Politically Georgia

“If you can’t say anything nasty about Nazi’s don’t say anything at all.” That’s how our Political Insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy lead off this episode after Herschel Walker deals with the fall out of his swastika controversy. At 15:00 we discuss why Republicans are still having cold sweats about Donald Trump’s loss in 2020 and the Ga leaders pushing back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the week that was in local politics. Starting with what Governor Brian Kemp accomplished in his trip back to Texas to visit the U.S.-Mexico border. At 9:30 we go to Washington to figure out what’s going on with the debt ceiling and the battle over social spending and climate change legislation.At 14:30 we discuss the fallout from GOP senate leader Butch Miller saying people need to “assimilate” to conservative values. Finally, at 20:40 the connections between the Buckhead City movement and the 'Stop the Steal' movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the AJC newsroom, our political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by city reporters Wilborn P. Nobles III and J.D. Capelouto. They were moderators in the AJC debate between the candidates to become Mayor of Atlanta. Now listen to what our experts think about what they heard and what it means for the rest of the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The AJC’s political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined this week by the Atlanta City Hall reporters Wilborn P. Nobles III and J.D. Capelouto with a lot discuss. We start with why President Biden’s signature policy legislation is stuck in the house despite a huge push by Georgia Democrats. At 7:30 we dig into why state legislators are getting behind the Buckhead cityhood movement and how that will affect the mayor’s race. At 16:46 Greg and Patricia look at what President Trump’s visit to middle Georgia means for 2022. And finally the best baseball player in the Georgia delegation and we congratulate the Braves.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The AJC’s political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy have been around the state (and other states) this week to make sure you know what’s really going on. In this episode, we preview former President Donald Trump’s rally in Perry to support senate candidate Herschel Walker and others. Plus what Stacy Abrams is saying about her political future as she starts her nationwide tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AJC Political Insider Greg Bluestein is joined by Atlanta city hall reporter Wilborn Nobles and Fulton County reporter Ben Brasch to break down what we learned from the AJC’s exclusive poll on the Atlanta Mayor’s race and why so many voters are still undecided. Plus, we also examine how viable a new city of Buckhead would be and why one US Senate candidate is making it part of his platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We lead off with Donald Trump’s return visit to Georgia and why he’s still angry with Gov. Brian Kemp. At 9:00 we finally hear what Herschel Walker has to say about the Texas abortion case, but not much else. At 16:00 the new name running for Georgia congress and the big endorsement he’s getting. Finally at 19:15 we look at the congressman pleading with Gov. Kemp to suspend elective surgeries across the state and why Kemp thinks that’s a bad idea. Plus a cameo appearance from Charlie the Dog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The AJC"s political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the news of the week, leading off with Gov Kemp's hesitancy to issue mask and vaccine mandates. At 11:24 we look at what Herschel Walker hasn't said after declaring his candidacy for Senate and how his opponents aren't backing down. At 24:00 Patricia is in Brunswick as her tour of Georgia continues to write about the pandemic and climate change. Finally at 26:00 Greg and producer Jay Black indulge in a little college football talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After much speculation, Republican Herschel Walker officially enters the race against Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock. Host Greg Bluestein and AJC Political Insider Patricia Murphy discuss his candidacy and Murphy's recent visit to Walker’s hometown of Wrightsville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AJC Spring Poll 2021: How Georgian’s feel about state, country COVID-19, Biden, Kemp and election laws are some of the topics of the latest Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll. Join political reporters Tia Mitchell, Greg Bluestein and Mark Niesse as they discuss what Georgians have to say about those topics and how it breaks down among party lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices