Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast

From Washington to Georgia – what are we learning about Trump’s hold on the GOP? Tuesday's Republican runoffs are the latest test of Trump's endorsement. And Georgia is playing a key role as a Congressional panel investigates January 6th. Plus, how will Stacey Abrams' endorsements fare and will a string of negative reporting hurt GOP Senate nominee Herschel Walker? See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Some Republicans are moving to the far-right on abortion as they try to win primary runoffs, and the debate over gun safety is all but ignored by Georgia Republicans. WABE's Susanna Capelouto, Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss how a move to the right by Georgia Republicans could resonate in the November midterm elections. They also talk about how student loan forgiveness could factor into motiva...

Georgia Democrats hope to unite their November ticket and recreate some of the energy that got two U.S. Senators elected in 2021. WABE's Susanna Capelouto, Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas talk about what it may take to bring back that magic as the Trump influence over Georgia is waning. The politics team also talks about runoff races to be decided this month and di-sects a complicated voting machine m...

After Tuesday's primaries in Georgia the stage is set for a rematch between Democrat Stacey Abrams and incumbent Republican Governor Brian Kemp. WABE's politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas talk with Emma Hurt of Axios about the messaging Georgia's Republican and Democratic parties are preparing for their campaigns. They also discuss the remarkable comeback of Georgia Secretary of State B...

Last night Trump backed candidates did not do well in Georgia's Republican primaries. Only UGA football legend Hershel Walker, who was pushed into the U.S. Senate race by Trump, easily secured his nomination, though he ran much on his own celebrity. WABE's politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss primary election night results in this special episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The WABE politics team of Rahul Bali, Sam Gringlas and Susanna Capelouto will be looking for clues in next Tuesday's primaries that will reveal the power former President Donald Trump has over Georgia's GOP. He's endorsed at least 10 candidates up and down the ballot. Meanwhile, Democrats are seeing a bitter battle in the 7th congressional district, because of Republican led redistricting. See omn...

With only days left before the May 24th primary we hear from swing voters and those who already cast their ballots. WABE's Susanna Capelouto talks with politics reporter Rahul Bali and Emma Hurt with Axios about what they're seeing as campaigns are heading into the home stretch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During recent debates Georgia Republican primary candidates vowed to outlaw all abortions, even in cases of incest or rape. WABE's Susanna Capelouto, Rahul Bali, Sam Gringlas and Emma Hurt from Axios talk about this and other campaign 2022 issues, including early voting numbers that show a lot of enthusiasm among Republicans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With less than a month to go before the Georgia primary, candidates are making their closing arguments on the campaign trail, the debate stage... and on TV. WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali, with Axios reporter Emma Hurt, talk campaign ads, debates and the start of early voting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Controversial Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene faces at least 4 opponents in the Republican primary on May 24th, but is she vulnerable? WABE politics editor Susanna Capelouto, and politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss the race in Georgia's 14th congressional district. They also have updates on Georgia's race for governor and discuss a brewing voter registration controversy inv...

Incumbent Governor Brian Kemp is trying to fend of Republican challengers by solidifying his pro-gun stance and GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker refuses to debate his opponents. WABE's Rahul Bali and Susanna Capelouto talk with Emma Hurt of Axios about these and other issues including the money that's already pouring into Georgia's midterm elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

What happens in Georgia this November, will have national implications as Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock is up for re-election.  But first there are party primaries May 24th, where former President Donald Trump has endorsed several candidates to challenge incumbent Republicans. It'll be a test of his influence over Georgia Republicans. WABE Politics reporter Sam Gringlas and Axios reporte...