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 22, 2018 • 23min
Runoff election prep
Everything you need to know to prepare for the governor, lieutenant governor and secretary of state runoffs on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 16, 2018 • 18min
What a recent poll of Georgia voters says about GOP runoffs for governor, lt. gov
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Channel 2 Action News recently commissioned the University of Georgia to conduct a poll of likely Republican primary runoff voters. Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's James Salzer analyzed the results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2018 • 34min
Bonus episode: Post-debate analysis
Following Sunday's televised GOP gubernatorial runoff debate between Secretary of State Brian Kemp and Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, Greg Bluestein, Condace Pressley, Bill Crane, Jim Galloway and Leroy Chapman sat down to provide post-debate analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 9, 2018 • 17min
Voter demographics and races to watch ahead of the primary runoff elections
The AJC's Tamar Hallerman returns to the show to discuss voter demographic data from the May 22 primary elections and races to watch outside of the governor's race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 2, 2018 • 25min
Water wars and stories to know ahead of the GOP gubernatorial runoff
The AJC's Tamar Hallerman joined the show to discuss stories you should know leading up to the July 24 runoff and the Supreme Court's decision on the water wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2018 • 29min
Georgia politicians and family separations. New developments in transportation. Specifics on distracted driving law.
AJC reporter David Wickert returns to the podcast to discuss a mix of transportation issues, including Metro Atlanta transportation and the distracted driving law that goes into effect July 1. Host Greg Bluestein also outlines what Georgia politicians had to say following the news of family separations at the border and President Donald Trump's executive order reversal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2018 • 32min
The controversy rocking Georgia's governor's race
Catch up on the stories impacting Georgia's race for governor and how politicians on both sides of the aisle are responding. This episode includes an update on the lieutenant governor's race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2018 • 32min
Casey Cagle, the secret recording, and what it all means
A secret recording showed that Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle supported a bill that he described as bad “a thousand different ways” to prevent Hunter Hill, a political rival, from receiving financial support in the GOP primary race for governor.
The AJC’s James Salzer joined Politically Georgia host Greg Bluestein to discuss the recording. In this episode, they provide context, give background and discuss the political fallout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 4, 2018 • 25min
How May primary results affect the Georgia Legislature
The AJC’s James Salzer, who has covered state government and politics since 1990, was out of the country for two weeks during May, so he missed Election Day. When he returned stateside, he joined host Greg Bluestein to share what he found to be the biggest “election surprises” and how they affect the Georgia Legislature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2018 • 27min
Looking ahead to the runoffs
Greg Bluestein and The AJC's Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman prepare you for the July 24 runoffs by sharing what to watch and what to expect during the nine-week runoff period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
