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Politically Georgia
Join us for the most relevant news and analysis that define the world of politics. From the Gold Dome to the White House, we've got you covered. Hosted by Georgia’s best political team: The AJC’s Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy. Call in with your questions on the Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)-810-5297, and our hosts will answer them on future episodes. Learn more on the AJC Politically Georgia Podcast page.
Episodes
- Politically Georgia
Kemp adviser says senate race for Kemp in ‘26 isn’t out of the question
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Bill Nigut sit down with Brian…
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Are Black voters abandoning President Biden?
A recent Pew poll shows that Black voters support President Biden over former President Trump in the 2024 election by a wide margin, but not as wide as four…
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The importance of women’s rights this election year
Senate Republicans this week voted down a Democratic measure designed to protect women’s access to contraception. Now, Democrats plan to call for a vote to…
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Mayor Dickens: Water breaks ‘not my fault, but it is my problem’
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens joined the show after lifting the boil water advisory for the city. The announcement comes after water main breaks plagued Atlanta…
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The water crisis is over, but how much of Atlanta’s water infrastructure needs replacement?
Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman discusses the fallout from the city water main breaks, including the response to the crisis by city officials. He…
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens still under fire for poor management of water crisis
AJC reporter Riley Bunch takes the hosts inside Atlanta city hall to examine how officials struggled to deal with the water main breaks that paralyzed much of…
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Atlantans without water are furious with Mayor Dickens---how can he respond?
AJC reporter Mirtha Donastorg gives the podcast an update on efforts to repair water main breaks that left hospitals, restaurants, entertainment venues, homes…
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“A rigged trial!” “Convicted felon Trump;” two Georgia views of Trump verdict
On the day after a jury delivered 34 counts of felony crime against Donald Trump, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Greg Bluestein and Bill Nigut welcome the…
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A look at two key demographics that play a major role in the 2024 presidential election
Today on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluesetin and Bill Nigut look at two key constituencies…
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Lucy McBath makes clear she’s open to the possibility of running for governor
On today’s episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell talk to Congresswoman…
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Atlanta’s Chase Oliver on winning Libertarian Party nomination for president: I’ll run a 50-state campaign
Over the weekend, the Libertarian Party nominated Atlanta’s Chase Oliver to be the Party’s candidate for president. On today’s episode of The Atlanta…
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Mike Luckovich: From door-to-door insurance salesman to Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, host Bill Nigut walks AJC editorial cartoonist through his remarkable…
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Biden campaign national strategist says Trump is “unpalatable” to many Republican voters
In the episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut share the mic with retired AJC Political…
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State Rep. Teri Anulewicz discusses her surprise defeat, says recent session of the legislature was her hardest
Most political observers agree that the defeat of veteran Democratic state lawmaker Teri Anulewicz was the biggest surprise of the primary elections this week…
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Incumbents romp in races across the ballot
State Supreme Court Justice Andrew Pinson beat back an aggressive challenge to his seat on the bench by John Barrow, who ran on a pledge to restore abortion…
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An Election Day edition: Abortion on the ballot, fate of Trump trial stars to be decided
It’s Primary Day in Georgia! Tamar Hallerman and Sam Gringlas discuss two key races on the ballot today that feature candidates working in the Trump Georgia…
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State GOP elects Jan. 6 rally organizer to key national Republican post
We kick off a brand-new week of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast with a review of a busy political weekend in the Peach State…
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Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue weighs in on UGA protests
On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, Tia Mitchell, and Bill Nigut take…
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Previewing Georgia’s Republican Convention
The state’s Republican Party begins its two-day annual convention in Columbus on Friday. With Donald Trump’s allies now in control of the state Republican…
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Carter Center CEO: ‘No significant change’ in Jimmy Carter’s condition
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell are joined by Paige Alexander, CEO of…
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Georgia GOP Chairman says he doesn’t see abortion ‘playing significantly’ in presidential race
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Georgia GOP Chairman Josh McKoon tells hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia…
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Foul play? State Supreme Court candidate runs on pledge to restore Georgia abortion
A federal court will decide whether State Supreme Court candidate John Barrow can build his campaign around his pledge to preserve the right to abortion for…
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Rep. Buddy Carter said motion to vacate U.S. House Speaker is the “last thing we need right now”
Coastal Congressman Buddy Carter joined the show to talk about the latest chaos in Congress. Rep. Carter, R-St. Simons Island, said he thought Marjorie Taylor…
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Colleagues erupt in anger as Marjorie Taylor Greene suffers stinging defeat in effort to oust speaker
Tia Mitchell reports from Washington on the stinging defeat for U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, when her own GOP colleagues and substantial numbers of…
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Has Marjorie Taylor Greene lost her clout on Capitol Hill?
First up, the view from both sides of the political aisle: Democratic National Convention delegate Wendy Davis of Rome and Republican consultant and CNN…
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Republican Geoff Duncan talks about why he’s voting for Biden
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan was once a rising star in Republican politics. Now, he’s one of the most prominent critics of former President Donald…
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Colleges must give students space and freedom to protest, Georgia ACLU head says
The podcast welcomes the Georgia ACLU's executive director, Andrea Young, who shares her thoughts about the protests playing out on college campuses in Georgia…
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Georgia college students speak out on the Israel-Hamas war, campus protests and more
As pro-Palestinian demonstrations roil several Georgia college campuses, including confrontations with police at two and a number of arrests, the podcast today…
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Georgia’s only Palestinian American legislator weighs in on recent campus protests
State Rep. Ruwa Romman, the Georgia Legislature’s only Palestinian American lawmaker, weighs in on recent protests on college campuses over the Israel-Hamas…
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Atlanta Jewish leader: Campus protests aren’t 'pro-Palestinian,' they’re 'anti-Israel'
The podcast welcomes Dov Wilker, Southern regional director of the American Jewish Committee, who responds to student demonstrations taking place on campuses…
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How pro-Palestinian campus protests could affect the election
First up, the hosts welcome Republican consultant Brian Robinson to discuss how the widespread pro-Palestinian protests on campuses in Georgia and across the…
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Morehouse provost encourages open dialogue ahead of Biden’s commencement speech on campus
On today's edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut are joined by Morehouse College Provost…
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Bourdeaux says Israel-Hamas war could be ‘dagger’ to Biden’s reelection
Former U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux told the Politically Georgia podcast that the Israel-Hamas war poses a dire threat to President Joe Biden’s reelection bid…
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Arizona joins Georgia, Michigan and Nevada in charging Trump allies
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has more company in her pursuit of election interference charges against former President Donald Trump’s allies…
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Will Morehouse College become a hotbed for protest over Biden’s visit?
Veteran political consultant Rick Dent weighs in on President Joe Biden’s upcoming graduation speech at Morehouse College. Biden’s visit is aimed at bolstering…
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An emotional state Rep. Scott Holcomb criticizes failure to pass Wrongful Conviction Compensation Act
Democratic state Rep. Scott Holcomb joins the podcast first to offer an emotional perspective on the Legislature’s failure to pass his Wrongful Conviction…
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Trump on trial: Criminal charges in Manhattan, Supreme Court hearing on immunity collide this week
It will be a big week for news about former President Donald Trump. As his hush money trial begins in earnest today in a Manhattan courtroom, the podcast…
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A live show from UGA’s campus with Gov. Brian Kemp
On today’s edition of “Politically Georgia,” the hosts travel to Athens, where they tape a live show on the University of Georgia’s campus. First, the crew…
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Discussing women’s reproductive freedom and access to IVF
The podcast welcomes state Rep. Michelle Au, a physician and advocate for women’s health issues. Au is in the forefront of advocating for reproductive freedom…
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Sen. Jon Ossoff, others demand USPS immediately solve major delays
The hosts discuss growing anger among Georgia members of Congress over the U.S. Postal Service’s inability to solve serious delays in mail delivery in metro…
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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr talks about joining challenge to Biden’s student loan plan
The podcast welcomes Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. The hosts ask Carr why he joined other Republican attorneys general in signing on to a multistate…
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What impact could Donald Trump's New York hush money trial have on Georgia election conspiracy case?
The podcast welcomes Michael Thurmond, Eric Tanenblatt and Kerwin Swint to discuss the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president as Donald Trump's…
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Will Burt Jones face prosecution in Trump Georgia election conspiracy case? State prosecutor will investigate
There’s been a new development in Georgia's election conspiracy case against former President Donald Trump. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones will now be investigated in…
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Biden ad blames Trump for near death of woman denied abortion
The podcast welcomes the senior adviser to the Georgia Biden campaign, Jonae Wartel. She talks about the new $30 million Biden ad campaign that features…
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Trump fundraiser in Atlanta expected to raise millions, but questions about abortion hover over his campaign
Greg Bluestein reports from the scene of Donald Trump's fundraising luncheon, which is expected to bring in several million dollars. But the event reveals once…
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Some Republicans balk at Trump's position on abortion, but state GOP chair backs it
Georgia Republican Party Chair Josh McKoon joins the podcast on the eve of a fundraising trip that brings Donald Trump to Atlanta. McKoon tells the hosts he’s…
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Can Georgia GOP candidates overcome voter anger over abortion restrictions?
Veteran Republican political consultant Heath Garrett joins the podcast to discuss strategies GOP candidates are likely to use to try to blunt the impact the…
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No Labels party won’t prop up a 2024 candidate---what does that mean for Georgia?
Former Georgia Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan joins the podcast after the No Labels organization announced it won’t field an independent candidate for president…
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Governor Kemp will vote for Trump, wife Marty isn’t sure
The First Lady of Georgia, Marty Kemp, says she hasn’t decided whether to vote for Donald Trump despite her husband's statement that the former president would…
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Gas lobby ads attack new federal rules promoting EV production – a mainstay of Governor Kemp’s economic development policies
Even as Governor Kemp has invested heavily in making Georgia a center for electric vehicle production, a powerful gas lobbying group is running ads here and in…
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Brad Raffensperger takes no guff from Hollywood star Larry David
Brad Raffensperger isn’t taking any guff from Hollywood star Larry David. The podcast hosts discuss the playful letter Georgia’s secretary of state sent to…
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Trump heading back to Georgia. Is the Biden campaign doing enough to win Georgia again?
Former President Donald Trump is headed back to Georgia as the race to the White House heats up. Trump will be here next week for a major fundraiser…
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Senate culture war legislation shut down by House in final hours of 2024 session
The hosts talk to WABE’s Sam Gringlas about the issues that won final approval, and those that went down in flames as the 2024 session came to an end in the…
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Senate majority leader indicates little interest in bill to protect Okefenokee from mining
On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch joins the podcast to describe the…
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Ashleigh Merchant says it wasn’t easy to file motion to dismiss Fani Willis from Trump election conspiracy case
Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Tamar Hallerman joins the podcast to discuss the in-depth interview she and colleague Bill Rankin conducted with attorney…
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Why the fight over sports gambling is like ‘crabs in a bucket’
The hosts talk to lawmakers from both sides of the aisle about the bills they’re watching most closely as the session comes down to the final two days…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens chaos with a motion to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to remove Mike Johnson as speaker of the U.S. House. But she says it’s a warning that he needs to embrace…
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Geoff Duncan discusses why he won’t run for president on No Labels ticket
Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan is not launching a bid for the White House. Duncan discusses why he won’t be the candidate for president on the No Labels ticket…
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More challenges for DA Fani Willis’ effort to get the Trump trial underway
Fani Willis faces more challenges in her hope to begin the trial of former President Donald Trump. AJC reporter Dave Wickert joins to discuss the latest in the…
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Flurry of election bills advance in waning days of session
In the final days of the legislative session, new election bills could be fast-tracked. Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Mark Niesse joined the podcast to…