Politically Georgia

Indicted for a fourth time, former President Donald Trump still holds a commanding lead in Georgia, where he’s the early favorite to win the Republican nomination. And in this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell, Patricia Murphy, and Bill Nigut explore why the poll could hint at some of his vulnerabilities.Plus, the hosts dive into the challenges ahead for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, from picking a jury pool to fending off efforts by Trump’s allies to undercut her investigation.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:AJC poll: Trump leads Republicans in Georgia despite Fulton County chargesTrump loyalists mount ‘defund’ movement targeting Fulton DA   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 speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and our new co-hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell breakdown what happened at the Fulton County jail during the historic surrender of Donald Trump. Tia will also set the scene for the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington and the Georgia connection to MLK’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech. 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.        Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”  Stories mentioned in this podcast ·       Trump makes history by surrendering at Fulton jail·       After Atlanta surrender, Trump calls indictments ‘election interference’·       U.S. House committee launches investigation of Fani Willis 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 this special edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell look at the performances by the eight GOP presidential candidates who debated Wednesday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. But the elephant missing from the room was former President Donald Trump who skipped the debate for an interview with Tucker Carlson. Does that make him the loser of the first Republican primary debate, as Gov. Brian Kemp suggests? Plus, hear the highlights of the two-hour showdown and the winners and losers of the first Republican debate. 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: Trump is ‘elephant not in the room’ at first GOP debateRepublican candidates divided over Trump amid chargesKemp slams Trump as ‘loser’ of GOP debate for boycotting Milwaukee showdown  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 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, our new co-hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell join Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein to discuss which defendants in the Fulton County Trump case surrendered Tuesday at Fulton County Jail. You’ll also hear about the renewed push to investigate Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones in Georgia’s fake elector plot. And the vow to investigate Fulton County DA Fani Willis over her investigation of Donald Trump. Plus, a preview of tonight’s first Republican primary debate Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.   Have a question for 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: Defendants in Trump case surrender at Fulton jailFollowing Trump indictment, agency moves on investigation of Lt. Gov. JonesTrump’s Georgia allies search for ways to punish Fani WillisTrump’s rivals hope for a breakout moment in first GOP debate  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 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, political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss who stood and what they learned at The Gathering with GOP presidential contenders this weekend. Our crew will also discuss how Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is trying to encourage Trump’s supporters to move on from the 2020 election. You’ll also hear from Chris Christie, Vivek Ramaswamy, Mike Pence, Tim Scott, Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley. 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.      Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”  Stories mentioned in this podcast ·        A Kemp-Youngkin tandem has some Trump critics dreaming of a new GOP ticket·        A reminder of Trump’s strength at Atlanta conference featuring his rivals·        Trump is front-runner, but indictments worry Georgia Republicans·        Christie slams Trump as ‘coward’ who will lose if he’s the GOP nominee in 2024·        Surging Vivek Ramaswamy promises to pardon Trump “on day one”·        Kelly Loeffler back on stage, but not a candidate... yet·        Former Vice President Mike Pence: “I did my duty,” on January 6th·        Sen. Tim Scott tells GOP audience he’s ready for the fight·        DeSantis wants Republicans to ignore the ‘static’·        Nikki Haley on South Carolina’s ‘whipping’ economic wins 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 this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, our new co-hosts Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut join Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy will explain why many of the top GOP presidential candidates will be in Atlanta this weekend. Our team will also explain why former President Trump won’t be on that stage and when he’s expected to turn himself in. You’ll also hear Tia’s exclusive interview with Majorie Taylor Greene about why she’s upset with Gov. Brian Kemp and why the two could be running against each other one. 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.        Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”  Stories mentioned in this podcast ·        Everything you need to know about the Gathering·        The Jolt: Burt Jones braces for legal fight in Fulton County election probe·        The Jolt: Marjorie Taylor Greene blasts Kemp and floats VP, Senate bids·        Cobb school board votes to fire teacher who read controversial book 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 this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and our new co-hosts Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut take a deep dive into the Trump indictment. Our team will explain what surprised them about these charges and why it was more expansive than they thought. We will also dig into how Georgia Republicans are reacting and what’s next in this case. 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.       Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Stories mentioned in this podcast ·        Mark Meadows seeks to move Fulton charges to federal court·        Fulton court clerk admits to accidental post of ‘fictitious’ Trump indictment·        What’s next for Trump and others charged in Georgia·        Following Trump indictment, agency moves on investigation of Lt. Gov. Jones·        READ MORE: The Trump indictmentSubscribe 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 this special episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by the AJC’s Bill Rankin and Tamar Hallerman, co-host of the award-winning podcast Breakdown, to give their rapid reaction from the Fulton County courthouse on the indictment of former president Donald Trump and 18 others.  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.       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 speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why did Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis issue subpoenas to two Democrats, a Republican, and a journalist? In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy delve into who was asked to testify behind closed doors — and why their testimony could help bolster the case against Donald Trump and his allies. And the show also welcomes the two new guest hosts, veteran broadcaster Bill Nigut and Washington Correspondent Tia Mitchell to discuss the threats targeting Willis and how Trump’s legal problems are shaping his comeback bid. Plus, our insider answer questions from the listener mailbag which you can now call into, leave your question, and be featured on next Friday’s episode. The number to the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline is 404-526-AJCP (2527).  Links to today's topics:Democratic former state lawmakers subpoenaed in Fulton’s Trump probeFormer Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan subpoenaed in Fulton’s Trump probeJournalist who observed GOP electors subpoenaed in Fulton Trump caseHarassment of Fulton poll workers could be subject of Trump indictments‘Derogatory and false’: Fulton DA denies rumors circulated by TrumpIndictment Countdown: Trump charges likely next week   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 speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Georgia's most powerful politicians gathered in Athens for a Georgia Chamber luncheon - with a heavy dose of politics on the side. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss how U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Gov. Brian Kemp previewed what could be a 2026 battle for the Senate, while the governor unveiled a legal proposal that business leaders have long dreamed about. Meanwhile, Democrats and Republicans remain largely silent about the other political cloud hanging over the room: The potential indictment of Donald Trump in Fulton County for his quest to overturn the 2020 election. 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:Talk of bipartisanship at annual Chamber luncheon belies D.C. gridlockKemp readies new push for tort legislation in Georgia  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 speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices