Political Breakfast from WABE

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Every Tuesday and Thursday morning on the Political Breakfast podcast, veteran Atlanta journalist Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, and Republican strategist Brian Robinson deliver Georgia’s best analysis of local politics with a weekly dose of informed, respectful and lively discussion.

During Georgia’s state legislative session, Political Breakfast presents the pop-up podcast Gold Dome Scramble every Friday morning as host Lisa Rayam talks with reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali from the WABE newsroom to break things down for our listeners — the issues being considered, and the bills getting sorted through various committees at the Georgia State Capitol.

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Extra Helping: Republican Casey Cagle

There's just over a month left until the May 22nd primary elections. This bonus episode of Political Breakfast continues our series of interviews with all the major party candidates for Georgia governor in those elections. Republican Casey Cagle was elected as lieutenant governor in 2006. Prior to that he was a state senator from the Gainesville area for 12 years. Check the feed Wednesdays and Fridays in the weeks leading up to the primaries for more interviews. Produced by Sam Whitehead ( @scla...

Apr 18, 2018•37 min•Ep. 8

100 Days In, Atlanta Mayor Shakes Up Cabinet

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is shaking up her cabinet as she closes out her first 100 days in office; Governor Nathan Deal considers a bill that could change how new cities are created; what will Georgia's next governor do about Medicaid expansion? All of that and more on this week's menu. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson ( @TharonJohnson ) and Republican strategist Brian Robinson ( @LordTinsdale ) join Denis O'Hayer ( @denisohayer ) for a wide-ranging political conversation. Taped in...

Apr 13, 2018•39 min•Ep. 8

Extra Helping: Republican Brian Kemp

Now, it's time for the Republicans! This bonus episode of Political Breakfast continues our series of interviews with all the major party candidates for Georgia governor running in the May 22nd primaries. Republican Brian Kemp has been Georgia’s Secretary of State for the past eight years. Prior to that he served four years in the state senate representing a district in the Athens area. Check the feed Wednesdays and Fridays in the weeks leading up to the primaries for more interviews. Produced b...

Apr 11, 2018•36 min•Ep. 7

Extra Helping: Democrat Stacey Evans

It's primary time! On May 22nd, Georgians will go to the polls to pick the candidates running for governor. This bonus episode of Political Breakfast continues our series of interviews with all the major party candidates. Democrat Stacey Evans is a former state representative from Cobb County, first elected in 2010. She is an attorney who has done much of her work in business litigation. Check the feed Wednesdays and Fridays in the weeks leading up to the primaries for more interviews. Produced ...

Apr 06, 2018•37 min•Ep. 7

Extra Helping: Democrat Stacey Abrams

This bonus episode of Political Breakfast kicks off our series of interviews with all the major party candidates for Georgia governor running in the May 22nd primaries. Democrat Stacey Abrams is the former state House Minority Leader, and was first elected to the House from an Atlanta district in 2006. Prior to that, she was a deputy Atlanta City attorney. Check the feed Wednesdays and Fridays in the weeks leading up to the primaries for more interviews. Produced by Sam Whitehead (@sclaudwhitehe...

Apr 04, 2018•37 min•Ep. 7

Atlanta Works To Recover From Ransomware Attack

The city of Atlanta is still in recovery mode after a cyber attack last week crippled its computer systems; what passed and what didn’t in the 2018 state legislative session; and remembering former Georgia governor and U.S. Senator Zell Miller. All of that and more on this week's menu. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson ( @TharonJohnson ) and Republican strategist Brian Robinson ( @LordTinsdale ) join Denis O'Hayer ( @denisohayer ) for a wide-ranging political conversation. Produced by Sam Whi...

Mar 30, 2018•41 min•Ep. 7

March Means Madness At The Georgia Capitol

State lawmakers rush to get bills passed as the clock ticks down on this year’s legislative session; what a special Congressional election in Pennsylvania could mean for the midterms in Georgia; the lasting impacts of the school walkout protest against gun violence. All of that and more on this week's menu. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson ( @TharonJohnson ) and Republican strategist Brian Robinson ( @LordTinsdale ) join Denis O'Hayer ( @denisohayer ) for a wide-ranging political conversatio...

Mar 16, 2018•34 min•Ep. 6

N.R.A. Stance Leaves Delta Tax Break Up In The Air

Georgia lawmakers take aim at a tax break for Delta Air Lines after the carrier’s decision to end a discount for members of the National Rifle Association; five Republican state lawmakers abandon their seats in one of Georgia’s most diverse counties; and could DeKalb County’s C.E.O.-led form of government get an overhaul? All of that and more on this week's menu. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson ( @TharonJohnson ) and Republican strategist Brian Robinson ( @LordTinsdale ) join Denis O'Hayer ...

Mar 02, 2018•27 min•Ep. 5

State Lawmakers Try (Again) For A Regional Solution To Atlanta’s Traffic

Georgia lawmakers are trying again to come up with a regional solution for Atlanta’s traffic; Governor Nathan Deal doesn’t want to be caught with billions of dollars in additional state taxes on his hands; will state lawmakers get between you and a Sunday morning mimosa? All of that and more on this week's menu. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson ( @TharonJohnson ) and Republican strategist Brian Robinson ( @LordTinsdale ) join Denis O'Hayer ( @denisohayer ) for a wide-ranging political conver...

Feb 16, 2018•25 min•Ep. 4

Trump’s State Of The Union, The FBI Memo Deepen Political Divides

Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson ( @TharonJohnson ) and Republican strategist Brian Robinson ( @LordTinsdale ) join Denis O'Hayer ( @denisohayer ) for a wide-ranging political conversation. On the menu this week: how Georgia elected officials should respond to the secret memo prepared by the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee; a look back at President Trump’s first State of the Union address; Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms shares her vision for Atlanta with a part of the city that didn...

Feb 02, 2018•38 min•Ep. 3

What President Trump's Falling Approval Ratings Mean For Georgia

Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson ( @TharonJohnson ) and Republican strategist Brian Robinson ( @LordTinsdale ) join Denis O'Hayer ( @denisohayer ) for a wide-ranging political conversation. On the menu this week: Georgia’s Senators’ different responses to President Trump’s reported comments about Haiti and African nations; how Atlantans think Trump is faring one year into his term; the Georgia Governor’s race heats up on the Democratic side; Atlanta’s new mayor comes into office and reaches ...

Jan 19, 2018•30 min•Ep. 2

Introducing Political Breakfast

Denis O’Hayer invites strategists from the right and the left for some food for thought. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 2018•1 min•Ep. 1

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