Politically Georgia

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Politically Georgia

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution•www.ajc.com

Get real, fact-based news on the new Politically Georgia podcast from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The podcast is hosted by Georgia’s best political team with Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell from Washington. Our journalists provide in-depth reporting and analysis from the nation’s political battleground state. You can also listen live every Monday-Friday at 10 a.m. on 90.1 WABE. Call in with your questions on the Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)-810-5297‬, and our insiders will answer them on the Friday episodes. Learn more on the AJC Politically Georgia Podcast page.

Episodes

An AJC-WSB investigation; Kemp's Patients First Act

Host Greg Bluestein speaks with AJC investigative reporter Johnny Edwards about the recent AJC and WSB investigation that found that Georgia House Speaker David Ralston "appears to be misusing the power of his public office to benefit his private law practice." AJC health reporter Ariel Hart returned to the show to discuss Gov. Brian Kemp's recently unveiled Patients First Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 2019•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Georgia's 7th district; Kemp's Medicaid waiver proposal

Host Greg Bluestein and AJC Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman discuss the latest in Georgia's 7th congressional district following Rob Woodall's announcement. Bluestein and AJC health reporter Ariel Hart discuss Gov. Brian Kemp's plan to seek Medicaid and Obamacare waivers for Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 2019•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Georgia and the SOTU

President Donald Trump will be delivering the State of the Union address on Feb. 5, and Stacey Abrams is set to deliver the Democrat State of the Union response. With Georgia Democrats finalizing plans and Republican lawmakers to keep an eye on, there will be plenty for you to watch on Tuesday. Host Greg Bluestein and the AJC’s Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman break down what to know about the upcoming event and what to watch from Georgia politicians. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Feb 04, 2019•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Questions for 2019

January’s almost over, but the year’s still getting started in Georgia politics. The inauguration of the state’s new leadership has passed and the 2019 legislative session is underway, but after a tumultuous election year in 2018, there will be plenty to watch in Georgia in 2019 and in the lead-up to the 2020 election cycle. In the latest episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman discuss the biggest questions to watch through...

Jan 28, 2019•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Kemp's first week; session's opening days; a new AJC poll

Host Greg Bluestein and AJC Political Insider Jim Galloway take a look at Brian Kemp’s first week as Georgia's governor, the opening days of the 2019 legislative session and the results of a new, exclusive AJC poll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21, 2019•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Legislative session preview

Host Greg Bluestein and statehouse veteran James Salzer preview Georgia’s 2019 Legislative Session and share what to watch for and everything you need to know before the 40-day session begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14, 2019•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Reflecting on Gov. Deal's legacy

Host Greg Bluestein and AJC Georgia Politics Insider Jim Galloway reflect on Gov. Nathan Deal’s tenure leading the state and the legacy he will leave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 07, 2019•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast

2018 in review

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman discuss 2018's top 10 stories in Georgia politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 2018•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Election season wrap-up

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's Tamar Hallerman analyze the end of the Georgia elections and discuss what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 2018•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Dispatches from election night

Politically Georgia producer Bria Felicien and The AJC’s podcast specialist Jasmine Ellis provide election night dispatches from the campaign parties of Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 13, 2018•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Analyzing Georgia's election results

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's Tamar Hallerman discuss the latest overall in Georgia's midterm election results and provide a look at what's next in the governor's race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 2018•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast

What to watch for on Election Day

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's Tamar Hallerman share a final update before Election Day and include what you should watch for throughout the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 05, 2018•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Analyzing poll results, runoff possibilities and more

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman call in from the campaign trail to discuss the latest poll of Georgia voters, the possibilities of a runoff in the governor's race and provide more updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 02, 2018•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Election Prep

Host Greg Bluestein called in from the campaign trail in south Georgia to discuss the governor's race, state demographics, and how those demographics may play into statewide races. Head to politicallygeorgia.com for more coverage of statewide races, candidates and issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 2018•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Hearing from young voters

Politically Georgia producer Bria Felicien spoke with young voters about their level of political engagement and excitement leading up to November's election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 2018•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast

A look at early voting and voting issues in Georgia

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's Mark Niesse take a look at early voting, the stories around voting issues and how candidates are responding to both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2018•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Analyzing results of a recent poll of Georgia voters

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's Tamar Hallerman analyze the results of a recent poll of Georgia voters and discuss what those results mean leading up to the November election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 2018•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Issues Week: Criminal justice

Host Greg Bluestein is joined by Christian Boone, The AJC’s public safety reporter, to discuss the issue of criminal justice in the Governor’s race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 2018•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Issues Week: City/state relations

Host Greg Bluestein is joined by The AJC’s Scott Trubey to discuss how the city of Atlanta's relationship with state government is impacted by Georgia’s race for governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 2018•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Issues Week: Health care

Host Greg Bluestein is joined by Ariel Hart, the AJC’s health care reporter, to discuss the issue of health care in Georgia's governor’s race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 2018•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Issues Week: Social Issues

Host Greg Bluestein is joined by Tamar Hallerman, the AJC’s Washington correspondent, to discuss the social issues impacting Georgia’s race for governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 2018•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Issues Week: Education

Host Greg Bluestein is joined by James Salzer, The AJC’s statehouse veteran, to discuss the issue of education in Georgia's race for governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 09, 2018•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Issues Week: Budget and Taxes

Host Greg Bluestein is joined by James Salzer, The AJC’s statehouse veteran, to discuss the issues of budget and taxes in Georgia's race for governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 08, 2018•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Introducing: Issues Week

This week, we’re discussing all of the issues in Georgia’s race for governor, from topics like healthcare and transportation to budget, taxes and education. We’ll bring you everything you need to know about the issues and where the candidates stand on them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 07, 2018•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast

The latest from Abrams & Kemp

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's James Salzer discuss the latest moves in Georgia's race for governor from Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 01, 2018•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Voting machines and election security

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC’s state government reporter Mark Niesse discuss voting machines and election security in Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 2018•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast

GOP women in Trump era; Black women and the governor’s election

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC’s Tamar Hallerman discuss how Republican women in Georgia are navigating politics in the Trump era. The AJC’s Maya T. Prabhu joins the podcast to talk about how black women will impact the governor’s election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 2018•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Analyzing results of a recent poll of Georgia voters

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's Tamar Hallerman analyze the results of a recent poll of Georgia voters and discuss what those results mean for the next two months leading up to the November election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 2018•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast

#MeToo in state government; The future of Russell building renaming efforts in D.C.

AJC Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman joined host Greg Bluestein to discuss how the Richard B. Russell situation may play out in the future, McCain’s legacy and what’s next for Georgia’s lawmakers in Washington. Then, Bluestein and AJC investigative reporter Chris Joyner discuss a recent investigation, which revealed that Georgia’s government has little grip on the sexual harassment problem within its own ranks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 03, 2018•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast

A look at Abrams, Kemp's appeals to Georgia's mainstream middle

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman took a look at the broader messages candidates have aimed toward the middle of the electorate during the general election campaign. Bluestein and Hallerman also provide an update on Georgia's 6th Congressional District race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 2018•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast