

Politically Georgia
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Join us for the most relevant news and analysis that define the world of politics. From the Gold Dome to the White House, we've got you covered. Hosted by Georgia’s best political team: The AJC’s Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy.
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.
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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Jul 21, 2022 • 28min
Special edition: Georgia’s abortion law can move forward
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by AJC reporter Maya T. Prabhu to break down what Georgia’s new abortion law means now that it is in effect. Plus, our insiders discuss the political fallout with less than four months to go until the November elections. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 2022 • 43min
David Perdue steps back into the political spotlight
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss David Perdue’s recent comments about wanting to heal the rifts within the GOP and rally behind Governor Kemp to defeat Stacey Abrams in the gubernatorial race. Plus, the AJC’s Tamar Hallerman joins our insiders to update all of the details in the Fulton County special purpose grand jury’s investigation into former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. You can now call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline and ask Greg and Patricia questions about Georgia politics 770-810-5297. We’ll play your questions back and answer them during the Listener Mailbag segment of next Friday’s episode. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 2022 • 35min
The biggest threats facing Democrats in Georgia
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the big issues facing voters right now and how they are becoming major hurdles that Democrats must overcome to win in the November elections. Plus, our insiders look at the latest on the abortion issue as Attorney General Chris Carr calls out his Democratic opponent, Jen Jordan, for saying she wouldn’t use taxpayer money to defend Georgia’s pending restrictive abortion law.Greg and Patricia also answer questions from the Friday mailbag and now you can call us and leave your questions 24 hours a day on the Politically Georgia Podcast Line: 770-810-5297. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 2022 • 37min
Herschel Walker’s mystifying comments raise new questions about his campaign
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the change in press strategy by Herschel Walker’s senatorial campaign and the candidate’s recent comments about coronavirus and air pollution.Plus, our political insiders look at the recent testimony at the January 6th Committee hearings and we hear from the former spokesman of the Oath Keepers. Also, what Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is doing to try and one-up Governor Brian Kemp in the race for the governor’s mansion.Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”AJC Political Insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss Republican senatorial candidate Herschel Walker’s recent comments about coronavirus and air pollution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 8, 2022 • 45min
Fulton’s District Attorney is not playing games
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the first public comments Fulton D.A. Fani Willis since the latest rounds of subpoenas issued by the special grand jury. Plus, our insiders follow the latest controversy surrounding Herschel Walker’s senatorial campaign and explain how new leadership PACs are changing the race for governor and other top races in Georgia. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 6, 2022 • 42min
Fulton prosecutors get closer to Trump’s inner circle
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about the list of Trump allies that have been subpoenaed by a Fulton County grand jury investigating the 2020 election.Plus, our insiders talk about a sweep of new laws that have taken effect in the state of Georgia, and what former Senator Kelly Loeffler is doing to fortify Republicans’ chances in future Georgia elections.Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 1, 2022 • 39min
The political clash over Jan 6th deepens in Georgia
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at how much of an impact the January 6th Committee hearings could have on the midterm elections.Plus, our insiders cover the clashes over abortion and public safety in Georgia’s top races.Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 2022 • 36min
Abortion pressure mounts on Georgia’s leaders
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Jun 26, 2022 • 40min
Inside the AJC's Dangerous Dwellings investigation
After years of tracking homicides across metro Atlanta, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discovered murders cluster at certain apartment complexes.The question is, why?In the special edition of the AJC’s Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein is joined by the reporters Alan Judd and Willoughby Mariano, who led the Dangerous Dwellings investigation.Our team will discuss how this project got started, what we found, and potential laws that could improve the situation.We will also introduce you to some of the people who are stuck living in these apartments and private equity firms that own them.Please listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24, 2022 • 29min
Special edition: Supreme Court reverses Roe v. Wade
It’s a seismic change in Georgia politics and beyond.In this special episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, our political insiders Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and state house reporter Maya T. Prabhu discuss the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the abortion law that had been in place for more than 50 years.Our team will break down how Georgia will implement its law, how this ruling will affect the campaign, why Republicans won’t be taking a huge victory lap and how this will change American case law.Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


