Politically Georgia

A look back at one of the most extraordinary weeks in recent American political history. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Bill Nigut, Tia Mitchell and Greg Bluestein look at new polling that indicates Trump still leads in swing states, with Harris closing gap. We’ll also look at how Georgia members of congress responded to Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington as well as the prime minister’s meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris and separately, Donald Trump. Then, in an expanded listener mailbag, listeners give their opinions on President Biden’s dropping out and Vice President Harris quickly locking up enough delegates to become the presumptive Democratic nominee for president.  Links to today's topics:How Biden's withdrawal upended Georgia raceKamala Harris is bringing her campaign to Georgia next weekHarris campaign readies blitz of weekend activitiesEmerson swing state polling  Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”    CreditsExecutive Producer- Shane BacklerProducer- Natalie MendenhallEngineer- Matt OwenEditor- Daniel Sallerson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Joe Biden’s addressed the nationa last night from the Oval Office, explaining tothe American people why he decided to end his reelection bid. On today’s episode of TheAtlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Congressman Buddy Carter andState Senator Derek Mallow join the program with reaction.Then, a look at Donald Trump’s attacks on Kamala Harris at his rally in North Carolina.Plus, a discussion of state School Superintendent Richard Woods’ decision not to allowstate funds to be used to pay for schools to offer an advanced placement course in AfricanAmerican history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, now a senior adviser to Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, describes how the candidate is bringing new energy to Democrats, who feared that President Joe Biden would have struggled to beat former President Donald Trump.  But despite the new enthusiasm Black female voters are feeling for Harris, and the possibility that young voters could embrace her, Bottoms acknowledges that Trump will still be challenging to beat.  Then, former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, a "Never Trumper" Republican who weeks ago had endorsed Biden, joins the podcast to talk about how he sees the presumed nomination of Harris altering the landscape of the race.    Links to today’s topics New poll shows Harris "honeymoon" and tight Georgia race Georgia Democrats unite quickly behind Harris to take on Trump Morehouse grad and Harris pastor says vp is at "top of her game" Geoff Duncan: The political reset America desperately needed     Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”       Credits  Executive Producer- Shane Backler  Producer- Natalie Mendenhall  Engineer- Shane Backler, Charles Youngs Editor- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The AJC’s Politically Georgia On the Road tour continues in Savannah, Georgia. On today’s episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock joins the show live just hours after President Joe Biden ended his bid for reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. Warnock was the fourth in a quartet of guests for the live show, following Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in Atlanta, Gov. Brian Kemp in Athens and former Gov. Sonny Perdue in Macon. More live events will soon be scheduled.  Links to today’s topicsRaphael Warnock on Kamala Harris’ presidential bid: ‘She will win’Complete coverage: Biden leaving presidential raceFuture AJC Live events  Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”    Credits Executive Producer- Shane Backler Producer- Natalie Mendenhall Engineer- Shane Backler, Charles YoungsEditor- Matt Owen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast looks at the aftermath of the stunning turn of events Sunday when President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and Vice President Kamala Harris emerged as the Democrats' likely new presidential candidate. The hosts talk with Van Johnson, mayor of Savannah and a member of the Democratic National Committee. The mayor said he supports Harris for the Democratic nomination.  Then, Democratic state Rep. Shelly Hutchinson, who will be a delegate to the party's convention next month, tells the podcast she understands that as a Black and South Asian woman, Harris will face challenges winning the support of voters who may be unwilling to cast their ballots for a female or a minority candidate.  Plus, Atlanta Journal-Constitution elections reporter Mark Niesse explains how a different Democratic presidential candidate can be placed on the Georgia ballot.   Links Georgia Democratic leaders quickly line up behind Kamala Harris Patricia Murphy: Biden does right thing and leave stage Georgia Republicans say "good riddance" to Biden  Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”       Credits  Executive Producer- Shane Backler  Producer- Natalie Mendenhall  Engineer- Shane Backler Editor- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’sPolitically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchelldiscuss Donald Trump’s acceptance speech and summarize how the week went forRepublicans in Milwaukee.Georgia Republican Party Chairman Josh McKoon joins thepodcast with his thoughts on this week’s convention.Plus, it appears that President Biden is reaching a pointwhere he will make the final decision to stay in or leave the race.  Links to today’s topicsTrumpspeech ends week that upended raceFirsttime Georgia delegates revel in experienceBiden'sterrible 24 hours puts Democrats in gloomy moodTrump'sGeorgia MAGA allies jockey to be seen Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hourPolitically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back yourquestion and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday'sepisode.Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at ApplePodcasts, Spotify,or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to“play Politically Georgia podcast.”     Credits Executive Producer- Shane Backler Producer- Natalie Mendenhall Engineer- Shane BacklerEditor- Devan Kortan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance, who until this week had never attended a national political convention, took to the stage to introduce himself to delegates and to the American people. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Bill Nigut, Tia Mitchell and Greg Bluestein play highlights from Vance’s speech that appealed to swing voters..Democratic Georgia State Senator Josh McLaurin offers his take on JD Vance’s convention speech and talks about the relationship he had with Vance as his former Yale Law School roommate.Georgia Republican Congressman Mike Collins also joins the podcast to respond to the Vice Presidential candidate’s speech, but also answers questions about the controversy he stirred up by writing a social media post calling for law enforcement to detain President Biden, who he claimed was responsible for the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.Links to today’s topicsJD Vance appeals to swing voters in convention speechMike Collins feeds conspiracy theories after Trump assassination attemptJD Vance's former roommate shares views of the man he knew wellHave a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”    CreditsExecutive Producer- Shane BacklerProducer- Natalie MendenhallEngineer- Shane BacklerEditor- Devan Kortan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut recap Day 2 of the Republican National Convention where Donald Trump’s former rival for the GOP nomination took to the stage to endorse him. Nikki Haley said she didn’t agree with Trump all of the time, but called him a far better choice than Joe Biden. Georgia delegates tell Politically Georgia they believe Haley’s endorsement will move Georgians who hadn’t supported Trump into his column. You'll also hear about Governor Brian Kemp’s busy day in Milwaukee, addressing the Georgia delegation and making the rounds of national media organizations. And Georgia Republican Congressman Rich McCormick joins the podcast to talk about the selection of JD Vance as Trump’s vice presidential running mate.Plus: Tia Mitchell talks about a gathering of Black Trump supporters, organized by the Georgia GOP that she attended on Tuesday.   Links to topicsVideo story: Kemp tells AJC "It's Trump's platform, doesn't matter what we think"Georgia stays in shadows at GOP conventionTia Mitchell: Black Republicans meet and strategize at convention  Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”    Credits Executive Producer- Shane Backler Producer- Natalie Mendenhall Engineer- Shane BacklerEditor- Matt Owen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the same day that Republican delegates formally named Donald Trump their candidate for President, the former president announced that his running mate will be Ohio Senator JD Vance. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell have reaction from Georgia delegates and Georgia GOP Chair Josh McKoon.  Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene spoke at the convention last night.  Hear highlights and analysis.Plus, former Trump administration official and GOP candidate for the 3rd congressional district Brian Jack joins the podcast with his thoughts on JD Vance pick and the convention so far in Milwaukee. Links to topicsTrump wins GOP nomination, picks Vance as VPTrump's pick of Vance is all about the baseMTG speech starts somber, ends fiery Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”     Credits Executive Producer- Shane Backler Producer- Natalie Mendenhall Engineer- Shane BacklerEditor- Matt Owen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler joins the podcast to discuss how the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump may change the tone and tenor of the presidential race. The Georgia Republican also discusses how the mood of the Republican National Convention may shift in the aftermath of the violent attack that left at least two people dead and Trump injured.   Then, the hosts discuss how Democrats are responding to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and how it changes the debate over whether President Joe Biden is a liability to the ticket who ought to allow Democrats to pick a potentially stronger candidate against Trump.   Plus, University of Georgia professor Charles Bullock discusses whether there is any solution to the dark and violent rhetoric that has become commonplace in politics today.    Links to topics Georgians to play prominent role in GOP convention Democrats considering next steps after Trump assassination attempt Trump to announce running mate as convention kicks off     Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”       Credits  Executive Producer- Shane Backler  Producer- Natalie Mendenhall  Engineer- Shane Backler Editor- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices