Talk Georgia

Giorgi Rukhadze
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Talk Georgia is my English-language podcast covering Georgian and regional politics. Each week, we release two shows and a weekly news update: Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze – I explore key developments in Georgian and regional politics with a specially invited guest. Talk Georgia Question Time – GSAC Founder Nodar Kharshiladze and I answer questions on major events in Georgia and broader regional dynamics. Talk Georgia Weekly News Update – A concise summary of the most important political news from Georgia over the past week

  1. 10h ago

    After the Opposition Ban: What Comes Next for Georgia? | TGQT-S2-E9

    What happens when Georgian Dream bans the country's main opposition parties? Will Ivanishvili stop there, or could political repression extend to individuals, businesses, journalists and civil society? In this episode of Talk Georgia Question Time, Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze discuss Georgia's deepening political crisis, the opposition's new protest campaign, the limits of Western pressure and the prospect of a Russian or Belarusian-style authoritarian system. Questions of the week: When Georgian Dream bans the main opposition parties, what happens next? Can the opposition realistically challenge Ivanishvili through protests alone, or will it need a completely new strategy? What are these tax breaks for international gambling tournaments all about? Isn’t Georgian Dream worried about upsetting the Church? And who do you think is really behind all this? Please send your questions for the next show to talkgeorgia1@gmail.com #TalkGeorgia #Georgia #GeorgianPolitics #GeorgianDream #Ivanishvili #Democracy #SouthCaucasus #NodarKharshiladze #GiorgiRukhadze Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgia PLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHARE

    After the Opposition Ban: What Comes Next for Georgia? | TGQT-S2-E9

  2. Season 2, Episode 9 Trailer

    After the Opposition Ban: What Comes Next for Georgia? | TGQT-S2-E9

    What happens when Georgian Dream bans the country's main opposition parties? Will Ivanishvili stop there, or could political repression extend to individuals, businesses, journalists and civil society? In this episode of Talk Georgia Question Time, Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze discuss Georgia's deepening political crisis, the opposition's new protest campaign, the limits of Western pressure and the prospect of a Russian or Belarusian-style authoritarian system. Questions of the week: When Georgian Dream bans the main opposition parties, what happens next? Can the opposition realistically challenge Ivanishvili through protests alone, or will it need a completely new strategy? What are these tax breaks for international gambling tournaments all about? Isn’t Georgian Dream worried about upsetting the Church? And who do you think is really behind all this? Please send your questions for the next show to talkgeorgia1@gmail.com #TalkGeorgia #Georgia #GeorgianPolitics #GeorgianDream #Ivanishvili #Democracy #SouthCaucasus #NodarKharshiladze #GiorgiRukhadze Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgia PLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHARE

    After the Opposition Ban: What Comes Next for Georgia? | TGQT-S2-E9

  3. 1d ago

    Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. October 31. 2026

    Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!

    Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. October 31. 2026

  4. 3d ago

    Is the GD Building a One-Party State? Simon Janashia on Education and Political Control | TG-S2-E8.Trailer

    Does Ivanishvili Need to Control Young Minds to Build a One-Party State? In this episode of Talk Georgia, Giorgi Rukhadze sits down with Simon Janashia, leading education expert, researcher, civic activist and co-founder of the Freedom Square party, to explore the connection between proposed opposition party bans, growing political control over schools and universities and the future of Georgia’s younger generation. They also examine why Georgia’s opposition has struggled to bring about political change, what makes Freedom Square different and how the party proposes to challenge Georgian Dream’s grip on power and restore democratic competition. In this Episode: 00:00:00 – Highlights: Ivanishvili’s Power, Party Bans and Georgia’s Future 00:00:57 – Introduction: Simon Janashia's background 00:03:22 – Why Does the GD Want to Ban Opposition Parties? 00:09:06 – What Could Make Ivanishvili Change Course? 00:17:17 – Freedom Square: Why Simon Janashia Entered Politics 00:30:34 – Why Has Georgia’s Opposition Failed to Deliver Change? 00:42:39 – Education Reform or Political Takeover? 00:58:37 – Is Georgian Dream Trying to Reshape the Next Generation? 01:06:35 – What Must Change After Georgian Dream? 01:13:02 – Can Free and Fair Elections Unite a Divided Society? #TalkGeorgia #SimonJanashia #Georgia #GeorgianPolitics #GeorgianDream #Ivanishvili #FreedomSquare #OnePartyState #Democracy #DemocraticBacksliding #PoliticalRepression #EducationReform #EducationInGeorgia #UniversityAutonomy #AcademicFreedom #PoliticalPluralism #GeorgianOpposition #YouthAndPolitics #GeorgiaEU #SouthCaucasusSupport Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgia PLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHARE

    Is the GD Building a One-Party State? Simon Janashia on Education and Political Control | TG-S2-E8.Trailer

  5. Season 2, Episode 8 Trailer

    Is the GD Building a One-Party State? Simon Janashia on Education and Political Control | TG-S2-E8.Trailer

    Does Ivanishvili Need to Control Young Minds to Build a One-Party State? In this episode of Talk Georgia, Giorgi Rukhadze sits down with Simon Janashia, leading education expert, researcher, civic activist and co-founder of the Freedom Square party, to explore the connection between proposed opposition party bans, growing political control over schools and universities and the future of Georgia’s younger generation. They also examine why Georgia’s opposition has struggled to bring about political change, what makes Freedom Square different and how the party proposes to challenge Georgian Dream’s grip on power and restore democratic competition. In this Episode: - Why Is Ivanishvili Trying to Ban Opposition Parties? - Can Georgian Dream Still Be Forced to Change Course? - Freedom Square: Why Simon Janashia Entered Politics - Why Georgia’s Opposition Has Failed to Deliver Political Change - Education Reform or Destruction? Why Georgian Dream Is Targeting Schools and Universities - Is Ivanishvili Trying to Reshape Georgia’s Next Generation? - Why Georgia’s Young People Are Leaving - What Will It Take to Rebuild Georgia’s Democracy? #TalkGeorgia #SimonJanashia #Georgia #GeorgianPolitics #GeorgianDream #Ivanishvili #FreedomSquare #OnePartyState #Democracy #DemocraticBacksliding #PoliticalRepression #EducationReform #EducationInGeorgia #UniversityAutonomy #AcademicFreedom #PoliticalPluralism #GeorgianOpposition #YouthAndPolitics #GeorgiaEU #SouthCaucasusSupport Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgia PLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHARE

    Is the GD Building a One-Party State? Simon Janashia on Education and Political Control | TG-S2-E8.Trailer

  6. Oct 25

    Georgia’s Opposition Ban: Is Georgian Dream Closing the Door on Europe for Good? | TGQT-S2-E8

    Georgia's Constitutional Court is hearing Georgian Dream's case to ban five opposition parties. Could this mark a decisive turning point in Georgia's political future? And can the international community still do anything to prevent it? In this episode of Talk Georgia Question Time, Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze discuss the party-ban proceedings, Georgian Dream's renewed diplomatic engagement with Moscow, the arrests of journalists and disturbing allegations emerging from Georgia's prisons. The questions of the week: The Constitutional Court hearings look like a circus, and an opposition party ban seems only a matter of time. At the same time, Georgian Dream is renewing diplomatic contacts with Moscow. Are these developments connected? And can anything still be done to stop Georgia turning into a legal dictatorship? Journalists are being arrested for what they say or write, while strange things are happening inside Georgia's prisons. Is this simply a criminal feud or is there something bigger going on? And what does all this tell us about who's really in control? Please send your questions for the next show to talkgeorgia1@gmail.com #TalkGeorgia #QuestionTime #Georgia #GeorgianPolitics #GeorgianDream #OppositionBan #ConstitutionalCourt #BidzinaIvanishvili #GeorgiaEU #EuropeanUnion #Democracy #PoliticalRepression #GeorgiaRussia #Russia #RuleOfLaw #SouthCaucasus #NodarKharshiladze #GiorgiRukhadze Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgia PLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHARE

    Georgia’s Opposition Ban: Is Georgian Dream Closing the Door on Europe for Good? | TGQT-S2-E8

  7. Season 2, Episode 8 Trailer

    Georgia’s Opposition Ban: Is Georgian Dream Closing the Door on Europe for Good? | TGQT-S2-E8

    Georgia's Constitutional Court is hearing Georgian Dream's case to ban five opposition parties. Could this mark a decisive turning point in Georgia's political future? And can the international community still do anything to prevent it? In this episode of Talk Georgia Question Time, Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze discuss the party-ban proceedings, Georgian Dream's renewed diplomatic engagement with Moscow, the arrests of journalists and disturbing allegations emerging from Georgia's prisons. The questions of the week: The Constitutional Court hearings look like a circus, and an opposition party ban seems only a matter of time. At the same time, Georgian Dream is renewing diplomatic contacts with Moscow. Are these developments connected? And can anything still be done to stop Georgia turning into  a legal dictatorship? Journalists are being arrested for what they say or write, while strange things are happening inside Georgia's prisons. Is this simply a criminal feud or is there something bigger going on? And what does all this tell us about who's really in control? Please send your questions for the next show to talkgeorgia1@gmail.com #TalkGeorgia #QuestionTime #Georgia #GeorgianPolitics #GeorgianDream #OppositionBan #ConstitutionalCourt #BidzinaIvanishvili #GeorgiaEU #EuropeanUnion #Democracy #PoliticalRepression #GeorgiaRussia #Russia #RuleOfLaw #SouthCaucasus #NodarKharshiladze #GiorgiRukhadze Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgia PLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHARE

    Georgia’s Opposition Ban: Is Georgian Dream Closing the Door on Europe for Good? | TGQT-S2-E8

  8. Oct 24

    Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. October 24. 2026

    Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!

    Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. October 24. 2026
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Talk Georgia is my English-language podcast covering Georgian and regional politics. Each week, we release two shows and a weekly news update: Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze – I explore key developments in Georgian and regional politics with a specially invited guest. Talk Georgia Question Time – GSAC Founder Nodar Kharshiladze and I answer questions on major events in Georgia and broader regional dynamics. Talk Georgia Weekly News Update – A concise summary of the most important political news from Georgia over the past week

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  • Creator
    Giorgi Rukhadze
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    335
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Giorgi Rukhadze
  • Show Website
    Talk Georgia

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