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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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Issues Week: Education 09.10.2018 16:52

Host Greg Bluestein is joined by James Salzer, The AJC’s statehouse veteran, to discuss the issue of education in Georgia's race for governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Issues Week: Budget and Taxes 08.10.2018 17:03

Host Greg Bluestein is joined by James Salzer, The AJC’s statehouse veteran, to discuss the issues of budget and taxes in Georgia's race for governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing: Issues Week 07.10.2018 2:25

This week, we’re discussing all of the issues in Georgia’s race for governor, from topics like healthcare and transportation to budget, taxes and education. We’ll bring you everything you need to know about the issues and where the candidates stand on them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest from Abrams & Kemp 01.10.2018 25:07

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's James Salzer discuss the latest moves in Georgia's race for governor from Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Voting machines and election security 24.09.2018 22:55

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC’s state government reporter Mark Niesse discuss voting machines and election security in Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GOP women in Trump era; Black women and the governor’s election 17.09.2018 22:34

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC’s Tamar Hallerman discuss how Republican women in Georgia are navigating politics in the Trump era. The AJC’s Maya T. Prabhu joins the podcast to talk about how black women will impact the governor’s election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Analyzing results of a recent poll of Georgia voters 10.09.2018 20:10

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's Tamar Hallerman analyze the results of a recent poll of Georgia voters and discuss what those results mean for the next two months leading up to the November election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#MeToo in state government; The future of Russell building renaming efforts in D.C. 03.09.2018 20:54

AJC Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman joined host Greg Bluestein to discuss how the Richard B. Russell situation may play out in the future, McCain’s legacy and what’s next for Georgia’s lawmakers in Washington. Then, Bluestein and AJC investigative reporter Chris Joyner discuss a recent investigation, which revealed that Georgia’s government has little grip on the sexual harassment problem...

A look at Abrams, Kemp's appeals to Georgia's mainstream middle 27.08.2018 24:48

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's Washington correspondent Tamar Hallerman took a look at the broader messages candidates have aimed toward the middle of the electorate during the general election campaign. Bluestein and Hallerman also provide an update on Georgia's 6th Congressional District race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's new and what's next in Georgia's governor's race 20.08.2018 25:15

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's James Salzer discuss how social media, Randolph County, Amazon are impacting the race for Georgia governor and provide a glimpse of the upcoming week for the candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money, ads, calls to resign, and more in governor's race 13.08.2018 26:11

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's James Salzer discuss the latest in Georgia's governor's race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First look at the general election campaigns for governor 06.08.2018 26:32

Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's James Salzer discuss the early moves in the race for Georgia governor and let you know what to expect ahead of Nov. 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Analyzing runoff results; what's next for high-profile races 30.07.2018 24:44

Greg Bluestein and Tamar Hallerman discuss the results of the July 24 primary runoff races and look ahead to the general election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Runoff election prep 22.07.2018 23:14

Everything you need to know to prepare for the governor, lieutenant governor and secretary of state runoffs on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a recent poll of Georgia voters says about GOP runoffs for governor, lt. gov 16.07.2018 18:27

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Channel 2 Action News recently commissioned the University of Georgia to conduct a poll of likely Republican primary runoff voters. Host Greg Bluestein and The AJC's James Salzer analyzed the results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus episode: Post-debate analysis 15.07.2018 33:32

Following Sunday's televised GOP gubernatorial runoff debate between Secretary of State Brian Kemp and Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, Greg Bluestein, Condace Pressley, Bill Crane, Jim Galloway and Leroy Chapman sat down to provide post-debate analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Voter demographics and races to watch ahead of the primary runoff elections 09.07.2018 17:16

The AJC's Tamar Hallerman returns to the show to discuss voter demographic data from the May 22 primary elections and races to watch outside of the governor's race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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