Politically Georgia

The road to the White House runs through Georgia. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss comments made by former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie saying that Georgia is a must-win state for Republicans in 2024. We at Politically Georgia have received a lot of questions about Herschel Walker. The former Republican Senatorial candidate has all but disappeared from the public eye. So our insiders set out to find out what the former football star and political candidate is up to these days, and why he has chosen to lay low after being defeated by Senator Raphael Warnock. Plus, hear what U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green said at a House hearing that led to her admonishment by her own party. Greg and Patricia answer listener questions from the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. And they have their who’s up and who’s down for the week. 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.” Links to stories talked about in this episode:Chris Christie warns, ‘it’s over if you cannot win Georgia’Where’s Walker? After Senate run, Herschel mostly out of sightU.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green admonished for behavior during hearing  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

Over the weekend, Gov. Brian Kemp told his fellow Republicans that it’s time to move on from former President Donald Trump and the 2020 election.Since then, he has not backed off that message.In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss why Kemp is making the case for anyone but Trump on CNN and to the AJC.But, Greg and Patricia will also explain why it won’t be that easy since a new UGA poll shows Trump remains the clear favorite for the GOP in Georgia.Do you have a question you’d like to ask Greg and Patricia on 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, 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 the expulsion and reinstatement of two black lawmakers after a gun protest in the Tennessee House, questions rise about whether House and Senate leaders in Georgia could also oust their own members.In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy explain how that process would work and point to similar instances that have happened in Georgia history.Plus, our insiders talk about the backlash against Rep. Mesha Mainor from Democrats for her support of the school voucher measure and other GOP-backed initiatives.We answer questions from the listener mailbag and the Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline you can call anytime at (770)810-5297 and we have our who’s up and who’s down for the week.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.”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

Despite a strong bid by Atlanta, the Democratic National Convention has selected Chicago as the site of its 2024 convention.In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy explore the reasons why the DNC chose Chicago over Atlanta and New York.Plus, hear from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens about the DNC’s decision and what he hopes to see in the 2024 convention.AJC Metro columnist Bill Torpy, who is a Chicago native, joins the podcast to share his insights on the Windy City’s winning bid and how the city’s pro-union stance, as well as Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s offer to help bankroll the event, would play a major factor in the decision,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.  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 podcast crossover edition, Politically Georgia host Patricia Murphy joins Breakdown hosts Bill Rankin and Tamar Hallerman to discuss the first indictment of a former president and what it means to the Fulton County investigation into alleged criminal meddling with the 2020 election.The group dissects the 34-count felony indictment and recounts the surreal scene surrounding Trump’s surrender at the Manhattan courthouse. Also reviewed is Trump’s address hours later to supporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort. In an inflammatory speech, Trump took aim at the Fulton County investigation and called District Attorney Fani Willis “racist.”New York attorney Nick Akerman, a former Watergate prosecutor who has closely followed the cases in Manhattan and Atlanta, also give his perspective on the historical context of the first indictment of a current or former president.Listen and subscribe to Breakdown for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or your favorite podcasting platform.Listen and subscribe to Politically Georgia for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. 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 sits down one on one with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to talk about a wide variety of concerns over Atlanta’s planned public safety center. In today’s episode, you’ll hear the Mayor address those concerns and how he is forging ahead despite recent events that have included violent protests, a fatal police shooting, and what has become a national outcry.  Plus, AJC reporters Riley Bunch and Jeremey Redmon talk to the mayor about the financial and environmental impacts the safety center will have in the community. On Friday’s episode, Patricia will be joined by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Bill Rankin and Tamar Hallerman for a close look at the New York indictments of former President Donald Trump, the fallout, the reaction, as well as the impact this will have on the Fulton county case here in Georgia. If you have a question for our hosts about the Fulton case, call the Politically Georgia 24-hour Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5237 and record your questions. We will play your recording and answer your question on Friday’s special crossover episode of the Politically Georgia and Breakdown podcasts.  Listen and subscribe to Politically 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 review what passed and what died in the 2023 Georgia legislative session, and where the focus will be next legislative session. Plus, our insiders take live questions from our virtual audience and will give you their who’s up and who’s down for the week. 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.  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 edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy take you to the Gold Dome for an inside look at Sine Die, the final day of the 2023 legislative session. Hear from lawmakers, lobbyists, and reporters on this frenzied deadline to get bills passed and sent to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk. Thursday, March 30th, at 5:00 p.m., we will host our first ever Politically Georgia live virtual podcast taping. Atlanta Journal-Constitution subscribers are invited to attend. You can sit in our virtual studio and get a little behind-the-scenes look at how we do the show. Go to live.ajc.com to RSVP. 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

Today is Sine Die, the last day of the 2023 legislative session. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy give you a preview of some of the major legislation lawmakers must pass and send to the Governor’s desk.Our insiders look at the Senate measure Governor Brian Kemp is endorsing to provide funding for private school vouchers and explain why the effort has momentum like never before.Plus, hear why a renewed push to legalize sports betting in Georgia has stalled out in the Senate.We’ll also cover the measure to create a state board with powers to investigate or even oust district attorneys and solicitors general they accuse of skirting their duties.Thursday, March 30th, at 5:00 p.m., we will host our first ever Politically Georgia live virtual podcast taping. Atlanta Journal-Constitution subscribers are invited to attend. You can sit in our virtual studio and get a little behind-the-scenes look at how we do the show. Go to live.ajc.com to RSVP.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

Sine Die for the 2023 Georgia general assembly is less than a week away. So things are getting a little wild under the Gold Dome.In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss what bills could cross the finish line before the last day on Wednesday and what might not make the cut.Our team will explain how the impasse over hospital regulations could reshape the final days of the session.  We also look at Governor Brian Kemp’s approach during the first legislative session of his second term and Donald Trump’s expected indictment.Greg and Patricia also have their “Who’s up and Who’s down” for the week.Do you have a question you’d like to ask Greg and Patricia on 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, 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