Politically Georgia

Politically Georgia

Join us for the most relevant news and analysis that define the world of politics. From the Gold Dome to the White House, we've got you covered. Hosted by Georgia’s best political team: The AJC’s Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy. 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

Georgia’s School Cellphone Ban

April 1, 2026 • 28 mins
Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the final days of the legislative session from the Capitol, starting with a push to expand Georgia’s school cellphone ban to high schools. Greg and Patricia speak with state Rep. Scott Hilton, who makes the case for the bell-to-bell ban and outlines how schools would phase it in. They also examine the broader education agenda, including a literacy overhaul and tensions between the House...
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Shawn Harris’s Anti-War Message to Flip GA-14

March 31, 2026 • 37 mins
Greg Bluestein speaks with Democratic candidate Shawn Harris about the high-stakes runoff in Georgia’s 14th District and his pitch to voters in a deeply Republican seat. Harris discusses national security, rising costs and his criticism of Republican leadership as he tries to build a coalition of Democrats, independents and GOP voters. Then Greg turns to AJC contributor Meagan Hanson for a look at how the partial federal shutdown f...
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Airport Perks Fallout

March 29, 2026 • 30 mins
Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell answer listener questions on perks for members of Congress at Atlanta’s airport and the political fallout after Delta scaled them back. They also break down the latest in the TSA funding standoff, including Senator Jon Ossoff’s response as the shutdown drags on. Greg and Tia walk through the evolving debate over Georgia’s election bill and the push to delay changes to QR code voting. Plus, they tackl...
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Election Overhaul Debate

March 26, 2026 • 29 mins
Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the latest push to reshape Georgia’s voting system as lawmakers race toward the end of the legislative session. They talk with state Rep. Saira Draper about the fight over QR codes, a possible delay to major election changes, and the political pressures driving the debate. Then Greg and Patricia turn to a previously recorded interview with state Sen. Sonya Halpern, who outlines concerns...
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Final Days Under the Gold Dome

March 25, 2026 • 37 mins
Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the high-stakes final stretch of Georgia’s legislative session, where election-year politics are shaping major decisions on taxes, data centers and voting rules. They outline where key proposals stand as lawmakers race toward adjournment and tensions build between the House and Senate. Then Greg and Patricia sit down with House Speaker Jon Burns to discuss his push for a sweeping litera...
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Airport Chaos Fallout

March 24, 2026 • 26 mins
Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the political and real-world impact of massive TSA lines at Hartsfield-Jackson as the partial government shutdown drags on. They talk with the AJC’s Shaddi Abusaid from the airport, where travelers are facing hours-long waits and growing frustration, and examine how the standoff in Washington is spilling into Georgia’s Senate race. Then Greg and Patricia turn to rising gas prices and a ...
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Anonymous Ads Surge

March 23, 2026 • 31 mins
Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell answer listener questions on the surge of anonymous attack ads targeting Burt Jones and the speculation surrounding who is funding them. They also break down the increasingly unpredictable lieutenant governor’s race, including Nabila Islam Parks’ late entry and the fallout inside Democratic circles. Greg and Tia examine the Democratic primary for governor, where Keisha Lance Bottoms appears to have a...
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Governor’s Race Turns Personal

March 19, 2026 • 33 mins
Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the rapidly intensifying Republican primary for Georgia governor, where billionaire Rick Jackson’s massive ad spending has triggered a bitter clash with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. They discuss how the attacks, lawsuits and legislative maneuvers are reshaping the GOP contest while sidelining other candidates such as Brad Raffensperger and Chris Carr. Then they turn to the Democratic primary, w...
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Testing a Red District

March 18, 2026 • 30 mins
Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell look at how national politics is playing out in Georgia. They start in northwest Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, where Democrats are testing whether a coalition candidate like Shawn Harris can compete in one of the reddest corners of the state after a rally featuring former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Then they turn to the partial federal government shutdown and the growing strain...
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Dooley’s Senate Pledge

March 17, 2026 • 31 mins
Greg Bluestein presents an interview he and Patricia Murphy recorded with Republican Senate candidate Derek Dooley about his new “Georgia First” campaign contract. Dooley outlines proposals including term limits, a ban on congressional stock trading, and a pledge to forgo pay during government shutdowns. He also discusses Trump’s tariff strategy, the conflict with Iran, and his support for the SAVE Act and stricter immigration enfo...
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Governor’s Race and Capitol Stakes

March 16, 2026 • 33 mins
Greg Bluestein is joined by Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell to answer listener questions about Georgia politics. They explain the residency rules for candidates seeking office and why members of Congress do not have to live inside the districts they represent. Greg, Patricia and Tia also break down what Crossover Day really means at the Capitol and which proposals, including sports betting, appear stalled for the year. They also d...
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GA-14 Heads to Runoff

March 12, 2026 • 33 mins
Greg Bluestein hosts alongside Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell to break down the results of the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Democrat Sean Harris and Republican Clay Fuller are headed to a runoff after a crowded field and a bitter fight inside the GOP helped sideline hard-right candidate Colton Moore. They explain why Republican leaders quietly worked to consolidate s...
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Crossover Day Winners and Losers

March 11, 2026 • 34 mins
Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell break down what survived Crossover Day at the Georgia Capitol and what likely died for the year. They discuss a scaled-back property tax proposal, a failed push to legalize sports betting and a controversial bill tied to billionaire Rick Jackson’s run for governor. Then Patricia turns to the growing role of corporate investors buying single-family homes across metro Atlanta. Tia Mitc...
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GA-14 Special Election Test

March 10, 2026 • 25 mins
Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell break down the chaotic race to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in northwest Georgia, a contest that could require voters to cast ballots in as many as five separate elections this year. They revisit Greene’s abrupt resignation and the fallout from her split with Donald Trump, including the personal and political tensions that led to her exit. Greg and Tia also examine the crowded ...
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Georgia Governor’s Race Takes Shape

March 9, 2026 • 30 mins
Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell answer listener questions about Georgia’s crowded governor’s race, including why Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was still able to qualify despite a GOP resolution aimed at blocking him. They also explain how the growing number of Atlanta‑based candidates could shape the race and break down the differences between full Medicaid expansion and Georgia’s Pathways program. The conversation also tou...
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Iran Strikes Hit Georgia Politics

March 5, 2026 • 27 mins
Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell break down how U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran are suddenly shaping Georgia’s biggest political contests. They examine how top Republicans are lining up behind President Donald Trump while Democrats like Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock push back and call for Congress to assert its authority over war powers. Greg and Tia also explain how the foreign policy fight is colliding with a partial government ...
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Qualifying at the Capitol

March 4, 2026 • 29 mins
Greg Bluestein reports from the Georgia Capitol as qualifying week gets underway, with candidates lining up to formally enter races for governor, Senate and down-ballot offices. He catches up with contenders on both sides of the aisle, from Jon Ossoff and Buddy Carter in the Senate race to Chris Carr and Keisha Lance Bottoms in the race for governor, capturing the early messages and emerging lines of attack. Then Greg sits down wit...
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Challenging the Justices

March 3, 2026 • 34 mins
Greg Bluestein sits down with former state Sen. Jen Jordan and trial attorney Miracle Rankin, two Democratic-leaning attorneys mounting rare challenges to sitting Georgia Supreme Court justices. They argue the court has been shaped by gubernatorial appointments and say voters deserve a clearer choice in low-turnout May elections that have long protected incumbents. Jordan, who is running against Justice Sarah Warren, and Rank...
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Newsom’s Atlanta Moment

March 2, 2026 • 30 mins
Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell break down the online firestorm over California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s comments in Atlanta and explain how his remarks about dyslexia were reframed on social media. They also dig into billionaire candidate Rick Jackson’s healthcare empire and the questions surrounding his state contracts as he runs for governor. They explore long-shot challenges to sitting Georgia Supreme Court justices, fallout from th...
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From SOTU to Savannah

February 26, 2026 • 31 mins
Greg Bluestein breaks down President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address with Tia Mitchell, focusing on the political implications for Georgia as midterms approach. They examine Trump’s attacks on mail-in voting, his clashes with the Supreme Court over tariffs and how Democrats responded, including walkouts and counterprogramming. Later, Greg is joined by Patricia Murphy and Savannah Bureau Chief Adam Van Brimmer for a loo...
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