Early Power Plays at the Capitol

Politically Georgia · Jan 15, 2026 · 37m

Host Greg Bluestein is joined by Patricia Murphy to break down the early tone of Georgia’s legislative session, as lawmakers shift their focus toward affordability and major tax proposals instead of the culture-war battles that have dominated recent years. They examine Governor Brian Kemp’s emerging agenda, including billions in transportation spending and a surprise push to address homelessness, and why Republicans say rising costs are now impossible to ignore.

Patricia then shares her recorded interview with Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte, who outlines his priorities for the…