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On this Mailbag Monday, Jared dives into three big listener dilemmas about dating, friendship, and finding a fresh start. He unpacks what to do when a vacation match still lingers in your mind and you're tempted to reach out again. Then, he talks about the pressure of supporting friends through massive life changes when your emotional tank feels empty. And finally, he offers thoughtful advice to a listener who wonders whether moving to Florida after ending an engagement might be the reset she truly needs? Support the show and get $10 off your 1 st month of Nutrafol. Head to https://www.nutrafol.com and use code FEATHER Support the show and get 10% off your Hero Bread order with code JTRAIN at https://www.hero.co

Bob McElligott answers your Columbus Blue Jackets questions.

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell open the show with a new Monday Mailbag segment, answering listener questions on Marjorie Taylor Greene's changing public image, Republican divisions over the shutdown, and how Georgia lawmakers may approach election rules heading into 2026. Then Politically Georgia's Candidate Forum series continues as former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms makes her case for governor, outlining her plans on affordability, Medicaid expansion, public safety, and how she would navigate a second Trump administration while “fighting for 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Along with opening the Monday Mailbag, Carmen talks about the attention given to monks harvesting olives on the Mount of Olives. She also talks about a neighbor and their no soliciting sign that includes those who would evangelize.  How do we balance the right to practice your religion, the call to share the Gospel, and respecting the wishes of the person?  Politcial and social scientist Daniel Bennett looks at the continued decline of religiousity in American and talks more about the "nones," in particular those who are "spiritual, but not religious," and those who are "done" with religion.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by Georgia native and former congressional aide Brendan Buck to break down the politics of the ongoing government shutdown and why health care remains such a challenge for Republicans. Buck, who worked for former House Speakers Paul Ryan and John Boehner, explains the risks his party faces if it lets health insurance subsidies expire and why some conservatives now want to extend them. Then Politically Georgia's Candidate Forum series continues with former state senator Jason Esteves, a Democratic candidate for governor, who talks about affordability, Medicaid expansion, and why he believes Georgia Democrats must offer voters something to vote for — not just against. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by AJC senior reporter Tamar Hallerman to unpack the fallout from President Trump's sweeping pardons for his 18 federal co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case. They explain what the move means for the stalled Fulton County prosecution, how it could affect Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, and why replacing District Attorney Fani Willis has proven so complicated. Then the show kicks off Politically Georgia's Candidate Forum series with former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, who talks about his decision to run for governor as a Democrat, his priorities on affordability and health care, and his message to voters who want to move past Trump-era 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell discuss the Senate's procedural vote to advance a deal that could end the record-long government shutdown and what the proposal means for Georgia. They explain why Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock voted against the measure and how both parties are preparing for the political fallout. Then Greg and Tia sit down with Congressman Buddy Carter, a Republican running for U.S. Senate, to get his thoughts on the shutdown negotiations, health care subsidies, and his ongoing effort to win Donald Trump's endorsement in Georgia's GOP 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this Mailbag Monday episode, Jared tackles a lineup of hilariously relatable dilemmas. He helps one listener find a polite way to say no to a second drink without sounding rude, breaks down the delicate art of telling a friend their spouse smells, and gives casting advice to a die-hard Survivor hopeful who's gone all out to get noticed. From dating strategy to social etiquette to reality TV dreams, Jared dishes out his signature mix of humor and honesty. It's an episode full of cringe, charm, and classic JTrain wisdom!Eat smart @ http://factormeals.com/jtrain50off & use code Jtrain50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 year!Support the show by downloading the DraftKings Casion app and using code FEATHER. New customers can get 500 spins on Cash Eruprotin when you play 5 bucks

Hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell tackle listener questions in a new Mailbag Monday edition of Politically Georgia. They explain why members of Congress continue to receive pay during the federal shutdown and dig into Governor Brian Kemp's decision not to use state funds to replace frozen SNAP benefits. The hosts also discuss the growing backlash over the shutdown's impact on Georgia families, the latest twists in the First Liberty Ponzi scheme investigation, and why most of the state's congressional delegation is staying unusually quiet during the standoff in Washington. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell analyze Democrats' historic victories in Georgia's Public Service Commission races — the party's first statewide wins outside of federal contests in nearly two decades. They explore what the results say about energy prices, Republican messaging, and the political mood heading into 2026. Then Tia shares part of her recorded interview with Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who breaks from GOP leadership over the ongoing government shutdown and criticizes Speaker Mike Johnson's approach. The hosts discuss Greene's changing style, her national profile, and what her next political move might be. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down new results from the AJC–University of Georgia poll that show former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms as the early frontrunner in the Democratic primary for governor, while Lt. Gov. Burt Jones leads a crowded Republican field. They discuss what the numbers reveal about name recognition, fundraising power, and how undecided voters could still reshape both races. The hosts also look at the Senate race, where Congressman Mike Collins and Buddy Carter are competing for Trump-aligned voters, and explain why Jon Ossoff remains well positioned heading into 2026. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk with former Congressman Tom Graves about Georgia's Public Service Commission races and how energy policy has become one of the most important issues on the ballot. Graves explains why nuclear power could be key to meeting the state's growing energy demand and why he thinks innovation, not partisanship, should guide Georgia's future. Then AJC City Hall reporter Riley Bunch joins the show to preview Atlanta's mayoral and City Council races, including Mayor Andre Dickens' reelection bid, the competitive City Council president contest, and the issues shaping voters' decisions from public safety to housing affordability. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Grant reacts to the Packers awful loss to Carolina, and how the Packers were outclassed from the top down. How much blame should Matt LaFleur shoulder? We need to be able to find some middle ground on Jordan Love. Monday Mailbag closes the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a Mailbag Monday from Delray Beach! Jared digs into three listener dilemmas. First, a 30-year-old ended it with a guy showing jealous tells, moody about male friends and asking for her body count. Jared backs the breakup and reframes past partners as mature context, not a scorecard, urging thoughtful, respectful conversation about history rather than hot-take labels. Next, a maid of honor's cash-stuffed wedding card vanished; he says stop treating brides like royalty. Finally, a 28-year-old moving to the Twin Cities wants friends and maybe romance. Along the way, he shares DC theater gratitude, backstage YouTube plans, and a reminder that everyone judges what matters is how you tell your story and whether you're confident in it.Support the show and get $10 off your 1 st month of Nutrafol. Head to https://www.nutrafol.com and use code FEATHER

Bob McElligott answers your Columbus Blue Jackets questions.

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell take listener questions in a new Mailbag Monday edition of Politically Georgia. They dig into the latest developments in the federal government shutdown, how health care subsidies became a flashpoint in Washington, and why some Georgia Republicans and Democrats are finding common ground. Hear producer Natalie Mendenhall's new reporting on Sandy Springs' four-way mayoral race, one of the most competitive local contests in the state. Then Greg and Tia discuss what the newest AJC poll reveals about Georgia's independent voters — and why they could once again decide the state's political future. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the day after the day after and the Blue Jays' loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series is still a heartbreaking gut punch. We throw open the Monday Mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca to share your thoughts, feelings and questions about the game, the series and the season as a whole and hear from a wide range of listeners, from the zen-like appreciation of the Jays' magical year to the anger and frustration over opportunities missed by a team that had a championship within its grasp. And why did IKF slide? Plus, my thoughts on the grave injustice of Gold Gloves denied to Ernie Clement and Alejandro Kirk. Listen here or subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can at thestar.com/subscribe.

Host Greg Bluestein talks with Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell about the month-long federal government shutdown and its growing impact across Georgia. They discuss how unpaid federal workers, food assistance cuts, and airline staffing shortages are putting new pressure on both parties to reach a deal. Then Greg speaks with Democratic Public Service Commission candidate Peter Hubbard about his campaign to challenge Georgia's GOP energy regulators. Hubbard explains why he believes data centers should pay more for electricity, how the state can better manage energy costs, and what he would do to lower power bills for Georgians. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the latest AJC–University of Georgia poll that shows where Georgia voters stand heading into 2026. Democrats rank the economy and standing up to Donald Trump as their top issues, while Republicans focus on immigration and public safety. The hosts also discuss why Governor Brian Kemp continues to draw support from some Democrats and what that says about his political staying power. In the second half, they explain why state lawmakers are holding off on redrawing congressional maps and how a pending Supreme Court decision could change the rules for redistricting across the South. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down new results from the AJC–University of Georgia poll showing Donald Trump's support among Republicans holding strong and Democrats still deeply opposed — signs that Georgia's political divide remains firmly in place heading into 2026. Then Patricia shares her reporting from the campaign trail with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Michael Thurmond, who's pitching himself as a “fixer” focused on consensus, competence, and inspiring disillusioned voters. From his sermons in Columbus to his statewide travels, Thurmond is betting that experience and optimism can still win Georgia Democrats back. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Mailbag Monday, Jared is in Richmond, living his best suburban comic life! A listener with a crush in her tight-knit Spanish class worries about ruining the group vibe, and Jared tells her to skip the overthinking and text with confidence. Another listener hears from the guy who once wouldn't commit, now cheating on his girlfriend with her, and Jared explains that it's about comfort, not connection. Finally, a couple debating a $5K destination wedding in Mexico with a toddler gets Jared's advice to either decline gracefully or treat it like a sitcom-style vacation and just enjoy it.Support the show and get 10% off your Hero Bread order with code JTRAIN at https://www.hero.co Support the show and get 30% off your first Cornbread Hemp order. Use code JTRAIN at https://www.cornbreadhemp.com/JTRAIN

DuckTerritory's Erik Skopil and Locked on Ducks' Spencer McLaughlin link up to digest the Oregon season through eight games. They answer five questions from those about the team's identity, to linebacker play to issues in the pass-game and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell take listener questions in a wide-ranging Mailbag Monday edition of Politically Georgia. They discuss the rise of up-and-coming Democratic hopefuls like LaMario Brown, early voting logistics in the Public Service Commission race, and whether party veterans like former Gov. Roy Barnes still shape Georgia politics. Then they answer questions about the Republican Party's struggle to balance its pro-business legacy with the cultural conservatism driving today's base — and what that tension means for Georgia's future elections. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant gives his takeaways on Packers vs. Steelers and compares the commentary surrounding Love and Rodgers. Callers chime in on both the Packers and Badgers before the Monday Mailbag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell discuss the growing fallout in Washington as the federal shutdown stretches into its fourth week. Tia shares her latest reporting from Capitol Hill, where Senator Jon Ossoff defends his votes amid Republican criticism and Senator Raphael Warnock calls for civility in politics after new revelations of racist text messages from a Trump nominee. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk with former Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux about her call for Democrats to move beyond identity politics and focus on a unifying message that appeals to Georgia's diverse electorate. Bourdeaux explains why she thinks the party risks alienating moderate voters and praises candidates who can “seize the center.” Then Greg speaks with A'shanti Gholar, president and CEO of Emerge, about training and supporting women candidates nationwide — including several in Georgia — and why she believes representation and authenticity remain the keys to political progress. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy take listeners inside a surprising scene in Atlanta politics — a farewell dinner for former Buckhead City leader Bill White and former U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker, both newly appointed by Donald Trump to diplomatic posts. Patricia shares what she observed as former rivals offered unexpected praise and raised questions about White's political future. Then the hosts turn to Trump's latest comments on Georgia's 2026 Senate race and how his next move could shape the contest between Derek Dooley, Mike Collins, and Buddy Carter. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've got Rhode Island FC questions. We've got answers.

This Mailbag Monday, Jared tackles listener questions about friendship expectations, dating after divorce, and communication gaps in new relationships. He breaks down how to handle a partner who pulls away, a great guy who goes silent between dates, and a friend who skipped your wedding gift. Jared explores what these situations reveal about emotional availability, boundaries, and self-respect. Tune in for practical, funny, and heartfelt advice on navigating the messy realities of modern relationships!Support the show and get 30% off your first Cornbread Hemp order. Use code JTRAIN at https://www.cornbreadhemp.com/JTRAIN Support the show by downloading the DraftKings Casino app and using code FEATHER. New customers can get 500 spins on Cash Eruprotin when you play 5 bucks

DuckTerritory's Erik Skopil is joined by Alec Dietz of the Register-Guard to answer some fan questions. The pair open up the mailbag and talk about Dante Moore's future, what's going on at backup quarterback and thoughts on the reshuffling along the right side of the O-Line. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former state senator and 2014 Democratic nominee for governor Jason Carter joins Politically Georgia host Greg Bluestein to discuss why he's endorsing Jason Esteves for governor, how Democrats can compete statewide, and what lessons his party should take from Georgia's political shifts. Carter also reflects on his family's health challenges and the legacy of his grandfather, President Jimmy Carter. Then Tia Mitchell joins Greg to tackle listener questions about Georgia Power rate hikes, the Public Service Commission race, judicial elections, and Hatch Act violations inside the federal government. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Grant reacts to a Packers win in AZ that left some unimpressed.... do Packers fans not like Matt LaFleur anymore? Chris McIntosh's statement is dissected before the Monday Mailbag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell examine the growing toll of the federal government shutdown on Georgia's CDC workforce. Producer Natalie Mendenhall brings powerful voices from inside the agency, where hundreds of scientists have faced firings, reversals, and weeks without pay. Then Greg and Tia talk with Yolanda Jacobs, a union leader representing CDC employees, about what she calls a “figurative beheading” of the agency and how politics in Washington are threatening public health and morale 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Greg Bluestein breaks down how Georgia's 2026 Senate race is taking shape amid the federal shutdown. Republicans Derek Dooley, Mike Collins, and Buddy Carter are all targeting Senator Jon Ossoff, accusing him of putting partisanship over reopening the government. Ossoff, meanwhile, is doubling down on health care and cost-of-living issues to defend his record. Then co-host Patricia Murphy joins Greg and AJC City Hall reporter Riley Bunch to preview Atlanta's elections, from Mayor Andre Dickens' reelection bid to the fierce City Council president race between Marci Collier Overstreet and Rohit Malhotra. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into one of Georgia's most competitive and consequential races on the ballot — the fight for the Public Service Commission. Republican incumbent Tim Echols joins the show to defend his record on energy rates, data centers, and rural solar while making his case for another term. Then Democratic challenger Dr. Alicia Johnson talks about affordability, grid modernization, and why she says the PSC needs a “consumer-first mindset.” The hosts wrap with what this down-ballot race could signal for Georgia's 2026 elections. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mailbag Monday is back and Jared tackles three big listener dilemmas: a boyfriend who calls Ozempic “the lazy way out” and what real support should look like, whether you should bother driving an hour to return an ex's clothes or set a pickup window and move on, and the difference between a workplace dopamine crush and a stale five-year relationship that needs an honest timeline. Along the way, he talks about good noise, why “hope isn't a plan,” and how to set clear boundaries that protect your peace!Support the show and get 10% off your Hero Bread order with code JTRAIN at https://www.hero.co

DuckTerritory's Erik Skopil is joined by USA Today's Zachary Neel to chat Oregon football coming out of the most recent loss. The pair offer their Indiana insights after a few days after the loss and then answer four questions from fans, including one about Lanning's ability to win the entire thing. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Mailbag Monday on Politically Georgia. Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell tackle listener questions about what happens next in the Fani Willis election case, how Georgia's new U.S. treasurer could mint a “Trump coin,” and whether Governor Brian Kemp's political future depends on Derek Dooley's Senate campaign. They also weigh in on Kamala Harris' 2028 ambitions, ICE recruiting ads on Atlanta TV, and what Buddy Carter is saying about seniors and health care. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell dig into the widening Republican divide over the federal shutdown. Tia shares her recorded interview with Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who criticizes her party's leadership, urges the Senate to use the “nuclear option” to reopen the government, and calls rising health care costs a crisis both parties must address. Greg and Tia also discuss why some Democrats are agreeing with Greene's stance. Then AJC reporter Tamar Hallerman joins the show with new details on the latest twists in the Fani Willis investigation and Georgia's election case. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At Georgia Democrats' biggest annual gala, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered a fiery speech denouncing Donald Trump and urging the party to “fight authoritarianism head-on.” Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down how Pritzker's sharp tone reflects a broader tension among Democrats debating how hard to hit Trump while also reaching swing voters. Then the hosts turn to the Republican side, where early fundraising numbers show Derek Dooley and Mike Collins locked in a tight race for cash — and for Donald Trump's attention — in Georgia's 2026 Senate contest. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr joins Politically Georgia to talk about his campaign for governor, his record on public safety and economic growth, and how he plans to stand out in a crowded Republican primary. Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy press Carr on Donald Trump's influence, the leadership-committee fundraising fight, and whether “Kemp-style conservatism” still defines Georgia's GOP. Carr also outlines his priorities on crime, health care, and rural development while taking aim at his top rivals, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared checks in from Los Angeles for Mailbag Monday, hiccup and all, and dives into two juicy advice emails. First up, a 33-year-old New Yorker ditched Pilates for a regular gym to meet men, and Jared gently argues for joy over geography: build community where you actually like being, then let that tribe expand your dating world. He still tosses a couple of easy openers for gym-floor small talk, but the real play is Pilates night out and friend-of-a-friend intros. Next, a 25-year-old worries her boyfriend fails “dad 101” because he won't scoot over in bed and forgets the dog's water bowl, and Jared reframes it as pre-engagement nerves and a negotiation problem, not a morality play. Use “I” statements, trade lists, and aim for partnership instead of courtroom wins. If you've got dating drama, family friction, or friendship static, send it in and let Jared give it the thoughtful once-over!New Factor customers get 50% off your first box, plus free breakfast for 1 year. Use code JTRAIN50OFF at https://www.factormeals.com/JTRAIN50OFF

It's Mailbag Monday! And Jared dives into a work-themed episode with listener questions that blur the lines between business and personal boundaries. From a coworker crush that could complicate a promotion, to flirty banter that wasn't so friendly, to the awkward pressure of inviting your boss to a wedding, no dilemma is off-limits. Jared breaks down how to handle workplace relationships, tricky guest lists, and the risks of mixing romance with your career!Support the show and get 10 free HelloFresh meals, plus a free item for life at https://www.hellofresh.com/JTRAIN10FM

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Jared kicks off a classic three-email Mailbag Monday from the road before diving into the good stuff. First up: a listener nine months into a serious relationship asks how to handle two persistent guy texters (one old flame, one married coworker); Jared recommends a graceful “text breakup” to clear space for the new relationship. Then he dismantles the TikTok mantra “date them till you hate them,” arguing that ignoring $5 problems only turns them into $1,000 blowups have the small talks early. Next, an in-law dining dilemma: a mother-in-law who always asks to move tables; his move is tactical detachment, go “wash your hands,” don't sit until the seating czar approves, and stop treating preferences like moral crimes. He also shares updates on the Table for One tour, a finished special, a finished book, and the daily 20-minute minimum promise. Quick, candid, and just the right amount of chaotic.Support the show and get 20% off your first Vuori purchase & free shipping on U.S. orders over $75. Head to https://www.vuori.com/JTRAIN

This week on the JTrain Podcast, Jared kicks off another legendary Mailbag Monday from sunny Delray Beach! We hear from a 26-year-old crushing on her much older coworker and another email from a long-distance romance that got shady thanks to a poolside sunglass reflection. Along the way, Jared riffs on awkward charity gigs, why “support” feels like a weird word, and the grand circle jerk of podcast promo codes. As always, it is candid, relatable, and laugh-out-loud funny!Support the show and get $10 off your first month's subscription of Nutrafol, plus free shipping with promo code FEATHER at https://www.nutrafol.comSupport the show and get 10% off your Hero Bread order. Use the code JTRAIN at https://www.hero.co