Politically Georgia
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. Call in with your questions on the Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)-810-5297, and our hosts will answer them on future episodes. Learn more on the AJC Politically Georgia Podcast page.
Episodes
July 30, 2025 • 23 mins
On this Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, host Tia Mitchell looks at how President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" could reshape education policy across Georgia. With major provisions now signed into law, AJC education reporter Cassidy Alexander explains what Georgia schools could face next. That includes changes to Medicaid and SNAP that may affect student meals and mental health care, as well as a new s...
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July 29, 2025 • 36 mins
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell break down Governor Brian Kemp’s surprise decision to back Derek Dooley, setting off a cascade of political moves, including Mike Collins’ entry into the race and John King’s sudden exit. Then, Greg talks with AJC higher education reporter Jason Armesto about the sweeping changes Georgia colleges face under President Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” from new student loan caps to rising endowment t...
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July 28, 2025 • 34 mins
Host Patricia Murphy is joined by AJC education reporter Martha Dalton for a conversation with Atlanta Public Schools Police Chief Ron Applin on what families need to know about school safety this year, including cellphone bans, mental health funding, and new security mandates. Then, Tia Mitchell joins for the listener mailbag, where the team tackles questions on federal funding cuts, Medicaid paperwork, Georgia’s Secretary of Stat...
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July 24, 2025 • 35 mins
Hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell take a high-level look at Georgia’s fast-forming 2026 political landscape. From open races for governor and lieutenant governor to Jon Ossoff’s growing war chest in the Senate race, the crew breaks down where the candidates stand, h
ow the money’s shaping the matchups, and why this early stage matters more than ever.
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July 23, 2025 • 31 mins
On this Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, host Tia Mitchell is joined by Greg Bluestein to explore the fallout from deep cuts to public broadcasting championed by President Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. WABE CEO Jennifer Dorian explains how the funding loss will hit stations across Georgia, especially in rural communities. Then, we hear from a Georgia college student who was detained by ICE and invited t...
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July 22, 2025 • 30 mins
With speculation growing around Congressman Mike Collins and a potential Senate bid, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell break down what his recent moves might mean for 2026. They also look at where Collins fits into the broader Republican landscape and how the race is starting to take shape behind the scenes.
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July 21, 2025 • 33 mins
Hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell take a closer look at the alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme tied to a well-connected Georgia family with deep roots in Republican politics. They explore the fallout from the First Liberty Building and Loan scandal, how it targeted conservative investors, and what it could mean for political campaigns across the state. Then, it’s back to the listener mailbag with your questions...
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July 17, 2025 • 31 mins
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell discuss the political reverberations of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game returning to Atlanta, including which leaders are speaking out — and which are staying quiet. Then, they dig into the first fundraising numbers of Georgia’s 2026 Senate contenders, including Jon Ossoff, John King, and Buddy Carter.
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July 16, 2025 • 30 mins
On this Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, host Tia Mitchell speaks with AJC health care reporter Ariel Hart about how Georgia could be affected by sweeping health care changes under President Trump’s newly signed “Big Beautiful Bill.” They unpack potential coverage losses and Medicaid cutbacks. Then, elections reporter Mark Niesse joins the podcast to explain one of the largest voter registration cancellations in...
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July 15, 2025 • 31 mins
As the MLB All-Star Game returns to Atlanta, Republican state Rep. Todd Jones joins Greg Bluestein and calls on the league to apologize for pulling the 2021 game over Georgia’s voting law—while defending the law’s legacy and impact. Then, AJC Savannah Bureau Chief Adam Van Brimmer joins host Tia Mitchell to recap Senator Jon Ossoff’s high-energy Savannah rally, where Ossoff went after Donald Trump and the GOP-backed "big, beautiful...
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July 14, 2025 • 34 mins
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy take listeners to Plains, Georgia, where the community is working to preserve the legacy of President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter, six months after his death. Patricia shares powerful reflections and interviews from her visit to Plains, including conversations with longtime residents, former staff, and tourists. Later in the episode, it’s Monday Mailbag, with producer ShaneyB...
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July 10, 2025 • 30 mins
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones has officially entered the race for Georgia governor, backing his Trump-aligned platform with a staggering $14 million war chest. Host Greg Bluestein breaks down how Jones’s campaign could reshape the GOP field and why his proposal to eliminate the state income tax is drawing major attention. Then AJC City Hall reporter Riley Bunch joins the show to explore how Jones’s candidacy could strain relations...
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July 9, 2025 • 36 mins
On this Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy are joined by The Washington Post’s Marianna Sotomayor to explain how Congress managed to pass President Donald Trump’s sweeping “big, beautiful bill” by the July 4 deadline—despite serious GOP resistance, long voting standoffs, and some last-minute changes that caught lawmakers by surprise. Then, Tia and Patricia take a closer look ...
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July 8, 2025 • 35 mins
As Donald Trump’s sweeping budget and tax bill becomes law, Georgia Republicans are signaling strong support—even as it brings major policy changes to the state. Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down what it means for Georgia’s economy, Medicaid, and green energy incentives. Then Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte joins the show to share his priorities, weigh the impact on the state’s budget, and discuss whether ...
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July 7, 2025 • 32 mins
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine the buzz around former football coach Derek Dooley’s possible run for U.S. Senate in Georgia. Can a candidate with virtually no public political track record—and a legacy tied to Tennessee orange—win over Georgia GOP voters? Then, Tia Mitchell joins Greg for the Monday Mailbag segment, where they answer questions about Medicaid paperwork, political labels, and even podcast linguistic...
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July 3, 2025 • 36 mins
As the Peachtree Road Race draws near, so does a key fundraising deadline for Georgia’s 2026 hopefuls. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell break down the early money race in the contests for governor, U.S. Senate, and House seats. Then, they turn to Capitol Hill where the Senate narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” Tia reports from Washington on what’s in the p...
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July 2, 2025 • 34 mins
On this Washington Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on nationwide injunctions and birthright citizenship takes center stage. Stanford law professor Fred Smith, a former clerk at the high court, joins Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy to explain what the decision means for the Constitution, the lower courts, and Americans’ legal rights. Then, Congress faces a July 4 deadline to pass President Trump’s sweeping tax and spendi...
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July 1, 2025 • 33 mins
As President Donald Trump enters the second half of his term, new polling suggests his support may be slipping. Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan joins the show to share his perspective on why some voters may be having regrets — and whether he sees a political future for himself. Then, AJC reporter Michelle Baruchman breaks down the slew of new Georgia laws taking effect July 1, from IVF protections and foreign land restrictions...
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June 30, 2025 • 34 mins
Former Georgia Senate Pro Tem John F. Kennedy joins Politically Georgia to talk about his campaign for lieutenant governor — and how he plans to distinguish himself in a crowded GOP field. Then, it’s time for Monday Mailbag. Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell respond to your questions on Georgia’s abortion laws, the future of Social Security, and the politics of language.
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June 26, 2025 • 39 mins
A historic land deal has halted a controversial mining proposal next to the Okefenokee Swamp, ending a six-year fight and delivering a major win for conservationists. On Thursday’s episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein speaks with AJC environment reporter Drew Kann about what the agreement means for the swamp’s future. Then, co-host Tia Mitchell talks with Skyler Akins of the Log Cabin Republicans about t...
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