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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Feb 17, 2020 • 20min
The return of 'religious liberty' legislation
In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC reporter Tamar Hallerman discuss the return of controversial "religious liberty" legislation and more. Questions, comments and concerns about the podcast can be sent to podcasts@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 8, 2020 • 22min
How the Georgia legislative session got off track
In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC statehouse veteran James Salzer discuss: the budget, how the 2020 legislative session has gotten off track and the situation between House Speaker David Ralston and Gov. Brian Kemp. Producer note from Bria Felicien: Host Greg Bluestein doesn’t sound as crisp as he does in other episodes of Politically Georgia due to a technical issue on my end, but ultimately you can hear him just fine. I just wanted to give a heads up before you dove into the episode.Questions, comments and concerns about the podcast can be sent to podcasts@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2020 • 24min
Doug Collins, Raphael Warnock enter Senate race
In this episode, host Greg Bluestein and AJC Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell discuss two recent announcements: U.S. Rep. Doug Collins entered the race to challenge recently appointed U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler. Rev. Raphael Warnock, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, joined the race as a Democratic challenger. Thoughts or comments? Email podcasts@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 23, 2020 • 31min
What Georgia voters are saying about impeachment, more
In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell discuss a recent AJC poll of Georgia voters. Citizens voiced their opinions on impeachment, Georgia's new senator, the 2020 presidential election and a ton of Georgia-specific legislative issues. Have thoughts or comments? Email podcasts@ajc.com to give your feedback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 21, 2020 • 24min
Recapping the session's first week; budget
In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC statehouse veteran James Salzer recap the first week of the 2020 legislative session and breakdown the budget proposal Gov. Brian Kemp introduced and a fast-moving tax bill. Plus, Salzer explains why this session will be the more interesting than years prior, when it comes to the budget. What do you want to see from the Politically Georgia podcast in 2020? Have thoughts or comments? Email podcasts@ajc.com to give your feedback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 10, 2020 • 29min
The 2020 Georgia Legislative Session Preview
Georgia's 2020 legislative session begins on Monday, January 13. Host Greg Bluestein and statehouse veteran James Salzer preview the session and discuss: the social legislation and bills that could dominate the session, the state’s budget, and more. Salzer and Bluestein also discuss recent audits of the state’s film tax credits.
We want to hear from you! What do you want to see from the Politically Georgia podcast in 2020? Have thoughts or comments? Email podcasts@ajc.com to give your feedback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 3, 2020 • 38min
2019 Year in Review
2019 was a busy year. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and former AJC Washington correspondent (now enterprise reporter) Tamar Hallerman look at 2019's biggest stories in Georgia politics and give a look ahead to 2020. Have questions or comments about the podcast? Email podcasts@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 19, 2019 • 24min
Precinct closures, voting issues in Georgia
AJC reporter Mark Niesse joined the podcast to discuss the reporting and analysis he and AJC data reporter Nick Thieme did that found that precinct closers harmed voter turnout in Georgia. The closures accelerated after Supreme Court invalidated the Voting Rights Act provision, which put thousands farther from the polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 13, 2019 • 31min
The latest in Georgia politics
In this episode of the Politically Georgia, host Greg Bluestein and AJC Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell discuss the latest developments in Georgia politics, including the challenges Kelly Loeffler will face as she takes office as a U.S. Senator, U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath and impeachment, the latest in Tom Graves' district, and more. Let us know what you think! Tweet during the episode using #politicallygeorgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 5, 2019 • 27min
Kelly Loeffler's appointment; U.S. Rep. Tom Graves' announcement
In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell discuss U.S. Rep. Tom Graves' announcement that he won't seek reelection and Kelly Loeffler's appointment to Sen. Johnny Isakson's U.S. Senate seat. Join the conversation when listening to the episode and tweet using #politicallygeorgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
