Politically Georgia

2021 has been the year of chaos, conflict, and new campaigns. In our final episode of Politically Georgia for 2021, Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by AJC Washington Correspondent Tia Mitchell and Editor-in-Chief Kevin Riley to discuss the biggest stories of the year. Our team looks at the surprise victories in the Senate runoffs, how f...

In this Christmas eve episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, our Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the incentive package Governor Kemp gave auto-maker Rivian to come to Georgia and why it could very well be the largest ever. Plus, our crew also looks at how Stacey Abrams is using a Christmas radio ad to cut down one potential Republican...

With 2021 coming to a close, the city of Atlanta is getting ready to hand over the reins of government from one mayor to the next. In this Inside City Hall edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by city hall reporters J.D. Capelouto and Wilborn Nobles. Our crew looks at what Andre Dickens must deal with when he take...

In this special episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and senior writer Tamar Hallerman look back on the life and career of Johnny Isakson. Our team discusses why Isakson may be the last deal maker of his kind, how his approach helped the people of Georgia and why members of his own party didn’t always have his b...

It’s supposed to be a quiet holiday season, but it’s been anything but that in Georgia politics this week. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, our Political Insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into Brian Kemp supporters $1 million response to David Perdue’s attacks in the Governor’s primary. Plus, how Stacey Abrams is responding to...

It might be the biggest economic development project in Georgia history. That’s why this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast is all about the announcement that electric vehicle startup Rivian will build its next plant at a site along I-20 in Monroe and Walton Counties. Atlanta-Journal Constitution Political Insider Greg Bluestein is joined by investigative reporter J. Scott Trubey to dig in...

The first week of the battle between Governor Brian Kemp and David Perdue for the 2022 GOP nomination is off to a loud start. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta-Journal Constitution political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into the attacks Perdue is already launching in the days after his announcement. Plus, why many fellow Republicans are not taking sides...

“Bitter, ugly and costly” is how the Atlanta-Journal Constitution political insiders are sizing up the battle for the GOP nomination for governor after David Perdue joins the race. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at how Perdue is holding Brian Kemp responsible for his loss in the Senate this year, why Kemp feels betrayed, the early attack...

The rematch between Gov. Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams is officially on. In this episode of Politically Georgia, the Atlanta-Journal Constitution’s political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into Abrams officially declaring her candidacy for governor. Our team looks at what’s changed since the 2018 race, Kemp’s response to Abrams’ return and how Donald Trump and David Perdue are putt...

In this podcast from the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Greg Bluestein is joined by city hall reporters J.D. Capelouto and Wilborn P. Nobles III to breakdown how Dickens came from behind to become Atlanta’s new mayor. Our team looks at why Dickens was able to pull off such a convincing win over Felicia Moore, what the voters are looking for in their new mayor, what a Dickens administration might lo...

Even though it’s Thanksgiving, it has not been a slow week for the Politically Georgia team. Our insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy take a deep dive into the new matchup for the 7th Congressional District after redistricting maps were approved. Our team looks at why Lucy McBath and Carolyn Bourdeaux will not back down, at least not yet. Plus why parts of the GOP Congressional delegation a...

In this Race for City Hall edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution political insider Greg Bluestein welcomes city hall reporters Wilborn Nobles and J.D. Capelouto to discuss some major changes in the runoff to become Mayor of Atlanta. Our team discusses why Andre Dickens has passed Felicia Moore in the latest AJC/WSB-TV poll. Plus we dig through what the candid...

After another contentious special redistricting session, lawmakers have finally drawn their lines for the next decade. In this episode of Politically Georgia from the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, our political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined government reporter Maya T. Prabhu to breakdown the new Congressional and Legislative maps. Our team looks at who stands to gain and a...

The first high-profile debate of the Atlanta mayoral runoff – hosted by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Public Broadcasting -- brings out some of the differences and disagreements between Felicia Moore and Andre Dickens. In this episode of Politically Georgia, AJC political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by our city hall reporter J.D. Capelouto, who was on the pa...

In this edition of Politically Georgia, Atlanta-Journal Constitution Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell hosts a special roundtable focusing on the political perspectives of Black women. Tia is joined by Pro Publica’s Nicole Carr, freelance journalist Jewel Wicker and Dawn Montgomery from The Atlanta Voice to discuss the Atlanta mayor’s runoff, what happened to Kasim Reed, should Stacey Abrams a...

In this episode of Politically Georgia from the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, our political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at home Governor Brian Kemp is preparing for a GOP challenge to his seat. Plus, how Democrats are struggling to get their message out around the $1.2 billion infrastructure bill. We also dig deep into what could be a “political hurricane” blowing through Gwin...

In this special edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, Atlanta-Journal Constitution political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by city hall reporters Wilborn Nobles III and J.D. Capelouto to breakdown where the race to become Atlanta’s next mayor stands as the runoff officially begins. Our team looks at the long list of endorsements for Felicia Moore and Andre Dickens, what Dickens will need...

Even though it was an off-year election, there is still a lot the Atlanta-Journal Constitution political insiders learned this week. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine why election night “not great” for Democrats in Georgia and nationwide. Plus, how Governor Kemp is pushing back against President Biden’s vaccine mandate and why Kasim Reed...

In this special edition of the Politically Georgia Podcast, AJC political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by city hall reporters Wilborn P. Nobles III and J.D. Capelouto along with managing editor Leroy Chapman. Our team looks at how Andre Dickens apparently managed to knock former Mayor Kasim Reed out of the race, the event that may have changed the race and how Felicia Moore will do as the fron...

In this special edition of the Politically Georgia Podcast we breakdown what to expect on Election Day when Atlantans go to the polls to select a new mayor. AJC political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by city hall reporters Wilborn P. Nobles III and J.D. Capelouto to look at who could be the dark horse that steals a spot in the runoff, why 40 percent of the electorate is still undecided and wha...

The World Series is stage is so big, politics is also playing a role. In this week’s Politically Georgia Podcast, our AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss how Gov. Brian Kemp is using Atlanta’s World Series appearance to his advantage. Plus, why a major battle could be brewing for Gov. Kemp’s job next year and finally how Herschel Walker’s opponents are bringing up his...

Democrats fail to get a debate going on the voting rights bill in the Senate. Our political insiders Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell look at what that means going forward, how it will affect other legislature President Biden is trying to pass and will they remove the filibuster to do it. Plus, how Herschel Walker is going against Donald Trump for the first time and why it’s a risky move. Learn mor...

It’s a special edition of the Politically Georgia Podcast. AJC political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by city hall reporters Wilborn P. Nobles III and J.D. Capelouto to continue our in-depth coverage of the Race for City Hall. In this episode we look at what has really mattered from an onslaught of mayoral debates in the last week. Why Kasim Reed and Felicia Moore are starting to separate them...

“If you can’t say anything nasty about Nazi’s don’t say anything at all.” That’s how our Political Insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy lead off this episode after Herschel Walker deals with the fall out of his swastika controversy. At 15:00 we discuss why Republicans are still having cold sweats about Donald Trump’s loss in 2020 and the Ga leaders pushing back. Learn more about your ad cho...

Our political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the week that was in local politics. Starting with what Governor Brian Kemp accomplished in his trip back to Texas to visit the U.S.-Mexico border. At 9:30 we go to Washington to figure out what’s going on with the debt ceiling and the battle over social spending and climate change legislation. At 14:30 we discuss the fallout fro...