In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about Georgia House Speaker David Ralston’s announcement that he will not seek another term as leader of the chamber citing a “health challenge”. Our insiders look into the speaker’s role as one of the state’s most powerful political leaders, and the force he has become after more than a decade on the job. Plus, AJC Washington correspondent Tia Mitchel...
Nov 05, 2022•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at the four major candidates running in Georgia’s midterms and how vastly different the campaign strategies are from each other. Plus, our insiders answer your questions from the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. We here at Politically Georgia would like to know what you think of our podcast. Please take a moment to answer a...
Nov 04, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy cover the biggest names to appear on the Georgia campaign trail, former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Mike Pence. Our insiders also talk about who has been missing from Georgia campaign appearances, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Plus, what Herschel Walker’s second accuser tells ABC’s Good Morning America about her...
Nov 02, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine the latest results from the final AJC/UGA poll before Georgia’s midterm elections. Our insiders break down the numbers for the gubernatorial race between Governor Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams, the tight senatorial race between Senator Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker, as well as some of the down-ticket races. We here at Politically Georgia would ...
Oct 31, 2022•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this special episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down Sunday night’s final debate between Governor Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams Sunday night in Atlanta. We here at Politically Georgia would like to know what you think of our podcast. Please take a moment to answer a few questions so we’ll know how to make this podcast even better. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcast...
Oct 31, 2022•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about the second claim made by a woman who says Herschel Walker paid for her to have an abortion back in 1993. Plus, our insiders explore why Stacey Abrams is talking about China as we draw close to the election, as well as a preview of Sunday night’s final gubernatorial debate. Greg and Patricia also answer your questions from the 24-hour Politically ...
Oct 28, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about the importance of the new Hyundai Motor Group plant that broke ground in Savannah on Tuesday, and how it will be the largest project in Georgia’s history. Plus, our insiders discuss Stacey Abrams’s closing message to voters and the return of the Warnock-Ossoff tag team to the campaign trail. Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour...
Oct 26, 2022•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the celebrity appearances by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Oprah, and others to help turn out the vote for Georgia’s candidates. Our insiders also look into the text messages from former Senator Kelly Loeffler’s phone that shed light on the pressure campaign as former President Donald Trump tries to overturn the 2020 election Plus, how Herschel Walker is doub...
Oct 21, 2022•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at the steady turnout and enthusiasm of Georgia voters as early voting gets underway for the 2022 elections. Plus, our insiders discuss what signs Georgia’s early voting turnout show national Democrats and Republicans with AJC Washington Columnist Jamie Dupree. You can now call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline with your questions about G...
Oct 19, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy recap and discuss the key moments of Monday night’s debate between Governor Brian Kemp, Stacey Abrams, and Shane Hazel. You can now call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline with your questions about Georgia Politics. Greg and Patricia will play your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment in next Friday’s episode. Listen and s...
Oct 18, 2022•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this special episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy recap Saturday’s senatorial debate between Senator Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker as the candidates battled it out over abortion, domestic issues, and who should represent Georgians in the U.S. Senate for the next six years. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. You can also tell ...
Oct 15, 2022•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy preview tonight’s high-stakes debate between Senator Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker tonight in Savannah. Plus, our insiders break down the results of the latest UGA poll and look at the key takeaways on how voters feel about the candidates and the issues as we get closer to the midterm elections. Have a question you’d like to ask? Call the 24-hour Poli...
Oct 14, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are live at the iconic Manuel's Tavern with AJC subscribers and Politically Georgia listeners for a special event with special guest Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. Our insiders discuss the closing of Atlanta Medical Center, the prospect of Atlanta hosting the Democratic National Convention, and the future of the Buckhead cityhood movement. Plus, answers to ma...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy cover the fallout from the abortion payment allegations made against Herschel Walker as the senatorial candidate continues to deny the reports. Plus, our insiders answer your questions from the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. You're invited to come to a live taping of the Politically Georgia podcast this Tuesday. For all the de...
Oct 07, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the fallout of a Daily Beast report that in 2009 Herschel Walker paid for an abortion for his then-girlfriend. Our insiders also look at the rough week for Stacey Abrams after a scathing fact check from the Washington Post and a federal judge’s decision to toss out the 2018 lawsuit filed by her organization, Fair Fight Action. Have a question for Gr...
Oct 05, 2022•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine Herschel Walker’s shift in messaging from party unity and bipartisanship to more hard-right positions. Plus, our insiders talk about the renewed controversy over the Atlanta Braves team name and the Tomahawk chop that was brought up at a White House press briefing earlier this week. Greg and Patricia also answer your questions from the 24-hour Polit...
Sep 30, 2022•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy cover Governor Brian Kemp’s strategy to shift some of his campaign focus from deep-red rural areas to the Atlanta suburbs to make new inroads. Have a question about Georgia politics? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297 and leave your question. Greg and Patricia will play back your question and answer it during the Listener ...
Sep 28, 2022•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy explain why Democratic candidates are campaigning in deep red districts. Plus, our insiders examine how the abortion issue might come into play as voters go to the polls this November. Greg and Patricia also answer your questions from the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podc...
Sep 23, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the results of the latest AJC poll that gives Republicans the edge in most races. Plus, our insiders look at how Georgians feel about the abortion issue in this election and Joe Biden’s approval numbers among voters in our state. Have a question about Georgia politics? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297 and leav...
Sep 21, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at results from pair of polls released this week from Quinnipiac University and Echelon Insights that show Governor Brian Kemp deadlocked with Stacey Abrams. Plus, our insiders discuss how Stacey Abrams is working to increase support among black male voters in Georgia. Greg and Patricia also answer your questions from the 24-hour Politically Georgia Po...
Sep 16, 2022•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy cover the announcement that Senator Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker will indeed debate on October 14 in Savannah after months of back and forth. Plus, how Georgia House Speaker David Ralston is trying to deemphasize social issues. We also hear from AJC Washington Columnist Jamie Dupree about how national Republicans are pouring even more resources into ...
Sep 14, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by AJC State House reporter Mark Niesse to talk about how an increase in Georgia voters by 1.6 million could change the electorate. Plus, our insiders share with you moments from the AJC’s State of Our State live event with special guests Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan and former Governor Roy Barnes. Greg and Patricia also answer your questions...
Sep 09, 2022•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the top five factors that will shape Georgia’s elections as campaigns ramp up their efforts to win this November. Have questions or comments about the political races in Georgia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline and leave them for Greg and Patricia at (770)810-5297. We’ll play your message and respond during the Listener Mailbag ...
Sep 07, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast AJC Political Insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the swift and sudden impact the news of Atlanta Medical Center’s impending closure is having on Georgia’s campaign trail. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the swift and sudden impact the news of Atlanta Medical Center’s impending closure is having on Georgia’s campaign trail. Plus, our insiders cover Stacey Abrams an...
Sep 02, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy update the progress being made in the special purpose grand jury investigation of former President Donald Trump and the 2020 elections. Plus, our insiders look deeper into the Republican and Democratic gubernatorial and senate campaigns and why the party candidates aren’t campaigning together. Have a question about Georgia politics? Call the 24-hour Politic...
Aug 31, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy cover the Democrats’ strategy of campaigning in heavily Republican districts and how that could help them win in Georgia’s midterm elections. Plus, the recent announcement from President Biden about student debt loan forgiveness and why Sen. Raphael Warnock says it’s not enough. Our insiders also answer your questions from the 24-hour Politically Georgia Po...
Aug 26, 2022•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy cover Herschel Walker and Sen. Raphael Warnock’s campaigns as they cross the state rallying Georgia voters. Plus, how Stacey Abrams is using a climate change platform to reach out to a new audience. On Friday’s episode, Greg and Patricia will answer your questions or comments during the Friday Mailbag segment. Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Ho...
Aug 24, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about the infighting that has come to light between Governor Brian Kemp’s attorney and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over attempts to quash the governor’s subpoena to appear before the special purpose grand jury. Plus, our insiders cover the parallel universes of the senatorial campaigns. Patricia has been out on the campaign trail coveri...
Aug 19, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss Rudy Giuliani and how he has become a target in the Fulton County grand jury investigation into former President Donald Trump and the 2020 elections. Plus, our insiders cover the messages Georgia’s Democratics are taking out on the road as they sell voters on the newly-signed federal climate, tax, and health care package. Question or comment for Gre...
Aug 17, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy analyze the economic messages we heard this week from Governor Brian Kemp and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams. Our insiders also discuss Herschel Walker’s response to an attack ad released by the Republican Accountability PAC. Plus, answers to your questions from the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. Listen and s...
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