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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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Cuts, Critiques, and Confusion in Georgia Politics
On this Monday Mailbag edition of Politically Georgia, host Greg Bluestein tackles your questions about the Trump administration’s proposed Medicaid cuts, the…
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Israel’s Ambassador on War, Aid, and Diplomacy
On today’s special edition of Politically Georgia, host Greg Bluestein sits down with Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter. The ambassador shares…
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Strickland’s AG Pitch and Bottoms’ Bold Bid
On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, Patricia Murphy sits down with Republican state Senator Brian Strickland, who shares why he’s jumping into the race…
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Power, Pardons, and the Chrisleys
On this Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy unpack the power of presidential pardons—how they work, why…
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Georgia’s Economic Outlook
Host Patricia Murphy talks with Georgia Labor Commissioner Barbara Rivera Holmes about her work in the department, her career path, and her goals for a second…
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Kemp’s Future, King’s Critics, and Capitol Questions
On today’s Monday Mailbag edition of Politically Georgia, hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell answer listener questions about Insurance Commissioner John…
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Immigration, Elections, and the GOP’s Senate Strategy
Hosts Patricia Murphy and Greg sit down with state Rep. Kasey Carpenter to discuss why he’s voicing concerns about how immigration laws are being enforced—and…
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Cuts, Costs, and College Debt
On this Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy unpack what’s inside President Donald Trump’s sweeping…
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Georgia’s Ground Game
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell hit the road for updates from across the state. In Savannah, AJC coastal reporter Adam Van Brimmer breaks down the quiet…
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Ballots, Bills, and Bottoms
On this Memorial Day edition of Politically Georgia, hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell answer your questions from the listener mailbag, starting with a…
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King’s Bid to Unseat Ossoff
On today’s Politically Georgia, Insurance Commissioner John King joins Greg Bluestein to talk about his run for U.S. Senate. King shares his pitch to Georgia…
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Food Stamps and Fiscal Fights
On this Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy unpack why Georgia Congressman Andrew Clyde broke ranks on…
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Bottoms Aims for Georgia’s Top Job
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms officially launches her campaign for governor. In a one-on-one interview, Greg Bluestein talks with Bottoms about her…
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Trump’s Legal Bills on Georgia’s Tab?
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy answer listener questions about executive orders, First Lady Marty Kemp, and Gov. Brian Kemp’s latest round of vetoes…
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Kemp’s Deadline and Trump’s Call
Hosts Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein break down the major bills awaiting Gov. Brian Kemp’s signature as the veto deadline arrives. From tort reform to IVF…
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What Medicaid Cuts Could Mean for Georgia
On this Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy take a closer look at the proposed Medicaid cuts advancing…
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Greene’s Out, King’s In
The Senate race in Georgia continues to take shape. On today’s Politically Georgia, hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell break down U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor…
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Buddy Carter Makes His Move
With Governor Brian Kemp out of the 2026 Senate race, the GOP field is already shifting. On today’s Politically Georgia, Patricia Murphy sits down with U.S…
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Special Edition: Kemp Bows Out
In this special edition of Politically Georgia, hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell unpack the fallout from Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision not to run for Senate…
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Josh McLaurin’s Statewide Pitch
State Sen. Josh McLaurin launched his campaign for lieutenant governor in Savannah, and on today’s episode of Politically Georgia, the Sandy Springs Democrat…
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Georgia Senate Scramble - Who Runs without Kemp?
Governor Brian Kemp’s decision not to run for U.S. Senate sets off a political scramble in Georgia. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Patricia…
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Kemp passes on Ossoff Challenge, Charlie Bailey Takes the Helm for Dems
In a major development, Governor Brian Kemp announced Monday that he will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026—dashing hopes among Republicans who viewed him as…
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AJC Poll: Kemp vs. Ossoff in 2026 Dead Heat
Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell unpack the latest AJC poll showing a tight race between Kemp and Ossoff in 2026. With Kemp's plans unclear and Ossoff leading…
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Esteves’ plans to win in 2026
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy sit down with state Sen. Jason Esteves, who has officially launched his campaign for Georgia governor. The Atlanta…
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AJC Poll: Economic Pessimism Grips Georgia Voters
Tia Mitchell, Greg Bluestein, and Patricia Murphy unpack fresh AJC polling with UGA pollster Trey Hood. With 55% disapproving of Trump’s economic record and…
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Pressure on Ossoff, Ambitions for Blair
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down Senator Jon Ossoff’s recent town hall, including a tense exchange over Donald Trump and the contrasts with…
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Campus Visas, Crime Stats, and Confederate Memorial Day
On today’s Politically Georgia, hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell dig into your Monday Mailbag questions. They cover crime statistics in Clarkston, the…
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Hartsfield Hits 100, City Hits a Wall
Atlanta City Council is back from spring recess and staring down a $20 million budget shortfall. On today’s Politically Georgia, host Patricia Murphy talks…
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Targeting DEI
After President Trump’s executive orders dismantling DEI programs, major companies like Target began scaling back their diversity efforts—sparking backlash…
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Georgia 2026 opening act: Esteves is running. Kemp is waiting
Democratic state Sen. Jason Esteves is officially running for Georgia governor, setting the stage for a high-profile showdown in 2026. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian…
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Votes, Voices, and the SAVE Act
Hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell dig into your Monday Mailbag questions. From the fallout over the SAVE Act and voter ID confusion to…
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Chaos in Acworth, Cuts in Atlanta
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy unpack the chaos at U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s town hall in Acworth, where demonstrators repeatedly disrupted…
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Student Loans and the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Student loan payments are back—and not without major complications. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, host Tia Mitchell talks with AJC education…
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Now What for Georgia Politics?
After a turbulent few months, Georgia Democrats are regrouping. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell speak with…
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Navigating Tariffs in Georgia
President Trump’s escalating tariff war has Georgia businesses bracing for impact. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Patricia Murphy and Tia…
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Schools, Safety, and Shutdowns
Education took center stage as Georgia’s legislative session came to a close. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, host Patricia Murphy is joined by AJC…
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Booker’s Marathon, Lewis’ Legacy
Sen. Cory Booker broke a Senate record with a 25-hour filibuster—and cited the late John Lewis as his inspiration. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia…
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Gold Dome and Greenbacks
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the winners and losers from the final, chaotic hours of the 2025 legislative session. Then, State Sen…
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Jockeying for 2026
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell dive into your questions from the listener mailbag. From early moves in Georgia’s 2026 races to the latest polling in the…
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Sine Die Showdown
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the whirlwind final hours of the 2025 legislative session. With dozens of bills still in play, lawmakers…
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Liberation Day
President Donald Trump has repeatedly called April 2 “Liberation Day,” with promises to roll out a set of tariffs, or taxes on imports from other countries…
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McBath Bows Out and the Vote Purge
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the shifting Democratic field for Georgia governor now that U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath has suspended her campaign…
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Democrats in Decline?
Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy dive into mailbag questions, where a majority of listeners' questions concern Democrats under the Gold Dome…
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Group Chat Bombshell and Kemp’s Bill Backlash
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan weighs in on top Trump administration officials sharing attack plans in a group chat that accidentally included the…
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Trump Trying the Courts and RFRA’s Revival
Host Tia Mitchell talks with Fred Smith Jr., a professor at Emory University School of Law, about the tensions between the Trump administration and the courts…
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Kemp Gets His Win and a Viral Ginny Lim
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell discuss where Georgia lawmakers stand after a vote on Gov. Kemp’s main priority this legislative session, a bill that…
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Ossoff Launches Campaign
Hosts Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein analyze Senator Jon Ossoff’s kickoff to his reelection campaign with his rally in Atlanta over the weekend. Then…
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Town Hall Turmoil and a 2026 Shakeup
Hosts Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein analyze the different approaches to town halls by Republicans and Democrats. Then, they discuss Governor Brian Kemp’s…
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Trump Tariffs Explained
Hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy talk about the strategy around the Trump administration’s tariff’s and their impact on prices in Georgia with Gavin…
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Why You Can't Bet on Sports Betting
Host Greg Bluestein explores the long-debated sports betting proposal and why it fell to the wayside yet again this session. But first, Greg Bluestein…
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Mailbag Mondays and Maya’s Best Dressed
Hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell answer questions from listeners about limiting jury awards in lawsuits, often called “tort reform” by…
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Carolyn Hugley on Three Decades Under The Gold Dome
Georgia House Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley talks about her priorities as the legislative session ramps up to a final sprint and what she’s learned during her…
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Countdown to Shutdown
Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy talk with Andrew Desiderio, a senior congressional reporter for Punchbowl News, about the negotiations in Washington to avoid…
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The Fine Print: Georgia’s Tort Reform Fight
Today's episode features an in-depth look at Governor Brian Kemp's legal overhaul legislation. We hear from a series of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle on…
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Lucy McBath's Power Play and Crossover Day Chaos
Over at the Georgia State Capitol, it’s Crossover Day. Host Greg Bluestein talks with Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns about the excitement surrounding the day…
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Tré Easton on Georgia Democrats' Strategy
Politically Georgia host Tia Mitchell sits down for a conversation with Democratic Strategist Tré Easton about what’s next for Georgia Democrats. Easton - a…
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Kelly Loeffler: From Senate to SBA
It's Politically Georgia’s first episode since going back to a podcast only. Hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell share what’s in store for…
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Politically Georgia’s future, Mayor Dickens’ next move and navigating Trump’s Washington
Today marks Politically Georgia’s final broadcast on WABE, closing one chapter as we prepare for an exciting new future. On today’s episode, hosts Greg…
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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones on Georgia’s Crossover Day battles, Supreme Court shakeup and Trump’s mass layoff Plan
With Crossover Day just around the corner, Georgia lawmakers are entering a pivotal phase of the legislative session. On today’s episode of Politically…
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Trump’s budget push, Georgia’s economy and Atlanta’s future
President Donald Trump’s policies are already making waves in Georgia’s economy. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia…