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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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Georgia Democrats' strategy, Kemp’s 'tort reform' fight and a Clarence Thomas tribute
As Georgia Democrats regroup after a tough election cycle, some leaders are taking a proactive approach to rebuilding the party. On today’s episode of…
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Georgia GOP’s future, Democratic shakeups and Rep. Rich McCormick’s viral town hall
As President Donald Trump marks his first month back in the Oval Office, Georgia Republicans are solidifying their strategy for the future. On today’s episode…
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Trump’s first 30 days: Key policies, Georgia’s role and what’s next
It has been one month since President Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office, and his approach has been anything but slow. With a flurry of executive orders…
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Trump’s impact on Georgia, Senate budget cuts and Kemp’s relationship with the White House
It has been 30 days since President Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia…
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Government funding fight, Postmaster DeJoy’s exit and Crime in Congress
Lawmakers are racing to fund the government, and Georgia stands to benefit from key budget provisions. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s…
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Georgia’s IVF fight, CDC job cuts and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s political future
As the debate over reproductive rights continues, Georgia House Speaker John Burns is pushing to protect in vitro fertilization. On today’s episode of The…
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Trump’s immigration crackdown, Ossoff faces backlash and Kemp’s hurricane aid rejected
Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is sending shockwaves across Georgia, with new policies affecting communities statewide. On today’s episode of The Atlanta…
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Geoff Duncan on Trump’s presidency, RFK Jr. confirmed and TikTok’s comeback
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan was one of President Donald Trump’s fiercest Republican critics during the campaign, but after Trump’s victory, he urged…
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Georgia Democrats’ strategy, classroom cellphone ban and IVF debate
Georgia Democrats are looking to rebuild after a tough election cycle. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy sit…
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NIH cuts blocked, Marjorie Taylor Greene targets spending and Trump’s Greenland push
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting billions in funding for the National Institutes of Health, sparing $100 million…
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Jason Esteves eyes governor’s race, legacies of Atlanta’s Black mayors, Doug Collins’ dual roles and Red White and Blueland
The 2026 race for Georgia governor is already heating up, and state Senator Jason Esteves is the latest to consider a bid for the state’s top office. On…
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Transgender athlete ban, NIH budget cuts and Georgia’s 2026 governor’s race
A bill banning transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports has become a top priority for Georgia Republicans this legislative session. On today’s…
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Politically Georgia Live: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Trump’s agenda, media powerhouses and Doug Collins’ VA leadership
In this special Politically Georgia episode, recorded live in front of an audience in Washington, D.C., hosts Tia Mitchell, Greg Bluestein, and Patricia Murphy…
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Georgia leaders back Trump’s transgender athlete ban, immigration priorities and Black History Month
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and House Speaker Jon Burns traveled to Washington to stand alongside President Donald Trump as he signed a national ban on transgender…
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Doug Collins confirmed, Senate Democrat on life in the minority and Georgia’s budget battle
President Donald Trump’s cabinet continues to take shape as the Senate confirms former Georgia Congressman Doug Collins to lead the Department of Veterans…
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Georgia’s girls’ sports debate, Medicaid expansion blocked and Trump’s tariffs
State Senator Kim Jackson has introduced Senate Bill 41, a measure she says would ensure real fairness in girls’ sports. On today’s episode of Politically…
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Kemp’s tort reform fight, SB1’s impact, and a DNC leadership shake-up
Governor Brian Kemp is making tort reform his top legislative priority this session, aiming to curb large jury awards and lower insurance rates. On today’s…
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James Carville on the future of Democrats and Bill Nigut’s farewell
On today’s special episode of Politically Georgia, we sit down with legendary Democratic strategist James Carville. Carville, who once predicted Kamala Harris…
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Kemp’s fight for tort reform, Trump’s executive orders and Senate confirmation clashes
Governor Brian Kemp’s push to limit large jury awards is getting a major financial boost, with a company pledging $1 million in ads to help pass the measure…
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Laken Riley Act to become law, Trump’s use of power and Georgia voter trends
The White House is preparing for President Donald Trump to sign the Laken Riley Act this afternoon. The measure, named for the Georgia nursing student murdered…
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ICE arrests in Georgia: Community impact, political reactions and legislative priorities
President Donald Trump’s increased deportation efforts are drawing reactions across Georgia, including from Governor Brian Kemp. On today’s episode of…
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Immigration raids, order silences public health messaging, Atlanta police review failures
We begin today with breaking news: immigration raids were carried out in Georgia and several other states yesterday. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia…
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Trump’s Immigration Shakeup, Georgia’s EV Industry, and Doug Collins’ VA Nomination
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued sweeping executive orders that could significantly alter U.S. immigration policy. On today’s episode…
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Emanuel Jones challenges David Scott, Anavitarte on Trump’s inauguration and Chris Carr’s fundraising edge
A new challenger has stepped up in Georgia politics. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein and Bill Nigut speak with…
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Trump’s Jan 6. pardons, Keisha Lance Bottoms’ exit, and Doug Collins’ VA hearing
On the day after President Donald Trump issued executive orders granting reprieves to as many as 1,600 individuals convicted in the January 6th riots, federal…
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Trump’s return to power, Georgia’s political dynamics and TikTok’s future
President Donald Trump is back in the Oval Office and has already issued a wave of executive orders, including pardoning January 6th defendants. On today’s…
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Inauguration Day meets MLK Day: Trump’s return and Georgia’s role
On this special edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell, Bill Nigut and Patricia Murphy…
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Kemp’s State of the State, Senator Colton Moore’s arrest and Georgia’s view on Trump’s return
Governor Brian Kemp made it clear in his State of the State address that his top priority for the 2025 legislative session is passing a bill to limit civil…
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State of the State preview, AJC polling on tariffs, Atlanta’s city-state ties and New Georgia Project’s legal battle settlement
Governor Brian Kemp is set to deliver his annual State of the State address, where he’s expected to highlight his push for limits on civil lawsuit awards and…
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New AJC poll reveals voter priorities and bipartisan support for the Laken Riley Act
As the 2025 Georgia legislative session begins, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution conducted an exclusive poll to gauge how Georgians feel about the major issues…
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Inside Georgia’s Eggs & Issues, Fani Willis investigation and Trump’s cabinet pick delays
As Georgia’s legislative session continues, business leaders gathered at the annual Eggs & Issues breakfast to hear from Governor Brian Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt…
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Under the Gold Dome: Georgia’s legislative session begins
Georgia’s lawmakers are back under the Gold Dome for the start of the 2024 legislative session, and Politically Georgia is live from the Georgia State Capitol…
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Previewing Georgia’s 40-day legislative session under the Gold Dome
The legislative session kicks off Monday, and Georgia’s politicians are gearing up for another 40-day session under the Gold Dome. On today’s episode of The…
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Jimmy Carter’s state funeral and final journey home to Plains
Today marks the conclusion of memorial services for Jimmy Carter, the Georgia peanut-farmer-turned-president, as he is laid to rest. On this special edition of…
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Jimmy Carter honored in the Capitol Rotunda and reflections from Georgia leaders
Jimmy Carter’s final journey continued yesterday as a horse-drawn caisson carried his remains to the U.S. Capitol. During a moving memorial service in the…
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Geoff Duncan’s GOP expulsion, Trump’s agenda for Georgia and Jimmy Carter funeral plans
The Georgia GOP has unanimously voted to expel former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, barring him from running as a Republican in Georgia. On today’s episode of The…
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Jimmy Carter’s legacy, Speaker Mike Johnson’s challenges, and reflections on January 6th
Jimmy Carter’s fight against neglected diseases is one of the Carter Center’s most impactful missions. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's…
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House prepares for speaker vote, latest on Carter funeral plans
As a new session of Congress begins, all eyes are on the slim Republican majority in the U.S. House and whether Mike Johnson can secure re-election as speaker…
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New Orleans attack shocks Georgians, reflecting on Jimmy Carter and 2025 political predictions
Georgians who traveled to New Orleans to celebrate the New Year and cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs in the Sugar Bowl found themselves caught in the middle of a…
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Year in review: 2024’s biggest questions and what’s ahead for 2025
On this special year-end edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy reflect on the…
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Remembering Jimmy Carter: His life, legacy, and tributes
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, host Bill Nigut continues our coverage of the passing of Jimmy Carter…
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Jimmy Carter: Georgia roots, global legacy
On this special edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell, Bill Nigut, and Patricia Murphy…
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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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Christmas edition: Reflecting on 2024 and how to navigate holiday political conversations
On this special Christmas edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy reflect on a…
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Christmas week government shutdown looms; Georgia farmers still waiting for emergency relief
The U.S. House has rejected a second attempt to pass a bill that would keep the government funded until next spring, bringing the nation closer to a partial…
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Fani Willis Removed from Trump Case, Atlanta public safety training center nears completion, Chris Carr’s Gubernatorial Bid and government funding plan collapses
In breaking news, the Georgia Court of Appeals has ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office should be removed from the 2020…
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GOP electors finalize Trump’s win, Congress set to fund Georgia farmers
What a difference four years make. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell…
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Trump’s Georgia electors, John King’s political future and Herschel Walker’s graduation
On today’s special edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy record from the Georgia…
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Congress faces shutdown deadline, Medicaid expansion debate and Bill White’s new role
With a government shutdown looming, Congress is scrambling to reach a deal before Christmas. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's…
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder and growing anger over insurance claims
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell discuss the shocking murder of…
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Sen. Jon Ossoff on navigating Trump’s presidency and Georgia Democrats’ legislative agenda
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein and Bill Nigut have an exclusive…
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The future of the anti-Trump movement and Trump’s immigration promises
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his return to the White House, questions about his impact on the nation and his policy agenda are front and…
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McCormick’s call for safety net cuts and Georgia’s hemp industry shake-up
Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick is sparking debate with his call for the U.S. House to reconsider spending on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. On…
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Understanding the debate over transgender rights in Georgia
Transgender rights have emerged as a key topic in national and state politics, sparking passionate debate on both sides of the aisle. On today’s episode of The…
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Perdue and Loeffler join Trump’s team, Congress races to fund the government and Fulton DA’s Trump case faces new challenges
President-elect Trump has chosen two prominent Georgians—former Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler—to join his administration. On today’s episode of The…
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Kelly Loeffler joins Trump administration, Rivian’s big boost and Democrats’ post-election strategy
Former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler is heading to Washington to lead the Small Business Administration under the Trump Administration. On today’s episode of The…
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Jason Carter weighs options for statewide office, Georgia Democrats regroup after losses and the debate over education funding
Georgia Democrats are grappling with the future of their party after Donald Trump’s convincing 120,000-vote win in the state this year. On today’s episode of…
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Hunter Biden pardon sparks debate, Trump shakes up FBI and Georgia’s governor race begins
President Joe Biden faces bipartisan criticism for his decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, reversing earlier statements that he wouldn’t intervene. On…
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Ossoff, Warnock Face Criticism on Israel, Biden Pardons Hunter
Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are facing backlash from segments of Georgia’s Jewish community for voting to cut off sales of specific armaments to…
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Thanksgiving edition: Answering your political questions and talking politics with family
On this special Thanksgiving edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into the…