Polls Open on ‘Mini’ Super Tuesday | Balance of Power 05/19/2026

“Balance of Power: Late Edition” is live from Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia focusing on the Midterm Primaries. On today’s show, Andre Dickens, Mayor of Atlanta, says turnout has been “pretty good” on primary day in Georgia and that affordability is top of mind for voters. Adam Stulberg, Chair and Professor at Georgia Tech’s Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, says energy markets are unlikely to return to their pre-conflict normal, as displaced tankers, depleted supply stocks, damaged infrastructure and weakened market shock absorbers keep pressure on prices. Josh McKoon, Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, discusses President Trump’s influence in Republican primaries, the race he expects will head to a runoff, the consideration of new congressional maps and why Georgia remains a very competitive state.

Chapters:
00:00:00 – Balance of Power: Late Edition Begins
00:02:36 – Courtney Subramanian on Pres. Trump Backs Paxton in Texas Senate GOP Primary, Pres. Trump Giving Iran ‘Maybe’ Until Early Next Week For Deal
00:05:59 – Andre Dickens, (D) Mayor of Atlanta, on Primary Day Turnout, Artificial Intelligence Use in ATL., Preparing for FIFA World Cup Matches
00:13:50 – Power Moves: Top Financial Stories of the Day
00:17:08 – Adam Stulberg, Chair & Professor at Georgia Tech’s Sam Nunn School of Intl. Affairs, Explains Why Energy Problems Will Persist After Strait Reopens
00:24:51 – Nancy Cook Breaks Down Trump Pressing for Rep. Massie’s Defeat in Kentucky, Trump Backs Paxton in Texas Sen. GOP Primary
00:29:22 – Josh McKoon, Chair of the Georgia GOP Party, on Reaction to Primary Day So Far, Pres. Trump’s Influence in GOP Primaries, Redistricting Efforts
00:36:29 – Breaking News: War Powers Vote Advances in US Senate
00:38:19 – Paige Alexander, Carter Center CEO, on Primary Day & Conflict With Iran
00:41:54 – Political Panel React to Senate Advances Iran War Powers Resolution, Georgia Primary Expectation, Trump Backs Paxton in Texas Senate GOP Primary
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