Politically Georgia

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.Georgia was mentioned twice on the debate stage. Trump referenced the election-interference case in Fulton County brought by District Attorney Fani Willis. Then, Trump also mentioned Georgia as he continued his false claims that he did not lose the 2020 election.Plus, a discussion about what’s next on the campaign trail as megastar Taylor Swift endorsed Harris, the Harris campaign called for a second debate, and Trump joined the spin room post-debate.Links to today's topicsKamala Harris presses forceful case against Donald Trump during tense presidential debateHave 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 BacklerProducer- Natalie Mendenhall Editor- Shane Backler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

First up, state Rep. Esther Panitch discusses the connection that slain American Hamas hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin had to Georgia. And we ask Panitch for her take on whether antisemitism is declining. Plus, what are the issues she sees as crucial to voters in her legislative district? Then, Libertarian presidential candidate Chase Oliver joins the show. He talks about what he’s looking to do as a third-party candidate with about two months left in the election cycle. And, hosts Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut talk about what the top lines of a new CNN battleground poll mean for Georgia’s political landscape.  Links Georgians grieve the death of an Israeli-American hostage Georgia party leader’s antisemitic comments draw rebukes and silence from GOP Libertarian Candidate for President Chase Oliver talks running  CNN polls across six battlegrounds find Georgia and Pennsylvania are key toss-ups    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- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First up: Gabe Sterling, the chief operating officer of Georgia's secretary of state's office, joins the show to talk about the decision to give four candidates, in addition to former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, a place on the state's presidential ballot.  Then, Georgia Young Democrats leader Parker Short talks about his organization’s annual conference this past weekend and describes how it will work to get potential Gen Z voters out to vote. He talks about a gender gap, identified by a number of polls, revealing that for voters under 30, young women support Harris 67% to 29%, while 53% of men in the same age group support Trump and 40% back Harris.  Plus, AJC investigative reporter Katherine Landergan discusses her findings that the state agency designated to help disabled Georgians find and keep jobs is failing at an alarming rate.     Links to today’s topics  All about Georgia election board and new rules it has passedGeorgia voters will choose from six candidates on presidential ballotDemocrats appeal decision on putting independent and third-party candidates on Georgia ballot "It's so broken right now:" How a state rehabilitation agency failed to help people find work      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- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Labor Day edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, host Bill Nigut you some of our best segments from recent podcast episodes.We’ll start with our conversation with U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff about his success in passing a comprehensive federal prison oversight bill that has been hailed as a measure to protect prison workers, and to assure humane treatment of prisoners. Then, polls show that immigration and border security are top issues for voters. We’ll fact check the presidential candidates’ claims about the border with Chuck Kuck, one of the country’s top immigration attorneys.And, a conversation with Emory’s Drew Westen, a professor emeritus of psychology and psychiatry, who reminds us how we can manage anxiety surrounding the election.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 BacklerEditor- Shane Backler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut are joined by Savannah’s Democratic Mayor Van Johnson to discuss the Harriz-Walz two-day bus tour through Southeast Georgia, which culminated with the Harris rally in Savannah. The mayor is also asked for his thoughts on the first one-on-one interview Harris did with CNN’s Dana Bash.   Then, GOP 1st District Congressman Buddy Carter represents much of the district where Harris spent two days campaigning. He shares his reaction to her trip.   As we do every Friday, we answer questions from the Politically Georgia Listener Mailbag and discuss the winners and losers of the week during our who’s up and who’s down segment.   Links to today’s topics  Harris pledges to overturn Georgia GOP abortion restrictions and healh care policies Harris sit down interview was notable for seeming ...ordinary     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

The Harris-Walz campaign continues its two-day sweep across South Georgia. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein, and Bill Nigut are joined by Savannah State Senator Derek Mallow to discuss what he sees as the impact of the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz bus tour through South Georgia, and looks at what he expects for the Harris rally in Savannah tonight.   Then, Georgia Republican Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper gives a GOP point of view on the rare visit to South Georgia of Democratic candidates for president and vice president.   And later, State Senator Nabilah Islam Parkes explains why she and other Democrats are calling for a review of new rules passed by the MAGA-dominated state election board.     Links to topics  BBQ and fight songs: Harris and Walz begin two day swing through South Georgia Democrats aim to expand Georgia map while Republicans look to healing longstanding wounds Patricia Murphy: What happened to "election" integrity" for state election board? Harris-backed lawsuit targets state 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