Politically Georgia

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Aug 31, 2022 • 35min

Governor Kemp, The Fulton D.A., and the Trump probe timeline

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy update the progress being made in the special purpose grand jury investigation of former President Donald Trump and the 2020 elections. Plus, our insiders look deeper into the Republican and Democratic gubernatorial and senate campaigns and why the party candidates aren’t campaigning together. Have a question about Georgia politics? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline with your question at (770)810-5297. Greg and Patricia will play your question and answer it 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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Aug 26, 2022 • 40min

Democrats try to make inroads in deep red areas

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy cover the Democrats’ strategy of campaigning in heavily Republican districts and how that could help them win in Georgia’s midterm elections. Plus, the recent announcement from President Biden about student debt loan forgiveness and why Sen. Raphael Warnock says it’s not enough. Our insiders 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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Aug 24, 2022 • 35min

The Senatorial campaigns kick into high gear

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy cover Herschel Walker and Sen. Raphael Warnock’s campaigns as they cross the state rallying Georgia voters.  Plus, how Stacey Abrams is using a climate change platform to reach out to a new audience.  On Friday’s episode, Greg and Patricia will answer your questions or comments during the Friday Mailbag segment. Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)805-5296 and let us hear from you. 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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Aug 19, 2022 • 43min

Tensions explode between Fani Willis and the Governor Kemp’s office

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about the infighting that has come to light between Governor Brian Kemp’s attorney and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over attempts to quash the governor’s subpoena to appear before the special purpose grand jury. Plus, our insiders cover the parallel universes of the senatorial campaigns. Patricia has been out on the campaign trail covering Herschel Walker’s campaign and Greg has been following Senator Raphael Warnock’s campaign this week. You’ll also hear answers to your questions from the 24-hour Politically Georgia 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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Aug 17, 2022 • 33min

Rudy Giuliani comes to Georgia

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss Rudy Giuliani and how he has become a target in the Fulton County grand jury investigation into former President Donald Trump and the 2020 elections. Plus, our insiders cover the messages Georgia’s Democratics are taking out on the road as they sell voters on the newly-signed federal climate, tax, and health care package.Question or comment for Greg and Patricia? Call the Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5294 to leave your message and we’ll play it back and respond 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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Aug 12, 2022 • 37min

Dueling economic narratives from Stacey Abrams and Governor Brian Kemp

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy analyze the economic messages we heard this week from Governor Brian Kemp and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams. Our insiders also discuss Herschel Walker’s response to an attack ad released by the Republican Accountability PAC. Plus, answers to 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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Aug 10, 2022 • 40min

Will President Biden's big win be a boost for Georgia Democrats?

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and how this big win for President Biden’s policy agenda was made possible by Georgia’s U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock. Plus, our insiders talk about the FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home and how this could hurt both Republicans and Democrats. If you have questions for Greg and Patricia, you can call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297 and we’ll answer them during the Listener Mailbag segment of 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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Aug 5, 2022 • 42min

Why Georgia Democrats think the Kansas abortion vote is a game changer

The AJC’s Greg Bluestein and Tamar Hallerman discuss the vote in Kansas to eliminate abortion protections from their state constitution and how Democrats think it could be a sign of what’s to come in November.In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insider Greg Bluestein and senior reporter Tamar Hallerman look at how the vote to eliminate abortion protections from the state constitution in Kansas is emboldening Democrats here in Georgia.We also hear from Governor Brian Kemp and his reaction to states trying to lure industries and businesses away from the peach state because of strict abortion and gun laws.Plus, answers to 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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Aug 3, 2022 • 28min

The cancellation of Music Midtown becomes a political issue

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insider Greg Bluestein and senior reporter Tamar Hallerman look at the political implications after Music Midtown gets scrapped this year and discuss whether the cancellation will reverberate with Georgia democrats.Plus, a look at how candidates are reacting and strategizing after news that the nation’s economy contracted for the second consecutive quarter.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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Jul 29, 2022 • 46min

An AJC poll spells trouble for Republicans on abortion

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at the glimpse a recent AJC poll gives into the thinking of Georgia voters after the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and the subsequent decision by a U.S. Appeals Court panel to let Georgia’s restrictive abortion law to go into effect. Plus, we hear Republican senatorial candidate Herschel Walker’s reaction to the results of the AJC poll, and he explains why he hasn’t spoken publicly about some of his children. Our insiders 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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