Politically Georgia

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell discuss the political reverberations of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game returning to Atlanta, including which leaders are speaking out — and which are staying quiet. Then, they dig into the first fundraising numbers of Georgia’s 2026 Senate contenders, including Jon Ossoff, John King, and Buddy Carter. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, host Tia Mitchell speaks with AJC health care reporter Ariel Hart about how Georgia could be affected by sweeping health care changes under President Trump’s newly signed “Big Beautiful Bill.” They unpack potential coverage losses and Medicaid cutbacks. Then, elections reporter Mark Niesse joins the podcast to explain one of the largest voter registration cancellations in U.S. history—and what Georgians need to know to make sure they stay registered. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the MLB All-Star Game returns to Atlanta, Republican state Rep. Todd Jones joins Greg Bluestein and calls on the league to apologize for pulling the 2021 game over Georgia’s voting law—while defending the law’s legacy and impact. Then, AJC Savannah Bureau Chief Adam Van Brimmer joins host Tia Mitchell to recap Senator Jon Ossoff’s high-energy Savannah rally, where Ossoff went after Donald Trump and the GOP-backed "big, beautiful bill" as he jumpstarts his 2026 re-election campaign. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy take listeners to Plains, Georgia, where the community is working to preserve the legacy of President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter, six months after his death. Patricia shares powerful reflections and interviews from her visit to Plains, including conversations with longtime residents, former staff, and tourists. Later in the episode, it’s Monday Mailbag, with producer ShaneyB bringing listener questions about tax cuts, marijuana policy, and the new “America First” license plates. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones has officially entered the race for Georgia governor, backing his Trump-aligned platform with a staggering $14 million war chest. Host Greg Bluestein breaks down how Jones’s campaign could reshape the GOP field and why his proposal to eliminate the state income tax is drawing major attention. Then AJC City Hall reporter Riley Bunch joins the show to explore how Jones’s candidacy could strain relations between the state and the city of Atlanta—including renewed fears of Buckhead cityhood and a state takeover of the airport. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy are joined by The Washington Post’s Marianna Sotomayor to explain how Congress managed to pass President Donald Trump’s sweeping “big, beautiful bill” by the July 4 deadline—despite serious GOP resistance, long voting standoffs, and some last-minute changes that caught lawmakers by surprise. Then, Tia and Patricia take a closer look at Georgia Congressman Andrew Clyde’s reversal on the bill and what it means for fiscal conservatives. They also examine the political risks Republicans now face as the full scope of the bill’s contents becomes clearer. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Donald Trump’s sweeping budget and tax bill becomes law, Georgia Republicans are signaling strong support—even as it brings major policy changes to the state. Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down what it means for Georgia’s economy, Medicaid, and green energy incentives. Then Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte joins the show to share his priorities, weigh the impact on the state’s budget, and discuss whether lawmakers may be called back to the Capitol for a special session. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine the buzz around former football coach Derek Dooley’s possible run for U.S. Senate in Georgia. Can a candidate with virtually no public political track record—and a legacy tied to Tennessee orange—win over Georgia GOP voters? Then, Tia Mitchell joins Greg for the Monday Mailbag segment, where they answer questions about Medicaid paperwork, political labels, and even podcast linguistics. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Peachtree Road Race draws near, so does a key fundraising deadline for Georgia’s 2026 hopefuls. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell break down the early money race in the contests for governor, U.S. Senate, and House seats. Then, they turn to Capitol Hill where the Senate narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” Tia reports from Washington on what’s in the package and what it means for Georgia. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Washington Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on nationwide injunctions and birthright citizenship takes center stage. Stanford law professor Fred Smith, a former clerk at the high court, joins Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy to explain what the decision means for the Constitution, the lower courts, and Americans’ legal rights. Then, Congress faces a July 4 deadline to pass President Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill, with Medicaid and health care subsidies at the center of fierce Senate debate. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices