Podcast appearances and mentions of greg bluestein

Today on the show: the debt tops $40 trillion. Greg Bluestein from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Atlanta misses out on the DNC. Scott MacFarlane joins us live. Steven Portnoy from ABC News updates the ballroom. Tom Dempsey from NewsNation on the WHCD shooter. Plus, massive solar projects could be heading to Georgia. 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: the debt tops $40 trillion. Greg Bluestein from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Atlanta misses out on the DNC. Scott MacFarlane joins us live. Steven Portnoy from ABC News updates the ballroom. Tom Dempsey from NewsNation on the WHCD shooter. Plus, massive solar projects could be heading to Georgia. 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: the debt tops $40 trillion. Greg Bluestein from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Atlanta misses out on the DNC. Scott MacFarlane joins us live. Steven Portnoy from ABC News updates the ballroom. Tom Dempsey from NewsNation on the WHCD shooter. Plus, massive solar projects could be heading to Georgia. 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell dig into Jon Ossoff's aggressive campaign strategy and his effort to turn Mike Collins' controversies into a broader liability for Georgia Republicans. They break down Ossoff's large weekend rally, his outreach to conservative voters and the potential down-ballot impact of a decisive win. They also examine Collins' attempts to broaden his coalition, including outreach to Latino voters, and the fallout from his exchange with a Jan. 6 rioter over taxpayer-funded compensation. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bluestein answers listener questions about Burt Jones' refusal to endorse Rick Jackson, the long odds of Democrats taking back the Georgia House and the growing fight over data center development. He also weighs concerns about Georgia's voting system overhaul, Flock cameras and a missed campaign finance deadline for Keisha Lance Bottoms. The mailbag also takes on how voters can spot politically funded fake news sites as AI and campaign misinformation reshape the information landscape. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell talk with Republican congressional nominee John Cowan about his return to politics after losing a 2020 runoff to Marjorie Taylor Greene. Cowan discusses how he believes the MAGA movement has matured, why Republicans may face an enthusiasm challenge in Georgia and how Donald Trump can help candidates heading into November. Cowan also looks ahead at the incoming class of Georgia Republicans in Congress and his goal of building a more collaborative, service-oriented delegation. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bluestein sits down with veteran Republican strategist Jordan Fuchs to assess Georgia Republicans' challenges heading into November, from weak enthusiasm to concerns about pocketbook issues and swing voters. Fuchs weighs Mike Collins' struggles against Jon Ossoff and Rick Jackson's rise in the governor's race. She also reflects on Brad Raffensperger's political future, the enduring fight over the 2020 election and the debate over hand-marked paper ballots. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bluestein and Washington Bureau Chief Tia Mitchell are joined by state Rep. Ruwa Romman to examine what Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate primary victory could mean for Georgia Democrats. Romman talks about how progressive candidates can win by building strong coalitions that reach through party lines to every day voters, emphasizing affordability, healthcare and constituent services. They also discuss what potential democratic socialist wins could mean for the Democratic party, Georgia's governor's race, and how candidates can navigate ideological divisions while appealing to swing voters. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell take on listener questions about what a Keisha Lance Bottoms administration could do to expand Medicaid with Republicans still controlling the Georgia Legislature. They also weigh the uneasy political history between Brian Kemp and Republican nominee Rick Jackson, the possibility of Elon Musk spending money in Georgia's Senate race, and what could be next for Buddy Carter after his primary loss. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, Patricia Murphy shares her conversation with Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms about infertility, faith and the journey that led her and her husband to adopt four children. Greg Bluestein and Patricia explore how that experience shaped Bottoms and how it connects with Republican nominee Rick Jackson's story of growing up in foster care.   Then, Greg and Patricia break down Jackson's staggering $87 million fall advertising reservation. They look at how he plans to use the money, how Bottoms hopes to compete and why Jackson's spending could make it harder and more expensive for every other Georgia campaign to reach voters.   Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 18, 2026-Sandra talks to AJC political reporter Greg Bluestein on the bill passed in the U.S. House to allow states to change to Daylight Saving Time year-round. Georgia has already passed a bill, but the measure still must be passed by the U.S. Senate and then signed by Pres. Trump. Greg also updates us on the race for Georgia Governor and U.S. Senator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy answer listener questions about Rick Jackson's campaign, including whether his pledge to personally fund Trump accounts raises legal concerns. They also examine the double standard surrounding emotion on the campaign trail and respond to criticism of Jackson's visits to Black-owned businesses. Plus, they discuss the spread of Flock surveillance cameras and whether Donald Trump's appearance at Wheeler High School crossed the line from an official event into a campaign rally. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell examine Mike Collins' opening strategy against U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, including attacks over fundraising and immigration. They also assess Collins' response to reports that his son-in-law shared antisemitic, white nationalist and pro-Nazi content online, along with the unresolved House ethics investigation involving Collins and a former aide. Greg and Tia also discuss the backlash Ossoff faced after offering condolences following U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's death and what it says about civility and bipartisanship in modern politics. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new bipartisan poll shows Jon Ossoff with a clear lead over Mike Collins, while the race for governor remains essentially tied between Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine why the two marquee contests are moving in different directions and how each party is targeting split-ticket voters. They also speak with Keith McNulty, leader of East Cobb Democrats, about the backlash to Donald Trump's event at the school and what it reveals about the changing politics of Cobb County. Correction: An earlier version of this podcast description incorrectly identified Keith McNulty as a Wheeler High School graduate. The description has been updated to remove that reference. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy unpack the backlash after Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson posed for a photo at a Black-owned Atlanta restaurant. They also discuss the growing presence of democratic socialists in Georgia politics, unresolved questions surrounding Coffee County and the 2020 election, and the shifting balance of power at the state Capitol. Plus, they respond to listeners on political titles, Georgia geography and the proper pronunciation of Albany. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump came to Cobb County to promote a new savings program for children, but his appearance at Wheeler High School quickly took on the feel of a campaign rally. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down Trump's attacks on U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, his enthusiastic support for Republican Senate nominee Mike Collins and the political significance of holding the event in a county that has shifted sharply toward Democrats. They also examine Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson's emotional speech and his proposal to provide an additional $1,000 for Georgia children enrolled in the new federal savings accounts. Plus, Greg and Patricia discuss how Democrats are working to tie Georgia's Republican ticket to Trump and turn the November election into a referendum on his presidency. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump's return to Georgia puts his influence over the state Republican Party back in focus. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy speak with Republican strategist Stephen Lawson about how Rick Jackson and Mike Collins can appeal to swing voters without alienating Trump's base. Lawson also assesses Collins' difficult path against U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, lingering GOP tensions after the governor's runoff and the possibility of another redistricting session later this year. The discussion also covers health care, competitive state House races and the growing debate over data centers. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine what President Donald Trump's Cobb County visit could mean for gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson and Senate nominee Mike Collins. They also look at Jackson's first rally since winning the runoff, where he emphasized affordability, education and his personal story without mentioning Trump. Plus, they discuss the lingering Republican divisions Jackson must overcome and the expansive turnout operation his campaign is building for November. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Ossoff's first attack ad against Mike Collins tests whether Republican divisions over the Epstein files can shape Georgia's U.S. Senate race. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine Ossoff's financial advantage, the lingering fallout from Georgia's 2020 election fight and the unresolved tensions between Burt Jones and Rick Jackson. They also discuss the growing influence of democratic socialists and whether Raphael Warnock or Ossoff could emerge as a presidential contender in 2028. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump's planned White House address is already reshaping Georgia politics before he delivers it. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell explain why Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are mounting a preemptive response and how renewed scrutiny of the 2020 election could complicate the campaigns of Mike Collins and Rick Jackson. They also examine how the Libertarian Party's failure to qualify statewide candidates makes November runoffs far less likely and changes the strategy for Georgia's marquee races. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PLUS: the Graham "pleasure-givers" start speaking up & the subtleties of KLB's 'black' sales pitchSocial media was abuzz last night and into the morning that a planned address to the nation Thursday by the President was going to include salacious allegations that the elections of both Senators Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock were illegitimate.' The White House (somewhat) walked back those rumors, but it still drew rebukes from both Ossoff and Warnock. Meanwhile, after we (and many others) discussed the potential for a Warnock Presidential run in 2028, it's notable that not only has Rev. Senator Warnock gotten two "affordability" bills passed and made into law (the $35 insulin cap being a big one), his bill capping home ownership by private equity firms not only became law, it did so without the signature of President Donald Trump. That's right - Senator Warnock got his bill through Congress while Trump keeps flailing on his voter suppression bill. Who's got more sway in the Beltway these days, then, hmm?- - - Progressive podcaster Keith Edwards brought the world's attention to the first voices of those hired to bring "pleasure" to former Senator Lindsey Graham on his podcast, but he also stated - more eloquently than I could, frankly - why he, too, being a gay man, took issue with Graham's hypocrisies. - - - Lastly, a (gift link) good piece by Greg Bluestein at the AJC noting the differences between the campaigns of Stacey Abrams and Keisha Lance Bottoms despite both having glass ceilings to shatter in being Georgia's first female and black (plus female AND black) governor. Bottoms' more subtle tone vs Abrams' more vocal tenor is - if nothing else - noteworthy.

Today on the show: the very latest on Iran, the Strait and the markets. Greg Bluestein from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution updates Georgia politics. Scott Slade on the future of Daylight Saving Time. Jim Ryan from ABC News with more UFO files. Talking tech with Kim Komando. Plus, Grocery and Gas Giveaway! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: the very latest on Iran, the Strait and the markets. Greg Bluestein from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution updates Georgia politics. Scott Slade on the future of Daylight Saving Time. Jim Ryan from ABC News with more UFO files. Talking tech with Kim Komando. Plus, Grocery and Gas Giveaway! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: the very latest on Iran, the Strait and the markets. Greg Bluestein from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution updates Georgia politics. Scott Slade on the future of Daylight Saving Time. Jim Ryan from ABC News with more UFO files. Talking tech with Kim Komando. Plus, Grocery and Gas Giveaway! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones speaks publicly for the first time since losing the Republican runoff for governor to Rick Jackson. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy ask Jones about the attacks that defined the campaign, Gov. Brian Kemp's late endorsement and why he has not yet backed Jackson. Jones also discusses the challenges Republicans face in November and leaves open the possibility of another run for office. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bluestein hosts a listener-driven look at the political questions shaping Georgia's summer. He weighs the FBI's renewed scrutiny of Fulton County's 2020 election handling, Jon Ossoff's debate strategy against Mike Collins and why Raphael Warnock looks more likely than Ossoff to draw 2028 presidential speculation. Bluestein also digs into Rick Jackson's unsettled GOP support and the split-ticket voters who could decide Georgia's 2026 races. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bluestein hosts a look at Georgia's lingering 2020 election fights with Tamar Hallerman, who explains the FBI's review of Fulton County election records and the political questions it raises for Republicans heading into November. Greg also talks with Riley Bunch about new Georgia laws now in effect, including changes to school cell phone rules, literacy efforts, medical cannabis, paid maternity leave and cash rounding. The discussion connects the fights lawmakers had under the Gold Dome with the changes Georgians are starting to see now. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Democratic socialists won one major Georgia House race, came close in others and are now forcing a broader debate inside the state Democratic Party. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at how candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America performed in Georgia's primaries and why younger voters are responding to their message. They also discuss how Republicans could use the movement to paint Democrats as too far left heading into the 2026 general election. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell answer listener questions about the prospect of another special session if Democrats win key statewide offices in November. They also break down Mike Collins' continued embrace of Trump's false 2020 election claims, the fight over Fulton County election board nominees and the stalled effort to replace Georgia's QR code voting system. Greg and Tia close with a look at split-ticket voters and why they could again decide statewide races in Georgia. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bluestein breaks down three Supreme Court rulings that could shape Georgia's 2026 elections, including new campaign finance rules, the fight over birthright citizenship and laws banning transgender female athletes from girls and women's sports. He explains how the campaign finance decision could help Mike Collins narrow Jon Ossoff's fundraising advantage with support from the Republican National Committee. Greg also looks at how Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms are sharpening their joint campaign message, while Republicans focus on Bottoms' record as Atlanta mayor and public safety. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sandra interviews the AJC's Greg Bluestein on the outcome of the primary election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sandra interviews Greg Bluestein looking ahead to the primary elections and the Special Legislative Session about to get underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sandra interviews Greg Bluestein on the 14th District Congressional raceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sandra interviews the AJC's Greg Bluestein about the heated gubernatorial race and recent debates between the candidatesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sandra interviews the AJC's Greg Bluestein on the Legislative Special Session underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by outgoing AJC president and publisher Andrew Morse on his final day in the office. Andrew discusses the AJC's move away from print, the push to grow digital subscribers and the changes he helped lead across audio, video, live events and regional coverage. He also talks about the future of local news, the role of AI in journalism and what surprised him about Georgia politics during his time in Atlanta. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Kemp's influence in Georgia Republican politics faces new questions after his preferred candidates lost major runoff contests. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell answer listener questions about what a Rick Jackson governorship could mean for state agencies, why statewide tickets do not always campaign together and how Georgia's runoff rules keep shaping elections. They also look at Jon Ossoff's early attacks on Mike Collins and the unsettled question of who now leads the Georgia GOP. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Georgia Senate race is already turning personal as Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins move quickly to define each other for a high-stakes general election. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell break down the early ads, church appearances and campaign messages shaping the matchup. They also look at Ossoff's push to energize Black voters, Collins' effort to pair MAGA loyalty with a results-focused pitch, and why both campaigns are watching for moments that could reshape the race. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Republican ticket is set in Georgia, but the first days after the runoff show that party unity is still a work in progress. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy look at Rick Jackson's absence from the Georgia GOP's rodeo fundraiser and what it says about his relationship with party activists. They also examine how Donald Trump quickly embraced Jackson after endorsing Burt Jones, and how Jackson and Mike Collins are beginning to frame their general election campaigns. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy begin with the sad news that their friend and conservative commentator Martha Zoller died Monday after wrapping up her radio show last week. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, they reflect on Zoller's legacy before turning to the special legislative session at the state Capitol. They break down how a session that began with voting-system deadlines and redistricting drama shifted into a fight over property tax relief, sales taxes and Democratic leverage. They also explain the proposed delay to Georgia's QR-code voting ban, the push for hand recounts and the changing power dynamics among Republican leaders. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bluestein hosts alongside Patricia Murphy for a listener-driven look at a turbulent week in Georgia politics. They discuss Rick Jackson's costly victory in the Republican runoff for governor, Brian Kemp's late endorsement of Burt Jones and what it says about Kemp's influence inside the GOP. Greg and Patricia also examine the stalled push for a redistricting special session, MARTA funding and safety concerns, and the lingering lawsuits between Jackson and Jones allies. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bluestein hosts alongside Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy for a special episode recorded as lawmakers returned to the Capitol after Georgia's primary runoffs. They break down the abrupt decision by Republican legislative leaders to shelve redistricting during the special session, despite pressure from Gov. Brian Kemp and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to move forward. The episode also looks at what the move says about Kemp's diminished influence after a bruising runoff night, the awkward dynamics inside the Capitol and the new Republican ticket taking shape for November. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show: Greg Bluestein from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Political Analyst Stephen Lawson with reaction to the runoff results. Karen Travers from ABC News in Geneva and Shannon Kingston at The State Department with the latest on Iran. Talking tech with Kim Komando. Plus, Patricia Heaton joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: Greg Bluestein from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Political Analyst Stephen Lawson with reaction to the runoff results. Karen Travers from ABC News in Geneva and Shannon Kingston at The State Department with the latest on Iran. Talking tech with Kim Komando. Plus, Patricia Heaton joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: Greg Bluestein from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Political Analyst Stephen Lawson with reaction to the runoff results. Karen Travers from ABC News in Geneva and Shannon Kingston at The State Department with the latest on Iran. Talking tech with Kim Komando. Plus, Patricia Heaton joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Greg Bluestein hosts a special edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast with Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy after Georgia's primary runoff elections delivered two major Republican verdicts. Rick Jackson defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the GOP race for governor despite late support from Donald Trump and Brian Kemp, while Mike Collins beat Derek Dooley in the Senate runoff after Trump backed Collins and Kemp helped build Dooley's campaign. The episode looks at what the results say about Kemp's political machine, Trump's uneven influence, Republican unity and the general election fights ahead against Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jon Ossoff. Greg, Tia and Patricia also break down key down-ballot races and the uncertain future of redistricting in a special legislative session. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bluestein, alongside Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell, takes on both sides of the Republican runoff as Georgia heads to the polls. The conversation centers on Brian Kemp's surprise endorsement of Bert Jones in the governor's race, a Sunday night move that caught even veteran operatives off guard, and what it means for Kemp's own political future if his picks don't deliver. Trump's 1 a.m. Truth Social endorsement of Mike Collins in the Senate race rounds out a 48-hour stretch that scrambled both contests heading into Election Day. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell take listener questions the day before Georgia's Republican runoff, sizing up what's at stake for both the governor's race and the Senate contest. They weigh how much of Brian Kemp's political legacy rides on Derek Dooley's performance, whether Trump's endorsement still carries the same force it did in 2018, and what the Democratic coalition actually needs from Kemp Bottoms beyond a primary win. They also walk through the mechanics of who can vote Tuesday and why the lieutenant governor runoffs deserve more attention than they're getting, with a looming special session set to begin the morning after the results come in. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Georgia's primaries for Governor and U.S. Senate have LOTS of things for political nerds (like you, dear listener) to chew on. But the Republican and Democratic voters we talked to felt pretty sick of politics.Some of what we learned: How Republicans feel about their chances against Jon Ossoff in the fall (not good) Why a Trump-like billionaire is overshadowing Trump's endorsed candidate for governor Whether Democratic voters will tolerate a former Republican Lieutenant Governor running as a Democrat The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Greg Bluestein joins the show.By Greg Bluestein: Politically Georgia Podcast Flipped: How Georgia Turned Purple and Broke the Monopoly on Republican Power