Politically Georgia

Sen. Cory Booker broke a Senate record with a 25-hour filibuster—and cited the late John Lewis as his inspiration. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, host Tia Mitchell sits down with Michael Collins, former chief of staff to Lewis and now head of the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation, to reflect on Lewis’ enduring impact on Democrats in Washington. Then, Mitchell and co-host Patricia...

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the winners and losers from the final, chaotic hours of the 2025 legislative session. Then, State Sen. Brandon Beach joins us to talk about his new role as U.S. Treasurer, reflecting on his time under the Gold Dome and what’s next in Washington. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline...

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell dive into your questions from the listener mailbag. From early moves in Georgia’s 2026 races to the latest polling in the U.S. Senate contest, we break down what’s driving candidates to jump in now. Plus, what’s happening with the Fulton County election case, Georgia Supreme Court shakeups, CDC funding concerns—and even what’s behind that smoother highway ride...

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the whirlwind final hours of the 2025 legislative session. With dozens of bills still in play, lawmakers scramble to strike last-minute deals before the clock runs out on Sine Die. Plus, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff sheds his low-key image as he gears up for reelection with a sharper message from Washington. Have a question or comment for the show? Ca...

President Donald Trump has repeatedly called April 2 “Liberation Day,” with promises to roll out a set of tariffs, or taxes on imports from other countries. Hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy have the latest on the trade wars launched by President Donald Trump and dive into what they mean in Washington and for Georgians. Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Geo...

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the shifting Democratic field for Georgia governor now that U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath has suspended her campaign following a family health crisis. Then, voting and election expert Mark Niesse explains the last-minute election bills that are looking for final passage before Sine Die. Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically G...

Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy dive into mailbag questions, where a majority of listeners' questions concern Democrats under the Gold Dome, and at the U.S. Capitol. Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next listener mailbag segment. Listen and subscribe...

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan weighs in on top Trump administration officials sharing attack plans in a group chat that accidentally included the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. Then, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy have the latest on the political fallout from Gov. Brian Kemp’s legal overhaul and the fresh scrutiny of The New Georgia Project. Have a question or comment for the show? Ca...

Host Tia Mitchell talks with Fred Smith Jr., a professor at Emory University School of Law, about the tensions between the Trump administration and the courts. Then, Greg Bluestein updates us from the Gold Dome on a long-debated religious liberty measure. Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and...

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell discuss where Georgia lawmakers stand after a vote on Gov. Kemp’s main priority this legislative session, a bill that rewrites litigation rules. Then, they hear from Ginny Lim who went viral for confronting U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick at a Roswell town hall in February. Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline...

Hosts Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein analyze Senator Jon Ossoff’s kickoff to his reelection campaign with his rally in Atlanta over the weekend. Then, Patricia and Greg join colleague Tia Mitchell to answer your questions from the listener mailbag. Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and an...

Hosts Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein analyze the different approaches to town halls by Republicans and Democrats. Then, they discuss Governor Brian Kemp’s recent concessions on his legal overhaul, commonly referred to as ‘tort reform’, and the 2026 governor race hopefuls. Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play b...

Hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy talk about the strategy around the Trump administration’s tariff’s and their impact on prices in Georgia with Gavin Bade, who reports on trade, economics and industrial policy for The Wall Street Journal. Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it d...

Host Greg Bluestein explores the long-debated sports betting proposal and why it fell to the wayside yet again this session. But first, Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell talk about Congress avoiding a government shutdown and U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff’s much-anticipated rally to kick off his reelection campaign. Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgi...

Hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell answer questions from listeners about limiting jury awards in lawsuits, often called “tort reform” by supporters, Crossover Day, clean energy, and more. Then, AJC government reporter Maya T. Prabhu dishes about her infamous best-dressed lawmakers list. Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotli...

Georgia House Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley talks about her priorities as the legislative session ramps up to a final sprint and what she’s learned during her three-decade tenure. Then, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy have the latest on how Kelly Loeffler and Doug Collins of Georgia are shaping President Donald Trump’s administration and update on one of Gov. Brian Kemp’s overhaul of Geo...

Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy talk with Andrew Desiderio, a senior congressional reporter for Punchbowl News, about the negotiations in Washington to avoid a partial government shutdown. On Tuesday, the U.S. House passed legislation to avert a partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September. The vote provides critical momentum for the measure, which now moves to the U.S....

Today's episode features an in-depth look at Governor Brian Kemp's legal overhaul legislation. We hear from a series of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle on Senate Bill 68. Former Democratic operative, Falak Sabbak, talks about what’s in the measure and why tort reform matters to Georgians. But first, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy review what survived and passed after the dust settled on C...

Over at the Georgia State Capitol, it’s Crossover Day. Host Greg Bluestein talks with Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns about the excitement surrounding the day and his priorities for the rest of the legislative session. But first, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell discuss the latest developments in the 2026 race for Georgia governor, after U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath made the first move toward a likely run...

Politically Georgia host Tia Mitchell sits down for a conversation with Democratic Strategist Tré Easton about what’s next for Georgia Democrats. Easton - a recently retired Congressional staffer - never forgets his Georgia roots. His experience growing up with the Young Democrats of Georgia in Barnesville informs what he thinks Democrats on Capitol Hill should be doing for their constituents toda...

It's Politically Georgia’s first episode since going back to a podcast only. Hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell share what’s in store for Politically Georgia’s future and discuss the fast-approaching Crossover Day deadline for state legislators. Then, Greg Bluestein recaps his interview with Kelly Loeffler - one of her first interviews since being confirmed to lead the Small B...

Today marks Politically Georgia’s final broadcast on WABE, closing one chapter as we prepare for an exciting new future. On today’s episode, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell reflect on their favorite moments on-air, and AJC President and Publisher Andrew Morse shares the vision for what’s next.   Then, we welcome Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, fresh off his State of the City a...

With Crossover Day just around the corner, Georgia lawmakers are entering a pivotal phase of the legislative session. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein sit down with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to discuss key bills moving through the state Senate—including Gov. Brian Kemp’s legal overhaul and Georgia’s own version of a DOGE bill. Plus, we’ll ask Jones abou...

President Donald Trump’s policies are already making waves in Georgia’s economy. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, lobbyist Howard Franklin of Ohio River South joins us to discuss how the Trump administration’s decisions are affecting key business sectors in the state.   Then, House Republicans, with Trump’s backing, pushed through a budget bluep...

As Georgia Democrats regroup after a tough election cycle, some leaders are taking a proactive approach to rebuilding the party. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy sit down with State Sen. Josh McLaurin and State Rep. Ruwa Romman to discuss their strategy for moving forward and what they believe is needed to strengthen Democratic influence in the st...