Governor Brian Kemp has had it with masks in schools. In this edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss how culture wars are coming into the classroom. Plus our team looks at why the Buckhead breakaway may have been derailed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stacey Abrams now-deleted tweet of her not wearing a mask, while sitting with students at a Decatur school, is already drawing plenty of backlash for her opponents. But what does it mean for the rest of the 2022 campaign? In this edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy explain why Democrats might have a bigger problem when it comes to schools. Plus, our team looks at why Vernon Jones decision to drop out of th...
If there was any doubt about David Perdue’s strategy to unseat Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, it’s clear now. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy breakdown how Donald Trump’s endorsement in Perdue’s first campaign ad will affect the race. Plus our team looks at the large war chest that Stacey Abrams is putting together and the pressure that some of Herschel Walker’s opponents are feeling to drop out ...
As Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis pushes ahead with her case against Donald Trump, the former President is ratcheting up the rhetoric. In this edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by political insider columnist Patricia Murphy and senior reporter Tamar Hallerman. Our team will breakdown where the case stands, why it might not be so open and shut, and why Willis called the FBI and not the GBI to do securit...
The in the wake of Georgia’s first national championship in 41, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has put together a six-part series about the impact of the title across the state of Georgia. In this special roundtable, AJC beat writer Chip Towers, sports business reporter Tim Tucker and political insider Greg Bluestein join discuss how UGA’s win affects the football team, recruiting, the university, the fans, enrollment, and even Georgia politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
The results of the first poll conducted by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution continue to show a very divided state. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into what the numbers show. Our team will discuss why President Biden’s approval rating has fallen off a cliff. Plus, we will look at why Democrats are behind in the major races but are ahead in some of the key issues supported by Republicans. Learn more about your ad ch...
The battle lines are being drawn in the fight over Buckhead, while some of the biggest names in the 2022 GOP primary try to win over some of the state’s most conservative voters. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insider Greg Bluestein is first joined by AJC city hall reporters Wilborn Nobles and J.D. Capelouto to discuss the new developments in the Buckhead cityhood issue. Our team looks at the warm reception Mayor Andre Dickens is gettin...
David Perdue shows off his latest tactic in his quest to knock fellow Republican Brian Kemp out of the Governor’s Mansion. In this episode of Politically Georgia, Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell discuss why Perdue is proposing a police force to enforce Georgia’s election laws. Plus, our team looks at what’s next for the federal voting rights legislation after it fails in the senate. And after the anniversary of their swearing in, w...
Governor Kemp has proposed the largest budget in state history. So how does Georgia plan to spend $30.2 billion? In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by AJC assistant senior editor and state budget expert James Salzer to explain where the money is going. Listen to hear why Salzer says this budget is like “Governor Kemp is in a Mardi Gras parade throwing out candy to people because there’s so much available in ...
The state of the State of Georgia includes pay hikes and gun rights. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta Journal Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy a deep look at what Governor Kemp had to say in his 2022 “State of the State” address. Our team looks at why Kemp is making education, gun rights and criminal justice priorities in his final year before the election. Plus, we breakdown President Biden’s visit to Atlanta, the fall out on his comm...
The 2022 Georgia legislative session begins on Monday and Governor Brian Kemp has laid down what he wants to accomplish. In this episode of Politically Georgia, Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy preview what they expect to happen under the gold dome in the next few months. Hear what Kemp has to say about everything from distance learning in a pandemic, to gun rights and election laws. Plus, we look at why some Democrats are not happy about Preside...
For months, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has been investigating the sustained efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host and AJC political insider Greg Bluestein takes you behind the scenes of our reporting. Greg is joined by our lead reporter on this project David Wickert and Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell to discuss how we got the story, how it’s still unfolding and how it’s connected to the January 6th riot at the Capitol. ...
Andre Dickens is officially the 61st Mayor of Atlanta. In this Inside City Hall edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by city hall reporters Wilborn Nobles and J.D. Capelouto to dig into what the new mayor had to say in his inauguration speech. Our team discusses how Dickens plans to handle crime, the city’s rapid growth, making Atlanta a hub for innovation and the Buckhead cityhood movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
2021 has been the year of chaos, conflict, and new campaigns. In our final episode of Politically Georgia for 2021, Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by AJC Washington Correspondent Tia Mitchell and Editor-in-Chief Kevin Riley to discuss the biggest stories of the year. Our team looks at the surprise victories in the Senate runoffs, how former President Donald Trump’s hold over his supporters led to the January 6th insurrection and majo...
In this Christmas eve episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, our Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the incentive package Governor Kemp gave auto-maker Rivian to come to Georgia and why it could very well be the largest ever. Plus, our crew also looks at how Stacey Abrams is using a Christmas radio ad to cut down one potential Republican attack against her and a legal blow to Kemp’s Medicaid plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
With 2021 coming to a close, the city of Atlanta is getting ready to hand over the reins of government from one mayor to the next. In this Inside City Hall edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by city hall reporters J.D. Capelouto and Wilborn Nobles. Our crew looks at what Andre Dickens must deal with when he takes over, what Keisha Lance Bottoms thinks of the people behind the Buckhead cityhood movement and wha...
In this special episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and senior writer Tamar Hallerman look back on the life and career of Johnny Isakson. Our team discusses why Isakson may be the last deal maker of his kind, how his approach helped the people of Georgia and why members of his own party didn’t always have his back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s supposed to be a quiet holiday season, but it’s been anything but that in Georgia politics this week. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, our Political Insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into Brian Kemp supporters $1 million response to David Perdue’s attacks in the Governor’s primary. Plus, how Stacey Abrams is responding to the Republican battle and how Kemp convinced electric automaker Rivian to build its next plant in Ge...
It might be the biggest economic development project in Georgia history. That’s why this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast is all about the announcement that electric vehicle startup Rivian will build its next plant at a site along I-20 in Monroe and Walton Counties. Atlanta-Journal Constitution Political Insider Greg Bluestein is joined by investigative reporter J. Scott Trubey to dig into the agreement. Our journalists look at why it might take years to learn how big this deal really ...
The first week of the battle between Governor Brian Kemp and David Perdue for the 2022 GOP nomination is off to a loud start. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta-Journal Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into the attacks Perdue is already launching in the days after his announcement. Plus, why many fellow Republicans are not taking sides and how the dynamics might be changing in the fight to keep Buckhead in Atlanta. Learn more about y...
“Bitter, ugly and costly” is how the Atlanta-Journal Constitution political insiders are sizing up the battle for the GOP nomination for governor after David Perdue joins the race. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at how Perdue is holding Brian Kemp responsible for his loss in the Senate this year, why Kemp feels betrayed, the early attacks in Perdue’s announcement and what this means for Stacey Abrams Learn more about your ad choices. V...
The rematch between Gov. Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams is officially on. In this episode of Politically Georgia, the Atlanta-Journal Constitution’s political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into Abrams officially declaring her candidacy for governor. Our team looks at what’s changed since the 2018 race, Kemp’s response to Abrams’ return and how Donald Trump and David Perdue are putting the GOP governor in a tough spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
In this podcast from the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Greg Bluestein is joined by city hall reporters J.D. Capelouto and Wilborn P. Nobles III to breakdown how Dickens came from behind to become Atlanta’s new mayor. Our team looks at why Dickens was able to pull off such a convincing win over Felicia Moore, what the voters are looking for in their new mayor, what a Dickens administration might look like and where Moore goes from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Even though it’s Thanksgiving, it has not been a slow week for the Politically Georgia team. Our insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy take a deep dive into the new matchup for the 7th Congressional District after redistricting maps were approved. Our team looks at why Lucy McBath and Carolyn Bourdeaux will not back down, at least not yet. Plus why parts of the GOP Congressional delegation are not happy with the new maps either. Listen and subscribe to our podcast at Apple Podcasts, Google...
In this Race for City Hall edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insider Greg Bluestein welcomes city hall reporters Wilborn Nobles and J.D. Capelouto to discuss some major changes in the runoff to become Mayor of Atlanta. Our team discusses why Andre Dickens has passed Felicia Moore in the latest AJC/WSB-TV poll. Plus we dig through what the candidates had to say during their visit to the AJC newsroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
After another contentious special redistricting session, lawmakers have finally drawn their lines for the next decade. In this episode of Politically Georgia from the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, our political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined government reporter Maya T. Prabhu to breakdown the new Congressional and Legislative maps. Our team looks at who stands to gain and advantage and who is in trouble. Plus, why David Perdue is leaving less doubt that he will challenge ...
The first high-profile debate of the Atlanta mayoral runoff – hosted by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Public Broadcasting -- brings out some of the differences and disagreements between Felicia Moore and Andre Dickens. In this episode of Politically Georgia, AJC political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by our city hall reporter J.D. Capelouto, who was on the panel for the debate. Our team looks at how the two candidates tried to separate themselves, if their ...
In this edition of Politically Georgia, Atlanta-Journal Constitution Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell hosts a special roundtable focusing on the political perspectives of Black women. Tia is joined by Pro Publica’s Nicole Carr, freelance journalist Jewel Wicker and Dawn Montgomery from The Atlanta Voice to discuss the Atlanta mayor’s runoff, what happened to Kasim Reed, should Stacey Abrams announce her plans, the consequences of not getting a voting rights bill passed and much more. Learn ...
In this episode of Politically Georgia from the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, our political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at home Governor Brian Kemp is preparing for a GOP challenge to his seat. Plus, how Democrats are struggling to get their message out around the $1.2 billion infrastructure bill. We also dig deep into what could be a “political hurricane” blowing through Gwinnett County government and our tribute to the late former Sen. Max Cleland. Listen and follow Politi...
In this special edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta-Journal Constitution political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by city hall reporters Wilborn Nobles III and J.D. Capelouto to breakdown where the race to become Atlanta’s next mayor stands as the runoff officially begins. Our team looks at the long list of endorsements for Felicia Moore and Andre Dickens, what Dickens will need to do to make up the gap from the general election, and why Fulton County’s elections chief thinks l...
