

Politically Georgia
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Get real, fact-based news on the new Politically Georgia podcast from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The podcast is hosted by Georgia’s best political team with Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell from Washington. Our journalists provide in-depth reporting and analysis from the nation’s political battleground state.Call in with your questions on the Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)-810-5297, and our hosts will answer them on future episodes. Learn more on the AJC Politically Georgia Podcast page.
Episodes
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Dec 1, 2021 • 29min
Race for City Hall: Andre Dickens wins
In this podcast from the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Greg Bluestein is joined by city hall reporters J.D. Capelouto and Wilborn P. Nobles III to breakdown how Dickens came from behind to become Atlanta’s new mayor. Our team looks at why Dickens was able to pull off such a convincing win over Felicia Moore, what the voters are looking for in their new mayor, what a Dickens administration might look like and where Moore goes from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 2021 • 31min
The battle begins for the 7th Congressional District
Even though it’s Thanksgiving, it has not been a slow week for the Politically Georgia team. Our insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy take a deep dive into the new matchup for the 7th Congressional District after redistricting maps were approved. Our team looks at why Lucy McBath and Carolyn Bourdeaux will not back down, at least not yet. Plus why parts of the GOP Congressional delegation are not happy with the new maps either.Listen and subscribe to our podcast at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 2021 • 48min
Race for City Hall: Dickens takes the lead
In this Race for City Hall edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insider Greg Bluestein welcomes city hall reporters Wilborn Nobles and J.D. Capelouto to discuss some major changes in the runoff to become Mayor of Atlanta. Our team discusses why Andre Dickens has passed Felicia Moore in the latest AJC/WSB-TV poll. Plus we dig through what the candidates had to say during their visit to the AJC newsroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 19, 2021 • 25min
Redistricting winners and losers; Perdue readies for battle
After another contentious special redistricting session, lawmakers have finally drawn their lines for the next decade. In this episode of Politically Georgia from the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, our political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined government reporter Maya T. Prabhu to breakdown the new Congressional and Legislative maps. Our team looks at who stands to gain and advantage and who is in trouble. Plus, why David Perdue is leaving less doubt that he will challenge Governor Brian Kemp and the fight GOP leaders are having on Patricia’s Twitter feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 2021 • 30min
Race for City Hall: Debate recap
The first high-profile debate of the Atlanta mayoral runoff – hosted by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Public Broadcasting -- brings out some of the differences and disagreements between Felicia Moore and Andre Dickens. In this episode of Politically Georgia, AJC political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by our city hall reporter J.D. Capelouto, who was on the panel for the debate. Our team looks at how the two candidates tried to separate themselves, if their attacks landed and what happens next before the Nov. 30th runoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 2021 • 1h 7min
Special edition: Georgia politics through the eyes of Black women
In this edition of Politically Georgia, Atlanta-Journal Constitution Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell hosts a special roundtable focusing on the political perspectives of Black women. Tia is joined by Pro Publica’s Nicole Carr, freelance journalist Jewel Wicker and Dawn Montgomery from The Atlanta Voice to discuss the Atlanta mayor’s runoff, what happened to Kasim Reed, should Stacey Abrams announce her plans, the consequences of not getting a voting rights bill passed and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12, 2021 • 33min
Kemp readies for ‘total war’, Dems infrastructure issues and the Gwinnett bombshell
In this episode of Politically Georgia from the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, our political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at home Governor Brian Kemp is preparing for a GOP challenge to his seat. Plus, how Democrats are struggling to get their message out around the $1.2 billion infrastructure bill. We also dig deep into what could be a “political hurricane” blowing through Gwinnett County government and our tribute to the late former Sen. Max Cleland.Listen and follow Politically Georgia with Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 9, 2021 • 23min
Race for City Hall: Runoff Reset
In this special edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta-Journal Constitution political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by city hall reporters Wilborn Nobles III and J.D. Capelouto to breakdown where the race to become Atlanta’s next mayor stands as the runoff officially begins. Our team looks at the long list of endorsements for Felicia Moore and Andre Dickens, what Dickens will need to do to make up the gap from the general election, and why Fulton County’s elections chief thinks last week’s elections was “one of the smoothest elections we’ve had.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 5, 2021 • 24min
The Democrats rough week
Even though it was an off-year election, there is still a lot the Atlanta-Journal Constitution political insiders learned this week. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine why election night “not great” for Democrats in Georgia and nationwide. Plus, how Governor Kemp is pushing back against President Biden’s vaccine mandate and why Kasim Reed’s comeback bid to become Atlanta’s mayor collapsed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 3, 2021 • 35min
Race for City Hall: Election Day recap
In this special edition of the Politically Georgia Podcast, AJC political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by city hall reporters Wilborn P. Nobles III and J.D. Capelouto along with managing editor Leroy Chapman. Our team looks at how Andre Dickens apparently managed to knock former Mayor Kasim Reed out of the race, the event that may have changed the race and how Felicia Moore will do as the front-runner in the runoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices