Politically Georgia

The first high-profile debate of the Atlanta mayoral runoff – hosted by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Public Broadcasting -- brings out some of the differences and disagreements between Felicia Moore and Andre Dickens. In this episode of Politically Georgia, AJC political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by our city hall reporter J.D. Capelouto, who was on the panel for the debate. Our team looks at how the two candidates tried to separate themselves, if their attacks landed and what happens next before the Nov. 30th runoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of Politically Georgia, Atlanta-Journal Constitution Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell hosts a special roundtable focusing on the political perspectives of Black women. Tia is joined by Pro Publica’s Nicole Carr, freelance journalist Jewel Wicker and Dawn Montgomery from The Atlanta Voice to discuss the Atlanta mayor’s runoff, what happened to Kasim Reed, should Stacey Abrams announce her plans, the consequences of not getting a voting rights bill passed and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Politically Georgia from the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, our political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at home Governor Brian Kemp is preparing for a GOP challenge to his seat. Plus, how Democrats are struggling to get their message out around the $1.2 billion infrastructure bill. We also dig deep into what could be a “political hurricane” blowing through Gwinnett County government and our tribute to the late former Sen. Max Cleland.Listen and follow Politically Georgia with Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta-Journal Constitution political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by city hall reporters Wilborn Nobles III and J.D. Capelouto to breakdown where the race to become Atlanta’s next mayor stands as the runoff officially begins. Our team looks at the long list of endorsements for Felicia Moore and Andre Dickens, what Dickens will need to do to make up the gap from the general election, and why Fulton County’s elections chief thinks last week’s elections was “one of the smoothest elections we’ve had.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though it was an off-year election, there is still a lot the Atlanta-Journal Constitution political insiders learned this week. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine why election night “not great” for Democrats in Georgia and nationwide. Plus, how Governor Kemp is pushing back against President Biden’s vaccine mandate and why Kasim Reed’s comeback bid to become Atlanta’s mayor collapsed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special edition of the Politically Georgia Podcast, AJC political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by city hall reporters Wilborn P. Nobles III and J.D. Capelouto along with managing editor Leroy Chapman. Our team looks at how Andre Dickens apparently managed to knock former Mayor Kasim Reed out of the race, the event that may have changed the race and how Felicia Moore will do as the front-runner in the runoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special edition of the Politically Georgia Podcast we breakdown what to expect on Election Day when Atlantans go to the polls to select a new mayor. AJC political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by city hall reporters Wilborn P. Nobles III and J.D. Capelouto to look at who could be the dark horse that steals a spot in the runoff, why 40 percent of the electorate is still undecided and what sort of turnout we can expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Series is stage is so big, politics is also playing a role. In this week’s Politically Georgia Podcast, our AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss how Gov. Brian Kemp is using Atlanta’s World Series appearance to his advantage. Plus, why a major battle could be brewing for Gov. Kemp’s job next year and finally how Herschel Walker’s opponents are bringing up his past domestic abuse allegations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats fail to get a debate going on the voting rights bill in the Senate. Our political insiders Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell look at what that means going forward, how it will affect other legislature President Biden is trying to pass and will they remove the filibuster to do it. Plus, how Herschel Walker is going against Donald Trump for the first time and why it’s a risky move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a special edition of the Politically Georgia Podcast. AJC political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by city hall reporters Wilborn P. Nobles III and J.D. Capelouto to continue our in-depth coverage of the Race for City Hall. In this episode we look at what has really mattered from an onslaught of mayoral debates in the last week. Why Kasim Reed and Felicia Moore are starting to separate themselves and what to the other candidates need to do to pick off undecided voters. We also dig into what our journalists found asking residents of seven Atlanta neighborhoods what they want from the next mayor. Finally why this is considered silly season in the campaign.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices