Politically Georgia

Politically Georgia Podcast

Get real, fact-based news on the new Politically Georgia podcast from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The podcast is hosted by Georgia’s best political team with Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and now featuring Tia Mitchell from Washington and broadcast hall of famer Bill Nigut. Our journalists provide in-depth reporting and analysis from the nation’s political battleground state. You can also listen live every Monday-Friday at 10 a.m. on 90.1 WABE. Call in with your questions on the Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)-810-5297‬, and our insiders will answer them on the Friday episodes. Learn more on the AJC Politically Georgia Podcast page.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    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 former President Donald Trump announced he won’t participate in a third presidential debate.   They ask U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, a surrogate for Vice President Kamala Harris, about Trump declining to debate again. They also ask Khanna about the campaigning he’ll do for Harris in Gwinnett County.   Then, they ask conservative AJC contributor Meagan Hansen about the latest with the Georgia GOP. Hansen discusses House Speaker Jon Burns' gun safety proposal and Gov. Brian Kemp saying now is not the time for new policy.   Plus, it’s Friday, so we answer your listener mailbag questions and go through picks of who’s up and who’s down.       Links to today’s topics: Trump rules out another debate against Harris as her campaign announces $47M haul in hours afterward Brian Kemp says it’s still too soon to weigh in on Georgia’s gun policy debate Fani Willis plans to defy subpoena and skip Senate hearing Georgia judge strikes more counts in Trump election interference case Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.     Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”        Credits Executive producer- Shane Backler Producer- Natalie Mendenhall Engineer- Shane Backler Editor- Devan Kortan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min
  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    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 people who make terroristic threats after a mass shooting at a Georgia high school brought fresh scrutiny of the state’s firearms policies. On today’s episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts up hosts Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein, and Bill Nigut talk to state Senators Jason Esteves, (D-Atlanta), and Steve Gooch, (R-Dahlonega) for their takes on House Speaker Jon Burns’ new gun safety proposals.     And another lawsuit has been filed against the state election board over last-minute rule changes. Paulding County Election Director Deidre Holden, who’s in charge of implementing the 11th hour rules on a local level, joins today’s podcast.      Then, the dust has settled from the debate Tuesday night where Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump faced off for what could be the first and last time. Now we’re learning both campaigns have plowed almost $60 million dollars of tv ads into must-win Georgia.        Links to today’s topics:  Top Georgia Republican endorses gun safety proposals after Apalachee High School shooting  Campaigns ran nearly 700 ads in Atlanta on day of the Harris, Trump debate  Republican lawsuit tries to stop new Georgia Election Board rules      Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.        Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”            Credits   Executive producer- Shane Backler  Producer- Natalie Mendenhall   Engineer- Shane Backler   Editor- Devan Kortan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    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 time, in Philadelphia. On this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast chief correspondent for Politifact, Lou Jacobson, fact-checks claims from Trump about abortion and Haitian migrants. Then, former U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux offers her take as a Democrat. She says Harris had great moments taking on Trump. But she also cautions that Harris must keep up this momentum. And, on the other side of the aisle, state Sen. Jason Anavitarte offers his take as a Republican. He says Trump came out strong on the economy. Links to today’s topics: Kamala Harris rattles Donald Trump during debate with Georgia-themed jabs Did Tuesday’s presidential debate change the dynamics of the race? 5 takeaways from the Harris-Trump presidential debate What AJC contributors thought of the Harris-Trump debate Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”         Credits  Executive producer- Shane Backler Producer- Natalie Mendenhall  Engineer- Shane Backler  Editor- Matt Owen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min
  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    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 cycle. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein and Bill Nigut preview tonight’s debate with Kamala Harris surrogate and former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Georgia state GOP chairman Josh McKoon.     The hosts discuss what leading Georgia Democrats and Republicans are hopeful will happen as their candidates take the presidential debate stage tonight. What suggestions do they offer for how Donald Trump and Kamala Harris can each score points.     Plus, hear a discussion on an article on the AJC website by Greg Bluestein and AJC election reporter Mark Niesse which reveals that a majority of Georgia U.S. House Republicans continue to promote that false narrative that the 2020 election was stolen.        Links  Five questions about tonight's crucial presidential debate in Philadelphia  Atlanta set stage for debate tonight in Philadelphia  Donald Trump and most Georgia house Republicans hold onto belief the 2020 election was stolen  Harris and Trump are the talk of this hair salon in South Georgia        Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.     Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”            Credits   Executive producer- Shane Backler  Producer- Natalie Mendenhall   Engineer- Shane Backler   Editor- Devan Kortan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min
  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    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 Silva who explains what voters need to know about where Donald Trump and Kamala Harris stand on dealing with gun violence and crime.     Then, political advertising expert Rick Dent joins the podcast to look at ad spending in Georgia for the presidential race, and at the messages Harris and Trump are emphasizing in their ads.     Plus, a preview of what to expect in tomorrow night’s presidential debate, and the clues a new NY Times poll might give each candidate about what could be their key talking points.       Links  Caroline Silva: What to know about gun violence and crime as election approaches  Harris and Trump react to Apalachee High shooting  Trump campaign and MAGA go on Georgia spending spree with Harris in race  Harris campaign puts $90 million into battleground state ads        Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.     Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”            Credits   Executive producer- Shane Backler  Producer- Natalie Mendenhall   Engineer- Shane Backler   Editor- Devan Kortan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min
  6. SEP 6

    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 the divide between Democrats and Republicans on gun safety measures.    First up, Democratic state Rep. Michelle Au talks about a bill she sponsored, and Senate Republicans rejected, to give tax breaks to individuals who buy gun safes and other devices to lock up firearms.    Then, former Cobb County Republican Party Chair Jason Shepherd emphasizes the GOP view that mental health services for troubled youths may be the most important deterrence to school shootings.    Then, the panel answers your questions from the listener mailbag, and the hosts give their choices for who’s up and who’s down this week.    Links  AJC editorial: students and teachers don't have to die  Some Georgia Republicans say they're open to changing state gun laws  Apalachee alleged shooter and father make first court appearances  Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.     Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”            Credits   Producer- Natalie Mendenhall   Engineer- Matt Owen   Editor- Devan Kortan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min
  7. SEP 5

    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 the Legislature to roll back the permissive gun laws that the GOP-dominated General Assembly approved.  Then, Republican consultant Brian Robinson and Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson join the podcast to talk about how the shooting is affecting the presidential race.  Plus: Democratic state Rep. Shea Roberts discusses her red flag legislation, which didn’t get a hearing last session. She also discusses the PAC she’s created in hopes of gaining legislative seats for Democrats.    Links  GBI identifies four killed in Georgia school shooting  14-year-old suspect in school shootings investigated for previous threats  Patricia Murphy: Failing our students one school shoooting at a time  New PAC supports Democratic woemn running in swing legislative districts    Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.     Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”            Credits   Producer- Natalie Mendenhall   Engineer- Matt Owen   Editor- Devan Kortan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
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Get real, fact-based news on the new Politically Georgia podcast from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The podcast is hosted by Georgia’s best political team with Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and now featuring Tia Mitchell from Washington and broadcast hall of famer Bill Nigut. Our journalists provide in-depth reporting and analysis from the nation’s political battleground state. You can also listen live every Monday-Friday at 10 a.m. on 90.1 WABE. Call in with your questions on the Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)-810-5297‬, and our insiders will answer them on the Friday episodes. Learn more on the AJC Politically Georgia Podcast page.

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