New Orleans attack shocks Georgians, reflecting on Jimmy Carter and 2025 political predictions

Georgians who traveled to New Orleans to celebrate the New Year and cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs in the Sugar Bowl found themselves caught in the middle of a deadly terrorist attack. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, host Bill Nigut speaks with Greg Bluestein, reporting live from New Orleans, about the attack and its impact, including the critical injury of a University of Georgia student.

Then, we reflect on the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter as we are joined by professors Charles Bullock and Andra Gillespie, historian Joe Crespino, and veteran political strategist Rick Dent. They’ll share insights into what Carter meant to Georgia, the nation, and the world.

Finally, our panel turns to the future, offering their predictions for the biggest political stories set to shape Georgia and the nation in 2025. 

Links to today’s topics:

Suspect in New Orleans terrorist attack had Georgia, military ties

Officials identify UGA student, 19, critically injured in New Orleans attack

Sugar Bowl kickoff time announced after CFP quarterfinal postponement

Full coverage: Jimmy Carter 1924-2024

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