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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
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GOP divided over Biden impeachment inquiry
What is the Georgia Republicans’ message as Congress careens toward a possible government shutdown? Plus, you’ll hear how a federal redistricting trial ending…
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Georgia Republicans help force an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, Bill Nigut, and Tia Mitchell discuss…
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Fulton County's case against Donald Trump enters a new phase
What's next in Fulton County's case against Donald Trump? The trial of the former president and 18 co-defendants enters a new, more unpredictable phase now…
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Why Georgia’s political map could be redrawn again
Just two years ago, state lawmakers convened at the Capitol to redraw Georgia’s political boundaries. Now they could be poised to revisit the map if a federal…
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Georgia Republicans fear a replay of 2020
A pattern resembling the Donald Trump-fueled misinformation that spread in 2020 is reemerging in 2023. In this episode of Politically Georgia from the Atlanta…
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Donald Trump is dominating Georgia polls
Indicted for a fourth time, former President Donald Trump still holds a commanding lead in Georgia, where he’s the early favorite to win the Republican…
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Donald Trump turns himself in
In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and our new co-hosts Bill Nigut and Tia…
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Is Donald Trump the 'loser' of a debate he boycotted?
In this special edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell look at the performances by the…
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The surrenders begin
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, our new co-hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell join Patricia Murphy and Greg…
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Special edition: Trump’s rivals try to shift the focus in Atlanta
In this special edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss who…
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GOP presidential contenders campaign in Atlanta, except for Trump
In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, our new co-hosts Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut join Greg Bluestein and…
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Unpacking the indictment of Donald Trump
In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and our new co-hosts Tia Mitchell and Bill…
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Special edition: Donald Trump and his allies are indicted in Atlanta
In this special episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by the AJC’s Bill…
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Behind the new subpoenas in Fulton County’s Donald Trump probe
Why did Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis issue subpoenas to two Democrats, a Republican, and a journalist? In this episode of The Atlanta…
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A Georgia business luncheon with a hearty side of politics
Georgia's most powerful politicians gathered in Athens for a Georgia Chamber luncheon - with a heavy dose of politics on the side. In this episode of The…
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The 2024 and 2026 dominoes are already falling in Georgia
In politics, there’s always the next election and many of Georgia’s top politicians and officeholders already have their sights on the next contest. In this…
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Georgia is at the center of the federal charges against Donald Trump
On this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by Tamar Hallerman to discuss how federal prosecutors…
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Rudy Giuliani concedes he made false statements about Georgia election workers
Three years ago, Rudy Giuliani headlined legislative hearings at the state Capitol where he promoted conspiracy theories about two Fulton County elections…
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The federal probe into Donald Trump expands into Georgia
The federal investigation into Donald Trump is delving deeper into Georgia. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein is joined…
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The two-tiered Republican strategy to Donald Trump’s legal problems
As federal prosecutors near another indictment against former President Donald Trump, there are two general reactions from most GOP elected officials here in…
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Another possible Trump indictment, and what it means in Georgia
As an announcement of a charging decision looms in Georgia, former President Donald Trump says he has been notified that he is a target of a federal…
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Brian Kemp almost slams the door on a 2024 run
Governor Kemp reacts to growing questions asking if he plans to run for president in 2024. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically…
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A milestone is reached in the Fulton County probe into former President Donald Trump
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney assembled two grand jury panels, one of which is expected to weigh charges against former President Donald…
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Political insiders hit the road
Patricia likes to hit the road in Georgia and see lawmakers in action in their home districts. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s…
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The biggest Georgia political questions of 2023 revisited
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insider Greg Bluestein revisits an article written in December…
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Is Georgia politics a team sport?
The back and forth over green energy incentives and Georgia’s green energy boom continues. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically…
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Governor Kemp’s EV dilemma
At a groundbreaking of the new Anovion Technologies factory in the small town of Bainbridge, Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp framed the state’s green energy boom…
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New battles over Georgia’s voting machines and the Atlanta public safety training center
Georgia’s voting machines are becoming a flashpoint for the 2024 and 2026 elections. In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia…
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How two major Supreme Court decisions are affecting Georgia
In the last year, the nation’s highest court has delivered two major rulings on abortion and voting rights. In this episode of The Atlanta…
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How Georgia’s races in 2026 are already shaping up
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look ahead to 2026…
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Trump’s day in court and what it means to the Georgia case
Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty in a Miami, Florida court to federal indictments that he mishandled classified documents when he left the White…
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Special edition: Donald Trump's defiant return to Georgia
The Georgia Republican Party wraps up its state convention this weekend in Columbus, Georgia. In this special edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s…
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The Georgia GOP convention is a battle for the party’s soul
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The chaotic vote for Atlanta’s public safety center
After more than 14 hours of public comment almost entirely against the project, Atlanta City Council passes funding for the proposed Atlanta public safety…
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A debt deal is on the line
A deal to raise the debt limit has passed the U.S. House, but without the support of four Georgia lawmakers. In this episode of The Atlanta…
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Debt ceiling drama in Georgia
An open revolt among hard-right Republicans was raised Tuesday over raising the debt ceiling. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically…
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Florida, we have a problem
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis launches his presidential campaign on a Twitter Spaces event plagued by glitches. In this episode of The Atlanta…
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Tensions run high at City Hall
As plans for Atlanta’s proposed safety training center move forward, opposing voices are being heard. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s…
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Why Donald Trump is returning to Georgia
Former President Donald Trump will be in Columbus Georgia next month. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC…
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Georgia gets ready for the 2024 spotlight
Georgia has become the premier battleground state. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders…
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Trump’s town hall could land him in more hot water in Georgia
Former President Donald Trump’s Town Hall on CNN may have landed him in more hot water with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. In this episode of The…
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After another mass shooting in Georgia, will anything change?
After another mass shooting in Georgia, will anything change? In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political…
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The Atlanta mass shooting and the call for action
In the aftermath of Thursday’s shooting in metro Atlanta, we are hearing more reaction from Georgia leaders. In this episode of The Atlanta…
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The Georgia GOP’s great divide
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about the…
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Looking back and moving forward at the AJC
In this special episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy sit down…
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Joe Biden announces reelection bid with an eye on Georgia
President Joe Biden announces his reelection campaign four years to the day of his first campaign announcement. In this episode of The Atlanta…
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Is Georgia a do-or-die state for Republicans?
The road to the White House runs through Georgia. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders…
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Gov. Brian Kemp continues his rebuke of Donald Trump
Over the weekend, Gov. Brian Kemp told his fellow Republicans that it’s time to move on from former President Donald Trump and the 2020 election. Since then…
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Could the GOP power play in Tennessee happen in Georgia?
After the expulsion and reinstatement of two black lawmakers after a gun protest in the Tennessee House, questions rise about whether House and Senate leaders…
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Why Atlanta lost the bid to host the 2024 DNC
Despite a strong bid by Atlanta, the Democratic National Convention has selected Chicago as the site of its 2024 convention. In this episode of The Atlanta…
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Donald Trump’s New York indictment and what it means for Georgia
In this special podcast crossover edition, Politically Georgia host Patricia Murphy joins Breakdown hosts Bill Rankin and Tamar Hallerman to discuss the first…
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One on one with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein sits down one on one with Atlanta…
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The winners and losers of the 2023 Georgia legislative session
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy review what passed…
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Special edition: Inside look at Sine Die
In this special edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy take you…
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A final and frenzied race to the finish in the GA legislature
Today is Sine Die, the last day of the 2023 legislative session. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC…
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Last dash at the Legislature
Sine Die for the 2023 Georgia general assembly is less than a week away. So things are getting a little wild under the Gold Dome. In this episode of The…
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Is Ga. getting a preview of a Trump indictment, Atlanta readies for DNC, and hospital rules take over the Gold Dome
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy explain why the…
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An extraordinary look inside the Fulton County grand jury probe
New details have emerged from the Fulton County special purpose grand jury investigation into whether former President Donald Trump or his allies interfered…
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Why transgender issues are front and center in Georgia
A measure to prevent gender-affirming care for children moves forward in the Georgia legislature. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s…
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How Atlanta’s proposed public safety center became a national controversy
In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by DeKalb County beat reporter Tyler Estep to discuss how…