Politically Georgia

In this episode of Politically Georgia, host Greg Bluestein and AJC statehouse discuss the special session called by Gov. Kemp. In the second part of the episode, AJC Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell and Bluestein discuss Mitchell’s interview with presidential candidate Joe Biden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC reporter Jeremy Redmon discuss Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s “encouragement” of masks, his ban on counties and cities from mandating residents wear them and his lawsuit against the city of Atlanta for retightening other restrictions related to the pandemic. This episode was recorded on July 17. Learn more about your ad cho...

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC statehouse reporter Maya T. Prabhu discuss Georgia Democratic Chairwoman Nikema Williams, the candidate chosen to replace John Lewis on the ballot in November. The two discuss Williams' career thus far, the process to decide on her to replace Lewis and why the decision happened so quickly. Learn more about your ad choi...

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, the AJC’s Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell serves as guest host. Mitchell and AJC race and culture reporter Ernie Suggs discuss the life and legacy of U.S. Rep. John Lewis, who passed away on July 17 at the age of 80. Mitchell and Suggs discuss: His childhood, family, role in the civil rights movement - which ranges from sit-ins, his speech...

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC education reporter Marlon A. Walker discuss the latest in Peoplestown, a historic Atlanta community made up of largely low- and middle-class Black residences and homegrown businesses, which has been upended by recent events. Walker shares how the area is grappling since the police shooting of Rayshard Brooks, which Wal...

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC statehouse veteran James Salzer recap the legislative session. The two discuss the budget, the bills that passed and failed, the environment at the Capitol post-shutdown, session surprises and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Georgia Legislature has passed a hate-crime bill earlier this week and Gov. Brian Kemp has signed it. In this episode of Politically Georgia, host Greg Bluestein and AJC government reporter Maya T. Prabhu discuss how the bill came about, what's in it, and why Georgia didn't have hate-crimes legislation before. The bill now heads to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature. Learn more about your ad ch...

In this episode of Politically Georgia, host Greg Bluestein and AJC Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell discuss the voting issues and early results of Georgia’s June 9 elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of Tuesday's primary in Georgia, host Greg Bluestein and AJC Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell preview the June 9 elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Politically Georgia, host Greg Bluestein speaks with AJC investigative reporter Willoughby Mariano, who has been covering both coronavirus testing/data as well as the protests that have taken place in Atlanta for the last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the Politically Georgia podcast features the community conversation between AJC Political Insiders Greg Bluestein, Jim Galloway and Tia Mitchell and the newspaper’s subscribers. This conversation originally aired during the AJC’s virtual Pints & Politics event, which discussed what’s at stake in the 2020 Georgia primary election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

In this episode of Politically Georgia, AJC government reporter Mark Niesse details how to vote by mail in Georgia’s upcoming primary election on June 9. Niesse shares everything you need to know about how to vote absentee or in person, how the changes to the election came about, the political reactions to the process, what potential turnout could look like based on early numbers, and what voting...

On Monday, April 20, Gov. Brian Kemp announced plans to reopen Georgia businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic. In this episode of Politically Georgia, host Greg Bluestein and AJC reporter Tamar Hallerman discuss the decision, the reaction and the fallout that marked a busy few days in Georgia politics. The Politically Georgia podcast provides the latest news and analysis in Georgia politics. Lea...

A new series from the Politically Georgia podcast explores how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting various areas of life in the state of Georgia. The episodes will be short updates from reporters in the AJC newsroom. AJC sports writer and columnist Mark Bradley shares the changes that happened in the Atlanta sports world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new series from the Politically Georgia podcast explores how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting various areas of life in the state of Georgia. The episodes will be short updates from reporters in the AJC newsroom. In this episode, AJC transportation reporter David Wickert shares how the pandemic is impacting public transportation in metro Atlanta and the people who rely on MARTA and other ser...

A new series from the Politically Georgia podcast explores how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting various areas of life in the state of Georgia. The episodes will be short updates from reporters in the AJC newsroom. In this episode, AJC features writer Rosalind Bentley has been covering the changes to grocery stores, farmers markets and food banks. She shares what she’s been seeing as she cover...

Host Greg Bluestein speaks with AJC statehouse and elections reporter Mark Niesse about the changes to this year's election amid the coronavirus pandemic. From the primary postponements to absentee ballots and more, Niesse discuss how the changes impact Georgia voters and candidates in a busy election year and what it all means. Email podcasts@ajc.com to share comments, questions or ideas. Learn m...

A new series from the Politically Georgia podcast explores how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting various areas of life in the state of Georgia. The episodes will be short updates from reporters in the AJC newsroom. In this episode, AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri shares updates on the changes in Atlanta’s music industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new series from the Politically Georgia podcast explores how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting various areas of life in the state of Georgia. The episodes will be short updates from reporters in the AJC newsroom. Today we're sharing episode of accessAtlanta. AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras shares how the Metro Atlanta restaurant industry has changed amid the coronavirus pandemic. Figueras...

A new series from the Politically Georgia podcast explores how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting various areas of life in the state of Georgia. The episodes will be short updates from reporters in the AJC newsroom. In this episode, AJC education reporter Vanessa McCray shares how the Atlanta Public Schools system has changed since schools have closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. McCray als...

A new series from the Politically Georgia podcast explores how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting various areas of life in the state of Georgia. The episodes will be short updates from reporters in the AJC newsroom. In this episode, AJC public safety reporter Christian Boone shares what’s been going on inside jails and prisons since the coronavirus outbreak hit Georgia, including what he’s hear...

A new series from the Politically Georgia podcast explores how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting various areas of life in the state of Georgia. The episodes will be short updates from reporters in the AJC newsroom. They'll be marked with "PG Mini" in the episode title. AJC economics reporter Michael Kanell discusses the changes to the economy, jobs and housing and how that affects Georgians. H...

Greg Bluestein and AJC reporter Tamar Hallerman discuss the week in Georgia politics, which is highlighted by Gov. Brian Kemp's statewide shelter-in-place order, which impacts the state’s 10.6 million residents. The order continues through April 13. In this episode, the details of the order and updates that have already been made to it, how the action impacts local orders that were already in plac...

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC health care reporter Ariel Hart interview Ben Lopman, professor of epidemiology and environmental health at Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University. The three discuss the state of the pandemic in Georgia, what the models and projections show for the future and advice for Politically Georgia listeners. Tell us...

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and enterprise reporter Tamar Hallerman discuss the latest in Georgia’s coronavirus news, including details from Albany – a town currently being hit hard – and highlights from Gov. Brian Kemp’s town hall, and more. Send comments or story ideas to podcasts@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices