Politically Georgia

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy cover the start of Georgia’s legislative session as 53 new representatives and senators are sworn in and a new speaker of the House is elected. This before Monday’s College Football Playoff national championship blowout for the Georgia Bulldogs in Los Angeles...

In this special episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy introduce you to Andrew Morse, the AJC’s new president and publisher.   Our insiders sit down with Morse to talk about his expansive career with CNN Worldwide, his time as the head of Bloomberg Television, and his years with ABC News. They discuss his...

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy explain how Georgia plays into the House Speaker drama in Washington, D.C. Plus, our insiders give you a legislative preview.   Greg and Patricia answer your questions from the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297, and they’ll tell you...

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy share their political predictions for 2023.   Our insiders share what they think about the future of the Buckhead cityhood movement, whether Georgia will eliminate the runoff system, will Georgia host the Democratic National Convention, and whether we’ll see...

In this encore episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are live at the iconic Manuel's Tavern with AJC subscribers and Politically Georgia listeners for a special event with special guest Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. Our insiders discuss the closing of Atlanta Medical Center, the prospect of Atlanta hostin...

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insider Greg Bluestein reviews the lessons learned from Georgia Politics in 2022.   Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode.    ...

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look ahead to 2023 and ask the biggest questions shaping Georgia politics.   Plus, our insiders make some political predictions for the coming year.   Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297...

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look back at questions asked this time last year about what will shape Georgia’s political landscape in 2022.   Plus, our insiders talk about some of the surprises that came along the way this past year.   Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-ho...

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s suggestion that the Geornia Assembly should pass a bill that would end the use of runoff contests following general elections.   Plus, our insiders talk about the pros and cons of of using a ranked-choice voting...

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about the crossroads Georgia Democrats are at and the different strategies the party might need to consider moving forward.   Plus, our insiders dive into a memo put out by Governor Brian Kemp’s campaign about the Republican’s 2022 victory.   Have a ques...

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell unpack the 2022 elections and what it all means the results mean for Georgia.   Plus, our insiders share the most surreal moments on the campaign trail.   Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotli...

In this special episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy explain how Rev. Raphael Warnock knocked off Herschel Walker in Tuesday’s runoff election to return to Washington for six years. Our insiders are also joined by AJC reporter Shannon McCaffery from Walker’s watch party. Have a question for Greg and Pat...

In this special episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy ask the five biggest questions heading Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoffs.   Our insiders explore whether split ticket voters will come back out for Senator Warnock, will Walker supporters turn out on Election Day, the candidates’ competing strategies, and...

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan’s comments on network television that sent shockwaves through the Georgia GOP.   Plus, our insiders look at why senior Republicans are flabbergasted by Herschel Walker's final closing strategy.   Greg and Patricia also ans...

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In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss voter turnout, messaging, and December surprises just to list a few of the things they are watching in this Senate runoff.   Plus, our insiders talk about the confusion Georgia voters and poll workers are faced with because of Georgia law regarding Sa...

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about the attempts the senatorial campaigns are making to woo independent voters to the polls for the runoff election in December. Governor Brian Kemp is now out campaigning with Herschel Walker as Senator Raphael Warnock invites Dave Matthews to headlin...

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the major impact Speaker Ralston had on Georgia’s political agenda after more than a decade serving in arguably the second-most-powerful position in state government. Plus, our insiders look at the major ruling by Fulton County Superior Judge Robert M...

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy explore how Democratic control of the U.S. Senate changes the runoff race here in Georgia.   Plus, our insiders talk about the Republicans’ pick as the next Georgia House speaker succeeding outgoing Speaker David Ralston.     Have a question for Greg and Patr...

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy explain the next moves Senator Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker could make in the final sprint to win the 2022 elections.   Plus, our insiders talk about the race to succeed Georgia House Speaker David Ralston.   Greg and Patricia also answer you questions...

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy have their instant takes on the results of Georgia's midterm elections and look at what appears will be a runoff election. Plus, our insiders analyze some of the down-ticket races including Secretary of State and the races for Georgia's 2nd congressional dist...

In this special episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by AJC editor Kevin Riley to look at where things stand ahead of Election Day and what to watch for on election night.     Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline and we’ll play back your...

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about Georgia House Speaker David Ralston’s announcement that he will not seek another term as leader of the chamber citing a “health challenge”.   Our insiders look into the speaker’s role as one of the state’s most powerful political leaders, and the f...

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at the four major candidates running in Georgia’s midterms and how vastly different the campaign strategies are from each other.   Plus, our insiders answer your questions from the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297.   We here a...

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy cover the biggest names to appear on the Georgia campaign trail, former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Mike Pence.   Our insiders also talk about who has been missing from Georgia campaign appearances, President Joe Biden and former Presiden...