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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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Slain Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin had ties to Georgia
First up, state Rep. Esther Panitch discusses the connection that slain American Hamas hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin had to Georgia. And we ask Panitch for her…
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Young Democrats of Georgia leader decries Trump’s 'toxic masculinity'
First up: Gabe Sterling, the chief operating officer of Georgia's secretary of state's office, joins the show to talk about the decision to give four…
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Labor Day Edition: Prison Reform with Senator Ossoff, fact checking the border, political anxiety
On today's Labor Day edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, host Bill Nigut you some of our best segments from recent…
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Harris tells Georgians she’ll restore abortion rights and expand Medicaid
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut are joined by Savannah’s Democratic…
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Savannah Democrats “fired up” about Harris rally tonight
The Harris-Walz campaign continues its two-day sweep across South Georgia. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia…
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Harris, Walz readying for bus tour of South Georgia
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell discuss Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s…
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Kamala Harris joins lawsuit over election board rules claiming they can lead to election day “chaos”
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Bill Nigut discuss two…
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Kemp adviser issues warning about MAGA-dominated state election board
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, top Kemp adviser, Cody Hall, joins to discuss Donald Trump’s extending of…
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Democrats leave Chicago excited and energized. But will it carry through election day?
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Tia Nitchell and Patricia Murphy talk with Senator…
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Geoff Duncan DNC speech: a Republican who votes for Harris isn’t a Democrat, but a patriot
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Congresswoman Lucy McBath joins us to preview the speech she’ll give…
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Michelle Obama takes down Trump, Lil Jon brings down the house at DNC roll call
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut are…
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DNC first night: Warnock calls Jan. 6 insurrection a metastasizing cancer, Hillary Clinton delights in calling Trump a convicted felon, Biden gets tumultuous reception
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell, Bill Nigut, Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein review…
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DNC chair says grassroots organizing gives Harris a leg up in winning Georgia
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell, Bill Nigut, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell discuss…
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Trump personal attacks blunt effort to blame Harris for high cost of living
First up: Nigut and Bluestein look at former President Donald Trump’s second news conference in a week. This one was arranged for him to highlight the high…
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She’s not Hillary Clinton: Harris runs campaign on issues not gender
State representative Shelly Hutchinson is headed to Chicago as a delegate to next week’s Democratic National convention. On today’s episode of The Atlanta…
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Shirley Franklin, Atlanta’s first Black female mayor has advice for Kamala Harris
Shirley Franklin’s parallels with Kamala Harris are significant: Franklin became the first African American woman to be elected mayor of a major southern…
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Is MAGA-dominated state election board setting the stage for challenge to election if Trump loses?
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC elections reporter Mark Niesse joins the podcast to discuss how the…
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Fact Checking the attacks and claims the Trump and Harris campaigns are making on immigration
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, prominent Georgia immigration attorney Charles Kuck joins the AJC’s Bill…
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Senator Jon Ossoff talks federal prison reform and the Harris-Walz ticket
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Senator Jon Ossoff joins the AJC’s Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut to discuss…
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Georgia reverses AP African American studies decision in public schools
School superintendent Richard Woods has reversed his initial decision to deny state funding for a new Advanced Placement African American history curriculum…
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Democrats and Republicans on Tim Walz: An All-American guy…or the most radical candidate Harris could have picked
Vice President Kamala Harris holds her first rally with her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. On today’s episode of The Atlanta…
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Will Tim Walz help Kamala Harris win Georgia?
Vice President Kamala Harris chooses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate in the 2024 presidential election. On today’s episode of The Atlanta…
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Trump attack on Governor Kemp reignites state GOP internal war
At his Saturday rally in Atlanta, former President Donald Trump attacked Governor Brian Kemp and other Georgia Republicans wile claiming he won the 2020…
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Donald Trump and JD Vance to hold first joint rally in Atlanta
Former President Donald Trump holds his first joint rally in Atlanta Saturday with his newly christened running mate U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio. On today’s…
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Trump angry session at NABJ startles Black journalists and others
In a short yet combative interview at the National Association of Black Journalists’ convention, former President Donald Trump repeated campaign trail…
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Kamala Harris draws 10,000 supporters to her Atlanta rally, her biggest crowd yet
It was an event some are calling a uniquely Atlanta event that combined a fiery campaign stump speech with high-energy hip-hop performances. On today’s episode…
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On visit 18, Harris arrives in Georgia as presumptive presidential nominee
Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Atlanta today holding her first rally is the presumptive presidential nominee for the Democratic ticket. On today’s…
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Democrats ramp up energy for Harris in Georgia
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear campaigns in Georgia Kamala Harris. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia Podcast, hosts…
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Kamala Harris readies visit to Georgia in midst of swing state blitz
A look back at one of the most extraordinary weeks in recent American political history. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically…
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Biden is gracious in Oval Office speech; Trump savages Kamala Harris
President Joe Biden’s addressed the nationa last night from the Oval Office, explaining to the American people why he decided to end his reelection bid. On…
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Harris candidacy brings Democrats hope, but party recognizes Trump will still be tough to beat
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, now a senior adviser to Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, describes how the candidate is bringing new energy to…
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Politically Georgia On the Road in Savannah with U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock
The AJC’s Politically Georgia On the Road tour continues in Savannah, Georgia. On today’s episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, U.S. Senator Raphael…
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President Joe Biden drops out of the race, clearing the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to take the nomination
The podcast looks at the aftermath of the stunning turn of events Sunday when President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and Vice President Kamala Harris…
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Trump vows unity, sews dissent in acceptance speech
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell discuss Donald Trump’s…
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JD Vance appeals to swing state and blue collar voters in inaugural convention speech
Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance, who until this week had never attended a national political convention, took to the stage to introduce himself to…
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Georgia GOP delegates celebrate party unity as Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis address convention
On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut recap…
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Georgia GOP delegates celebrate Trump nomination and JD Vance as running mate
On the same day that Republican delegates formally named Donald Trump their candidate for President, the former president announced that his running mate will…
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Trump attends Republican National Convention after assassination attempt
Former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler joins the podcast to discuss how the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump may change the tone and tenor…
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Black Georgia faith leaders stand strongly with Biden
As doubts about whether President Biden can defeat Donald Trump in November, a coalition of prominent Black church leaders issued a ringing endorsement of…
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Deja vu all over again: Like Biden today, Jimmy Carter faced calls from some Democrats to abandon his bid for re-election in 1980
As Democrats continue to quarrel over whether President Biden should step down from the ticket, we look back at a comparable moment in recent history. On…
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“I’d vote for Biden if he was on life support.” Georgia Dems stand strong for President Biden’s re-election bid
In an exclusive AJC survey of Georgia Democratic delegates to the Democratic National Convention, one thing remains very clear: a near-unflinching loyalty to…
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Keisha Lance Bottoms reinforces Biden’s aggressive fight against Democratic “elites” calling on him to drop out
As calls for a new Democratic presidential candidate grow, President Joe Biden says he’s firmly committed to staying in the race. On today’s episode of The…
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Biden ABC interview a Rorschach test: He succeeded…no, he failed
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell talk with media analyst Brian Stelter…
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A think tank's blueprint for a Trump presidency while Dems signal growing concern over Biden’s ability to lead
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut talk with former Georgia Democratic…
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Georgia Democratic Party chair is angry at calls for President Biden to withdraw from race
Georgia state Democratic leaders are standing behind President Biden’s bid for a second term. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s…
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Behind the AJC editorial board’s decision to publish editorial calling on Biden to pass the torch
On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC president and publisher Andrew Morse joins hosts Bill Nigut and Tia…
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How the presidential debate affects the race going forward
On today episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, the AJC’s Bill Nigut, Tia Mitchell, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy…
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Special Edition: Presidential debate reaction and analysis
President Joe Biden struggled throughout the first presidential debate Thursday to fend off a barrage of attacks from former President Donald Trump. On this…
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It’s on! Hours ahead of historic debate, top political insiders offer insights about what to expect
It’s debate night in America. On today’s episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein, Tia…
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Fighting election fraud lies, previewing presidential debate, unhappy young voters
On today’s episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, former Republican senator Saxby Chambliss joins hosts Greg Bluestein, Tia…
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New AJC Poll: Biden’s challenge in Georgia
Just ahead of Thursday’s presidential debate here in Atlanta, the latest AJC presidential poll shows Donald Trump with a slight lead in Georgia. On today’s…
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Where Georgia stands two years after Roe vs. Wade was overturned
It was two years ago today that the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Rose vs. Wade. On today’s episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia…
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The state of reproductive rights in Georgia
Monday marks two years since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia…
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The winners and losers of Georgia’s runoff elections
The Georgia’s primary runoff elections now behind us. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia…
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Is Georgia living up to the freedom promise of Juneteenth?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Bill Nigut welcomes AJC senior editor Mike Jordan. Jordan is the senior editor for UATL, leading the Black culture team. The…
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Light turnout, but crucial runoffs set the tone for election day
It’s runoff election day here in Georgia and on today’s edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy and…
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Trump courts Black voters in Detroit; Biden raises millions from Hollywood celebrities
President Biden and Donald Trump had starkly contrasting campaign events this past weekend. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s…
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Georgia Legislators vow to protect IVF in face of conservative Christian Pushback
Speaker of the Georgia House Jon Burns has announced he’ll support legislation protecting in vitro fertilization in Georgia. On today’s episode of The Atlanta…
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Nathan Wade tells CNN: delay in Trump Fulton County trial not his fault
In an exclusive interview on CNN’s “The Source”, former Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade tells Kaitlan Collins that he is not to blame for the…
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Looking ahead to some of the most important Supreme Court decisions in years
The U.S. Supreme Court is about to roll on rulings on a number of cases that will be of historic significance. On today’s episode of The Atlanta…