Politically Georgia

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Nov 23, 2022 • 26min

A new alliance between Governor Brian Kemp and Herschel Walker

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about the attempts the senatorial campaigns are making to woo independent voters to the polls for the runoff election in December. Governor Brian Kemp is now out campaigning with Herschel Walker as Senator Raphael Warnock invites Dave Matthews to headline a concert for an upcoming rally. Plus, our insiders look at a new AARP poll which is the first major poll of this runoff cycle to see where Walker and Warnock stand in these final remaining weeks of the campaign.   Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297 and 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
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Nov 18, 2022 • 39min

The life and legacy of late House Speaker David Ralston

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the major impact Speaker Ralston had on Georgia’s political agenda after more than a decade serving in arguably the second-most-powerful position in state government.Plus, our insiders look at the major ruling by Fulton County Superior Judge Robert McBurney that stops the enforcement of Georgia’s abortion law.Greg and Patricia also answer your questions from the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. 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
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Nov 16, 2022 • 30min

How Democratic control of the Senate changes the runoff

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy explore how Democratic control of the U.S. Senate changes the runoff race here in Georgia. Plus, our insiders talk about the Republicans’ pick as the next Georgia House speaker succeeding outgoing Speaker David Ralston.   Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline, and we’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode.  We here at Politically Georgia would like to know what you think of our podcast. Please take a moment to answer a few questions so we’ll know how to make this podcast even better.  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
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Nov 11, 2022 • 38min

It’s a Senate runoff. What happens now?

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy explain the next moves Senator Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker could make in the final sprint to win the 2022 elections. Plus, our insiders talk about the race to succeed Georgia House Speaker David Ralston. Greg and Patricia also answer you questions from the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. We here at Politically Georgia would like to know what you think of our podcast. Please take a moment to answer a few questions so we’ll know how to make this podcast even better.  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
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Nov 9, 2022 • 30min

Brian Kemp gets four more years, and the senate race appears headed to a runoff

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy have their instant takes on the results of Georgia's midterm elections and look at what appears will be a runoff election.Plus, our insiders analyze some of the down-ticket races including Secretary of State and the races for Georgia's 2nd congressional district.Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline and we’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode. We here at Politically Georgia would like to know what you think of our podcast. Please take a moment to answer a few questions so we’ll know how to make this podcast even better.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
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Nov 7, 2022 • 41min

Midterm elections in Georgia: Where things stand and what to watch

In this special episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by AJC editor Kevin Riley to look at where things stand ahead of Election Day and what to watch for on election night.  Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline and we’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode.  We here at Politically Georgia would like to know what you think of our podcast. Please take a moment to answer a few questions so we’ll know how to make this podcast even better.  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
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Nov 5, 2022 • 44min

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston is giving up his role

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about Georgia House Speaker David Ralston’s announcement that he will not seek another term as leader of the chamber citing a “health challenge”. Our insiders look into the speaker’s role as one of the state’s most powerful political leaders, and the force he has become after more than a decade on the job. Plus, AJC Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell talks about her interview with The Daily Show’s Roy Wood, Jr. and the taping of the Comedy Central hit show here in Georgia ahead of the midterm elections.  Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline and we’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode.  We here at Politically Georgia would like to know what you think of our podcast. Please take a moment to answer a few questions so we’ll know how to make this podcast even better.  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
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Nov 4, 2022 • 38min

Barreling toward the finish line in Georgia

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at the four major candidates running in Georgia’s midterms and how vastly different the campaign strategies are from each other. Plus, our insiders answer your questions from the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. We here at Politically Georgia would like to know what you think of our podcast. Please take a moment to answer a few questions so we’ll know how to make this podcast even better.  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
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Nov 2, 2022 • 30min

Kemp and Abrams bring in the big guns to turn out the vote

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy cover the biggest names to appear on the Georgia campaign trail, former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Mike Pence.  Our insiders also talk about who has been missing from Georgia campaign appearances, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Plus, what Herschel Walker’s second accuser tells ABC’s Good Morning America about her past relationship with the senate hopeful. Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297 and we’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode.  We here at Politically Georgia would like to know what you think of our podcast. Please take a moment to answer a few questions so we’ll know how to make this podcast even better.  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
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Oct 31, 2022 • 20min

AJC Poll: Tight race for Senate and a big Kemp lead

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine the latest results from the final AJC/UGA poll before Georgia’s midterm elections. Our insiders break down the numbers for the gubernatorial race between Governor Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams, the tight senatorial race between Senator Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker, as well as some of the down-ticket races. We here at Politically Georgia would like to know what you think of our podcast. Please take a moment to answer a few questions so we’ll know how to make this podcast even better. 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

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