Podcast appearances and mentions of Maya T Prabhu

Hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell answer questions from listeners about tort reform, Crossover Day, clean energy and more. Then, AJC Government reporter, Maya T. Prabhu, dishes about her infamous best-dressed lawmakers list. Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode. 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

As the 2025 Georgia legislative session begins, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution conducted an exclusive poll to gauge how Georgians feel about the major issues lawmakers are set to debate. On today's episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell analyze the poll results with the AJC's Maya T Prabhu and discuss what they reveal about voter priorities for this session.   Plus, the U.S. Senate is preparing to take up the Laken Riley Act, named after the Georgia nursing student tragically killed by an undocumented immigrant. The bill has sparked debate among Democrats, yet it's receiving notable bipartisan support—with Democratic Rep. Lucy McBath voting in favor and Senator Jon Ossoff announcing his support. We'll explore the political dynamics surrounding the  measure.      Links to today's topics: AJC poll: voters say discrimination against transgender people is high, but back restrictive measures AJC poll: Georgians worry abiut being targeted for gun violence but don't support new gun safety measures Speaker Jon Burns supports protection for use of IVF Votes on Laken Riley Act show shift in Georgia Democrats' thinking on immigration Senate hearing schedule for Trump nominees     Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.   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

Bentley Hudgins, director of the Georgia Human Rights Campaign, and AJC staff writer Maya T. Prabhu discuss the broader impact of the demonization of transgender individuals by Donald Trump's campaign as a weapon against Kamala Harris. And they look at the flap in the U.S. House over which bathroom the first transgender member of Congress should be allowed to use. Plus, they talk about whether any culture wars bills will surface during the legislative session. Then, the podcast welcomes home former AJC political columnist Jim Galloway to get his perspective on the landscape in Georgia and across the country as Trump prepares for his second term as president. Will Trump win approval for controversial picks for his cabinet? Every anti-LGBTQ bill fails as 2024 session ends Georgia senate promotes multiple anti-trans measures Opinion: Georgians are fed up with anti-LGBTQ legislation Kelly Loeffler explains why she's backing Matt Gaetz for AG Kemp elected chair of powerful GOP governor's association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was two years ago today that the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Rose vs. Wade. On today's episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Micthell and Greg Bluestein explain how that decision changed the landscape of abortion access here in Georgia. State Senators Elena Parent, D-Atlanta, and Ed Setzler, R-Acworth, as well as the AJC's Maya T. Prabhu join today's podcast.    Plus, both former President Trump and President Biden have Georgia on their mind ahead of their first debate in four years. Hear how each campaign is turning up the heat here before their Thursday night showdown in Atlanta.       Links to today's topics:   The state of abortion rights now in the U.S.  Atlanta setting for Biden-Trump showdown is packed with political significance  Grassroots organizing efforts ramp up       Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour PoliticallyGeorgia Podcast Hotline at770-810-5297.We'll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.       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.”        Credits   Executive Producer- Shane Backler   Producer- Natalie Mendenhall   Engineer- Shane Backler  Editor- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Primary Day in Georgia! Tamar Hallerman and Sam Gringlas discuss two key races on the ballot today that feature candidates working in the Trump Georgia election conspiracy trial. Judge Scott McAfee, the presiding judge in the Fulton County case, faces a challenger, but today's vote will determine whether he continues in his job. There is no November election for his position.  Fulton County DA Fani Willis is on the ballot. If she wins her primary race against one opponent, she will be the odds on favorite to beat the republican running for her position in November.    Then the podcast takes up the hotly contested state Supreme Court race, which pits incumbent Justice Andrew Pinson against challenger John Barrow. Barrow has aggressively promoted his commitment to restoring abortion rights for women in Georgia, but faces potential disciplinary action from the Judicial Qualifications Commission, which has criticized him for injecting a political policy issue into his campaign.    Finally, AJC government reporter Maya T. Prabhu discusses races that, because of GOP redistricting, are pitting incumbent Democratic lawmakers against one another.     Links to today's topics   McAfee & Willis: Trump trial stars face voters today  A rare state Supreme Court race could hinge on abortion rights  Democratic incumbents forced by redistricting to face one another in primary battles  Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.     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.”      CREDITS   Executive Producer- Shane Backler  Producer- Natalie Mendenhall  Engineer- Matt McWiliams   Editor- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With just a handful of working days left, time is running out for bills to pass in the Legislature. The stakes are even higher as the biennial session wraps up.   Atlanta Journal-Constitution legislative reporters Maya T. Prabhu and James Salzer join the podcast to look at some of the major bills that are still being debated as the session winds down to a finish.    Emory University law professor Fred Smith discusses what is likely to happen next in the Fulton County election interference case against former President Donald Trump now that Judge Scott Mcfee has ruled District Attorney Fani Willis can remain on the case. McAfee's condition for her continuing was that Nathan Wade no longer be on the prosecution's team. He resigned from the case Friday.    Tia Mitchell shares insights from Capitol Hill as a government shutdown looms again.     And U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock is becoming a top surrogate for President Joe Biden's reelection campaign.    LINKS TO TODAY'S TOPICS      Georgia house and senate head into the homestretch  What's next in Trump election case  How the Fani Willis fight played out  Congress scramble to avert shutdown    Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour "Politically Georgia" Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.     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.”      CREDITS   Executive Producer- Shane Backler  Producer- Natalie Mendenhall  Engineer- Matthew McWilliams  Editor- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last year, the nation's highest court has delivered two major rulings on abortion and voting rights. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insider Patricia Murphy takes you through how Georgians are being affected. Patricia will be joined by AJC reporter Maya T. Prabhu to explain what's changed in the year since the Supreme Court issued its landmark abortion ruling. Maya will explain what is and what is not allowed under Georgia's abortion law and what women have had to do who still want to get an abortion. We will also discuss the Supreme Court's decision in the Alabama voting rights case. The AJC's Mark Niesse joins Patricia to explain why it could reshape Georgia's congressional districts. If you a question for to podcast, 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.  Read these AJC stories mentioned in this podcast ·        What is and isn't allowed under Georgia's abortion law? ·        A year later: Dobbs decision paved way to limit abortion access in Georgia ·        Supreme Court ruling could reshape Georgia congressional districts ·        No elections takeover: Georgia board clears Fulton County   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 follow our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. 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, AJC political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by AJC state government reporter Maya T. Prabhu to recap Crossover Day in the Georgia legislature.   Our hosts talk about the defeat of the sports betting bill in the Senate, the passage of SB 140 which would limit treatments for transgender minors, and the vote to pass a House bill defining antisemitism in the state of Georgia.   Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.    Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday on Political Rewind: Yesterday's primaries in Tennessee and Arizona saw wins for Trump-endorsed candidates who perpetuate allegations of election fraud in 2020. Our panel breaks down what that could mean for Trump-aligned candidates in Georgia ahead of November. The panel Maya T. Prabhu, @MayaTPrabhu, government reporter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Stephen Fowler, @stphnfwlr, political reporter, Georgia Public Broadcasting Margaret Coker, @mideastmargaret, editor in chief, The Current  Chuck Williams, @chuckwilliams, reporter, WRBL-TV, Columbus Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 2:30 - How state agencies are handling the personhood aspect of Georgia's abortion news 26:58 - Convicted killer In Ahmaud Arbery murder case seeks leniency In federal hate crimes sentencing 35:40 - Walker vs. Warnock debate debacle 45:00 - Trump-appointed federal judge in Atlanta finds Georgia's statewide, at-large method of electing Public Service Commissioners violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. 51:00 - What Tennessee election result means for Trump-backed candidates in Georgia Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by AJC reporter Maya T. Prabhu to break down what Georgia's new abortion law means now that it is in effect.   Plus, our insiders discuss the political fallout with less than four months to go until the November elections.    Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”

It's a seismic change in Georgia politics and beyond. In this special episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, our political insiders Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and state house reporter Maya T. Prabhu discuss the impact of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the abortion law that had been in place for more than 50 years. Our team will break down how Georgia will implement its law, how this ruling will affect the campaign, why Republicans won't be taking a huge victory lap and how this will change American case law. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”

There's always a surprise during the Georgia legislative session and this year was no exception. On this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by statehouse reporters Mark Niesse and Maya T. Prabhu to discuss the last-minute legislation involving transgender athletes. The panel also covers why medical marijuana legislation faltered again and how Gov. Brian Kemp managed to pull off a sweep of all of his top agenda items

Sine Die is Monday at the Gold Dome so it's the last-minute push to get legislation across the finish line. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, our political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by state government reporters Mark Niesse and Maya T. Prabhu to breakdown the bills that may or may not make it under the line before lawmakers go home, including a smaller elections bill, gambling and medical marijuana. Plus, our crew digs into what David Perdue told the AJC about his protestors that were chanting “lock him up” when Governor Brian Kemp was mentioned at Donald Trump's rally on Saturday. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”

After another contentious special redistricting session, lawmakers have finally drawn their lines for the next decade. In this episode of Politically Georgia from the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, our political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined government reporter Maya T. Prabhu to breakdown the new Congressional and Legislative maps. Our team looks at who stands to gain and advantage and who is in trouble. Plus, why David Perdue is leaving less doubt that he will challenge Governor Brian Kemp and the fight GOP leaders are having on Patricia's Twitter feed.

Georgia lawmakers were in session for four days last week and will return January 26. In this episode of Politically Georgia, host Greg Bluestein and AJC statehouse reporter Maya T. Prabhu discuss the first few days of the session and the topics that could become the biggest stories of the session as well as the first week of the session.

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC statehouse reporter Maya T. Prabhu discuss Georgia Democratic Chairwoman Nikema Williams, the candidate chosen to replace John Lewis on the ballot in November. The two discuss Williams' career thus far, the process to decide on her to replace Lewis and why the decision happened so quickly.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for June 30, 2020, host Gavin Jackson is joined by the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Maya T. Prabhu to take an in-depth look at Georgia’s new hate crimes law. We also hear from South Carolina public health officials about increasing COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, listen to your voicemails, and more.

The Georgia Legislature has passed a hate-crime bill earlier this week and Gov. Brian Kemp has signed it. In this episode of Politically Georgia, host Greg Bluestein and AJC government reporter Maya T. Prabhu discuss how the bill came about, what's in it, and why Georgia didn't have hate-crimes legislation before. The bill now heads to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and AJC statehouse reporter Maya T. Prabhu discuss Georgia’s recent week-long period where state and federal candidates officially qualified to run for office. Send questions, comments and concerns to podcasts@ajc.com.

On Friday, Vice President Mike Pence headlined an event in Buckhead, where he warned conservatives of the spread of socialism, at the same time the Democratic Socialists of America’s national convention was taking place in downtown Atlanta. In this episode, host Greg Bluestein chats with AJC statehouse reporter Maya T. Prabhu, about what took place at each event and share clips from Pence’s speech and interviews with local DSA members. Bluestein and Prabhu also discuss what these events mean as we get closer to 2020.

In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein and and AJC statehouse reporter Maya T. Prabhu provide an update on the anti-abortion law, which includes new efforts to block the legislation from going into effect on January 1. Also, the two discuss how supporters of the law are using it to jumpstart a civil rights debate. Also, Bluestein and AJC reporter Jennifer Brett discuss the situation involving State Rep. Erica Thomas at Publix that drew national attention.

Opponents of Georgia's "heartbeat" law have filed a lawsuit challenging the measure. In this episode, host Greg Bluestein and AJC statehouse correspondent Maya T. Prabhu discuss the lawsuit, reactions to the lawsuit and potential strategies opponents may use to stop the law from going into effect.

Host Greg Bluestein and AJC statehouse reporter Maya T. Prabhu were inside Gov. Brian Kemp's ceremonial office as he signed Georgia's anti-abortion 'heartbeat' bill into law. In this episode, Bluestein and Prabhu discuss the signing, the details of the law itself and what's next for the legislation. You'll also hear from both supporters and opponents of the law who were at the State Capitol on Tuesday.

Hey gang.  Thanks for checking us out.  Check out patreon.com/winecellarmediafund for early releases of The Phoenix Calida Show and exta content on episodes of The Wine Cellar.  AJC at the Gold Dome: State Budget By Maya T. Prabhu, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In a first, Georgia lawmakers set aside money in next year’s $27.5 billion state budget to provide free menstrual pads and tampons to low-income women and girls.  Lawmakers allocated $1.5 million in the 2020 budget, which begins July 1, that will go to schools and community centers in low-income areas across the state. House Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jonesnegotiated with budget writers to include the money in the spending plan after she moved earlier this year to sideline a proposal to lift the state’s 4 percent tax on menstrual products. Jones, a Milton Republican, said allocating $1 million to the Georgia Department of Education more directly addresses the need of young girls missing school because their family doesn’t have the money to purchase menstrual pads or tampons.

Host Greg Bluestein spoke with AJC reporters Kelly Yamanouchi, Mark Niesse and Maya T. Prabhu about three major pieces of legislation and their likelihood of passing before the end of the legislative session.

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.