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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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Raffensperger Runs, Hyundai Raid Reverberates
Georgia’s race for governor just got more crowded. Host Greg Bluestein breaks down Brad Raffensperger’s entry into the 2026 contest and what it means for both…
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C.J. Pearson on Trump’s Youth Push and Charlie Kirk’s Legacy
Host Tia Mitchell sits down with Georgia conservative activist C.J. Pearson to talk about Donald Trump’s growing support among young and Black voters…
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Special Edition: Geoff Duncan’s Bid for Governor as a Democrat
In a Special Edition of Politically Georgia, host Greg Bluestein sits down with former Republican lieutenant governor Geoff Duncan for his first interview…
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McKoon on Charlie Kirk’s Legacy and Rivian’s Georgia Gamble
Patricia Murphy speaks with state GOP chair Josh McKoon about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, how Republicans are responding, and what…
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Charlie Kirk, Hyundai, and Georgia’s 2026 Shuffle
On today’s Monday Mailbag edition of Politically Georgia, host Greg Bluestein, with producer ShaneyB, answers your questions about Georgia politics and beyond…
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Inside the GOP Shuffle, Outside Atlanta’s Shadow
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk with Republican strategist Stephen Lawson about the fast-moving races for governor and U.S. Senate — including…
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Kemp’s Guard Deployment and MTG’s GOP Warning
It’s Washington Wednesday on Politically Georgia and hosts Tia Mitchell and Greg Bluestein dig into Governor Brian Kemp’s decision to send more than 300…
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Hyundai Raid Fallout and AJC’s Digital Future
Georgia’s biggest economic development project is now at the center of a political firestorm. Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy unpack the federal raid…
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Blake Tillery’s LG Bid
Host Greg Bluestein talks with state Sen. Blake Tillery about his campaign for lieutenant governor, his record as Senate Appropriations chair, and his push to…
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Kemp Backs Dooley, GOP Rivals Step Up
Georgia’s 2026 Senate race just got a major jolt. The AJC’s Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell analyze Governor Brian Kemp’s full-throated endorsement of Derek…
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From Pharmacist to Politician: Carter’s Senate Run
The AJC’s Greg Bluestein sits down with Georgia Congressman Buddy Carter as he launches his campaign for U.S. Senate. Carter lays out why he believes he’s the…
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Georgia’s 2026 Showdowns
The AJC’s Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein are joined by Republican strategist Brian Robinson and Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson to break down the…
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Fulton Showdown and a New AG Race
Hosts Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein talk with Fulton County Commissioners Mo Ivory and Dana Barrett about their defiance of a court order to seat two…
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Burt Jones Launches His Bid
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Riley Bunch break down Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones’ official entry into the race for Georgia governor, his deep ties to Donald…
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Trump’s National Guard Move Under Fire
On this Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, host Tia Mitchell examines the legality and politics behind President Trump’s decision to activate…
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Collins Jumps In, Vance Sells Trump’s Pitch
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell break down Congressman Mike Collins’ high-profile Senate campaign kickoff and what it signals about Republican divisions…
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Dooley Off the Sidelines and Onto the Political Field
Greg Bluestein travels to Gainesville, Georgia, where he sits down with Republican Senate candidate Derek Dooley. Dooley offers a wide-ranging interview about…
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Vice President JD Vance to Visit Georgia
Tia Mitchell and Greg Bluestein discuss Vice President JD Vance’s planned trip to Peachtree City on Thursday to promote what President Donald Trump calls his…
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Savannah Mayor Talks Trump’s D.C. Takeover, FEMA, and Tariffs
It’s Washington Wednesday. First up, Tia Mitchell talks to Mayor Van Johnson, who is president of the African American Mayors Association. Johnson gives his…
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Trump Backs Burt Jones
Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell, and Patricia Murphy talk about President Donald Trump backing Georgia Lt. Governor Burt Jones in the race for governor.Then, the…
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Georgia Politics, From Climate Funds to the Campaign Trail
Tia Mitchell, Greg Bluestein, and producer ShaneyB open the listener mailbag to talk about the most pressing stories in Georgia politics. They cover missed…
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Michael Thurmond on His Run for Georgia Governor
On this episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell sit down with former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond, who…
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From the Gridiron to the Senate?
Former Tennessee coach Derek Dooley is stepping into Georgia’s high-stakes Senate race, and sports radio veteran Jimmy Hyams joins the show to share stories…
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Geoff Duncan’s Party Switch and Possible Run for Governor
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan joins hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell to discuss his decision to leave the GOP and join the…
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Michael Thurmond Joins a Crowded Governor’s Race
Former DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond has officially entered Georgia’s 2026 governor’s race, joining Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jason Esteves in a crowded…
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Georgia, Kemp, and Trump’s Comeback: Josh Dawsey Explains
Wall Street Journal reporter and bestselling author Josh Dawsey joins Greg Bluestein to unpack the twists of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. From the…
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Shaping Georgia’s Future: Schools and the Latino Vote
On today’s Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy look at two national organizations aiming to leave their…
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Dooley’s Senate Bid Reshapes the Field
On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell break down Derek Dooley’s high-profile entry into Georgia’s 2026 Senate race…
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Kelvin King’s Bid for Secretary of State
Republican candidate Kelvin King joins host Greg Bluestein to share why he’s running for Georgia Secretary of State and how lessons from his 2022 Senate…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Stays Out—for Now
Host Greg Bluestein is joined by AJC City Hall reporter Riley Bunch to discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene’s announcement that she won’t run for governor, why her…
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Lunch, Learning and Lost Funding
On this Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, host Tia Mitchell looks at how President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" could reshape…
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Collins Jumps In
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell break down Governor Brian Kemp’s surprise decision to back Derek Dooley, setting off a cascade of political moves…
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Back to School, Back to Safety
Host Patricia Murphy is joined by AJC education reporter Martha Dalton for a conversation with Atlanta Public Schools Police Chief Ron Applin on what families…
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Gearing Up for Georgia 2026
Hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell take a high-level look at Georgia’s fast-forming 2026 political landscape. From open races for governor…
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Public Media Under Fire
On this Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, host Tia Mitchell is joined by Greg Bluestein to explore the fallout from deep cuts to public…
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Collins Eyes the Senate
With speculation growing around Congressman Mike Collins and a potential Senate bid, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell break down what his recent moves might…
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Faith, Politics and a $140 Million Scheme
Hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell take a closer look at the alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme tied to a well-connected Georgia family…
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Baseball, Ballots, and Big Checks
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell discuss the political reverberations of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game returning to Atlanta, including which…
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Health Care Cuts and Voter Roll Shakeups
On this Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, host Tia Mitchell speaks with AJC health care reporter Ariel Hart about how Georgia could be…
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Sluggers and Senators
As the MLB All-Star Game returns to Atlanta, Republican state Rep. Todd Jones joins Greg Bluestein and calls on the league to apologize for pulling the 2021…
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Keeping the Carter Legacy Alive
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy take listeners to Plains, Georgia, where the community is working to preserve the legacy of President Jimmy Carter and…
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Jones Jumps In
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones has officially entered the race for Georgia governor, backing his Trump-aligned platform with a staggering $14 million war…
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Inside the Rush to Pass Trump’s Bill
On this Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy are joined by The Washington Post’s Marianna Sotomayor to…
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Trump’s Budget, Georgia’s Burden?
As Donald Trump’s sweeping budget and tax bill becomes law, Georgia Republicans are signaling strong support—even as it brings major policy changes to the…
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Can Derek Dooley Go Pro in Politics?
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine the buzz around former football coach Derek Dooley’s possible run for U.S. Senate in Georgia. Can a candidate…
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Money Moves and Senate Votes
As the Peachtree Road Race draws near, so does a key fundraising deadline for Georgia’s 2026 hopefuls. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Greg…
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Birthright Rulings and Budget Battles
On this Washington Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on nationwide injunctions and birthright citizenship takes center stage. Stanford law professor…
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From Cornbread to Culture Wars
As President Donald Trump enters the second half of his term, new polling suggests his support may be slipping. Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan joins the…
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Kennedy Enters the Race
Former Georgia Senate Pro Tem John F. Kennedy joins Politically Georgia to talk about his campaign for lieutenant governor — and how he plans to distinguish…
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Okefenokee’s Big Win
A historic land deal has halted a controversial mining proposal next to the Okefenokee Swamp, ending a six-year fight and delivering a major win for…
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Immigration, Intervention, and Influence
On this Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy discuss the U.S. military strikes in Iran and how Georgia’s…
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Strikes and Strategy
Hosts Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein explore Georgia’s political reaction to President Donald Trump’s weekend decision to launch military strikes on…
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Balancing Acts and Ballot Hopes
Hosts Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell open the listener mailbag to tackle timely questions about political violence, fact-checking, and election rules in…
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Juneteenth: Finding Joy, Fueling Change
On this Juneteenth edition of Politically Georgia, hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy explore the legacy of the holiday through conversations about…
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Reckoning for Scott, Reconciliation in Congress
On today’s Washington Wednesday episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy examine U.S. Rep. David Scott’s bid for reelection amid…
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Politics, Protests, and a Firing
Hosts Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell cover the weekend’s military parade in D.C., Georgia’s “No Kings Day” protests, and how the recent assassinations of two…
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Power Plays: Inside the PSC Race
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy spotlight one of Georgia’s most overlooked but impactful elections: the race for Public Service Commission. They speak…
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Clark’s Challenge for Georgia’s 13th and No Kings Day
On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy sit down with State Rep. Jasmine Clark, who’s challenging longtime Congressman…
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Postal Delays and King’s Afghanistan Accusation
Hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy talk about Georgia’s persistent mail delays and the future of the Postal Service with Mark Dimondstein, president of the…
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Dooley, Greene, and Georgia’s GOP Future
On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy recap the Georgia GOP convention in Dalton—where talk of unity ran headlong…