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Political Breakfast from WABE WABE
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- Nieuws
Every Tuesday and Thursday morning on the Political Breakfast podcast, veteran Atlanta journalist Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, and Republican strategist Brian Robinson deliver Georgia’s best analysis of local politics with a weekly dose of informed, respectful and lively discussion.
During Georgia’s state legislative session, Political Breakfast presents the pop-up podcast Gold Dome Scramble every Friday morning as host Lisa Rayam talks with reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali from the WABE newsroom to break things down for our listeners — the issues being considered, and the bills getting sorted through various committees at the Georgia State Capitol.
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Plugged In: What a historic conviction in New York means for Georgia
Donald Trump becomes the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes after a New York jury finds him guilty of covering up hush money payments to an adult film star prior to the 2020 election.
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Political Breakfast LIVE edition: Governor Brian Kemp heads to RNC this summer after skipping state GOP convention
On this week's Political Breakfast, strategists Tharon Johnson and Brian Robinson go live with host Lisa Rayam after the Memorial Day holiday.
Brian Kemp has skipped the Georgia GOP Convention twice. Now he's solidifying plans to attend the national RNC this summer in Milwaukee, and offering to help several Republicans down ballot across the country.
Is this signaling a future presidential or U.S. Senate run?
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What do Georgia's primary results signal about the November election?
WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss an upcoming runoff election and explore whether any primary results provide clues about what's to come in November.
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Voter fatigue ahead of Georgia's primary election, Biden's Morehouse speech, internal divisions at GOP Convention in Columbus
On this week's Political Breakfast, the team debates why it seems like there hasn't been a lot of fanfare leading up to Tuesday's primary election. Are Georgia voters, especially in metro Atlanta, missing all that's at-stake?
Plus, Republican Strategist Brian Robinson and Democratic Strategist Tharon Johnson and host Lisa Rayam assess Biden's Morehouse College commencement speech.
Plus, internal divisions and pro-Donald Trump energy persisted at the recent Georgia GOP Convention in Columbus. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp did not attend .. again. The gang also discusses how an activist who helped organize a 'Stop the Steal' rally that proceeded the Jan. 6 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection, was just elected to the Republican National Committee.
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Plugged In: How the upcoming Georgia primary showcases Trump's influence on the modern GOP
WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how the upcoming Georgia primary showcases former President Donald Trump's sway in the modern GOP.
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Hot take: Will Black voters resonate with Kamala Harris' outreach efforts?
On this week's second episode of Political Breakfast, the team talks about Vice President Kamala Harris playing a vital role in Joe Biden's push for a second presidential term this November.
A recent Biden/Harris campaign ad declares they're "putting the work in for Black America".
In turn, what does outreach look like on Donald Trump's side?
America's first Black VP has already come to Georgia several times this year. Recently she kicked off a swing state tour in Atlanta.
The team talks about if the Biden Administration's efforts will work, and Black voters' enthusiasm for Biden – or lack of.
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