Politically Georgia

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis launches his presidential campaign on a Twitter Spaces event plagued by glitches. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell talk about the differences in announcements and messaging by two of the latest GOP candidates for the presidential nomination, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott.Plus, our insiders explain the debt ceiling, the latest in efforts by Democrats and Republicans to reach an agreement, and an explanation of why it’s so hard to determine an ‘X-Day’.Governor Brian Kemp wraps up his trade mission to Israel this week. Political insider Greg Bluestein is traveling with the governor and reports how Georgia has much to learn from Israel's cutting-edge cyber industry.Links to today's topics: DeSantis launches GOP presidential campaign in Twitter announcement plagued by glitchesWho is Tim Scott? Here's what to know about the newest 2024 GOP presidential candidateOPINION: Can Tim Scott break the Trump fever for the GOP?Everything you need to know about the debt ceilingSubscribe 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

As plans for Atlanta’s proposed safety training center move forward, opposing voices are being heard.In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insider Patricia Murphy is joined by local government reporter Riley Bunch to talk about recent protests at City Hall, and the pressure Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is under to get the project across the finish line.Plus, Riley gives us an inside look at City Hall, what city council is currently working on, and the relationships between council members and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.We also get an update from political insider Greg Bluestein who is traveling with Governor Brian Kemp for his Georgia trade mission to Israel. 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: Kemp, Netanyahu meet to boost Israel-Georgia ‘synergy’ City Council introduces proposal for $30M contribution to training centerAtlanta City Council calls for mandatory body cameras for state law enforcementTraining center challenge appealed to Superior Court of DeKalb CountyDickens defends closed-door training center meetingAtlanta City Council grapples with training centerSubscribe 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

Former President Donald Trump will be in Columbus Georgia next month. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about the announcement that the former president will be attending the Georgia GOP Convention in June, a time close to when the Fulton County District Attorney could be announcing indictments against him. Plus, our insiders explain why Governor Brian Kemp is traveling to Israel, and what that says about any possibility of a presidential run. Also, find out about the Governor’s budget cuts and who those cuts have surprised the most. Greg and Patricia have their who’s up and who’s down for the week and they answer questions from the listener mailbag, which you can now call into. Leave a question on the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it on next Friday’s episode.   Links to today's topics:  Donald Trump to bring his comeback bid to a divided Georgia GOP  Burt Jones says he ‘might’ run for Georgia governor in 2026  Kemp will skip this year’s GOP convention  Kemp takes hard line on General Assembly priorities with spending cuts   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

Georgia has become the premier battleground state. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy explain why Georgia is such a major factor in the 2024 race for the White House. Plus, our insiders examine Governor Brian Kemp’s model for getting out the vote and winning a tough election that the GOP will be following to defeat President Joe Biden in 2024. Greg and Patricia also answer questions submitted to this episode from our AJC Live audience.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.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

Former President Donald Trump’s Town Hall on CNN may have landed him in more hot water with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine the former president’s comments on national television where he said he told Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, “You owe me votes.”Plus, Kirby Smart announces the Georgia Bulldogs will decline a White House invitation. The UGA coach says the decision was not political. But does AJC metro columnist Bill Torpy agree?Greg, Patricia, and Bill have their who’s up and who’s down for the week. And they’ll answer questions from the Listener Mailbag, which you can now call into. Call the 24-Hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline to leave us your question. We’ll play it back and answer your question on the next episode of Politically Georgia. (770)810-5297. Links to today's topics: Trump said Raffensperger ‘owed me votes’ Kirby Smart says decision to not visit the White House is not political  Politically Georgia Live: AJC subscribers are invited into the virtual studio for a live recording of Politically Georgia on Tuesday, May 16th at 4:30 p.m. Register for this online event at Live.AJC.com  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

After another mass shooting in Georgia, will anything change? In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy explain why gun reform legislation is not likely to happen in Georgia anytime soon, despite calls from Georgia Democrats to hold a special session. Plus, what was once a fringe far-right faction of the GOP, the Georgia Republican Assembly, has grown in significance in Georgia. Hear the rule change the group is proposing to the Georgia GOP convention and the impacts it would have on Republican candidates. 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: No action on guns likely in the wake of more mass shootings  Far-right faction pushes to oust ‘traitors’ from Georgia GOP  Politically Georgia Live: AJC subscribers are invited into the virtual studio for a live recording of Politically Georgia on Tuesday, May 16th at 4:30 p.m. Register for this online event at Live.AJC.com  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

In the aftermath of Thursday’s shooting in metro Atlanta, we are hearing more reaction from Georgia leaders. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell discuss the reactions from U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock and Georgia State Senator Josh McLaurin and their demands for more gun control while Republican lawmakers say wider access to guns is the answer. Plus, our insiders talk about the new Georgia delegation, consisting of nine Republicans and five Democrats, and the two freshman members they’re keeping an eye on. And Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announces Georgia’s 2024 primary date. Patricia and Tia have their who’s up and who’s down for the week, and they answer your questions from the listener bag, which you can now call into. The number to the Politically Georgia 24-hour Podcast Hotline is 770-810-5297. Record your question for the podcast, and we will play it back and answer it on next Friday’s episode.  Links to today's topics: Midtown shooting suspect has apparent mental health issues, attorney says ‘We must act’ on gun safety, Warnock says on Senate floor Georgia’s 2024 presidential primary date set for March 12  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

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about the rift among Georgia Republicans as Georgia GOP Chair Davis Shafer alienates himself from Governor Brian Kemp and Kandiss Taylor’s appointment to a key party post. Plus, where will Secretary of State Brad set Georgia’s primary date? Our insiders take a closer look at his options for next year’s primary dates. Finally, hear how Georgia got brought up at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. 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:Top Georgia Republicans informed they’re targets of Fulton DA probeNYT: Georgia’s Hot Mess Is Headed Your WayWhen will Georgians vote in the 2024 presidential primary?Kemp will skip this year’s GOP convention A slice of Georgia at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner   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

In this special episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy sit down with the leaders of the AJC over the past decade and beyond. Outgoing editor Kevin Riley shares his proudest moments and most difficult moments leading The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as well as the lessons learned from Pulitzer Prize-winning AJC editor Ralph McGill. AJC’s new editor-in-chief Leroy Chapman talks about the history being made as the first Black top editor of the newspaper’s 155-year history. You’ll hear his vision for the future of the AJC as a modern media company. 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 names new top editor  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

President Joe Biden announces his reelection campaign four years to the day of his first campaign announcement. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about the president’s decision to go for four more years, setting the stage for a potential rematch against former President Donald Trump.Plus, our insiders discuss this week’s media madness. First, the announcement that CNN is parting ways with Don Lemon after 17 years and the news that came out hours later that Fox News host Tucker Carlson would no longer be with the network.You’ll also hear about the letter Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis sent to local law enforcement which reveals a timetable suggesting indictment announcements in the 2020 election interference probe could be coming this summer.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. Link to the topics in today’s podcast:Biden’s ‘24 bid poses new challenge in battleground GeorgiaFulton DA Fani Willis urging law enforcement to ramp up security planningDon Lemon, Tucker Carlson departures roil cable news 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 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