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The Georgia Politics Podcast
The Georgia Politics Podcast, established in 2019, covers politics under the Gold Dome and across the country. The show provides in-depth coverage of key developments in the Georgia House of Representatives and State Senate, with a special focus on legislative activity during the General Assembly session.
Episodes
The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Rep. Clay Fuller (R, GA-14)
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In Season 7, Episode 345, we continue our candidate profile series with Rep. Clay Fuller, Republican candidate for…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Lindsay DeFranco (D, HD 47)
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In Season 7, Episode 344, we continue our candidate profile series with Lindsay DeFranco, Democratic candidate for…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Rep. Matt Reeves (R, HD 99)
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In Season 7, Episode 343, we continue our candidate profile series with Rep. Matt Reeves, Republican candidate for…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Jack Miller (R, HD 47)
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In Season 7, Episode 342, we continue our candidate profile series with Jack Miller, Republican candidate for Georgia…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Commissioner Bridget Thorne (R, Fulton County Commission District 1)
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In this candidate profile, we speak with Commissioner Bridget Thorne, Republican candidate for Fulton County…
The Georgia Politics Podcast1976, Part 19: The Strange Story of Patty Hearst
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! It's 1976 again, and this time we explore the strange and controversial story of Patty Hearst. In 1974, the…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Sara Fuchs (D, HD 49) and Beth Fuller (D, HD 53)
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In Season 7, Episode 344, we continue our candidate profile series with conversations featuring Sara Fuchs, Democratic…
The Georgia Politics Podcast1976, Part 18: Hank Aaron's Final Seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! It's 1976 again, and in Part 18 we examine Hank Aaron's final seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers. After spending more…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCD7 Candidate Tony Kozycki Responds to Rep. McCormick Interview
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! We sat down with Tony Kozycki, the Democratic candidate for Georgia's 7th Congressional District, to respond to our…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Eric Tatum (R, Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chairperson)
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In Season 7, Episode 342, we sit down with Eric Tatum, a Republican candidate for Fulton County Board of Commissioners…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Dumont Walker (D, HD 46) and Rob Epstein (D, HD 23)
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with two Democratic candidates for the Georgia House: Dumont Walker (HD 46) and Rob…
The Georgia Politics Podcast1976, Part 17: The Death of Chairman Mao
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In Part 17 of our mini-series on events that happened 50 years ago in 1976, we recount the death of Chinese Communist…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Congressman Dr. Rich McCormick
In this episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast, we sit down with Congressman Dr. Rich McCormick for a candidate profile exploring his background, career in…
The Georgia Politics Podcast1976, Part 16: Meet The Muppets
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! It's 1976 again, and a group of felt-covered characters took their first big step toward becoming a cultural…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCity of Roswell Tax Debate: The Counter Argument
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! Former Roswell Mayor Lori Henry and former City Councilman Matt Tyser join the Georgia Politics Podcast to make the…
The Georgia Politics PodcastRemembering Ben Jones with Congressman Buddy Darden
In this special episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast, we remember the life and legacy of Ben Jones with former Congressman Buddy Darden. Darden reflects on…
The Georgia Politics PodcastRoswell Mayor Mary Robichaux on the City's Proposed Tax Increase
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! Roswell Mayor Mary Robichaux joins the show to discuss the city's proposed property tax increase and the debate…
The Georgia Politics PodcastInside South Fulton County Politics with Steven Dingle
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! South Fulton politics takes center stage as we sit down with Steven Dingle for a wide-ranging conversation about the…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Dr. Michelle Schreiner and Michael Garza
In this episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast, we sit down with two candidates running for local office in Georgia. Dr. Michelle Schreiner, who is running…
The Georgia Politics PodcastRemembering Tim Curry
Tim Curry's unmistakable voice, magnetic presence and fearless performances made him one of the most memorable actors of his generation. Following his death at…
The Georgia Politics PodcastRE-RELEASE: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (and RIP Dolly Parton)
In light of the death of Tim Curry at 80, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes from our series marking the 50th anniversary of 1975: a celebration of…
The Georgia Politics PodcastGeorgia's 7th Congressional District Debate (Dawson County)
In this episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast, we present a debate for Georgia's 7th Congressional District, held in Dawson County. Democratic candidate Tony…
The Georgia Politics PodcastWhy Atlanta Lost the DNC with Atlanta City Councilman Michael Julian Bond
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! Atlanta was considered a strong contender to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, but the DNC ultimately…
The Georgia Politics Podcast1976, Part 15: The Last Great National Convention with U.S. Senator Mack Mattingly
The 1976 Republican National Convention is widely considered the last consequential national political convention in American history — a convention where the…
The Georgia Politics Podcast1976, Part 14: Stanley Forman and his Pulitzer Winning Photographs
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In this episode, we take a fascinating detour into the world of photojournalism with legendary photographer Stanley…
The Georgia Politics PodcastThe Kennedy Obsession with Dr. John Hellmann and Preston Thompson
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! Few American families have captured the public imagination quite like the Kennedys. From politics and presidential…
The Georgia Politics PodcastDemocrats Set New Presidential Calendar with Wendy Davis
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! The Democratic National Committee has adopted a new presidential nominating calendar, reshaping the road to the White…
The Georgia Politics PodcastThe Creek Campaign, Part 2 with Liz Hausmann and Chris Cupit
Welcome back to The Georgia Politics Podcast for Part 2 of The Creek Campaign. The movement to create Johns Creek had gained momentum, but one crucial hurdle…
The Georgia Politics PodcastThe Creek Campaign, Part 1 with Mark Burkhalter
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! Before Johns Creek became one of Georgia's largest and most successful cities, it was simply a collection of…
The Georgia Politics Podcast1976, Part 13: The Montreal Summer Olympics
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In this 13th installment of our 1976 series, we explore one of the most memorable Olympic Games in history with…
The Georgia Politics PodcastSpecial Session Recap with Rep. Scott Hilton
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! The Georgia Legislature returned to the Gold Dome for a rare special session, and Rep. Scott Hilton joins the show to…
The Georgia Politics PodcastAlan Greenspan's Lasting Legacy
In this episode of the Georgia Politics Podcast, we reflect on the life and legacy of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan following his passing. For…
The Georgia Politics Podcast1976, Part 12: United States Bicentennial
Welcome back to The Georgia Politics Podcast! We continue our 1976 series marking the 50th anniversary of one of the most memorable celebrations in American…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Commissioner Peter Hubbard
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! Georgia Public Service Commissioner Peter Hubbard joins the podcast to discuss his time on the commission, what has…
The Georgia Politics Podcast1976, Part 11: 53 Minutes at Entebbe
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In this episode of the Georgia Politics Podcast's 1976 series, we examine how Israeli commandos planned and executed…
The Georgia Politics PodcastRunoff Night Winners and Losers
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! The votes are in, and Georgia's runoff elections have reshaped the political landscape ahead of November. In this…
The Georgia Politics PodcastRedistricting in Georgia
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! Redistricting shapes every election, but most voters only hear about it when controversy erupts. On this episode, we…
The Georgia Politics Podcast1976, Part 10: The Summer of Nessie
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! The search for the Loch Ness Monster reached a fever pitch in 1976, as scientists, adventurers, and true believers…
The Georgia Politics PodcastGeorgia Primary Winners, Losers and What's Next
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! The votes are in, the results are set, and Georgia's political landscape is taking shape. On this episode, we break…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Dr. Fred "Bubba" Longgrear
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Fred "Bubba" Longgrear, superintendent of Candler County Schools and candidate…
The Georgia Politics PodcastThe Politics of Pride
Pride Month is more than a celebration — it's a recognition of the advocacy, community, visibility, and fight for equal rights. In this special episode of the…
The Georgia Politics Podcast1976, Part 9: Billy Joel's New York Homecoming
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! It's 1976 again, and in this episode we celebrate 40 years of Turnstiles, the album that marked a turning point in the…
The Georgia Politics PodcastThe Life and Service of Rep. David Scott with Sec. Tom Price
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! On this episode, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and former Congressman Tom Price reflects on the…
The Georgia Politics Podcast1976, Part 8: Paul Harvey and The Rest of the Story
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! For this episode of our 1976 series, we step back into the golden age of radio with legendary broadcaster Paul Harvey…
The Georgia Politics PodcastTackling Gun Violence in Georgia
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! Rep. Michelle Au and Georgia Majority for Gun Safety Founder and Director Heather Hallett join to discuss the ongoing…
The Georgia Politics PodcastUpcoming Redistricting Fight and Primary Election Predictions
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the growing battles over gerrymandering across the South as Republican-led states push…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Sen. Brian Strickland
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Brian Strickland to discuss his campaign for the Republican nomination for Georgia…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Tony Kozycki
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Tony Kozycki as he discusses his campaign for the Democratic nomination in Georgia's…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Sen. Steve Gooch
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Steve Gooch to discuss his campaign for the Republican nomination for Georgia…
The Georgia Politics PodcastBreaking Down Louisiana v. Callais
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In this episode, we break down the landmark Louisiana v. Callais decision and what it means for voting rights…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Commissioner Mo Ivory
In this episode of the Georgia Politics Podcast, we sit down with Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory to discuss her campaign for Fulton County Commission…
The Georgia Politics Podcast1976, Part 7: Prime Minister Callaghan and Britain's Year of Crisis
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The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Sen. John Kennedy
Georgia State Senator John Kennedy joins the podcast for a conversation about his campaign for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Kennedy…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Gabriel Sterling
In this episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast, we sit down with Gabriel Sterling, a candidate for the Republican nomination for Secretary of State. Sterling…
The Georgia Politics PodcastSine Die 2026 with Rep. Scott Hilton
In this episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast, we sit down with State Representative Scott Hilton for a comprehensive Sine Die recap of Georgia's 2026…
The Georgia Politics Podcast1976, Part 6: All the President's Men 50 Years Later
Celebrate five decades of one of the most influential political films ever made in this special anniversary episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast. We revisit…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Adam Cleveland
In this episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast, we sit down with Adam Cleveland, a candidate for the Democratic nomination in Georgia's 48th House District…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Kelvin King
In this episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast, we sit down with Kelvin King, a candidate for the Republican nomination for Georgia Secretary of State. King…
The Georgia Politics PodcastCandidate Profile: Case Norton
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Case Norton, a Democratic candidate for Georgia's 7th Congressional District, for a…
The Georgia Politics Podcast1976, Part 5: Ford vs. Reagan and the battle for the Republican Party
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In this episode, the Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan's showdown for the Republican nomination in 1976 became one of the…