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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Jun 11, 2018 • 32min
Casey Cagle, the secret recording, and what it all means
A secret recording showed that Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle supported a bill that he described as bad “a thousand different ways” to prevent Hunter Hill, a political rival, from receiving financial support in the GOP primary race for governor.
The AJC’s James Salzer joined Politically Georgia host Greg Bluestein to discuss the recording. In this episode, they provide context, give background and discuss the political fallout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 4, 2018 • 25min
How May primary results affect the Georgia Legislature
The AJC’s James Salzer, who has covered state government and politics since 1990, was out of the country for two weeks during May, so he missed Election Day. When he returned stateside, he joined host Greg Bluestein to share what he found to be the biggest “election surprises” and how they affect the Georgia Legislature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2018 • 27min
Looking ahead to the runoffs
Greg Bluestein and The AJC's Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman prepare you for the July 24 runoffs by sharing what to watch and what to expect during the nine-week runoff period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2018 • 32min
Immediate primary reactions
The AJC's Greg Bluestein and Tamar Hallerman share their immediate reactions to the results of Georgia's May 22 primary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2018 • 37min
What the final gubernatorial primary debates say about Tuesday's elections
Host Greg Bluestein, WSB Radio’s Condace Pressley and AJC Deputy Managing Editor Leroy Chapman Jr. break down Sunday’s gubernatorial debates and what they mean heading into Tuesday’s primary elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2018 • 30min
Election Prep: Governor primaries
Everything you need to know about Georgia's gubernatorial primaries: James Salzer joined host Greg Bluestein to break down the Republican and Democratic races for governor ahead of the May 22 elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2018 • 17min
Election Prep: Secretary of state, early voting
Georgia is in the process of deciding on new voting machines. The next secretary of state will have a key role in deciding what equipment Georgians will use. Mark Niesse joined host Greg Bluestein to discuss the May 22 primaries for the position and took a look at early voting numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2018 • 17min
Election Prep: Lt. Gov primaries
Maya Prabhu joined host Greg Bluestein to discuss the May 22 primaries for lieutenant governor in Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2018 • 13min
Election Prep: Insurance commissioner primaries
It's a race that affects your life and your pockets. James Salzer joined host Greg Bluestein to discuss the May 22 primaries for insurance commissioner in Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 7, 2018 • 18min
Looking at the 2018 Elections
Today’s episode is a little different. You’re going to hear a portion of the conversation that took place at Politically Georgia’s April 25 Pints & Politics event. With the Georgia primaries approaching on May 22, we discussed everything related to the 2018 elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
