Politically Georgia

In this episode, host Greg Bluestein and AJC film and TV reporter Rodney Ho discuss the latest fallout with Hollywood following the signing of Georgia's anti-abortion ‘heartbeat’ bill, including the latest discussion of boycotts from major Hollywood studios and comments from Georgia state officials. Also, Bluestein chats with producer Bria Felicien about former gubernatorial candidate Michael Will...

Host Greg Bluestein and AJC reporter Joshua Sharpe discuss suspended Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck, who was indicted earlier this month with charges of fraud and money laundering. Sharpe, who was in the courtroom for Beck's hearing, and Bluestein, who was at the Georgia GOP convention days later, discuss the charges, the fallout and Beck himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Many actors, directors and producers who make films in Georgia threatened to boycott the state following the signing of Georgia's anti-abortion "heartbeat" bill. In this episode, host Greg Bluestein and AJC reporter/editor Jennifer Brett give insight into Georgia's relationship with Hollywood and discuss how the signing of the "heartbeat" could affect the relationship. Learn more about your ad cho...

Host Greg Bluestein and AJC statehouse reporter Maya T. Prabhu were inside Gov. Brian Kemp's ceremonial office as he signed Georgia's anti-abortion 'heartbeat' bill into law. In this episode, Bluestein and Prabhu discuss the signing, the details of the law itself and what's next for the legislation. You'll also hear from both supporters and opponents of the law who were at the State Capitol on Tue...

Stacey Abrams said she will not challenge Georgia Sen. David Perdue and run for U.S. Senate in 2020. In this episode, host Greg Bluestein and AJC government reporter Tia Mitchell discuss Abrams' decision, what’s next for the former gubernatorial candidate and how her decision impacts Georgia's Senate race moving forward.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Greg Bluestein and AJC Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman discuss and analyze the results of an April 2019 poll of Georgia voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Greg Bluestein and AJC Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman discuss the big and small donations already coming into Georgia’s top 2020 congressional races. Plus, the two chat about presidential candidate Cory Booker’s visit to Atlanta and their interview with the New Jersey senator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host Greg Bluestein and AJC Political Insider Jim Galloway recap Georgia's 2019 legislative session and give an update on one of the top races for 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Greg Bluestein takes you inside the Capitol with his dispatches from the last full week of Georgia’s 2019 legislative session (March 25-29). The week was busy, with lawmakers looking to pass major bills ahead of Sine Die on Tuesday, April 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Greg Bluestein and AJC reporter Amanda Coyne discuss and analyze Gwinnett’s failed MARTA referendum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Greg Bluestein spoke with AJC reporters Kelly Yamanouchi, Mark Niesse and Maya T. Prabhu about three major pieces of legislation and their likelihood of passing before the end of the legislative session. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we’re celebrating one year of the Politically Georgia podcast! In this episode, host Greg Bluestein looks back at the last year in Georgia politics as heard on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host Greg Bluestein takes a call from AJC veteran Jim Galloway, and the two catch up on the latest news from Georgia’s 2019 legislative session. Bluestein and Galloway chat about the return of social legislation, the latest proposals for gambling in Georgia and a state takeover of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and the fallout following an AJC-WSB investigation...

Host Greg Bluestein and the AJC's Gwinnett reporter Tyler Estep discuss everything you need to know – from the history to the logistics and politics – about Gwinnett County's historic transit referendum on March 19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Greg Bluestein speaks with AJC investigative reporter Johnny Edwards about the recent AJC and WSB investigation that found that Georgia House Speaker David Ralston "appears to be misusing the power of his public office to benefit his private law practice." AJC health reporter Ariel Hart returned to the show to discuss Gov. Brian Kemp's recently unveiled Patients First Act. Learn more about yo...

Host Greg Bluestein and AJC Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman discuss the latest in Georgia's 7th congressional district following Rob Woodall's announcement. Bluestein and AJC health reporter Ariel Hart discuss Gov. Brian Kemp's plan to seek Medicaid and Obamacare waivers for Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump will be delivering the State of the Union address on Feb. 5, and Stacey Abrams is set to deliver the Democrat State of the Union response. With Georgia Democrats finalizing plans and Republican lawmakers to keep an eye on, there will be plenty for you to watch on Tuesday. Host Greg Bluestein and the AJC’s Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman break down what to know about...

January’s almost over, but the year’s still getting started in Georgia politics. The inauguration of the state’s new leadership has passed and the 2019 legislative session is underway, but after a tumultuous election year in 2018, there will be plenty to watch in Georgia in 2019 and in the lead-up to the 2020 election cycle. In the latest episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Blues...

Host Greg Bluestein and AJC Political Insider Jim Galloway take a look at Brian Kemp’s first week as Georgia's governor, the opening days of the 2019 legislative session and the results of a new, exclusive AJC poll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Greg Bluestein and statehouse veteran James Salzer preview Georgia’s 2019 Legislative Session and share what to watch for and everything you need to know before the 40-day session begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Greg Bluestein and AJC Georgia Politics Insider Jim Galloway reflect on Gov. Nathan Deal’s tenure leading the state and the legacy he will leave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman discuss 2018's top 10 stories in Georgia politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's Tamar Hallerman analyze the end of the Georgia elections and discuss what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Politically Georgia producer Bria Felicien and The AJC’s podcast specialist Jasmine Ellis provide election night dispatches from the campaign parties of Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's Tamar Hallerman discuss the latest overall in Georgia's midterm election results and provide a look at what's next in the governor's race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices