Politically Georgia

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...

As President Donald Trump marks his first month back in the Oval Office, Georgia Republicans are solidifying their strategy for the future. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell sit down with Georgia GOP Chairman Josh McKoon to discuss Trump’s return, the state party’s vision and McKoon’s own plans for reelection.   Meanwhile, Georgia Democrats are dealin...

It has been one month since President Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office, and his approach has been anything but slow. With a flurry of executive orders, budget cuts, policy shifts, and economic directives, his administration is moving at full speed. On today’s special episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell help you cut through the noise and br...

It has been 30 days since President Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein examine how his policies have already shaped Georgia’s political and economic landscape.   Then, we speak with Georgia Senate President Pro Tem John Kennedy, who is co-sponsoring a bill modeled a...

Lawmakers are racing to fund the government, and Georgia stands to benefit from key budget provisions. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy speak with Semafor’s Washington-based reporter Kadia Goba about the high-stakes negotiations and the federal dollars headed to Georgia.   Then, Postmaster General Louis DeJ...

As the debate over reproductive rights continues, Georgia House Speaker John Burns is pushing to protect in vitro fertilization. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, we talk to Rep. Lehman Franklin, the bill’s sponsor, about why the measure is personal for him and the hurdles it faces in the legislature.   Meanwhile, Democrats are raising alarms ove...

Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is sending shockwaves across Georgia, with new policies affecting communities statewide. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, we hear from State Senator Nabilah Islam Parkes about how Democrats plan to respond.   Then, as Senator Jon Ossoff campaigns for reelection, he’s still facing backlash from some Jewish vot...

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan was one of President Donald Trump’s fiercest Republican critics during the campaign, but after Trump’s victory, he urged people to give him a chance. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell check in with Duncan to see where he stands and get his take on Georgia’s Senate race as it begins to heat up.   Then, we turn to th...

Georgia Democrats are looking to rebuild after a tough election cycle. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy sit down with Democratic Caucus Chair Tanya Miller to discuss the party’s strategy this legislative session and how they plan to regain political ground.   Then, we turn to the classroom, where Rep. Scott Hilton is pushing for a ban on cellphone...

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting billions in funding for the National Institutes of Health, sparing $100 million earmarked for critical research in Georgia. But how long will this protection last? On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy speak with AJC Health Reporter Ariel Hart about the legal battle and what’s...

The 2026 race for Georgia governor is already heating up, and state Senator Jason Esteves is the latest to consider a bid for the state’s top office. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein sit down with Esteves live from the state Capitol to discuss his political future and the issues shaping Georgia’s landscape. Then, AJC local government reporter Rile...

A bill banning transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports has become a top priority for Georgia Republicans this legislative session. On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell speak with State Senator Greg Dolezal about the bill’s focus, its potential impact and what’s next for the legislation. Meanwhile, the Trump administration’s decision to...

In this special Politically Georgia episode, recorded live in front of an audience in Washington, D.C., hosts Tia Mitchell, Greg Bluestein, and Patricia Murphy take the show on the road for an inside look at President Donald Trump’s second term. First, we’re joined by Rome-based Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene to hear her perspective on what she’s seeing from Trump’s return to the...

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and House Speaker Jon Burns traveled to Washington to stand alongside President Donald Trump as he signed a national ban on transgender athletes participating in women’s sports. Today, the Georgia Senate will vote on a similar statewide ban. On Politically Georgia, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the political implications and what’s next for the legislation...