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Republicans are moving at a rapid pace to finalize new legislative districts. Democrats say GOP lawmakers are using “smoke and mirrors” to create a false impression they are complying with a federal judge's order.   Meanwhile, we're waiting to see how Republicans have drawn a congressional map to meet the judge's order to create one additional majority-minority U.S. House district.   Then, Govs. Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis clashed on Fox News in Alpharetta last night in a most unusual debate.   Plus, an update from Washington D.C. as Marjorie Taylor Greene returns to her outsider tactics. And embattled Rep. George Santos is expelled from Congress minutes after the show goes off-air.    And, we answer your questions from our listener mailbag, which you can call anytime with your question. The number for the 24-hour Politically Georgia podcast hotline is (404)526-AJCP . The team also shares our picks for ‘who's up and who's down' this week.   Links to today's topics:   Capitol Recap: Georgia redistricting may not give Dems the gains some expected   DeSantis and Newsom clash in messy ‘red vs. blue' Georgia debate   Marjorie Taylor Greene returns to outsider roots   House expels New York Rep. George Santos. It's just the sixth expulsion in the chamber's history     Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC.    Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the “Southern Fried Soccer” podcast, host Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution answers your questions about Atlanta United going into its MLS offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, and Tia Mitchell discuss the moving service for Rosalynn Carter at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta. Former state representative Calvin Smyre joins the podcast to reflect on his early memories of meeting Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter in the years leading up to the 1976 presidential campaign.  Then: Republican insider Brian Robinson and Georgia State University professor of law Anthony Michael Kreis talk about the new political maps being drawn by the state legislature as lawmakers work to comply with a federal order to give Black voters fairer representation in state elections.    Plus: A look at the strategy Donald Trump defense attorney Steve Sadow plans to use when the Fulton County election conspiracy case begins: it's all about free speech, Sadow says.    Links to today's topics:    Glenn Memorial service: Jimmy Carter's 75-year-old love letter to Rosalynn  Redrawn GOP house maps target rising Democrats  Senate map creates 2 Black districts but targets Democrats  Trump attorney plans First Amendment defense  Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.     Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC.     Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play   Politically Georgia podcast.”   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein, Bill Nigut, and Tia Mitchell discuss the upcoming special redistricting session. Former Congressman John Barrow provides insights on the proposed maps. During his tenure, Barrow moved from Athens to Savannah, and then to Augusta as his districts were redrawn.      Then, former President Jimmy Carter will attend his wife's Rosalynn Carter's memorial service at Emory University in Atlanta this afternoon. This marks his first trip out of Plains since going into home hospice earlier this year. The AJC's Martha Dalton also updates us from Sumter County as tributes pour in for the former first lady. Dalton tells us how Gen Z is remembering Carter at her alma mater Georgia Southwestern State University.        Plus, host Tia Mitchell explains why U.S. Rep Buddy Carter is the latest member of Georgia's congressional delegation to endorse Donald Trump.      Links to today's topics:  New Georgia Senate map targets Democrats and protects Republicans  Rosalynn Carter's influence is deeply felt at her college alma mater  Georgia U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter endorses Donald Trump for president    Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC.     Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play   Politically Georgia podcast.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jalen Johnson will be out for at least a month with a wrist injury. AJC beat reporter Lauren Williams and Daniel Sallerson discuss how Jalen Johnson's injury will impact the Hawks. Please follow the Hawks Report from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music, iHeart, or wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode.   For more podcasts, check out the AJC show page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, Bill Nigut and Patricia Murphy preview three days of services and memorial tributes to Rosalynn Carter. Two veteran Georgia Journalists talk about their memories of covering Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter, from their days in the governor's mansion to the White House and to the post-presidency work at the Carter Center. John Pruitt, former WSB-TV reporter and anchor, and Charlie Hayslett, former Atlanta Journal Washington correspondent, join the podcast.      Then Eric Tanenblatt, national fundraising chair for GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley talks to the hosts about her rise in the polls in Iowa and New Hampshire and describes how he believes she can wrestle the nomination away from Donald Trump or other Republican candidates.    Plus, Murphy and Nigut look at the recent Georgia Supreme Court ruling which blocks the new GOP-backed state law that created a commission to punish so-called rogue district attorneys.  Links to today's topics:  Live updates of Rosalynn Carter tributes  Is Nikki Haley's momentum sustainable?    Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC.     Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell, answer your questions called into the Politically Georgia hotline. From questions about the 2024 and 2026 elections to the Fulton County election trial and its impact on the president race, no question is off the table. Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.      Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC.    Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

D. Orlando Ledbetter, Falcons beat writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, gives us some insight into how this upcoming bout is being viewed in Atlanta.

Steve and Bobby do a little spying for the Saints with D. Orlando Ledbetter, Falcons beat writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, to help us gather some intel on this scrappy Atlanta Falcons team, Desmond Ridder doesn't seem to be the guy for Atlanta, who will be the playmakers that the Saints defense will have to shut down, the feeling inside the building in Atl regarding their season and record at large, and the history between the Falcons and the Saints has been a LONG one.

Steve and Bobby start off the final hour on this Thanksgiving Eve hearing from Saints HC Dennis Allen on Michael Thomas' injury rehabilitation, seeing if Lattimore could be ready some Sunday, and how ATL's weapons are shaping up, if it would be better for the Saints to make the playoffs but get blown out or lose games to get a better pick for the sake of our future, and D. Orlando Ledbetter, beat writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, drops in to help us do a little spying for the Saints on the Dirty Birds as get a peek at some of the stars in red and what the attitude is for the Falcons heading into Sunday's matchup.

In this encore episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Bill Nigut head to Athens and take questions from an audience of more than 100 political science students and faculty members from the heart of UGA's campus.   Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.   Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AJC beat reporter Lauren Williams and Daniel Sallerson preview the Hawks' busy Thanksgiving week with two different sets of back-to-backs. Please follow the Hawks Report from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music, iHeart, or wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode.   For more podcasts, check out the AJC show page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT: Associate Director EMN, Matthew Hoh had nearly twelve years of experience with the US military and the wars overseas with the United States Marine Corps, Department of Defense, and State Department.He has been a Senior Fellow with the Center For International Policy since 2010. In 2009, Matthew Hoh resigned in protest from his post in Afghanistan with the State Department over the American escalation of the war. Prior to his assignment in Afghanistan, Matthew took part in the American occupation of Iraq; first in 2004-2005 in Salah ad Din Province with a State Department reconstruction and governance team and then in 2006-2007 in Anbar Province as a Marine Corps company commander. When not deployed, Matthew worked on Afghanistan and Iraq war policy and operations issues at the Pentagon and State Department from 2002-2008.Matthew's writings have appeared in online and print periodicals such as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Defense News, the Guardian, the Huffington Post, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post. He has been a guest on hundreds of news programs on radio and television networks including the BBC, CBS, CNN, CSPAN, Fox, NBC, MSNBC, NPR, and Pacifica The Council on Foreign Relations has cited Matthew's resignation letter from his post in Afghanistan as an Essential Document. In 2010, Matthew was named the Ridenhour Prize Recipient for Truth Telling, and, in 2021, he was awarded as a Defender of Liberty by the Committee for the Republic.Matthew Hoh is a member of the Board of Directors for the Institute for Public Accuracy, an Advisory Board Member for the Committee to Defend Julian Assange and Civil Liberties, Expose Facts, North Carolina Committee to Investigate Torture, The Resistance Center for Peace and Justice, Veterans For Peace, and World Beyond War, and he is an Associate Member of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS). He is a 100% disabled veteran and has been certified by North Carolina as a Peer Support Specialist for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Carter tells “Politically Georgia” his grandparents life was “The Great American Love Story”  First up: Jason Carter, grandson of Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter joins the podcast to reflect on the life and legacy of his grandmother: her dedication to improving resources for people with mental health issues, support for caregivers and commitment to working to fight guinea worm, a devastating disease that has thanks to the work of the Carter Global Health Initiative is close to being eradicated.  Then: The hosts look at the various fronts on which Georgia Trump allies are working to subvert Fani Willis' election conspiracy case.   Plus: Harrison Floyd, one of the Georgia election conspiracy defendants, could be headed back to jail after a hearing in Fulton County court today. He has continued to defy court-ordered conditions for his bond by attacking potential witnesses in the upcoming trial and other.  Finally, the hosts look at what motivated U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to release to the public thousands of hours of Jan. 6 surveillance video showing the insurrection as it unfolded.  Trump Georgia allies fighting Fani Willis  Harrison Floyd faces more jail time  Links to today's topics:  Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC.     Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AJC reporter Ernie Suggs shares stories about Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter based on his decade of covering them in Plains and beyond. Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver says that Mrs. Carter's commitment to mental health reform was an inspiration for her, and talks about how Mrs. Carter was instrumental in advocating for programs that would remove the stigma surrounding people with mental illness. Rep.Oliver also discusses strides the Georgia legislature has made in expanding mental health services as well as the need to continue making improvements.  WABE's Rahul Bali discusses the possibility that the GOP led Georgia House may work on a full expansion of Medicaid in the 2024 session.  Ernie Suggs:  Rosalynn Carter has died  Rosalynn Carter helped change mental health care   schedule of ceremonies for Mrs. Carter        Links to today's topics:      Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC.     Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Politically Georgia, two years after Major League Baseball pulled the All-Star game out of Atlanta, the game will return in 2025. If you remember, protests came back in 2021 over Georgia's then-new voting law, which many saw as discriminating against minority Georgians.   Then, the deal to prevent a government shutdown is signed, sealed, and delivered. We recap a whirlwind week in Congress and what it took to get the funding to keep the country open on President Biden's desk. And we discuss why one defendant in Fulton County's election interference case could be thrown into jail.   Plus, it's Friday, which means we answer your questions from the listener mailbag and go through ‘who's up and who's down'.   Links to today's topics: All-Star game Congress avoids shutdown Trump Defendant could have bond revoked   Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hawks are 1-0 in the brand new NBA In-Season Tournament. AJC beat reporter Lauren Williams and Daniel Sallerson look back at the past week and preview two more tournament games this weekend against Philadelphia and Indiana. Please follow the Hawks Report from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music, iHeart, or wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode.   For more podcasts, check out the AJC show page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Breakdown podcast focuses on the videotaped interviews with Fulton County prosecutors by the four defendants who had struck plea deals.  After the so-called proffers by Sydney Powell, Jenna Ellis, Kenneth Chesebro and Scott Hall became public, the District Attorney's Office called for a sealing of all documents turned over in discovery and suggested one of the 15 remaining defendants was to blame for the leak. During her lengthy interview, Powell gave some remarkable commentary while Ellis recounted a halting discussion she had with a senior White House aide at a 2020 Christmas party. "The Proffers" — Episode 17 of Breakdown's Season 10, "The Trump Indictment" — also covers a court hearing held following the leaked proffers and which included a startling revelation. You can download the Breakdown podcast from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcasting platform. You can also stream it above. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the two gag orders judges have imposed on Donald Trump in attempts to protect witnesses, court staff and prosecutors, has been stayed or paused by the DC appellate court pending an oral argument scheduled for November 20th. As the reporting indicates, each of the three appellate court judges who will sit on the panel for the gag order appeal was appointed by a democrat president. In the age of Trump, we are always asking the question, "who appointed this federal judge?" But it hasn't always been that way. Glenn also takes on the differences between how the Obama administration approached the task of appointing federal judges versus how the Trump administration approached the same task. Then, in a remarkable revelation, one of Trump's co-defendants in the Georgie RICO case, Jenna Ellis, told prosecutors that Trump's close aid, Dan Scavino, said that Trump had decided he would not leave the presidency even though he lost the election. Glenn discusses the evidentiary implications of that statement and what it means for both Scavino and Trump.Link to Atlanta Journal Constitution article:https://www.ajc.com/politics/key-take...If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts and mission, you can becoming a #TeamJustice patron at:https://www.patreon.com/glennkirschnerFor our Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at glennkirschner.comFollow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Politically Georgia from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Bill Nigut look at some of the Georgia Republicans who are already positioning themselves for races in 2026.    We also hear from Democratic political consultant Alex Floyd, who two years ago was a top operative for Stacey Abrams but who more recently guided Kentucky governor Andy Beshear to a successful bid for re-election. Floyd describes how Beshear, a Democrat in a deep red state was able to win his race. And he talks about lessons the race might hold for Democrats who run statewide in Georgia in upcoming elections.   Plus, at the annual meeting of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Governor Kemp gives his full-throated endorsement of the construction of the controversial Atlanta police and fire training center. He calls it crucial to the economic vitality of the region.   Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.    Links to today's topics: GOP infighting for 2026 already heating up Democrat Beshear wins re-election in deep red Kentucky Kemp urges Georgia leaders: support police training center   Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more Dr. Jason Johnson is an associate professor of politics and journalism in the School of Global Journalism & Communication at Morgan State University and author of the book Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell. He focuses on campaign politics, political communication, strategy and popular culture. He hosts a podcast on Slate called "A Word" He is a political analyst for MSNBC, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio and The Grio. He has previously appeared on CNN, Fox News, Al Jazeera, Current TV and CBS. His work has been featured on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and on ESPN. He has been quoted by The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The Wallstreet Journal, Buzzfeed, The Hill newspaper, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Dr. Johnson is a University of Virginia alumnus and earned his PhD in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Stand Up Community Chat is always active with other Stand Up Subscribers on the Discord Platform. Join us Thursday's at 8EST for our Weekly Happy Hour Hangout! Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll 

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Tia Mitchell, and Greg Bluestein discuss the U.S. House passage of a budget Continuing Resolution avoiding a government shutdown.   AJC senior reporter Tamar Hallerman joins the podcast to talk about Fulton County prosecutors' dismay over leaked video interviews they conducted with four Trump RICO defendants.  Also in today's episode, Immigration attorney Charles Kuck joins the podcast to dispel myths and misinformation about the state of affairs at the Southern border.  And Greg Bluestein offers a first-hand account of the pro-Israel rally that attracted some 300,00 people – including as many as 1,000 Georgians – to the National Mall in Washington. Links to today's topics: Key takeaways from RICO defendant interviews Georgians join massive pro-Israel rally in D.C. Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chip Towers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joined John and Vince to discuss the upcoming Tennessee/Georgia game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip Towers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joined John and Vince to discuss the upcoming Tennessee/Georgia game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of SportsTalk featured John and Vince talking all things NFL with Voice of the Tennessee Titans Mike Keith, plus Chip Towers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joined the show to breakdown the upcoming Tennessee/Georgia game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AJC Falcons beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter joins The Locker Room to discuss Arthur Smith's future, if Terry Fontenot is to blame, Ridder as the possible franchise guy, tanking in the NFL, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of SportsTalk featured John and Vince talking all things NFL with Voice of the Tennessee Titans Mike Keith, plus Chip Towers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joined the show to breakdown the upcoming Tennessee/Georgia game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia Podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Bill Nigut and Greg Bluestein are joined by AJC city hall reporter Riley Bunch to discuss the 300 people who marched in opposition to construction of the Atlanta police training center yesterday. They were stopped from getting to the site by police who used tear gas and flash-bang devices and turned back. What did they accomplish? Plus, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson, who's just won election to a second term and Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz join the podcast to talk about issues they're dealing with in their communities. Both have signed on to a letter, initiated by Mayor Girtz, calling on the legislature to pass new gun safety laws, and also are calling for better mental health services to ward off violent incidents. And later, how videos of Trump RICO defendants reveal new details about how the plot to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election unfolded.   Links to today's topics: Mayor Girtz on gun legislation Former defendants reveal new details of plot to overturn election Police deploy tear gas during march Kemp-backed poll reveals significant support for training center Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.      Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's special episode of The Georgia Politics Podcast, Jason Shepherd joins the show to talk about last Tuesday's election results and the passing of long time AJC conservative columnist Jim Wooten. On Tuesday, Republicans suffered a set of defeats in Kentucky, Virginia and Ohio and narrowly won the governors race in Mississippi. This, after a lackluster result in 2022 and a series of defeats in special elections and ballot referenda since then. What gives? Are there issues with the candidates? Messages? Or is there something more fundamentally flawed with the Republican platform? Kennesaw State assistant professor and former chair of the Cobb County GOP joins the show to discuss. Also, Jim Wooten, a respected journalist and military veteran, passed away on October 29th. A University of Georgia graduate, he served in the U.S. Army and had a distinguished career at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Beyond his career, Wooten and his wife renovated the historic home of former Georgia governor Eugene Talmadge and he remained active in GOP politics across the state. Connect with Jason on Twitter @JasonShepherd Connect with The Georgia Politics Podcast on Twitter @gapoliticspod Megan Gordon on Twitter @meganlaneg Preston Thompson on Twitter @pston3 Hans Appen on Twitter @hansappen Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network. #gapol

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell discuss whether Tim Scott's abrupt decision to drop out of the Republican presidential race will have any impact here in Georgia. Could it elevate Nikki Haley's chances to win Georgia GOP votes? Plus, in a talk at the University of Georgia just hours after declaring he won't run for re-election to his U.S. Senate seat, Joe Manchin says he'll travel the country encouraging voters to avoid the extremes and embrace the politics of moderation.   Tia Mitchell offers an assessment of whether the GOP-controlled U.S. House is on track to pass a bill to keep the government funded past the end of this week. She reports that Georgia's GOP delegation is split on Speaker Mike Johnson's unique plan for passing a Continuing Resolution.   Plus, Charles Bullock and Andra Gillespie weigh in on the southern states that are now under federal court order to redraw political maps to give Black vote fairer representation. Will legislators redraw Georgia's maps that follow the federal order?   Links to today's topics:   Manchin stresses bipartisanship at UGA event Tim Scott exits presidential race Mike Johnson's first big test What went wrong with Georgia maps?   Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the podcast “Southern Fried Soccer,” host Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution analyzes Atlanta United's 4-2 loss to Columbus in Game 3 of the MLS playoffs at Lower.com Field. You'll hear from manager Gonzalo Pineda and players Brad Guzan and Giorgos Giakoumakis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the “Southern Fried Soccer” podcast, host Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution previews Atlanta United's match at Columbus in the decisive Game 3 of their MLS playoffs series. You'll hear from manager Gonzalo Pineda and fullback Caleb Wiley. Southern Fried Soccer is available wherever you get your podcasts including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Southern Fried Soccer podcast.”  To listen to more of what we have to offer, check out AJC Podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recent reports reveal that a 34-year-old man, accused of issuing mortal threats against Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and her family, was apprehended by the FBI in a concerted effort with other law enforcement groups. The news was initially reported by local media in Atlanta, WSB-TV, which managed to secure an audio recording of a temperamental phone call from the accused to Greene's office. In the call, the man audaciously made threats against the congresswoman's life and the safety of her family. Making an initial pretense of being a donor, his words quickly escalated to a vitriolic rant. He chillingly warned that his intentions were to cause harm to the congresswoman and her loved ones in the imminent future. The news reports identified the alleged perpetrator as Sean Patrick Cirillo hailing from Macon, Georgia. As reported by Newsmax, Greene's own office confirmed Cirillo's identity. The man finds himself now embroiled in federal charges for employing an electronic device to facilitate his ill-intentioned threats. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution further contributed to the narrative, reporting that the arrest was carried out in Atlanta itself. It revealed that Cirillo's past was tinted with minor criminal charges, including one for vandalism and a DUI offense from approximately ten years prior. Furthermore, the investigation unearthed Cirillo's previous addresses in North Carolina and Florida available through public records.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut welcome U.S. Representative Buddy Carter to the show to answer questions about a possible government shutdown, security threats to Marjorie Taylor Greene, and who he thinks won this week's GOP debate.   Then, WABE's Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas react to Carter's comments. They also give us insight on third-party candidate Jill Stein entering the race. And debate the possibility of Sen. Joe Manchin joining the race after he announced on Thursday that he wouldn't seek re-election. And the pair talk about the fast-approaching special redistricting session.   Finally, all four journalists answer questions from the listener mailbag and give who's up and who's down for the week.   Links to today's topics: AJC poll: If federal government shuts down, GOP will get much of the blame Georgia man arrested, accused of threatening to kill Marjorie Taylor Greene Who won the GOP presidential showdown? Georgia prepares to approve new political maps ahead of 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch the Keith Lee interview Thursday, Nov. 9th on TheGrio with Eboni K. Williams on TheGrio TV Network. Check your local listings for time and channel.Social media food critic Keith Lee says he arrived in Atlanta, GA, to do what his millions of followers expect from him, which is to eat good food. What he didn't anticipate was for his experiences to go viral and reignite a conversation that food patrons have been having for years following an uptick in Black-owned restaurants enforcing rules and practices that don't always feel customer-friendly. Senior editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Michael B. Jordan, joins Panama Jackson to discuss the fallout of Lee's visit and debate whether it's time for the restaurant culture to change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest Breakdown episode includes an interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Mark Niesse, who explains the GBI investigation of the data breach in South Georgia's Coffee County. Niesse, who covers voting for the newspaper, recaps a yearlong investigation into the Jan. 7, 2021, data breach. He summarizes highlights taken from an almost 400-page GBI investigative report, which was recently obtained by the AJC. “The Fraud Hunters” – Episode 16 of Breakdown's Season 10 – “The Trump Indictment” – also covers a recent hearing in which defendant Harrison Floyd's lawyer said he wants mountainous state and Fulton County voting information to prove that Donald Trump, not President Joe Biden, won the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.  Floyd, the onetime head of Black Voices for Trump, stands indicted for three felony counts stemming from his alleged role in the harassment of poll worker Ruby Freeman. You can download the Breakdown podcast from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcasting platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hawks are in Mexico City to take on the Orlando Magic on Thursday. AJC beat reporter Lauren Williams and Daniel Sallerson preview the matchup as the Hawks look to secure a winning road trip. Please follow the Hawks Report from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music, iHeart, or wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode.   For more podcasts, check out the AJC show page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of the AJC's Politically Georgia, hosts ptricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein and Bill Nigut look at the winners and losers and memorable moments from last night's GOP presidential primary debate.   Plus, an exclusive AJC poll of Georgia voters offers insights on whether Georgians believe support for Israel is in the best interests of the United States.   Finally, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican Brian Robinson share their views on the strengths and weaknesses each party face as they head to the 2024 election cycle.   Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at . That's . We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.    Links to today's topics: GOP candidates spar on abortion AJC poll shows Democratic rift on Israel   Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABE's education reporter Juma Sei and Dan Whisenhunt, the founder and editor of Decaturish, join the program for a recap of local school board elections and other Atlanta area races.Fearless Fund, an Atlanta-based, Black-owned and women-led venture capital firm is being sued by the conversative nonprofit American Alliance for Equal Rights, citing that the firm is violating the 1866 Civil Rights Act. Mirtha Donastorg, an economy and business reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and a corps member with Report for America, has been reporting on the developing case and discusses the latest. Plus, for nearly 50 years, the American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout in an effort to encourage people to quit smoking. Dr. Bruce Waldholtz, an American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network board member, discusses the annual initiative.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the “Southern Fried Soccer” podcast, host Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution analyzes Atlanta United's 4-2 win against Columbus in Game 2 of their MLS playoff series at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Game 3 will be Sunday in Ohio. You'll hear from manager Gonzalo Pineda and players Brad Guzan, Giorgos Giakoumakis, Xande Silva, Tristan Muyumba and Jay Fortune. Roberson also answers your questions about the team. More coverage of last night's match: Atlanta United stays alive Sugiura: It was an electric atmosphere Players-only meeting helped Atlanta United Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell recap the big election night for Georgia incumbent mayors and for pro-choice advocates nationwide. Plus, the new AJC poll showing that Georgia voters are evenly split in a matchup between President Biden and Donald Trump.   You'll also hear from former Republican U.S. Congressman Adam Kinzinger to talk his new book ‘Renegade' and the threat posed by former President Trump's comeback bid.  And, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene backs down from her resolution to censure Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib. Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.    Links to today's topics: Incumbent mayors have good night in metro Atlanta local elections  Johnson carries every precinct in Savannah mayor reelection bid  Biden and Trump are deadlocked in battleground Georgia   Adam Kinzinger, Renegade  McCormick, not Greene, takes lead as House censures Tlaib    Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Voters across Georgia are heading to the polls to vote in dozens of municipal elections for mayor, city council races, Atlanta school board and more. Hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Bill Nigut discuss the election in Savannah, where Mayor Van Johnson is running for a second term against Kesha Gibson-Carter, a longtime political foe. A win for Johnson would pave the way for a run for statewide office in 2026.   You'll also hear about a significant issue on the ballot in Ohio today. Voters will cast ballots on whether to expand abortion rights in the state. The panel explains that the vote may be complicated by unclear language on the ballot. Special guest, Republican strategist Stephen Lawson suggests that Republicans must start the conversation about abortion limitations by showing they have empathy for women who sometime face difficult choices about giving birth.   Plus, learn why Georgia GOP Congressman Rich McCormack is wrestling away from Marjorie Taylor Greene a motion to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib for antisemitic remarks.   Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.    Links to today's topics: McCormick snubs Greene on censure resolution Local elections to watch Guide to metro elections Abortion initiative explained Abortion foes hope for victory in Ohio   Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the “Southern Fried Soccer” podcast, host Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution previews Tuesday's MLS playoff match between Atlanta United and Columbus at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Columbus won Game 1, 2-0. You'll hear from manager Gonzalo Pineda and players Thiago Almada and Jay Fortune. Roberson also answers your questions about the team.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell look at a New York Times/Siena College poll that is troubling news for President Biden's re-election. The poll shows Donald Trump leading President Biden in five of six battleground states that Biden won in 2020. The poll shows Trump ahead in Georgia by six points. Overall, the Times reports that Biden is losing support among Black, Hispanic and young voters in the six states polled. (The AJC is preparing a poll focused specifically on Georgia voters that will be released later this week.)   Plus, Michael Thurmond has been a public official for most of his career, serving in the legislature, as labor commissioner, interim superintendent of DeKalb schools and now CEO of DeKalb County. But he's long been mentioned as a potential candidate for governor. Will he decided to run for the job in 2026? He won't rule it out.   And, Israel's massive military response to the barbaric Hamas attack on Israel is becoming increasingly contentious among some members of Congress and beyond. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib drew for comments in which she said President Biden is supporting Israel's “genocide” against the Palestinian people. Georgia's Marjorie Taylor Greene, who lost a vote to censure Tlaib for alleged antisemitic remarks in the past, has refiled a censure motion based on Tlaib's most recent accusations. Olens and Thurmond discuss the balance between Israel's right to take strong action to wipe out Hamas and the need to treat innocent Palestinians in a humane manner.   Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.    Links to today's topics: Red flags for Biden in battleground poll Stacey Abrams on Israel-Hamas war MTG's new censure motion Tlaib says Biden supports genocide   Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slam and Jam The Week that Was in the NBA , A quick explainer on the In Season tournament, and then Good News/Bad News on young NBA Players including Jeremy Sochan, Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Tyrese Maxey, and Jordan Hawkins. Then in Part 2, Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal Constitution joins to talk Hawks and play some Hawks trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The lawyer behind the Supreme Court case that overturned affirmative action in university admissions has a new target: a small venture capital firm that gives money to Black women founders. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Mirtha Donastorg and TechCrunch's Dominic-Madori Davis explain how it's part of a broader backlash to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This episode was produced by Siona Peterous, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest Breakdown episode includes an exclusive interview with the lawyer who represents Jenna Ellis, who once represented former President Donald Trump and who entered a guilty plea in the Fulton County election interference case. Macon attorney Frank Hogue describes how negotiations with Fulton prosecutors transpired before Ellis entered her guilty plea on Oct. 24. She was sentenced to five years on probation and agreed to fully cooperate with prosecutors as the case moves forward. “Inside the Ellis Plea Deal” of Breakdown's Season 10 – “The Trump Indictment” – by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution also reports on defendant Harrison Floyd's legal strategy and the recent indictment of an Alabama man accused of threatening Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis and Sheriff Patrick Labat. You can download the Breakdown podcast from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcasting platform. You can also stream it above. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The night of July 27, 2021 had been just like any other for Katie Janness. She stopped in to visit her girlfriend at work while walking their dog Bowie, intending to see her back at home when she finished. But shortly after, the two would enter Piedmont Park and never exit. Over two years later, the FBI and Atlanta Police are still searching for leads to solve a murder that has baffled not only Georgia, but the entire country. What kind of person could be so brutal and cruel, and why did they choose Katie?  Join PATREON for exclusive bonus episodes _______________________________________ All music is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution. Measured Paces by Kevin MacLeod via incompetech.com There Are Many Different Kinds of Love, The Dark Glow of the Mountains & Cylinder Four by Chris Zabriskie via chriszabriskie.com _______________________________________ *A special thanks to Atlanta News First, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, 11 Alive, WSB-TV, WXIA-TV & FOX 5 Atlanta for information that allowed this episode to be possible.  Thank you for listening!

This Breakdown episode covers the guilty plea hearings of lawyers Kenneth Chesebro and Jenna Ellis, both of whom were charged with former President Donald Trump in the election interference case. Chesebro entered his guilty plea – to a felony – the day after co-defendant Sidney Powell struck her plea deal with Fulton County prosecutors. Four days later, attorney Jenna Ellis entered her own guilty plea, also to a felony. “Copping a Plea” of Breakdown's Season 10 – “The Trump Indictment” – by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution also examines the implications of these deals, in which the defendants have agreed to cooperate with prosecutors. You can download the Breakdown podcast from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcasting platform. You can also stream it above. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices