Politically Georgia

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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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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Jul 27, 2022 • 45min

Kemp and Warnock have the lead in new AJC poll

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down and analyze a new AJC poll that shows a bipartisan ticket in Georgia’s gubernatorial and senate races.  Plus, our insiders update the Fulton County grand jury’s investigation into former President Donald Trump and a judge’s boost to a Republican statewide contender under investigation for being involved in the fake GOP elector scheme. 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 22, 2022 • 35min

The political battles over Georgia’s new abortion law intensify

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy cover the reaction and responses from Democratic and Republican officials and candidates to Georgia’s new restrictive abortion law. Plus, our insiders answer your questions from the 24-hour Politically Georgia Hotline at ‪(770) 810-5297. Call in anytime with your questions and hear Greg and Patricia answer them during the Mailbag segment every Friday. 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 21, 2022 • 28min

Special edition: Georgia’s abortion law can move forward

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by AJC reporter Maya T. Prabhu to break down what Georgia’s new abortion law means now that it is in effect. Plus, our insiders discuss the political fallout with less than four months to go until the November elections.  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 20, 2022 • 43min

David Perdue steps back into the political spotlight

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss David Perdue’s recent comments about wanting to heal the rifts within the GOP and rally behind Governor Kemp to defeat Stacey Abrams in the gubernatorial race. Plus, the AJC’s Tamar Hallerman joins our insiders to update all of the details in the Fulton County special purpose grand jury’s investigation into former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. You can now call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline and ask Greg and Patricia questions about Georgia politics 770-810-5297.  We’ll play your questions back and 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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Jul 15, 2022 • 35min

The biggest threats facing Democrats in Georgia

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the big issues facing voters right now and how they are becoming major hurdles that Democrats must overcome to win in the November elections. Plus, our insiders look at the latest on the abortion issue as Attorney General Chris Carr calls out his Democratic opponent, Jen Jordan, for saying she wouldn’t use taxpayer money to defend Georgia’s pending restrictive abortion law.Greg and Patricia also answer questions from the Friday mailbag and now you can call us and leave your questions 24 hours a day on the Politically Georgia Podcast Line: 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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Jul 13, 2022 • 37min

Herschel Walker’s mystifying comments raise new questions about his campaign

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the change in press strategy by Herschel Walker’s senatorial campaign and the candidate’s recent comments about coronavirus and air pollution.Plus, our political insiders look at the recent testimony at the January 6th Committee hearings and we hear from the former spokesman of the Oath Keepers. Also, what Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is doing to try and one-up Governor Brian Kemp in the race for the governor’s mansion.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.”AJC Political Insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss Republican senatorial candidate Herschel Walker’s recent comments about coronavirus and air pollution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 8, 2022 • 45min

Fulton’s District Attorney is not playing games

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the first public comments Fulton D.A. Fani Willis since the latest rounds of subpoenas issued by the special grand jury. Plus, our insiders follow the latest controversy surrounding Herschel Walker’s senatorial campaign and explain how new leadership PACs are changing the race for governor and other top races in Georgia. 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 6, 2022 • 42min

Fulton prosecutors get closer to Trump’s inner circle

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about the list of Trump allies that have been subpoenaed by a Fulton County grand jury investigating the 2020 election.Plus, our insiders talk about a sweep of new laws that have taken effect in the state of Georgia, and what former Senator Kelly Loeffler is doing to fortify Republicans’ chances in future Georgia elections.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 1, 2022 • 39min

The political clash over Jan 6th deepens in Georgia

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at how much of an impact the January 6th Committee hearings could have on the midterm elections.Plus, our insiders cover the clashes over abortion and public safety in Georgia’s top races.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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