Politically Georgia

In a short yet combative interview at the National Association of Black Journalists’ convention, former President Donald Trump repeated campaign trail falsehoods and questioning whether Kamala Harris is Black while disparaging his hosts. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell joins the podcast to talk about how Donald Trump was received by journalists as he sparred with interviewers during his contentious session at the NABJ conference. Then, AJC investigative reporters Asia Simone Burns jand Justin Price join the podcast to discuss the blockbuster AJC investigation into the dangerous practices of Georgia State Patrol officers who routinely conduct high speed chases that result in injuries and deaths to bystanders.  Links to today's topics:Trump undermines buzz about Black support with angry interview at NABJAJC investigation: How state patrol pursuits endanger Georgians 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- Matt Owen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was an event some are calling a uniquely Atlanta event that combined a fiery campaign stump speech with high-energy hip-hop performances. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Greg Bluestein discuss Kamala Harris’ first rally in Atlanta since becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee for president.Katy Gates of “Voters for Tomorrow” joins the podcast with thoughts on whether the Harris campaign is energizing young voters who until recently seemed disengaged from the presidential race.We are also joined by Conservative attorney and former Georgia GOP state legislator Megan Hansen - a new contributor to the AJC -  to give her reaction to the Harris rally, and to discuss the weekend visit to Atlanta of Donald Trump and JD Vance. Links to today's topics: Harris draws largest crowd yet at Atlanta rallyHarris answers Trump insults with debate challengeDonald Trump and JD Vance to campaign together in Atlanta this weekend 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- Matt Owen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Atlanta today holding her first rally is the presumptive presidential nominee for the Democratic ticket. On today’s episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, host Bill Nigut and special co-host Tamar Hallerman preview this evening’s rally with State Democratic Party Chair, Congresswoman Nikema Williams. They also discuss how the campaign is ramping up the effort to win Georgia.   Greg Bluestein is covering the Vice President’s star-studded rally and gives us an update from the ground.    Plus, Georgia State University professor of law Anthony Michael-Kreis on President Biden’s proposals for reforming the United States Supreme Court.     Links to today's topics: VP Harris to headline a star-studded Atlanta campaign rally Here's why Harris visit matters Megan Thee Stallion to perform at Harris rally Biden decries "extremism" on Supreme Court, calls for reform     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- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear campaigns in Georgia Kamala Harris. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia Podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Greg Bluestein discuss why the location of Beshear’s rally is of particular interest.   But first, former Democratic Governor Roy Barnes joins the podcast to share his thoughts on what the ascension of Kamala Harris to the top of the Democratic presidential ticket may mean for Democrats’ chances of victory in Georgia and nationwide.   Political analysts Andra Gillespie, professor of political science at Emory University and political insider Rick Dent weigh in on Vice President Harris’ rise in national and swing state polls, the troubles facing JD Vance and Donald Trump’s efforts to find a new line of attack against Harris.   Plus, Louisville Courier-Journal politics reporter Rebecca Grapevine shares insights about Democratic Governor Beshear’s appeal in a red state, and describes what he might bring to the Democratic ticket if Harris chooses him as her VP running mate.      Links to today's topics: Andy Beshear campaigns for Harris in typically red Atlanta suburb Harris campaign centers on abortion with Georgia voters Beshear challenges JD Vance claim to be voice of Appalachia Harris visit to Atlanta tomorrow adds to long list of trips to our state     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- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look back at one of the most extraordinary weeks in recent American political history. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Bill Nigut, Tia Mitchell and Greg Bluestein look at new polling that indicates Trump still leads in swing states, with Harris closing gap. We’ll also look at how Georgia members of congress responded to Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington as well as the prime minister’s meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris and separately, Donald Trump. Then, in an expanded listener mailbag, listeners give their opinions on President Biden’s dropping out and Vice President Harris quickly locking up enough delegates to become the presumptive Democratic nominee for president.  Links to today's topics:How Biden's withdrawal upended Georgia raceKamala Harris is bringing her campaign to Georgia next weekHarris campaign readies blitz of weekend activitiesEmerson swing state polling  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.”    CreditsExecutive Producer- Shane BacklerProducer- Natalie MendenhallEngineer- Matt OwenEditor- Daniel Sallerson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Joe Biden’s addressed the nationa last night from the Oval Office, explaining tothe American people why he decided to end his reelection bid. On today’s episode of TheAtlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Congressman Buddy Carter andState Senator Derek Mallow join the program with reaction.Then, a look at Donald Trump’s attacks on Kamala Harris at his rally in North Carolina.Plus, a discussion of state School Superintendent Richard Woods’ decision not to allowstate funds to be used to pay for schools to offer an advanced placement course in AfricanAmerican history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, now a senior adviser to Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, describes how the candidate is bringing new energy to Democrats, who feared that President Joe Biden would have struggled to beat former President Donald Trump.  But despite the new enthusiasm Black female voters are feeling for Harris, and the possibility that young voters could embrace her, Bottoms acknowledges that Trump will still be challenging to beat.  Then, former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, a "Never Trumper" Republican who weeks ago had endorsed Biden, joins the podcast to talk about how he sees the presumed nomination of Harris altering the landscape of the race.    Links to today’s topics New poll shows Harris "honeymoon" and tight Georgia race Georgia Democrats unite quickly behind Harris to take on Trump Morehouse grad and Harris pastor says vp is at "top of her game" Geoff Duncan: The political reset America desperately needed     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, Charles Youngs Editor- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The AJC’s Politically Georgia On the Road tour continues in Savannah, Georgia. On today’s episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock joins the show live just hours after President Joe Biden ended his bid for reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. Warnock was the fourth in a quartet of guests for the live show, following Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in Atlanta, Gov. Brian Kemp in Athens and former Gov. Sonny Perdue in Macon. More live events will soon be scheduled.  Links to today’s topicsRaphael Warnock on Kamala Harris’ presidential bid: ‘She will win’Complete coverage: Biden leaving presidential raceFuture AJC Live events  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, Charles YoungsEditor- Matt Owen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast looks at the aftermath of the stunning turn of events Sunday when President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and Vice President Kamala Harris emerged as the Democrats' likely new presidential candidate. The hosts talk with Van Johnson, mayor of Savannah and a member of the Democratic National Committee. The mayor said he supports Harris for the Democratic nomination.  Then, Democratic state Rep. Shelly Hutchinson, who will be a delegate to the party's convention next month, tells the podcast she understands that as a Black and South Asian woman, Harris will face challenges winning the support of voters who may be unwilling to cast their ballots for a female or a minority candidate.  Plus, Atlanta Journal-Constitution elections reporter Mark Niesse explains how a different Democratic presidential candidate can be placed on the Georgia ballot.   Links Georgia Democratic leaders quickly line up behind Kamala Harris Patricia Murphy: Biden does right thing and leave stage Georgia Republicans say "good riddance" to Biden  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- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’sPolitically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchelldiscuss Donald Trump’s acceptance speech and summarize how the week went forRepublicans in Milwaukee.Georgia Republican Party Chairman Josh McKoon joins thepodcast with his thoughts on this week’s convention.Plus, it appears that President Biden is reaching a pointwhere he will make the final decision to stay in or leave the race.  Links to today’s topicsTrumpspeech ends week that upended raceFirsttime Georgia delegates revel in experienceBiden'sterrible 24 hours puts Democrats in gloomy moodTrump'sGeorgia MAGA allies jockey to be seen Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hourPolitically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back yourquestion and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday'sepisode.Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at ApplePodcasts, 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- Devan Kortan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices