Politically Georgia

Greg Bluestein and AJC reporter Tamar Hallerman discuss the week in Georgia politics, which is highlighted by Gov. Brian Kemp's statewide shelter-in-place order, which impacts the state’s 10.6 million residents. The order continues through April 13. In this episode, the details of the order and updates that have already been made to it, how the action impacts local orders that were already in place, what businesses can stay open, how the order will be enforced and what it would take from Kemp and the Georgia legislature to make changes to the order. Plus, what went into Kemp’s decision to lockdown the state as well as local and national reaction to the announcement. Send comments, questions or thoughts on the episode to podcast@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC health care reporter Ariel Hart interview Ben Lopman, professor of epidemiology and environmental health at Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University. The three discuss the state of the pandemic in Georgia, what the models and projections show for the future and advice for Politically Georgia listeners.Tell us what you think about the podcast. Email us at podcasts@ajc.com. Follow Greg Bluestein on Twitter @bluestein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and enterprise reporter Tamar Hallerman discuss the latest in Georgia’s coronavirus news, including details from Albany – a town currently being hit hard – and highlights from Gov. Brian Kemp’s town hall, and more. Send comments or story ideas to podcasts@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC enterprise reporter Tamar Hallerman discuss the latest updates on the coronavirus in Georgia, which include: the Georgia legislature’s special session, a senator testing positive for the virus, Gov. Brian Kemp's rejection of a statewide shutdown and a recent poll of Georgia voters. Plus, the two discuss news of appointed Sen. Kelly Loeffler selling stocks following a private meeting. Email podcasts@ajc.com for questions or comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC health reporter Ariel Hart discuss the latest updates on the coronavirus and the impact it is having on metro Atlanta and the state of Georgia. From school closures and event cancellations to the indefinite suspension of the legislative session, the two discuss the major changes and what the general public can do to protect themselves and others. Send questions, comments and concerns to podcasts@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC statehouse reporter Maya T. Prabhu discuss Georgia’s recent week-long period where state and federal candidates officially qualified to run for office. Send questions, comments and concerns to podcasts@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Greg Bluestein and AJC health reporter Ariel Hart discuss Atlanta's two confirmed cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus, context surrounding the cases and public response. They also preview President Trump’s upcoming trip to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In this episode, you’ll also hear from Gov. Brian Kemp and Dr. Kathleen Toomey, head of Georgia’s public health department in this episode. They provide details about the cases and tips for the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein joined The Mark Arum Show on WSB Radio to preview Super Tuesday. The show featured Bluestein, Arum, WSB political analyst Bill Crane and longtime anchor Monica Pearson. U.S. Capitol reporter Jamie Dupree and Erick Erickson also join the show. Send questions, comments and concerns to podcasts@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and The State’s Maayan Schechter discuss the results of South Carolina Democratic presidential primary and how they relate to Georgia ahead of the state’s primary on March 24 and Super Tuesday on March 3. This episode was recorded on Sunday morning. Send questions, comments and concerns to podcasts@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and the AJC’s Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell preview South Carolina’s upcoming Democratic presidential primary, discuss what they’ll be keeping their eyes on and what South Carolina’s vote means for Georgia.  The two also discuss what it’s like to cover a debate and report back for social media, a newspaper article and our podcast. They also share where they’ll be ahead of South Carolina’s primary and touch on two recent polls of Georgia voters focused on current Democratic presidential candidates.P.S. We have new mics! Our sound is back to normal. Email podcasts@ajc.com with comments, questions or concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices