Politically Georgia

In this encore episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Bill Nigut head to Athens and take questions from an audience of more than 100 political science students and faculty members from the heart of UGA's campus. Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hourPolitically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's404-526-2527. We’ll play back your question and answer it during theListener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode. Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify,or Google Podcasts. You can also tell your smart speakerto “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Carter tells “Politically Georgia” his grandparents life was “The Great American Love Story” First up: Jason Carter, grandson of Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter joins the podcast to reflect on the life and legacy of his grandmother: her dedication to improving resources for people with mental health issues, support for caregivers and commitment to working to fight guinea worm, a devastating disease that has thanks to the work of the Carter Global Health Initiative is close to being eradicated. Then: The hosts look at the various fronts on which Georgia Trump allies are working to subvert Fani Willis’ election conspiracy case.  Plus: Harrison Floyd, one of the Georgia election conspiracy defendants, could be headed back to jail after a hearing in Fulton County court today. He has continued to defy court-ordered conditions for his bond by attacking potential witnesses in the upcoming trial and other. Finally, the hosts look at what motivated U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to release to the public thousands of hours of Jan. 6 surveillance video showing the insurrection as it unfolded. Trump Georgia allies fighting Fani Willis Harrison Floyd faces more jail time Links to today's topics: Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode.  Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC.   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

AJC reporter Ernie Suggs shares stories about Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter based on his decade of covering them in Plains and beyond. Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver says that Mrs. Carter’s commitment to mental health reform was an inspiration for her, and talks about how Mrs. Carter was instrumental in advocating for programs that would remove the stigma surrounding people with mental illness. Rep.Oliver also discusses strides the Georgia legislature has made in expanding mental health services as well as the need to continue making improvements. WABE’s Rahul Bali discusses the possibility that the GOP led Georgia House may work on a full expansion of Medicaid in the 2024 session. Ernie Suggs: Rosalynn Carter has died Rosalynn Carter helped change mental health care  schedule of ceremonies for Mrs. Carter    Links to today's topics:   Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode.  Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC.   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

Today on Politically Georgia, two years after Major League Baseball pulled the All-Star game out of Atlanta, the game will return in 2025. If you remember, protests came back in 2021 over Georgia’s then-new voting law, which many saw as discriminating against minority Georgians. Then, the deal to prevent a government shutdown is signed, sealed, and delivered. We recap a whirlwind week in Congress and what it took to get the funding to keep the country open on President Biden’s desk.And we discuss why one defendant in Fulton County’s election interference case could be thrown into jail. Plus, it’s Friday, which means we answer your questions from the listener mailbag and go through ‘who’s up and who’s down’. Links to today's topics:All-Star gameCongress avoids shutdownTrump Defendant could have bond revoked Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode.  Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC. 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

In this episode of Politically Georgia from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Bill Nigut look at some of the Georgia Republicans who are already positioning themselves for races in 2026.  We also hear from Democratic political consultant Alex Floyd, who two years ago was a top operative for Stacey Abrams but who more recently guided Kentucky governor Andy Beshear to a successful bid for re-election. Floyd describes how Beshear, a Democrat in a deep red state was able to win his race. And he talks about lessons the race might hold for Democrats who run statewide in Georgia in upcoming elections. Plus, at the annual meeting of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Governor Kemp gives his full-throated endorsement of the construction of the controversial Atlanta police and fire training center. He calls it crucial to the economic vitality of the region. Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode.  Links to today's topics:GOP infighting for 2026 already heating upDemocrat Beshear wins re-election in deep red KentuckyKemp urges Georgia leaders: support police training center Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC. 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

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Tia Mitchell, and Greg Bluestein discuss the U.S. House passage of a budget Continuing Resolution avoiding a government shutdown.  AJC senior reporter Tamar Hallerman joins the podcast to talk about Fulton County prosecutors’ dismay over leaked video interviews they conducted with four Trump RICO defendants. Also in today’s episode, Immigration attorney Charles Kuck joins the podcast to dispel myths and misinformation about the state of affairs at the Southern border. And Greg Bluestein offers a first-hand account of the pro-Israel rally that attracted some 300,00 people – including as many as 1,000 Georgians – to the National Mall in Washington.Links to today’s topics:Key takeaways from RICO defendant interviewsGeorgians join massive pro-Israel rally in D.C.Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC.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

In the episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia Podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Bill Nigut and Greg Bluestein are joined by AJC city hall reporter Riley Bunch to discuss the 300 people who marched in opposition to construction of the Atlanta police training center yesterday. They were stopped from getting to the site by police who used tear gas and flash-bang devices and turned back. What did they accomplish?Plus, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson, who’s just won election to a second term and Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz join the podcast to talk about issues they’re dealing with in their communities. Both have signed on to a letter, initiated by Mayor Girtz, calling on the legislature to pass new gun safety laws, and also are calling for better mental health services to ward off violent incidents.And later, how videos of Trump RICO defendants reveal new details about how the plot to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election unfolded. Links to today’s topics:Mayor Girtz on gun legislationFormer defendants reveal new details of plot to overturn electionPolice deploy tear gas during marchKemp-backed poll reveals significant support for training centerHave a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price. 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

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell discuss whether Tim Scott’s abrupt decision to drop out of the Republican presidential race will have any impact here in Georgia. Could it elevate Nikki Haley’s chances to win Georgia GOP votes? Plus, in a talk at the University of Georgia just hours after declaring he won’t run for re-election to his U.S. Senate seat, Joe Manchin says he’ll travel the country encouraging voters to avoid the extremes and embrace the politics of moderation. Tia Mitchell offers an assessment of whether the GOP-controlled U.S. House is on track to pass a bill to keep the government funded past the end of this week. She reports that Georgia’s GOP delegation is split on Speaker Mike Johnson’s unique plan for passing a Continuing Resolution. Plus, Charles Bullock and Andra Gillespie weigh in on the southern states that are now under federal court order to redraw political maps to give Black vote fairer representation. Will legislators redraw Georgia’s maps that follow the federal order? Links to today’s topics: Manchin stresses bipartisanship at UGA eventTim Scott exits presidential raceMike Johnson’s first big testWhat went wrong with Georgia maps? Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode.  Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price. 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 episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut welcome U.S. Representative Buddy Carter to the show to answer questions about a possible government shutdown, security threats to Marjorie Taylor Greene, and who he thinks won this week’s GOP debate. Then, WABE’s Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas react to Carter’s comments. They also give us insight on third-party candidate Jill Stein entering the race. And debate the possibility of Sen. Joe Manchin joining the race after he announced on Thursday that he wouldn’t seek re-election. And the pair talk about the fast-approaching special redistricting session. Finally, all four journalists answer questions from the listener mailbag and give who’s up and who’s down for the week. Links to today’s topics:AJC poll: If federal government shuts down, GOP will get much of the blameGeorgia man arrested, accused of threatening to kill Marjorie Taylor GreeneWho won the GOP presidential showdown?Georgia prepares to approve new political maps ahead of 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of the AJC’s Politically Georgia, hosts ptricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein and Bill Nigut look at the winners and losers and memorable moments from last night’s GOP presidential primary debate. Plus, an exclusive AJC poll of Georgia voters offers insights on whether Georgians believe support for Israel is in the best interests of the United States. Finally, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican Brian Robinson share their views on the strengths and weaknesses each party face as they head to the 2024 election cycle. Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at . That's . We’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode.  Links to today’s topics:GOP candidates spar on abortionAJC poll shows Democratic rift on Israel Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren’t a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price. 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