Politically Georgia

Governor Brian Kemp leads former Senator David Perdue 53% to 27% in a recent AJC Republican primary poll of likely voters.In the episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the poll numbers in the race for governor as well as the other down-ticket races. Plus, which races are likely to go into a runoff election.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

The gloves came off as Governor Brian Kemp and former Senator Perdue took to the stage in the first debate heading into the GOP gubernatorial primary election.In this special episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by AJC senior managing editor Leroy Chapman to discuss the animosity that poured out in Sunday night’s debate and if either candidate made any headway with Georgia voters.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

It’s the debate we’ve all been waiting for.  Governor Kemp and former Senator David Perdue go head-to-head Sunday night in what is sure to be a fiery debate at the WSB-TV studios.  In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at the strengths and weaknesses of the two candidates ahead of Sunday’s debate. Plus, a look at how the tone of Senator Raphael Warnock’s campaign is changing since his 2020 run.   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

More than two years after he recorded it, we’ve finally heard the deposition from Governor Brian Kemp explaining his past concerns about minority voter turnout efforts by Democrats. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC Political Insider Patricia Murphy is joined by AJC Georgia Government Reporter Mark Niesse, who is one of the few people who heard Kemp’s comments inside the courtroom. Plus, our team explains why there’s been a dramatic drop in automatic voter registrations in Georgia and how it might impact the primary 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

Three months into this election year and Sen. Raphael Warnock has already broken another fundraising record.In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy breakdown how Warnock will use the record $13.6 million he’s brought in for the first quarter this year and the advantage he will have over Herschel Walker.Plus, our team also looks at the strategy behind new ads from Stacey Abrams and why Governor Kemp still can’t shake off the claims about the 2020 election from fellow Republicans in Fulton County.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

On the day Governor Kemp showcased singing a bill that eliminates concealed carry permits for handguns, David Perdue tried to steal the show.In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss a campaign that’s getting even more tense.Our crew will dig into why Perdue claims he would have gotten the bill passed sooner, how he’s attacking Kemp on crime and the Georgia State Patrol.Plus, Patricia will explain how Herschel Walker is running a “Velvet Rope Campaign” and what his opponents had to say about Walker’s absence in the first GOP Senate debate.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

The 61st Mayor of Atlanta has been on the job for 100 days. So how is Andre Dickens doing?In this episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC Inside City Hall reporters J.D. Capelouto and Wilborn P. Nobles III sit down with Mayor Dickens at his office to discuss the state of the city and what’s next.Our team asks the mayor about the status of the current police chief, the night life division, his relationship with the state and several other topics.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

Former President Donald Trump asked a conservative radio host this week if “a poll has come out since I left (Georgia) because we had a great rally.”Well, there is new polling and it’s not going how Mr. Trump or David Perdue would like.In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into the latest numbers, why Perdue isn’t getting a boost and why Mr. Trump appears to be hedging his bet.Plus, our team also looks at the state of the GOP primary for US Senate and why Herschel Walker is completely ignoring his Republican rivals.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

There’s always a surprise during the Georgia legislative session and this year was no exception.On this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by statehouse reporters Mark Niesse and Maya T. Prabhu to discuss the last-minute legislation involving transgender athletes.The panel also covers why medical marijuana legislation faltered again and how Gov. Brian Kemp managed to pull off a sweep of all of his top agenda items Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sine Die is Monday at the Gold Dome so it’s the last-minute push to get legislation across the finish line.In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, our political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by state government reporters Mark Niesse and Maya T. Prabhu to breakdown the bills that may or may not make it under the line before lawmakers go home, including a smaller elections bill, gambling and medical marijuana.Plus, our crew digs into what David Perdue told the AJC about his protestors that were chanting “lock him up” when Governor Brian Kemp was mentioned at Donald Trump’s rally on Saturday.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