On the night of President Joe Biden’s second State of the Union Address, the president’s poll numbers are low in Georgia. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy explain why President Biden’s job approval rating in Georgia matters so much. Plus, our insiders take you inside an Atlanta Press Club luncheon with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, where the mayor talked about the benefits of Atlanta hostin...
Feb 08, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast More and more GOP state leaders are expressing concerns about whether former President Donald Trump can retake Georgia, let alone the White House. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy share the results of an AJC survey that found that dozens of GOP leaders are reluctant to embrace Trump in 2024. Plus, the Georgia legislature moves forward this legislative session, and our insiders look at some...
Feb 03, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Southern Democrats are rallying around Atlanta to be the city to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy explain how Atlanta is maneuvering to win the bid over Chicago and New York City and what hosting the convention would mean for the city. Plus, our insiders talk about how the city-state alliance is strengthening when it comes to public safety and ...
Feb 01, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Governor Brian Kemp has laid out his plans for 2023, but some of his fellow Republicans and Democrats have different ideas. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy will discuss what we learned in Kemp’s “State of the State” address. Plus, our team will dig into why Gov. Kemp is putting so many National Guard troops on standby and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s moment in Congress. Have a question for Gr...
Jan 27, 2023•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 talk about Tuesday’s hearing in Fulton County on whether to release the special purpose grand jury’s report investigating former President Donald Trump and his allies. Plus, our insiders analyze the newest AJC poll that asks voters where they stand on runoffs, abortion rights, and sports betting as the new legislative session convenes. Also, a preview of Go...
Jan 25, 2023•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 back from Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns’s press conference where he laid out his agenda for this session. Plus, our insiders dig into Governor Brian Kemp’s trip to Davos, Switzerland, and some of the pushback he is getting from some conservatives here in the United States. You’ll hear answers to caller questions from the Politically Georgia Podcast Ho...
Jan 20, 2023•43 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 Governor Brian Kemp’s trip to Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum. Our insiders talk about Kemp’s rising national profile after defeating Stacey Abrams and former Senator David Perdue in his 2022 reelection. Plus, what President Joe Biden had to say to the congregation of Ebenezer Baptist Church delivering his sermon in honor of Martin L...
Jan 18, 2023•30 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 inauguration address at the Georgia State University Convocation Center and look at the plans he has announced for his next term in office. Plus, our insiders explain why Governor Kemp is traveling to Davos, Switzerland and joining billionaire business executives and heads of state at the World Economic Forum. Have a question for...
Jan 13, 2023•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 cover the start of Georgia’s legislative session as 53 new representatives and senators are sworn in and a new speaker of the House is elected. This before Monday’s College Football Playoff national championship blowout for the Georgia Bulldogs in Los Angeles. Plus, our insiders explain what’s ahead in the next few days for the Georgia legislature, includin...
Jan 11, 2023•39 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 introduce you to Andrew Morse, the AJC’s new president and publisher. Our insiders sit down with Morse to talk about his expansive career with CNN Worldwide, his time as the head of Bloomberg Television, and his years with ABC News. They discuss his time in a variety of executive, editorial and production roles, including many years as an internatio...
Jan 08, 2023•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 explain how Georgia plays into the House Speaker drama in Washington, D.C. Plus, our insiders give you a legislative preview. Greg and Patricia answer your questions from the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297, and they’ll tell you who’s up and who’s down for the week. On this date last year Greg sat down with the AJC’s David Wicke...
Jan 06, 2023•33 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 share their political predictions for 2023. Our insiders share what they think about the future of the Buckhead cityhood movement, whether Georgia will eliminate the runoff system, will Georgia host the Democratic National Convention, and whether we’ll see an indictment of former President Donald Trump when the Fulton county special purpose grand jury wraps...
Jan 04, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this encore 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. Listen and s...
Dec 30, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insider Greg Bluestein reviews the lessons learned from Georgia Politics in 2022. Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Yo...
Dec 28, 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 look ahead to 2023 and ask the biggest questions shaping Georgia politics. Plus, our insiders make some political predictions for the coming year. Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episo...
Dec 23, 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 look back at questions asked this time last year about what will shape Georgia’s political landscape in 2022. Plus, our insiders talk about some of the surprises that came along the way this past year. Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it dur...
Dec 21, 2022•42 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 Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s suggestion that the Geornia Assembly should pass a bill that would end the use of runoff contests following general elections. Plus, our insiders talk about the pros and cons of of using a ranked-choice voting system here in Georgia. We hear from Stacey Abrams as she shares her thoughts on what the results of ...
Dec 16, 2022•47 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 crossroads Georgia Democrats are at and the different strategies the party might need to consider moving forward. Plus, our insiders dive into a memo put out by Governor Brian Kemp’s campaign about the Republican’s 2022 victory. Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. We’ll...
Dec 14, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell unpack the 2022 elections and what it all means the results mean for Georgia. Plus, our insiders share the most surreal moments on the campaign trail. Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on ...
Dec 09, 2022•41 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 explain how Rev. Raphael Warnock knocked off Herschel Walker in Tuesday’s runoff election to return to Washington for six years. Our insiders are also joined by AJC reporter Shannon McCaffery from Walker’s watch party. Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. We’ll play back your q...
Dec 07, 2022•29 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 ask the five biggest questions heading Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoffs. Our insiders explore whether split ticket voters will come back out for Senator Warnock, will Walker supporters turn out on Election Day, the candidates’ competing strategies, and whether or not there will be a decisive outcome on Tuesday. Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Ca...
Dec 05, 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 talk about Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan’s comments on network television that sent shockwaves through the Georgia GOP. Plus, our insiders look at why senior Republicans are flabbergasted by Herschel Walker's final closing strategy. Greg and Patricia also answer your questions from the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297 and give you th...
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Nov 30, 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 discuss voter turnout, messaging, and December surprises just to list a few of the things they are watching in this Senate runoff. Plus, our insiders talk about the confusion Georgia voters and poll workers are faced with because of Georgia law regarding Saturday voting due to its proximity to Thanksgiving and State Holiday. Greg and Patricia answer your qu...
Nov 25, 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 talk about the attempts the senatorial campaigns are making to woo independent voters to the polls for the runoff election in December. Governor Brian Kemp is now out campaigning with Herschel Walker as Senator Raphael Warnock invites Dave Matthews to headline a concert for an upcoming rally. Plus, our insiders look at a new AARP poll which is the first maj...
Nov 23, 2022•27 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 major impact Speaker Ralston had on Georgia’s political agenda after more than a decade serving in arguably the second-most-powerful position in state government. Plus, our insiders look at the major ruling by Fulton County Superior Judge Robert McBurney that stops the enforcement of Georgia’s abortion law. Greg and Patricia also answer your que...
Nov 18, 2022•40 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 explore how Democratic control of the U.S. Senate changes the runoff race here in Georgia. Plus, our insiders talk about the Republicans’ pick as the next Georgia House speaker succeeding outgoing Speaker David Ralston. Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline, and we’ll play back your question and answer i...
Nov 16, 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 explain the next moves Senator Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker could make in the final sprint to win the 2022 elections. Plus, our insiders talk about the race to succeed Georgia House Speaker David Ralston. Greg and Patricia also answer you questions from the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. We here at Politically Georgia w...
Nov 11, 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 have their instant takes on the results of Georgia's midterm elections and look at what appears will be a runoff election. Plus, our insiders analyze some of the down-ticket races including Secretary of State and the races for Georgia's 2nd congressional district. Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline an...
Nov 09, 2022•31 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 are joined by AJC editor Kevin Riley to look at where things stand ahead of Election Day and what to watch for on election night. Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline and we’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode. We here at Politica...
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