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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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Will Fulton County's criminal case against Trump survive now that federal charges have been dropped?
Now that special counsel Jack Smith has asked courts to dismiss federal criminal charges against President-elect Donald Trump, what happens to Fulton County…
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How will bro culture of Trump White House affect policy moving forward?
Sam Olens and Michael Thurmond discuss what the political landscape in Georgia looks like in the aftermath of President-elect Donald Trump’s convincing victory…
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Democratic state Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver fears politicization of U.S. Justice Department
Bill Nigut discusses the early entry of Republican state Attorney General Chris Carr into the 2026 race for governor and other political news making headlines…
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Will transgender rights suffer under a new Trump administration?
Bentley Hudgins, director of the Georgia Human Rights Campaign, and AJC staff writer Maya T. Prabhu discuss the broader impact of the demonization of…
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Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler defends Trump’s Cabinet picks
Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler discusses how she’s rebuilt her political profile after losing a runoff election to Raphael Warnock. Loeffler also talks about…
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Understanding Trump’s coalition and Democrats’ path forward
As President-elect Trump’s administration picks continue to divide both Democrats and Republicans, new data sheds light on the coalition that secured his…
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Georgia Democrats’ vision, political civility, and Pelosi’s lessons after election losses
With the election behind us, Georgia lawmakers are preparing to head back to the Gold Dome. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's…
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Senate GOP majority leaders says pocketbook issues will dominate session
With the presidential election behind us, Georgia lawmakers are already preparing for the start of the 2024 General Assembly session in January. On today’s…
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Trump’s return, Georgia’s legislative agenda and Democratic leadership changes
As former President Trump prepares to return to the White House, some Georgians may be joining him in Washington. On today’s episode of The Atlanta…
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Trump’s immigration policies, disillusioned Democrats and post-election organizing
As the nation braces for President-elect Trump’s second term, his early decisions suggest a tough stance on immigration and a shift in the country’s political…
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Georgia Democrats regroup, Trump’s return and GOP’s legislative focus
The AJC's Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Bill Nigut analyze Harris’s defeat, Georgia’s GOP strategy, and Democratic challenges Summary: One week after…
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GOP’s winning coalition, Black male voter trends and Georgia’s political headlines
As Republicans celebrate Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House, the coalition he built is prompting discussions about a shifting political…
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GOP divides, Latino voter influence and lessons from Election Night
As the dust settles from Election Night, both major parties are grappling with internal shifts, especially those on the political fringes. On today’s episode…
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Kamala Harris concedes, GOP control in congress and Georgia’s political future
Vice President Kamala Harris concedes as Georgia’s GOP celebrates victory and prepares for action. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's…
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Donald Trump Wins Georgia and the White House
Donald Trump has reclaimed the White House and will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States in January. On today’s episode of The Atlanta…
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Election Day in Georgia: Record turnout, campaign closing arguments and voter guidance
Election Day has arrived, with an estimated one million Georgia voters expected to join the more than 4 million who have already cast their ballots. On today’s…
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Georgia prepares for Election Day: Final messages from Trump and Harris, voter misinformation and GOP legal moves
With one day to go before what many consider a historic Election Day, more than 4 million Georgians have already cast their ballots, while millions more are…
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Georgia Election Board Divisions and Isaac Hayes III on music rights in politics
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell, Bill Nigut, and Greg Bluestein sit down with State…
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Georgia’s early voting surge and a look at Gen Z’s influence in the 2024 race
With early voting nearing its end, more than 3 million Georgians have already cast their ballots in the presidential election. On today’s episode of The…
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Kamala Harris’s final pitch, leaders talk election integrity
With Election Day less than a week away, Kamala Harris delivers her closing campaign message, promising unity and inclusion, even for those who oppose…
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Georgia’s election countdown: Nate Silver’s take, Trump’s Atlanta rally and DeKalb’s Turnout Concerns
With just one week left until Election Day, nearly 3 million Georgians have already cast their ballots. On today’s episode of The Atlanta…
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James Carville Predicts a Kamala Harris Victory and Challenges ‘Woke’ Democrats
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell interview the legendary James Carville, whose…
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Bruce Springsteen, Barack Obama urge voters to get out for Kamala Harris; AAPI voters on election
First up, Tia, Greg and Bill discuss the star-studded Kamala Harris rally last night in DeKalb County. Bruce Springsteen, former President Barack Obama, Tyler…
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Georgians bombarded with campaign ads; Issues for LGBTQ voters
Early voting numbers are soaring in Georgia—and so is the spending on TV ads by both the Harris and Trump campaigns. On today's episode of The Atlanta…
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Trump touts hypermasculinity at Gwinnett rally
First up, state House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration discusses former President Donald Trump's rally last night in Gwinnett County. The Republican from…
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Special edition: Politically Georgia tours live with Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Congresswoman Lucy McBath
Politically Georgia hosts Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell, Patricia Murphy and Bill Nigut hosted a live-to-tape recording of ‘Politically Georgia’ in Atlanta…
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Trump pulls ahead in Georgia in new AJC poll with two weeks until Election Day
With just two weeks until Election Day, a new AJC poll shows former President Donald Trump pulling slightly ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris in Georgia…
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Kamala Harris courts Black Male voters & Georgia’s ballot measures explained
Kamala Harris is making a targeted appeal to Black men with new economic and health proposals, but will it be enough to win over this critical voting group? On…
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Georgia Judge Strikes Down State Election Board Rule Changes
A judge’s ruling has nullified seven last-minute rule changes by Georgia’s State Election Board, intensifying debate over election oversight. On today’s…
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Trump Rallies in Atlanta, Voters Flood Polls, and Election Lawsuits Heat Up
Georgia voters are making their voices heard early—and in record numbers. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast…
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Trump and Harris Focus on Georgia as Early Voting Begins
The race for Georgia is heating up with just three weeks until Election Day. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia…
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How Unions Are Shaping the 2024 Presidential Race: A Georgia Perspective
The AJC's Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell take a deep dive into the role that unions are playing in this year’s presidential race. You’ll hear from Yvonne Brooks…
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Georgia legislators push for gun safety reform after Apalachee High School shooting
On today’s episode, we begin by discussing the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School that claimed four lives. Georgia legislators, including Speaker Jon…
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Will Georgia courts rein in efforts by the state election board to change election rules?
First up, AJC elections reporter Mark Niesse joins the podcast to discuss the latest developments in the controversial rules for counting votes that the state…
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Hurricane Helene FEMA lies are as damaging as the storm
As Hurricane Milton heads toward the Florida coast, lies and misinformation about FEMA’s response to recent natural disasters are being spread through the 2024…
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Lt. Governor Burt Jones tells “Politically Georgia” he wants more money to secure Georgia schools from shooters
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Lt. Governor Burt Jones joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation…
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War rages on multiple fronts as Israel marks a year since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack
On the anniversary of the barbaric attacks on Israelis by Hamas, American Jewish Committee Regional director Dov Wilker discusses the challenges Israel faces…
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U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson on the BioLab fire: ‘My position is this plant shouldn’t reopen’
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, host Tia Mitchell and AJC Editor-in-Chief Leroy Chapman talk to U.S. Rep…
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Newly unsealed filing highlights Georgia’s role in case against Donald Trump
A federal judge in Washington released the most comprehensive narrative to date of the 2020 election conspiracy case against former President Donald Trump. On…
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Walz, Vance face off in the vice presidential debate
In what is likely to be the final debate between the campaigns this election season, Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz debated a wide range…
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Abortions up to 22 weeks legal in Georgia again after judge’s ruling
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, we first mark President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday today - a milestone…
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Trump, Georgia elected officials tour Hurricane Helene devastation in Valdosta, Augusta
Hurricane Helene is already becoming a campaign issue. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut…
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Governor Kemp talks to Politically Georgia about Hurricane Helene devastation
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Governor Brian Kemp joins the podcast to talk about the widespread…
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Democrats sue Governor Kemp to force him to investigate three members of the state election board
Democrats announced that they have filed a lawsuit against Governor Brian Kemp in an effort to force the governor to act on an ethics complaint they filed…
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Trump reverses course, now calls Brian Kemp “fantastic”
At a campaign stop in Savannah on Tuesday, former President Donald Trump touted his pledge to boost domestic manufacturing by luring foreign companies with tax…
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Trump returns to his “must-win state” Georgia after long absence
Former President Donald Trump is returning to the Georgia today for the first time in nearly two months with a campaign stop in Savannah. On today’s episode of…
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Will new election board rules lead to election night chaos?
Georgia’s election board on Friday approved new rules requiring poll workers to count the number of paper ballots by hand after voting is completed. On today’s…
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“You’re looking at mother who is broken:” Mother of Georgian Amber Thurman who died when denied medical care in pregnancy emergency
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Seneca Project co-founder Tara Stemayer joins the podcast to discuss the…
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AJC poll: Two-thirds of Georgia voters believe election will be fair accurate; Republicans aren’t as certain
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein, Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell are…
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AJC poll: Georgia presidential race a virtual tie between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell are joined by UGA’s Trey Hood and GSU’s…
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B-52s and a glittering array of artists celebrate Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday with song
Voting in the 2024 presidential election is about the begin, but controversy over counting the ballots of two independent candidates - Cornell West and…
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JD Vance to campaign in Georgia after another apparent Trump assassination attempt
Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance’s speech in Atlanta tonight will be the Republican vice presidential candidate’s first major remarks since the Sunday’s incident which…
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Former President Trump says 'There will be no third debate'
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell react to the new development that…
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State Senators React to GA GOP Gun Plan
House Speaker Jon Burns endorsed efforts Thursday to expand mental health care access, offer incentives for gun safety purchases and toughen penalties against…
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What we learned from last night’s presidential debate
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced each other on the debate stage Tuesday night for the first time, and possibly the last…
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Special Edition: Live reactions following the presidential debate
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced each other on the debate stage Tuesday night for the first time, and possibly the last…
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Atlanta set stage for showdown between Harris and Trump in Philadelphia tonight
Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump take the stage tonight in Philadelphia for the first and likely only presidential debate this election…
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What to know about gun violence and crime rates as election issues
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell bring on AJC crime reporter Caroline…
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The great divide: Apalachee mass shooting exposes differences between Democrats and GOP on gun safety
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Bill Nigut, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell discuss how the mass shooting at Apalachee High School has once again exposed…
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The impact the Apalachee High School shooting could have on Georgia's gun laws
First up, the hosts discuss what we’re learning about the Apalachee High School mass shooting and look at whether there will be a new effort by Democrats in…