Politically Georgia

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell dig into the widening Republican divide over the federal shutdown. Tia shares her recorded interview with Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who criticizes her party’s leadership, urges the Senate to use the “nuclear option” to reopen the government, and calls rising health care costs a crisis both parties must address. Greg and Tia also discuss why some Democrats are agreeing with Greene’s stance. Then AJC reporter Tamar Hallerman joins the show with new details on the latest twists in the Fani Willis investigation and Georgia’s election case. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At Georgia Democrats’ biggest annual gala, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered a fiery speech denouncing Donald Trump and urging the party to “fight authoritarianism head-on.” Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down how Pritzker’s sharp tone reflects a broader tension among Democrats debating how hard to hit Trump while also reaching swing voters. Then the hosts turn to the Republican side, where early fundraising numbers show Derek Dooley and Mike Collins locked in a tight race for cash — and for Donald Trump’s attention — in Georgia’s 2026 Senate contest. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr joins Politically Georgia to talk about his campaign for governor, his record on public safety and economic growth, and how he plans to stand out in a crowded Republican primary. Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy press Carr on Donald Trump’s influence, the leadership-committee fundraising fight, and whether “Kemp-style conservatism” still defines Georgia’s GOP. Carr also outlines his priorities on crime, health care, and rural development while taking aim at his top rivals, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell take listener questions on everything from Atlanta’s most competitive city council race to whether Democrats need more rural voices on the ballot. They also dig into new records showing Governor Brian Kemp was blindsided by the Hyundai immigration raid, and they answer concerns about Donald Trump deploying troops to U.S. cities — and whether Atlanta could be next. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, Tia Mitchell shares her interview with Senator Raphael Warnock about the impact of the federal shutdown on Georgia families and workers. Tia and co-host Greg Bluestein also break down the politics of the standoff and what it could mean for 2026. Then Tia takes listeners inside the Congressional Black Caucus conference, where Georgia mayors, lawmakers, and candidates connected on issues from affordability to health care. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the latest twists in Georgia politics. A new poll shows Keisha Lance Bottoms with an early lead in the Democratic primary for governor, but rivals are scrambling for attention in a crowded field. They also analyze a suburban Senate race that underscores Republican strength in the exurbs. And they look at the unraveling of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ election interference case against Donald Trump, once a national spotlight for Democrats but now all but dead amid scandal and setbacks. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 race for governor is getting more crowded. Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy sit down with state Rep. Ruwa Romman, the first Palestinian-American elected to Georgia’s legislature, to talk about why she’s running, her push for a higher minimum wage, and her call to build a movement of engaged voters. In the second segment, author Bill Johnstone joins the show to share stories from his new book on former U.S. Senator Wyche Fowler, covering Fowler’s career from Atlanta City Hall to Capitol Hill to his role as ambassador. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is now officially a candidate for governor. In an interview recorded after a campaign event, Raffensperger tells Greg Bluestein why he believes his conservative record can win over Republican voters and how his personal story of loss drives his push to fight fentanyl. Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down what his entry means for the 2026 race. Then producer ShaneyB joins for listener questions on young candidates, campaign finance, and whether Jon Ossoff and Geoff Duncan could campaign together. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former state Representative Mesha Mainor, once a Democrat and now a Republican, joins hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy to discuss her run for state school superintendent. Mainor explains why she’s challenging incumbent Richard Woods, her push for school choice, and her views on issues ranging from teacher autonomy to school safety. The hosts also unpack how her candidacy fits into Georgia’s broader political battles over education and culture. 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 today’s Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, host Tia Mitchell is joined by the Washington Post’s Kadia Goba to break down the latest twists in the government funding fight after Donald Trump canceled talks with Democratic leaders. They discuss what a shutdown would mean for Georgia, how lawmakers are reacting to rising security concerns after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and why Congress may soon be forced to vote on releasing the Epstein files. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices