Politically Georgia

Russia's invasion of Ukraine will force candidates for higher office in Georgia to focus on foreign policy.In the latest episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and Political Insider columnist Patricia Murphy discuss how the candidates for Governor, Senate and other Georgia politicians are responding to the biggest European crisis in generations.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 strategies are starting to become clear in Georgia’s Senate race. In this edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Political Insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into what they’ve learned on the campaign trail with Senator Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker this week. Why Warnock might be looking to run toward the center and how Walker plans to go on the attack.Plus, our team explains why Walker is saying he’s mad at both GOP candidates for Governor and why Brian Kemp is using Donald Trump in his latest campaign ad. 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

Republican David Perdue’s campaign for governor is struggling, but major reinforcements are on the way.Host Greg Bluestein and Political Insider columnist Patricia Murphy discuss how Donald Trump plans to boost Perdue’s campaign in the latest episode of the Politically Georgia podcast. They also tackle how Gov. Brian Kemp is leveraging his office to strengthen his conservative credentials, Herschel Walker is ignoring his Republican rivals and tempers are flaring under the Gold Dome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In back-to-back interviews, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and House Speaker David Ralston hammered the nails in the coffin for Buckhead cityhood in 2022.In this edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein is joined by senior reporter Tamar Hallerman and City Hall writer J.D. Capelouto to discuss the political forces that derailed Buckhead’s divorce – and what’s next for advocates of a divorce from Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor Brian Kemp has had it with masks in schools. In this edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss how culture wars are coming into the classroom. Plus our team looks at why the Buckhead breakaway may have been derailed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stacey Abrams now-deleted tweet of her not wearing a mask, while sitting with students at a Decatur school, is already drawing plenty of backlash for her opponents. But what does it mean for the rest of the 2022 campaign? In this edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy explain why Democrats might have a bigger problem when it comes to schools. Plus, our team looks at why Vernon Jones decision to drop out of the GOP primary for Governor is a big deal and how Senator Raphael Warnock is using his large war chest to defend his seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If there was any doubt about David Perdue’s strategy to unseat Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, it’s clear now. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy breakdown how Donald Trump’s endorsement in Perdue’s first campaign ad will affect the race. Plus our team looks at the large war chest that Stacey Abrams is putting together and the pressure that some of Herschel Walker’s opponents are feeling to drop out of the GOP senate primary.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis pushes ahead with her case against Donald Trump, the former President is ratcheting up the rhetoric.In this edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by political insider columnist Patricia Murphy and senior reporter Tamar Hallerman. Our team will breakdown where the case stands, why it might not be so open and shut, and why Willis called the FBI and not the GBI to do security assessments after 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

The in the wake of Georgia’s first national championship in 41, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has put together a six-part series about the impact of the title across the state of Georgia.In this special roundtable, AJC beat writer Chip Towers, sports business reporter Tim Tucker and political insider Greg Bluestein join discuss how UGA’s win affects the football team, recruiting, the university, the fans, enrollment, and even Georgia politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The results of the first poll conducted by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution continue to show a very divided state. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into what the numbers show. Our team will discuss why President Biden’s approval rating has fallen off a cliff. Plus, we will look at why Democrats are behind in the major races but are ahead in some of the key issues supported by Republicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices