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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May 27, 2019 • 24min
Suspended Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck
Host Greg Bluestein and AJC reporter Joshua Sharpe discuss suspended Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck, who was indicted earlier this month with charges of fraud and money laundering. Sharpe, who was in the courtroom for Beck's hearing, and Bluestein, who was at the Georgia GOP convention days later, discuss the charges, the fallout and Beck himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2019 • 19min
Georgia's 'heartbeat' bill & Hollywood
Many actors, directors and producers who make films in Georgia threatened to boycott the state following the signing of Georgia's anti-abortion "heartbeat" bill. In this episode, host Greg Bluestein and AJC reporter/editor Jennifer Brett give insight into Georgia's relationship with Hollywood and discuss how the signing of the "heartbeat" could affect the relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 7, 2019 • 19min
Georgia's anti-abortion 'heartbeat' law
Host Greg Bluestein and AJC statehouse reporter Maya T. Prabhu were inside Gov. Brian Kemp's ceremonial office as he signed Georgia's anti-abortion 'heartbeat' bill into law. In this episode, Bluestein and Prabhu discuss the signing, the details of the law itself and what's next for the legislation. You'll also hear from both supporters and opponents of the law who were at the State Capitol on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2019 • 26min
Stacey Abrams’ decision; Georgia’s U.S. Senate race
Stacey Abrams said she will not challenge Georgia Sen. David Perdue and run for U.S. Senate in 2020. In this episode, host Greg Bluestein and AJC government reporter Tia Mitchell discuss Abrams' decision, what’s next for the former gubernatorial candidate and how her decision impacts Georgia's Senate race moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2019 • 16min
Analyzing poll results
Host Greg Bluestein and AJC Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman discuss and analyze the results of an April 2019 poll of Georgia voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2019 • 21min
Campaign donations; Cory Booker’s visit
Host Greg Bluestein and AJC Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman discuss the big and small donations already coming into Georgia’s top 2020 congressional races. Plus, the two chat about presidential candidate Cory Booker’s visit to Atlanta and their interview with the New Jersey senator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 8, 2019 • 24min
2019 Session Recap
In this episode, host Greg Bluestein and AJC Political Insider Jim Galloway recap Georgia's 2019 legislative session and give an update on one of the top races for 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 1, 2019 • 19min
Inside the last week of the legislative session
Host Greg Bluestein takes you inside the Capitol with his dispatches from the last full week of Georgia’s 2019 legislative session (March 25-29). The week was busy, with lawmakers looking to pass major bills ahead of Sine Die on Tuesday, April 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2019 • 15min
Gwinnett’s failed MARTA referendum
Host Greg Bluestein and AJC reporter Amanda Coyne discuss and analyze Gwinnett’s failed MARTA referendum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 18, 2019 • 29min
Latest: Georgia’s airport, abortion and voting machines bills
Host Greg Bluestein spoke with AJC reporters Kelly Yamanouchi, Mark Niesse and Maya T. Prabhu about three major pieces of legislation and their likelihood of passing before the end of the legislative session. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
