Politically Georgia

At a groundbreaking of the new Anovion Technologies factory in the small town of Bainbridge, Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp framed the state’s green energy boom as a product of Republican policies rather than initiatives engineered by President Joe Biden to spur the electric-vehicle industry. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at the argument between the Biden administration and the Kemp administration and explain how it’s actually a win for both sides. Plus, why Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is being interviewed by federal prosecutors investigating efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election. Also, hear how Raffensperger is shifting the conversation about voting machine upgrades. Finally, how friends, neighbors, and local leaders of all stripes are rallying around the Jewish community denouncing the recent events of neo-Nazi demonstrations and raising the call for new legal protections against antisemitism. Have a question for Greg and Patricia? 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:A southwest Georgia jobs deal inflames fight over EV creditsRaffensperger wants ‘robust’ new penalties against election tamperingAt battery plant fueled by EV incentives, Kemp slams federal green energy perksRaffensperger will talk to feds in Trump probe Opinion: Antisemitism and hate have no place here   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, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Georgia’s voting machines are becoming a flashpoint for the 2024 and 2026 elections.In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insider Patricia Murphy is joined by metro columnist Bill Torpy and editor at-large Kevin Riley to break down dueling reports examining the potential vulnerabilities in the machines.Our team will also dig into the push by opponents of the Atlanta public safety training center to put the fate of the project on the ballot for Atlanta voters.We will also answer your questions from the AJC Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline. Which you can call into at anytime at 404-526-AJCP. That’s 404-526-2527.And our crew will give you their “Who’s Up and Who’s Down” for the week.Listen and follow our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”Read these AJC stories mentioned in this podcast·        The Jolt: Trump allies pounce on Georgia election vulnerability report·        Judge unseals two Georgia election security reports that differ on risk·        Georgia officials defend timetable for election software update·        Training center opponents can begin to collect signatures after petition approved·        Opponents want to put Atlanta’s public safety training center on ballot·        OPINION: Atlanta leans toward curfews. Again. This time different?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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last year, the nation’s highest court has delivered two major rulings on abortion and voting rights.In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insider Patricia Murphy takes you through how Georgians are being affected.Patricia will be joined by AJC reporter Maya T. Prabhu to explain what’s changed in the year since the Supreme Court issued its landmark abortion ruling. Maya will explain what is and what is not allowed under Georgia’s abortion law and what women have had to do who still want to get an abortion.We will also discuss the Supreme Court’s decision in the Alabama voting rights case. The AJC’s Mark Niesse joins Patricia to explain why it could reshape Georgia’s congressional districts.If you a question for to podcast, 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. Read these AJC stories mentioned in this podcast·        What is and isn’t allowed under Georgia’s abortion law?·        A year later: Dobbs decision paved way to limit abortion access in Georgia·        Supreme Court ruling could reshape Georgia congressional districts·        No elections takeover: Georgia board clears Fulton County 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 follow our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.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, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look ahead to 2026 and share with you behind-the-scenes conversations already being had about future races and future candidates. Plus, Greg and Patricia give you their who’s up and who’s down for the week, and they answer your questions from the Listener Mailbag. If you have a question for the Politically Georgia podcast, you can call the 24-hour hotline and leave your question for us to play back and answer on next Friday’s episode. 404-526-AJCP.   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, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty in a Miami, Florida court to federal indictments that he mishandled classified documents when he left the White House. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at what this could mean for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s case against the former President, as well as the case against him in New York. Plus, our insiders give you a wrap-up of the Georgia GOP convention, including the naming of a new GOP chair and where things stand with the push by a coalition of Republicans to block candidates from running as Republicans if they’re deemed insufficiently conservative. Have a question for Greg and Patricia? 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.   Links to today's topics:AJC IN MIAMI: Trump faces classified documents chargesKemp to travel to nation of Georgia, FranceMeet Josh McKoon, the new Georgia GOP chairA far-right attempt to purge Georgia GOP ‘traitors’ is sidelined – for now 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, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Georgia Republican Party wraps up its state convention this weekend in Columbus, Georgia. In this special edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy take you inside the Columbus Convention and Trade Center as the state GOP debates over the party’s future.Former President Donald Trump makes his first appearance in Georgia at this weekend’s convention since launching his comeback bid, delivering slashing defenses against his federal indictment and his potential indictment from Fulton County prosecutors for attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential results in Georgia.Plus, our insiders bring you key moments from speeches from Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and Friday’s keynote speaker Kari Lake. You’ll also hear from members of the Georgia delegation, top party officials, and grassroots activists.Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (404) 526-AJCP (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:A defiant Trump attacks ‘scam’ federal indictment in return to GeorgiaRecap of all our updates from the GOP convention  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 follow our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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After more than 14 hours of public comment almost entirely against the project, Atlanta City Council passes funding for the proposed Atlanta public safety training center. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy, along with City Hall reporter Riley Bunch, talk about the hundreds of public comments from opponents, the 11-4 vote to fund the project, and what’s next for the safety training center. Plus, how will this vote follow officials in the future, particularly Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens when he runs for another term. Plus, our insiders look ahead to this weekend’s Georgia GOP convention. Hear how the gloves came off with Governor Brian Kemp and former President Donald Trump governor’s jab and how it may be a preview of what’s to come. Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (404) 526-AJCP (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:City Council passes funding legislation for training centerHow training center vote unfoldedComplete coverage: Atlanta Public Safety Training CenterRestrained no more, Kemp unloads on Trump   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 follow our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A deal to raise the debt limit has passed the U.S. House, but without the support of four Georgia lawmakers. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy tell you who voted against the bill and why. They will also dig into the Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green factor and how she has become quite an ally for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Plus, our insiders explain how next week’s Georgia GOP convention has become full-on MAGA. Hear why former Vice President Mike Pence announced he would no longer attend the convention and who his replacement will be. Greg and Patricia give you their who’s up and who’s down for the week and answer questions from the listener mailbag, which you can now call into. The number for the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline is (404) 526-AJCP (2527). Leave us your question so we can play it back and answer it on next Friday’s episode.  Links to today's topics:U.S. House passes debt-limit bill as four Georgia lawmakers vote ‘no’Georgia GOP convention: Mike Pence out, Kari Lake inBill White’s joining Mar-A-Lago, but he’s not done with Buckhead yet  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 follow our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An open revolt among hard-right Republicans was raised Tuesday over raising the debt ceiling. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about the compromise reached between Democrats and Republicans over the weekend to raise the debt limit and the challenges the issue faces in the House Rules Committee and from some Georgia leaders. Hear from U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, an outspoken critic of the legislation who says there is nothing responsible about the Fiscal Responsibility Act.Plus, Patricia digs deep into Greg’s trip with Governor Brian Kemp’s delegation to Israel for a weeklong trade mission to Israel. And our insiders will tell you who else is now slated to speak at the Georgia GOP Convention in Columbus this June. Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (404) 526-AJCP (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: Clyde among GOP hard-liners ready to vote against debt limit dealTrip to Israel lets Kemp burnish foreign policy chops and boost image in U.S.Georgia GOP convention to briefly be ‘center’ of Republican universeSubscribe 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 follow our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices