Politically Georgia

When pro-Trump mob rioted and breached the U.S. Capitol, forcing lawmakers to be evacuated before the initial vote to confirm, our colleague, AJC Washington correspondent was inside. In this episode, Mitchell and host Greg Bluestein discuss the riots and Georgia’s role in what took place. Plus, the two discuss the Senate race runoffs, which flipped control of the U.S. Senate in favor of Democrats. The latest in Georgia politics on the Politically Georgia podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host Greg Bluestein and AJC political reporter Patricia Murphy preview the two Jan. 5 Senate runoff races between David Perdue and Jon Ossoff and Kelly Loeffler and Raphael Warnock. The two also answer: what's the biggest question mark heading into the races? Head to ajc.com for more updates on Georgia Politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Late last year, host Greg Bluestein and AJC reporter Tamar Hallerman looked back at the biggest stories of 2019 and made predictions for the biggest stories of 2020 in Georgia politics. The election year followed impeachment, the early retirement of a U.S. Senator, an appointment to his seat, the anti-abortion heartbeat bill, shifting politics in the state, among many other things. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, we look back at some of our predictions and see how right or wrong we were and discuss the biggest stories we didn’t predict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Politically Georgia, host Greg Bluestein and AJC politics reporter Patricia Murphy discuss what happened when the nation’s focus turned to Georgia politics, from heated and solo debates, continued tension between the Georgia governor and the president of the United States and more.The AJC recently launched AJC Senate Watch, a new feature designed to help readers sort through claims being made by candidates in the Senate runoff election in Georgia on Jan. 5. Senate Watch looks closely at what the candidates and campaigns are saying about their opponents and pointing out the facts and distortions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A swearing-in, debate, presidential visit, rallies. What to expect from this busy weekend in Georgia politics. In the last episode, we talked about the ways President Trump is fueling a rift in Georgia at the worst time for Republicans – the runoffs for two Georgia Senate seats, currently held by David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler – take place in just about a month. They are being challenged by Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock. This weekend, Georgia will once again be the focus of the national political world. AJC Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell joined host Greg Bluestein in today’s episode before heading to the swearing in of Kwanza Hall, who will serve the last month of Rep. John Lewis’ term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Politically Georgia, the latest in Georgia politics. Host Greg Bluestein and AJC statehouse veteran James Salzer discuss the ongoing friction within Georgia's Republican party, how President Trump is fueling a rift in Georgia at the worst time for Republicans, and a look at how all of this impacts the upcoming runoff races for the state’s two Senate races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tia Mitchell, the AJC’s Washington correspondent, fills in for Greg Bluestein, in this week’s episode of the Politically Georgia podcast. She is joined by Niles Francis (@NilesGApol) to talk about all things Georgia and national politics, including the upcoming Senate runoffs and Georgia's election results, as well as his work, plans for the future and “election Twitter.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Greg Bluestein and AJC Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell breaks down what we know and what we don’t about the presidential race and contests across Georgia as ballots continue to be counted following the 2020 election and provide an update on the state’s many high-profile races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the Politically Georgia podcast features AJC reporters Tia Mitchell, Mark Niesse and James Salzer discussing how voters can prepare for major races, long lines and vote counting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join AJC Editor Kevin Riley, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and a panel of journalists to discuss Georgia’s new voting machines, election integrity, the candidates on the ballot and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices