Why Atlanta lost the bid to host the 2024 DNC

Despite a strong bid by Atlanta, the Democratic National Convention has selected Chicago as the site of its 2024 convention.

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy explore the reasons why the DNC chose Chicago over Atlanta and New York.

Plus, hear from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens about the DNC’s decision and what he hopes to see in the 2024 convention.

AJC Metro columnist Bill Torpy, who is a Chicago native, joins the podcast to share his insights on the Windy City’s winning bid and how the city’s pro-union stance, as well as Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s offer to help bankroll the event, would play a major factor in the decision,

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