one in office, and the Chairman's plan to avoid the customary "mid-term losses" (possible in 2026) that usually affect an incumbent President's progress...

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Augusta native Jim Cole is the Athletic Director of Mercer University...and his Bears are in the hunt for the NCAA FCS National Championship!  Their next game will be nationally televised on ABC Saturday at 3pm...we had the chance to speak him this week...

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We are seeing con artist and crooks all over the world use state of the art technology and AI to trick even the brightest and most savvy people in the most hideous ways!  Our own Mary Liz Nolan and her husband Tom were recently the targets of such a criminal scheme...and you won't believe how the bad guys did it!  Mary Liz joins joined us in the studio to share the experience...and warn the unsuspecting!

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it's been an incredible honor to host many of the top names in GOP politics over the last several months as they did a  masterful job making the case to vote for Donald Trump! 

 

 There was no one more important, or more influential in the national campaign than RNC Chairman Michael Whatley.

Wednesday, we hosted him for an "after party" discussion...and his thoughts about what comes next for 47!

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October 31, 2024 18 mins

She is a regular on the Fox News Channel hit show GUTFELD! and Thursday she called in to chat with Austin.  Kat previewed her upcoming appearance at Augusta's Miller Theater Saturday November 9th!

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October 25, 2024 65 mins

Bizarre situation in Burke County this week...as a homeowner is arrested and charged with a felony while in the midst of recording a neighboring property which he fears might be the campground of a dangerous cult.  This one gets complicated...we hear from the Sheriff...and concerned neighbors...all on Friday's afternoon radio show

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October 23, 2024 62 mins

Mayor of Augusta-Richmond County Garnett Johnson came in to the studio to sit in the hot seat and answer some tough questions from Austin and our listening audience about lots of topics including the ongoing relief efforts and clean up from the hurricane.

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While first responders and utility repair professionals have rightly been declared heroes for their unselfish dedication and work post Hurricane Helene...so many local volunteers have been also showing great dedication and sacrifice to serve their fellow citizens in need. Today we spoke with two of them...and they provided great insight into the process and effort behind 10 straight days of volunteer service...and the incredible re...

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