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Join us for the most relevant news and analysis that define the world of politics. From the Gold Dome to the White House, we've got you covered. Hosted by Georgia’s best political team: The AJC’s Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy. Call in with your questions on the Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)-810-5297‬, and our hosts will answer them on future episodes. Learn more on the AJC Politically Georgia Podcast page .

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Water wars and stories to know ahead of the GOP gubernatorial runoff 02.07.2018 24:42

The AJC's Tamar Hallerman joined the show to discuss stories you should know leading up to the July 24 runoff and the Supreme Court's decision on the water wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Georgia politicians and family separations. New developments in transportation. Specifics on distracted driving law. 25.06.2018 28:34

AJC reporter David Wickert returns to the podcast to discuss a mix of transportation issues, including Metro Atlanta transportation and the distracted driving law that goes into effect July 1. Host Greg Bluestein also outlines what Georgia politicians had to say following the news of family separations at the border and President Donald Trump's executive order reversal. Learn more about your ad ch...

The controversy rocking Georgia's governor's race 18.06.2018 31:49

Catch up on the stories impacting Georgia's race for governor and how politicians on both sides of the aisle are responding. This episode includes an update on the lieutenant governor's race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Casey Cagle, the secret recording, and what it all means 11.06.2018 31:45

A secret recording showed that Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle supported a bill that he described as bad “a thousand different ways” to prevent Hunter Hill, a political rival, from receiving financial support in the GOP primary race for governor. The AJC’s James Salzer joined Politically Georgia host Greg Bluestein to discuss the recording. In this episode, they provide context, give background and discuss...

How May primary results affect the Georgia Legislature 04.06.2018 25:13

The AJC’s James Salzer, who has covered state government and politics since 1990, was out of the country for two weeks during May, so he missed Election Day. When he returned stateside, he joined host Greg Bluestein to share what he found to be the biggest “election surprises” and how they affect the Georgia Legislature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking ahead to the runoffs 28.05.2018 26:45

Greg Bluestein and The AJC's Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman prepare you for the July 24 runoffs by sharing what to watch and what to expect during the nine-week runoff period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Immediate primary reactions 23.05.2018 32:29

The AJC's Greg Bluestein and Tamar Hallerman share their immediate reactions to the results of Georgia's May 22 primary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What the final gubernatorial primary debates say about Tuesday's elections 20.05.2018 36:36

Host Greg Bluestein, WSB Radio’s Condace Pressley and AJC Deputy Managing Editor Leroy Chapman Jr. break down Sunday’s gubernatorial debates and what they mean heading into Tuesday’s primary elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Election Prep: Governor primaries 14.05.2018 29:38

Everything you need to know about Georgia's gubernatorial primaries: James Salzer joined host Greg Bluestein to break down the Republican and Democratic races for governor ahead of the May 22 elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Election Prep: Secretary of state, early voting 14.05.2018 16:51

Georgia is in the process of deciding on new voting machines. The next secretary of state will have a key role in deciding what equipment Georgians will use. Mark Niesse joined host Greg Bluestein to discuss the May 22 primaries for the position and took a look at early voting numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Election Prep: Lt. Gov primaries 14.05.2018 16:35

Maya Prabhu joined host Greg Bluestein to discuss the May 22 primaries for lieutenant governor in Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Election Prep: Insurance commissioner primaries 14.05.2018 12:50

It's a race that affects your life and your pockets. James Salzer joined host Greg Bluestein to discuss the May 22 primaries for insurance commissioner in Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking at the 2018 Elections 07.05.2018 18:04

Today’s episode is a little different. You’re going to hear a portion of the conversation that took place at Politically Georgia’s April 25 Pints & Politics event. With the Georgia primaries approaching on May 22, we discussed everything related to the 2018 elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What recent polls of Georgia voters say about May's primary elections 30.04.2018 30:20

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Channel 2 Action News recently commissioned the University of Georgia to conduct two separate polls of likely Democratic and Republican primary voters. Host Greg Bluestein and AJC Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman analyzed the results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sexual harassment, #MeToo at the Georgia Capitol 23.04.2018 21:59

AJC Hyperlocal Coach Janel Davis spent months investigating sexual harassment complaints in Georgia's Capitol. Davis joins host Greg Bluestein to discuss the stories she's uncovered and why information isn’t easy to find if there are complaints against lawmakers. Bluestein also provides an update on the governor's race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Immigration in Georgia 16.04.2018 22:32

The AJC's Jeremy Redmon joins Greg Bluestein to discuss the ways various Georgia city, county and state officials are handling immigration and how the topic is impacting major 2018 races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Races, issues to watch ahead of next month’s Georgia primaries 09.04.2018 29:51

AJC’s Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman joins host Greg Bluestein to discuss Georgia’s big issues and races ahead of the May 22, 2018 primaries. Hallerman also discusses an upcoming story on Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and James Salzer provides the Phrase of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Zell Miller helped shape an AJC reporter’s life 04.04.2018 6:21

AJC reporter and Politically Georgia podcast host Greg Bluestein reads the column he wrote following the death of former Georgia Governor Zell Miller. It is titled, "An appreciation: How Zell Miller helped shape an AJC reporter’s life." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metro Atlanta transit and the bills that may become law in Georgia 02.04.2018 31:28

On Sine Die, the Georgia Legislature approved a bill that could dramatically expand transit in Metro Atlanta. Host Greg Bluestein and AJC transportation reporter David Wickert discuss the mass transit and distracted driving bills that passed at the end of the legislative session. Also in this episode, Bluestein discusses other major bills Gov. Nathan Deal is expected to sign and James Salzer provi...

Sine Die: Inside the chaotic last day of Georgia's legislative session 26.03.2018 29:09

Sine Die, the last day of Georgia's 2018 legislative session, is Thursday, March 29. Host Greg Bluestein and AJC veteran James Salzer discuss the typical atmosphere and last-day shenanigans at the Capitol as well as bills to watch in 2018. The two also briefly discuss issues impacting Georgia governor's race and as always, Salzer provides the Phrase of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Amazon and Atlanta: The business of Georgia's HQ2 bid 19.03.2018 19:45

AJC reporter Scott Trubey joins host Greg Bluestein to discuss the business of Georgia's bid for Amazon HQ2 in Atlanta. James Salzer provides the Phrase of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Qualifying 2018: It’s officially campaign season in Georgia 12.03.2018 23:17

Kick off the 2018 campaign season in Georgia with Politically Georgia. The AJC’s Greg Bluestein and Jim Galloway take you inside of the Capitol during Qualifying Week, which is the period when candidates sign up to run for office. Greg and Jim discuss the most interesting races, including contests for governor, Congress and Georgia General Assembly, and news from the 2018 legislative session. Also...

Coming Soon 07.03.2018 4:41

Get the latest news and analysis from Georgia’s Political Insiders - presented by the AJC’s Politically Georgia team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices