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Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy answer listener questions about executive orders, First Lady Marty Kemp, and Gov. Brian Kemp's latest round of vetoes. Then, AJC senior reporter Tamar Hallerman joins the show to explain a bill Gov. Kemp signed that could open the door for taxpayers to cover Donald Trump's legal costs in the Georgia election interference 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. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Breakdown podcast, hosts Tamar Hallerman and Shaddi Abusaid look at the trial of former DA Jackie Johnson, who was accused of meddling in the local police department's investigation of Ahmaud Arbery's murder five years ago to protect her former employee. In a rare move, the longtime prosecutor was charged by the Georgia Attorney General's Office with obstructing police and violating her oath of office in the aftermath of the 25-year-old Black man's killing. You can download the Breakdown podcast from Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcasting platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Georgia's legislative session continues, business leaders gathered at the annual Eggs & Issues breakfast to hear from Governor Brian Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, and House Speaker Jon Burns. Politically Georgia's Greg Bluestein checks in with hosts Bill Nigut and Patricia Murphy with highlights from the event and the key priorities lawmakers are setting this year. Meanwhile, the Georgia Senate has voted to extend the special committee investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over her handling of the Trump election interference case. AJC senior reporter Tamar Hallerman explains the latest developments in this ongoing conflict. Plus, we'll dive into special counsel Jack Smith's claim that Donald Trump would have been convicted of election interference if not for his victory, and why former Congressman Doug Collins's cabinet confirmation hearing is on hold.     Links to today's topics: Kemp to dole out extra $50 million in Georgia school security grants Trump picks former Georgia Congressman Doug Collins to run Veterans Affairs Georgia Senate revives panel investigating Fulton DA Fani Willis   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

President-elect Trump has chosen two prominent Georgians—former Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler—to join his administration. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell, Greg Bluestein and Bill Nigut explore what these appointments mean for Georgia and the political dynamics in Washington. We also turn to Congress, where lawmakers are scrambling to fund the government before the Christmas deadline. Congressman Buddy Carter joins us to share insights on the fight for Hurricane Helene relief and the challenges ahead. Meanwhile, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis faces a new legal hurdle as she's ordered to turn over documents from her election interference investigation. AJC reporter Tamar Hallerman provides the latest on the case against Trump and whether it's running out of steam as he prepares to return to the White House. Finally, it's Friday, so we're answering your questions from the listener mailbag and giving you our who's up and who's down for the week.   Links to today's topics: Georgia's governor requests $12.2 billion in federal aid for Hurricane Helene Fulton DA Fani Willis ordered to turn over records of Georgia Trump investigation Trump taps David Perdue as U.S. ambassador to China   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

Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler discusses how she's rebuilt her political profile after losing a runoff election to Raphael Warnock. Loeffler also talks about Greater Georgia, the conservative grassroots political organization she founded. Then she moves on talk about the close ties she's formed with President-elect Donald Trump, which led to her being named a co-chair of his inaugural committee. She also endorsed Trump's Cabinet picks, including his selection of former Florida U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Then: AJC staff writer Tamar Hallerman talks about the surprising and unexplained decision by the Georgia Court of Appeals to cancel a hearing that could have led to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis being dismissed from the Georgia election conspiracy case against Trump. And the hosts look at Gov. Brian Kemp's appeal to Congress seeking more than $12 billion in aid to support the state's recovery from the devastating damage of Hurricane Helene. Kelly Loeffler to co-chair Trump inaugural committee President-elect Trump could look to Georgia as he builds out his administration team Patricia Murphy: Is Kelly Loeffler the new Georgia Republican Party? Georgia appeals court cancels hearing in Willis' role inTrump election conspiracy case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance's speech in Atlanta tonight will be the Republican vice presidential candidate's first major remarks since the Sunday's incident which the FBI called an apparent “assassination attempt” against former President Donald Trump. On today's epidose of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Tia Mitchell and Greg Bluestein discuss the latest threat against the former president.  You'll also hear about Vance's upcoming appearance at the Faith and Freedom Coalition dinner in Atlanta and Tim Walz's future stop in Macon.  But first, the AJC's Tamar Hallerman joins the podcast with the latest information about the decision by a special prosecutor to not pursue criminal charges against Lt. Governor Burt Jones in the Fulton County Trump election conspiracy case. Plus they look at a decision by Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee to drop several charges against Donald Trump. Plus, AJC business and economics reporter Michael Kannell joins the podcast to take a deep dive into the economic issues being raised by Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Plus the hosts discuss the visits to Georgia this week by vice presidential candidates Tim Walz and JD Vance.     Links to today's topics: Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says Burt Jones won't be charged in Trump election interference case Fulton County judge drops more charges in election conspiracy case Analysis of Trump tax and economic proposals JD Vance to speak at conservative evangelical gathering in Atlanta Tim Walz to campaign in Georgia tomorrw     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- Shane Backler  Editor- Matt Owen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Atlanta today holding her first rally is the presumptive presidential nominee for the Democratic ticket. On today's episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, host Bill Nigut and special co-host Tamar Hallerman preview this evening's rally with State Democratic Party Chair, Congresswoman Nikema Williams. They also discuss how the campaign is ramping up the effort to win Georgia.     Greg Bluestein is covering the Vice President's star-studded rally and gives us an update from the ground.      Plus, Georgia State University professor of law Anthony Michael-Kreis on President Biden's proposals for reforming the United States Supreme Court.        Links to today's topics:  VP Harris to headline a star-studded Atlanta campaign rally  Here's why Harris visit matters  Megan Thee Stallion to perform at Harris rally  Biden decries "extremism" on Supreme Court, calls for reform        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- Shane Backler  Editor- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an exclusive AJC survey of Georgia Democratic delegates to the Democratic National Convention, one thing remains very clear: a near-unflinching loyalty to President Joe Biden. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell discuss the findings of the survey with AJC senior reporter Tamar Hallerman. Then, AJC education reporter Martha Dalton joins the podcast to discuss how Louisiana and Oklahoma are now injecting religion into public school classrooms. Could the Georgia legislature follow their lead in the 2025 session? Plus, Nikki Haley has released her delegates and recommended that they support Donald Trump; and the Georgia election board adopts a rule that give local election office the freedom to cast a wide net asking for documents proving the accuracy of an election before certifying the results.   Links to today's topics: Georgia Democratic convention delegates tell AJC they're sticking with Biden Georgia Congressional Democrats all in for Biden Oklahoma orders public schools to teach the Bible Louisiana public schoolsmust post 10 Commandments in all classrooms 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- Shane Backler Editor- Matt Owen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden and Donald Trump had starkly contrasting campaign events this past weekend. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, Host Bill Nigut and special co-host Tamar Hallerman look at the weekend campaign events of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. In Detroit, Trump courts Black voters by falsely accusing Biden of being the main force behind the 1994 crime bill and claimed Biden pushed the “super predator” measure aimed at Black crime. President Biden was in Los Angeles, where he attended a fundraiser where he was praised by some of the biggest names in Hollywood as well as former President Barack Obama.  Meg Kinnard, national politics reporter, AP, Chuck Williams, WRBL Columbus, reporter, Georgia State University professor Tammy Greer join in on the conversation.     Then, a look at Georgia congressional GOP runoffs that will be decided in tomorrow's election.   Former Trump administration official Brian Jack squares off against state senator Mike Dugan for the open seat in the 3rd congressional district; and Chuck Hand, convicted of a misdemeanor criminal action, is facing Wayne Johnson for the GOP nomination in the 2nd congressional district.     Plus, Tamar and Bill look at reaction from Georgia elected officials to the Supreme Court's ruling overturning the trump-era ban on bump stocks for guns.        Links to today's topics  Trump courts Black voters in Detroit  Biden raises millions in glittery Hollywood fundraiser  Trump-backed Brian Jack faces Senator Mike Dugan in GOP runoff  Jan.6 rioter in 2nd district GOP congressional runoff   SCOTUS overturns ban on bump stocks     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 McWilliams  Editor- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. Supreme Court is about to roll on rulings on a number of cases that will be of historic significance. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, host Bill Nigut and special co-host Tamar Hallerman look at some of the historically significant cases: Is Donald Trump immune from criminal charges for alleged crimes committed while he was in office? Two of the top cases the court will act upon Ask consequential questions: Were January 6 rioters who have been charged and, in many cases, convicted of criminal actions wrongly prosecuted under a law that should not have been used against them? Emory University Professor of Constitutional Law Fred Smith and Georgia State University Professor of Political Science Amy Steigerwalt weigh in on these pending decisions.     AJC education columnist Maureen Downey also joins the podcast to look at a disturbing trend: Fewer college graduates are choosing to go into careers as teachers. Maureen cites numerous reasons for this and explains why a scarcity of teachers is harmful to student learning.     Plus, MAGA Republicans are continuing to claim the Justice Department has been weaponized to attack Donald Trump even as President Biden's son Hunter has now been convicted of three felony offenses that could lead to significant prison sentences.     Links to today's topics  Major Supreme Court ruling soon to be announced  Downey: We need teaching to be 'doable'  What's next for Hunter Biden after conviction?     Have a question 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- Micah Middleton  Editor- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent Pew poll shows that Black voters support President Biden over former President Trump in the 2024 election by a wide margin, but not as wide as four years ago. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, host Bill Nigut and special co-host, Tamar Hallerman, are joined by AJC enterprise reporter Ernie Suggs for a discussion of the complicated choices Black men are facing as they decide on voting in the race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Ernie also shares insights from his interview with Morehouse College president David Thomas, who worked to navigate the controversy around President Biden's visit to Morehouse as graduation speaker.     Also on today's podcast, Professor Gillespie offers insights about whether the Trump guilty verdict in the Manhattan hush money trial is moving voters away from the former president.     And later, GOP candidate Chuck Hand, who is in a runoff for the GOP 2nd congressional district nomination, walks off the stage moments into the debate with his opponent Wayne Johnson. Bill and Tamar explain why.     Links to today's topics  Morehouse president on Biden visit: It made us stronger  Pew poll of Black voters  New CBS poll has Biden making incremental gains since Trump verdict  January 6 rioter walks off stage in GOP 2nd district congressional debate     Have a question 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 McWilliams   Editor- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman discusses the fallout from the city water main breaks, including the response to the crisis by city officials. He also talks about the water system infrastructure, which in some cases includes pipes that are more than a century old.     Then, the podcast welcomes former state Sen. Mike Dugan, who is in a runoff for the Republican nomination for Georgia's 3rd district U.S. House seat. Dugan addresses why he wants the job and responds to questions about the challenge of facing opponent Brian Jack, who has a strong endorsement from Donald Trump.    Plus, Georgia State University professor Anthony Michael Kreis joins a conversation about the next steps in the Fulton County election conspiracy case. Tamar Hallerman discusses the three-judge state court of appeals panel that will take up an appeal from defendants who are asking the court to overturn a ruling that allows Fulton County DA Fani Willis to remain on the case despite alleged conflicts.    Links to topics  An overview of the impact of the water main breaks   Trump-backed Brian Jack and Senator Mike Dugan land in runoff for 3rd congressional district seat  Meet the Georgia judges who will hear appeal of challenge to Fulton DA Fani Willis  Georgia appeals court sets tentative date to hear appeal asking for Willis' removal from Trump election conspiracy case     Have a question 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

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

First up, the view from both sides of the political aisle: Democratic National Convention delegate Wendy Davis of Rome and Republican consultant and CNN analyst Alice Stewart look at U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's off and on again efforts to remove the speaker of the U.S. House from office. Has she lost relevance on Capitol Hill?     Then, they discuss the impact President Joe Biden's staunch support for Israel and the sometimes violent pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses may be having on his bid for reelection.     Plus, the four talk about Nikki Haley gaining 128,000 votes in Tuesday's Indiana GOP primary despite dropping out of the presidential race two months ago.     And, AJC reporter Tamar Hallerman joins the podcast to discuss the Georgia Court of Appeals' decision to hear an appeal of a judge's ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain as prosecutor in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants.     Links to topics     Tia Mitchell: Marjorie Taylor Greene pauses effort to oust speaker  Appeals court agrees to consider whether Fani Willis should continue as Trump prosecutor       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

Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Tamar Hallerman joins the podcast to discuss the in-depth interview she and colleague Bill Rankin conducted with attorney Ashleigh Merchant. Merchant explained the process she went through before deciding to file a motion seeking the dismissal of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the election interference case against former President Donald Trump.     Over at the state Legislature, state House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration, a Republican, and Democratic state Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver describe the overall tenor of the session as it approaches its end Thursday.     And on Capitol Hill, Tia Mitchell offers her insights on what it's like to cover one of Washington's most controversial elected officials, GOP U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is back in the headlines after filing a motion to remove U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson.         LINK TO TOPICS  Attorney who filed motion to dismiss Willis says she had to act  GOP House majority leader Chuck Efstration  Democratic state representative Mary Margaret Oliver  Tia Mitchell's Marjorie Taylor Greene profile     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 McWilliams  Editor- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts talk to lawmakers from both sides of the aisle about the bills they're watching most closely as the session comes down to the final two days. Republican state Rep. Marcus Wiedower of Watkinsville starts the conversation by discussing the sports betting bill that he's working to pass before the session ends.     Wiedower also comments on immigration legislation introduced following the killing of Laken Riley in his home district.     On the other side of the aisle, Democratic state Rep. Stacey Evans of Atlanta talks with the hosts about her priorities for the final days. She says the Democratic minority's big job is to block what it see as bad bills rather than pass their own legislation.     Then the hosts move from the Legislature to the courtroom, to discuss the extended interview that AJC reporters Bill Rankin and Tamar Hallerman conducted with defense lawyer Ashleigh Merchant, who filed the motion to dismiss Fani Willis from the Trump election conspiracy case.     LINK TO TOPICS     Sports betting: revenue for state vs. potential addiction  Lawmakers advance bills targeting immigrant friendly policies  Sheriffs worry about new burdens from proposed immigration bills  Attorney who filed motion to dismiss Willis says she had to act     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- Micah Middleton  Editor- Matt Owen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia Podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Greg Bluestein are joined by AP politics reporter Meg Kinnard and top Georgia Nikki Haley supporter Eric Tanenblatt to discuss how Donald Trump President Biden will work to attract Haley supporters now that she's dropped out of the race. Then, they look at what to expect when both Trump and Biden both go head-to-head in rallies in Georgia on Saturday.     Plus, AJC reporter Tamar Hallerman joins the podcast to discuss the latest developments in the effort to disqualify Fani Willis and Nathan Wade from prosecuting the Trump Georgia election conspiracy case. She and Greg Bluestein talk about their major scoop: Judge Scott McAfee has drawn a serious opponent in his bid for election to the Fulton County bench. They also discuss defense attorney Ashley Merchant's testimony on her evidence for why Willis and Wade should be dismissed from prosecuting Trump case.        LINKS TO TODAY'S TOPICS    Civil rights attorney to challenge Scott McAfee, judge in Fulton Trump case  Opinion: The Biden-Trump rematch is officially here  Georgia GOP leaders line up for Trump after Super Tuesday  Senate committee hears testimony on DA Fani Willis    Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour "Politically Georgia" Podcast Hotline at 404-810-5297. 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- Devan Kortan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike & Nick on Nikki Haley's sinking campaign for President, Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Tamar Hallerman joins the pod to break down the latest in the motion to disqualify Georgia DA Fani Willis, the latest on the case overall & more.This episode is brought to you by - SeatGeek - Your next best-night-ever is waiting, and SeatGeek has the tickets! Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get $20 off that purchase!Fresh Roasted Coffee - Taste the amazing coffee that fuels our show at https://lddy.no/1i34i & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Nerd Focus - The original think drink that will boost your energy, concentration, memory & focus! Visit https://nerdfocus.com?sca_ref=4163439.CGKmK2rfTO to get a discount.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's "Politically Georgia" podcast, Greg Bluestein reports from Manchester, New Hampshire, on the closing rallies for the two remaining candidates for the GOP presidential nomination: Nikki Haley and Donald Trump. Will Haley surpass expectations and live to fight another day? Or will Trump become the de facto nominee of the GOP with a big New Hampshire victory?      Meanwhile, Democrats are hoping for a big write-in victory for President Joe Biden, who skipped New Hampshire to make South Carolina the first primary state in his campaign.   Then, a look at the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr's son Dexter King, who died yesterday at age 62.      Plus, AJC reporter Tamar Hallerman joins the podcast to discuss the latest news about allegations that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has had a romantic relationship with Nathan Wade, the lawyer she hired to oversee the Trump election conspiracy case.      Links to today's topics:  Is New Hampshire do or die for Nikki Haley?  Joe Biden supporters hope for big NH write in campaign  New Hampshire Biden supporters scramble to ramp up write in campaign  Dexter King dies of prostate cancer  Cobb judge unseals Wade divorce records, frees Willis from testifying in case for now      Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour "Politically Georgia" Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on tomorrow'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

Today on the show: Tamar Hallerman from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution live with the latest on Fani Willis. #Campaign2024 coverage with Jake Rosen from CBS News Radio in New Hampshire. Who will Trump pick for VP? Updates on the Israel/Hamas War. Plus, comedian Greg Fitzsimmons! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

As Iowa overcomes frigid temperatures, some flurries make their way to Atlanta. Today on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's “Politically Georgia,” Tia Mitchell joins the podcast from Iowa to report on former President Donald Trump's caucus victory and the roll Georgians played in helping him win big. And as she headed back to Atlanta, Patricia Murphy filed a report on her takeaways from Iowa.     Then, the hosts discuss the results of a new AJC poll on the presidential race in Georgia. At this stage of the contest, registered voters told pollsters they favor Trump over President Joe Biden 45% to 37%. And they say they're very unhappy with the job Biden is doing as president and feel pessimistic about the direction of the country.     Plus, Tia Mitchell updates us on negotiations on Capitol Hill over passing a budget continuing resolution to keep the government open past this weekend.    Finally, Tamar Hallerman joins with a report on the court filing accusing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis of having a romantic relationship with the special prosecutor she hired to lead the Trump RICO case. And she shares a look at how Willis defended herself in a church appearance over the weekend.       Links to today's topics:  Trump wins Iowa handily  AJC Poll: Trump leads Biden in early stage of race  Filing alleges improper relationship between DA and special prosecutor  Fani Willis defends hiring of special prosecutor    Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour "Politically Georgia" Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on tomorrow'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

Today, Allison talks with Tamar Hallerman of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about the many cases against Trump. Then, she talks with Stephanie Marudas & Emily Previti of Kouvenda Media about their latest limited series podcast about law enforcement trauma. Our Guests:Tamar Hallermanhttps://twitter.com/tamarhallermanhttps://www.ajc.com/staff/tamar-hallerman/The Breakdown podcasthttps://megaphone.link/CMGA6496352530Emily Previtihttps://twitter.com/annabowerhttps://www.lawfaremedia.orgStephanie Marudashttps://www.kouvendamedia.com/team/Obscured|From Words to Weapons https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/obscured/id1707379300Kouvenda Mediahttps://www.kouvendamedia.com/https://twitter.com/KouvendaMediaHow We Win The House 2024!https://swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin2024Want some sweet Daily Beans Merchhttps://shop.dailybeanspod.com/products/fani-t-willis-teeSubscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison GillFollow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beans Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercast https://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts The Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

First up: A look at an Atlanta Journal-Constitution exclusive: Tamar Hallerman joins the podcast to discuss the list of potential witnesses Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis may call in the election conspiracy case against Donald Trump. Former members of the Trump administration on the list obtained by the AJC include Vice President Mike Pence and Attorney General Bill Barr, plus state GOP leaders including Gov. Brian Kemp, Attorney General Chris Carr and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.   Then: Cobb County Commissioner Jerica Richardson joins the podcast to discuss her plan to run for the U.S. House. Richardson declared her intentions to run for the 6th District seat long before the Legislature drew the new congressional map, which, if approved by the court, may make it difficult for a Democrat to win the district. She answers a key question about whether she'd shift her focus and run in a district already held by a Democratic incumbent.   Plus: Greg, Patricia and Bill share their observations about the GOP presidential debate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.   Links to today's topics: Former Top Trump aides, AJC exclusive: Georgia GOP leaders on Willis' witness list Jerica Richardson announces run for Congress Greg Bluestein on GOP Alabama debate   Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.     Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC.    Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Republican legislators aren't happy with the order from a federal judge that they redraw Georgia's Congressional and legislative district maps to more fairly represent Black voters. But they rejected a strategy to ask for a stay of the process until after the 2024 election. That decision means they'll go ahead with a special map-drawing session that Governor Kemp has set to begin on November 29, even as Republicans plan their appeal of the order. On yesterday's podcast, Republican Speaker of the Georgia House Jon Burns said he thought the legislature would come up with maps that would please Federal Judge Steve Jones, who ordered the redrawing of districts. Today, State Representative Saira Draper joins the podcast to offer the Democratic point of view on the special session.   Then, the team discusses the frank interview that Frank Hogue, attorney for Jenna Ellis gave to AJC Breakdown podcast hosts Bill Rankin and Tamar Hallerman. Hogue talked about how quickly he and his client were able to agree on a plea deal for Ellis, one of the defendants in the Fani Willis Trump Election conspiracy case.   Plus, Georgia GOP state senators upbraided the secretary of state's office for failing to install upgrades to the Dominion voting system. They worry that without the upgrades the machines are vulnerable to being hacked. The secretary of state's office pointed out that the upgrade would have to be done manually in each of the state's 40,000 Dominion voting machines.   Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.    Links to today's topics: Georgia won't try to stall redistricting session Judge Jones' redistricting ruling Jenna Ellis' lawyer talks guilty plea Breakdown podcast with Frank Hogue Senators press for more election security   Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicolle Wallace discusses new reporting that sheds light on Special Counsel Jack Smith's ongoing investigation into the plot to overturn the 2020 election, the possibility that the ex-president's allies are turning on him in Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' case, a potential meeting between dictators Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, continued fallout from Senator Tommy Tuberville's military blockade, the record breaking sentence for Proud Boy leader Enrique Tarrio, a win for voting rights in Alabama, and more. Joined by: Tim Heaphy, Claire McCaskill, David Jolly, Marcus Childress, Admiral James Stavridis, Andrew Weissmann, Tamar Hallerman, Betsy Woodruff Swan, Ken Dilanian, Andrew Weissmann, Amy McGrath, and Donna Edwards.

Ali Velshi – in for Nicolle Wallace – discusses breaking news out of Fulton County as District Attorney Fani Willis reiterates her desire to try all 19 co-defendants at once, Mark Meadows' gamble as he tries to get his case moved to federal court, a new report that Special Counsel Jack Smith grilled witnesses in his investigation about Rudy Giuliani's drinking habits, an update on Hurricane Idalia as it barrels towards the Gulf and more. Joined by: Glenn Kirschner, Carol Leonnig, Tamar Hallerman, Asawin Suebsaeng, Nick Corasaniti, Charlie Sykes, Ryan Reilly, Errin Haines, Frank Figliuzzi, Michael Eric Dyson and Bill Karins.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the surrender of the first two of Donald Trump's co-defendants in Fulton County, Georgia, an outpouring from citizens of Tennessee demanding gun control measures, a conversation with former federal judge J. Michael Luttig on why he thinks Trump should be barred from the presidency and more. Joined by: Luke Broadwater, Tamar Hallerman, Neal Katyal, State Representative Justin J. Pearson, Judge J. Michael Luttig, Andrew Weissmann and Charlie Sykes.

The third episode of this season's Breakdown podcast by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution examines the chaotic aftermath of the sweeping racketeering indictment against former President Donald Trump and his 18 co-defendants.   AJC journalists Bill Rankin, Tamar Hallerman, and Shannon McCaffrey explore one attempt — and at least two others that are expected — to move the case from Fulton Superior Court to the U.S. District Court just a few blocks away.   The episode includes reactions from three of the special purpose grand jurors who heard from almost 75 witnesses, recommended charges and collected evidence that was used as the foundation of the racketeering indictment. And it introduces listeners to the 34-year-old judge who was randomly assigned the case.   You can download the Breakdown podcast from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcasting platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insider Greg Bluestein is joined by the AJC's Bill Rankin and Tamar Hallerman, co-host of the award-winning podcast Breakdown, to give their rapid reaction from the Fulton County courthouse on the indictment of former president Donald Trump and 18 others.   Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.        Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.    Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicolle Wallace discusses the latest out of Fulton County, where a grand jury continues to meet amid another possible indictment for the ex-president, new attacks from Trump against the judge in the federal case surrounding January 6th, how House Democrats are preparing a report on the millions of dollars the Trump family has made off of foreign governments and more.Joined by: Andrew Weissmann, Harry Litman, Tamar Hallerman, Vaughn Hillyard, Glenn Kirschner, Blayne Alexander, John Heilemann, Tim Heaphy and Rep. Eric Swalwell.

In the final episode of this season's “Breakdown” podcast by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, hosts Bill Rankin and Tamar Hallerman examine the recent federal indictment against former President Donald Trump in Washington and look ahead to what is about to happen in Fulton County. Episode 31 notes how much of what the podcast previously reported as to what happened in Georgia after the 2020 presidential election is part of the indictment obtained by special counsel Jack Smith. And the episode explains how the upcoming indictment in Fulton could be, in the long run, more consequential than the classified documents case in South Florida and the election interference case in Washington. That's because if Trump is convicted in one or both of them, he could try to pardon himself if he is reelected to the presidency or he could be pardoned if another GOP contender is voted into the White House. That would not apply to the case being brought in Georgia. You can download the Breakdown podcast from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcasting platform.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by Tamar Hallerman to discuss how federal prosecutors are focusing on Trump's attempt to reverse his election defeat.   And they discuss how Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis is nearing her likely decision to charge Trump with violating state laws with his efforts to undermine President Joe Biden's victory.   Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.     Links to today's topics: Trump indicted for efforts to overturn 2020 election and block transfer of power Efforts to overturn Georgia election detailed in new Trump indictment Trump's call to Carr gets new attention in federal indictment Journalist who observed GOP electors subpoenaed in Fulton Trump case Complete coverage: Trump special grand jury probe in Georgia     Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests: Barbara McQuade, Dick Gregorie, Tamar Hallerman, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Ben Smith, Kate KellyTonight: New signs “Trump Employee 4” could be cooperating with DOJ in the classified documents case. Then, it was only earlier this year that DeSantis was tied with Trump for the Republican nomination in polls. So what happened? The latest on the implosion of Diet Trump. Plus, why Georgia investigators could be the next to indict the former president. And she was a long time Democrat who ran on abortion rights. So why did she suddenly flip parties and throw North Carolina politics into chaos?

The federal investigation into Donald Trump is delving deeper into Georgia. In this episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein is joined by senior reporter Tamar Hallerman to discuss how the federal probe of Trump overlaps with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' investigation. Plus, we'll dig deeper into Trump's fundraising numbers in Georgia - and what they mean for his comeback bid. Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.     Links to today's topics:   Special counsel Jack Smith's office contacted Brian Kemp in 2020 probe EXCLUSIVE: Feds sought surveillance video from State Farm Arena in Trump probe Trump moves to disqualify Fulton DA Willis — again Fulton DA: Keep Trump grand jury report under wraps — for now Ga. donors seek to boost Trump rivals, but he still dominates state fundraising Atlanta law enforcement readies for a possible Trump indictment     Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price.   Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – discusses the latest in Special Counsel Jack Smith's seemingly imminent second indictment of the ex-president for his role in January 6th and election lies, the GOP allies rallying around him, new reporting on Smith's interest in lies about election fraud in Georgia, the 19 state attorneys general looking to go after people seeking abortions, Governor Ron DeSantis' extremely militarized state guard drawing criticism from recruits, and more. Joined by: Charlie Savage, Barbara McQuade, David Jolly, Garrett Haake, Basil Smikle, Rep. Elissa Slotkin, Tamar Hallerman, Maya Wiley, Alexi McCammond, Ken Dilanian, and Carlos Curbelo.

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger will be interviewed for the first time by federal prosecutors. He'll likely be asked about Donald Trump's 2020 phone call, in which the former president asked for votes to win the election. The panel Audrey Haynes, professor of political science, The University of Georgia Margaret Coker, @mideastmargaret, editor-in-chief, The Current Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tammy Greer, professor of political science Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 7:00 - DOJ investigators will interview Brad Raffensperger 26:00 - Rep. Andrew Clyde blocks renaming on Lake Lanier 30:00 - Downtown square being renamed in Savannah 33:00 - Battle on Capitol Hill on GOP 43:00 - SCOTUS to drop opinions on several more cases Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Greg Bluestein joins the panel.

Tuesday on Political Rewind: This week marks one year since the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, ending 50 years where women had a guaranteed right to choose an abortion. Plus, Brad Raffensperger challenges Donald Trump to a debate. But first, Bill Nigut speaks on the show's cancellation. The panel: Kendra King Momon, professor of political science and interim provost, Oglethorpe University State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D) Decatur, @mmo_mary Patricia Murphy, political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @MurphyAJC Tamar Hallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @TamarHallerman Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Bill comments on the cancellation of Political Rewind 18:00 - It's been one year since the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade. 41:00 - Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger challenged Donald Trump to a debate over 2020 election fraud. 46:00 - The latest on Fulton County DA Fani Willis' investigation into the 2020 election. 50:00 - The DNC is trying to tweak primary dates in Democratic strongholds. Wednesday on Political Rewind: Emory's Andra Gillespie joins the show.

Wednesday on Political Rewind: As Donald Trump made his first appearance in federal court, Gov. Brian Kemp told CBS News that he'd support the former president should he win the Republican primary. Plus, will the federal trial delay Fulton County DA Fani Willis' legal proceedings? The panel  Alan Abramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University, @AlanIAbramowitz Greg Bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @bluestein Tamar Hallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @TamarHallerman Tammy Greer, political scientist Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:00 - Donald Trump pled 'not guilty' in a federal criminal case in Miami. 26:00 - Gov. Brian Kemp said he would support the Republican candidate for president, even if it's Donald Trump. 45:00 - After losing negotiations on the debt ceiling bill, the Freedom Caucus is holding up legislation in the U.S. House. Thursday on Political Rewind: AJC editor-at-large Kevin Riley joins the show.

Tuesday on Political Rewind: After 14 hours of scathing public comment, the Atlanta City Council approved funding for the controversial police training center. Meanwhile, controversy over drag shows hits Hartwell County. And then there's the latest on Fulton County's 2020 election probe. The panel Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peter Biello, @PeterBiello, host, All Things Considered, GPB News Bernard Fraga, @blfraga, professor of political science, Emory University Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps: 0:00 - Introductions 4:00 - GPB's Peter Biello speaks on the outpour of public comment ahead of the yes vote on the planned Atlanta Police training center 25:00 - Update on Georgia election probe 37:00 - Chris Christie to jump in the race 47:00 - Human Rights Campaign releases statement about LGBTQ communities Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Journal Constitution's Greg Bluestein joins the panel.

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A debt ceiling deal will face its first major test in the U.S. House today. And as Pride Month begins this week, more than 50 bills restricting LGBTQ+ rights were passed around this country this year alone. Plus, crucial Supreme Court rulings to watch as its current term ends. The panel Anthony Michael Kreis, professor of law, Georgia State University, @AnthonyMKreis Fred Smith, professor of constitutional law, Emory University, @fredosmithjr Jeff Graham, executive director, Georgia Equality, @JeffGrahamAtl Tamar Hallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @TamarHallerman Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - A debt ceiling compromise goes to the U.S. House. 23:00 - With Pride Month days away, dozens of bills restricting LGBTQ+ rights have passed in the last year. 42:00 - What to watch for at the Supreme Court. Wednesday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Greg Bluestein joins the panel.

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp's trip to Israel is drawing international attention to a bill to fight antisemitism that failed under the Gold Dome. Meanwhile, a report notes that gerrymandering has left Georgia without a single competitive district. And who will voters blame if the U.S. debt defaults?  The panel: Alan Abramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University, @AlanIAbramowitz Andra Gillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University, @AndraGillespie Tamar Hallerman, senior reporter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @TamarHallerman Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 2:00 - Fulton DA Fani Willis hints an August release for indictments. 12:00 - Kemp's trip to Israel has garnered international attention over a failed bill addressing antisemitism. 22:00 - A report finds Georgia has zero competitive congressional districts. 36:00 - Tim Scott announced his bid for the Republican ticket in 2024. 48:00 - Opinion: Voters don't want Trump or Biden in '24 — Abramowitz Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Heather Hendershot joins the panel for a look inward, as we examine how the media prepares to cover this next election cycle.

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Title 42, a pandemic-era restriction on migration, came to an end last week. Politicians on both sides have been waiting to see how immigration would change. We break down the results with an expert. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of Georgians could lose Medicaid benefits. #gapol The panel: Charles Kuck, immigration attorney, @ckuck Chuck Williams, reporter WRBL-TV Columbus, @chuckwilliams Kendra King Momon, political science professor, Oglethorpe University Tamar Hallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @TamarHallerman Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Trump lawyers attempt to upend Fulton County investigation. 8:00 - Title 42 came to an end last week. How has migration changed? 30:00 - How do immigrants contribute to American workforces? 39:00 - Georgia could remove hundreds of thousands from Medicaid coverage. 46:00 - Fort Benning is now Fort Moore, named for both a decorated Vietnam War commander and his wife. Wednesday on Political Rewind: Cody Hall, senior advisor to Gov. Brian Kemp, joins the show.

Tuesday on Political Rewind: At least eight fake electors have immunity in Georgia's election probe. We'll discuss where Fani Willis' investigation goes from here. Meanwhile, President Biden is meeting with leaders over the debt ceiling. Plus, how the writers' strike is affecting Georgia's film industry. The panel: King Williams, documentarian and journalist, The Atlanta Way, @IamKingWilliams Margaret Coker, editor-in-chief, The Current, @mideastmargaret Shaunya Chavis-Rucker, divisional head, Fulton Films Office at Fulton County Government, @Shaunya_Chavis Tamar Hallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @TamarHallerman Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Eight fake Republican electors have taken immunity deals in Fulton probe. 11:00 - Gov. Brian Kemp signed a district attorney oversight bill. 16:00 - Looking at vetoed bills on scholarships, job training. 20:00 - State Dems call for a special session to address gun violence. 22:00 - The Biden administration looks to avoid a debt ceiling crisis. 29:00 - The head of the CDC has put in her resignation. 33:00 - Breaking down the stateside impact of the writer's strike. Wednesday on Political Rewind: We welcome the AJC's Greg Bluestein to the panel.

In this special podcast crossover edition, Politically Georgia host Patricia Murphy joins Breakdown hosts Bill Rankin and Tamar Hallerman to discuss the first indictment of a former president and what it means to the Fulton County investigation into alleged criminal meddling with the 2020 election. The group dissects the 34-count felony indictment and recounts the surreal scene surrounding Trump's surrender at the Manhattan courthouse. Also reviewed is Trump's address hours later to supporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort. In an inflammatory speech, Trump took aim at the Fulton County investigation and called District Attorney Fani Willis “racist.” New York attorney Nick Akerman, a former Watergate prosecutor who has closely followed the cases in Manhattan and Atlanta, also give his perspective on the historical context of the first indictment of a current or former president. Listen and subscribe to Breakdown for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or your favorite podcasting platform. Listen and subscribe to Politically Georgia for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special crossover edition of the Politically Georgia and Breakdown podcasts from The Atlanta-Journal Constitution, AJC journalists Patricia Murphy, Bill Rankin, and Tamar Hallerman explain the final report released Thursday from the Fulton County special purpose grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump and his allies in the efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. Our hosts will explain what we now know and what we have yet to learn from the nearly eight-month investigation into whether crimes were committed when the former president said in a phone call to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger that he wanted to find 11,780 votes in Georgia in order to defeat Joe Biden. Plus, a look at who might be exposed after this grand jury investigation and what charged the could be facing. Listen and subscribe to Breakdown for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or your favorite podcasting platform.    Listen and subscribe to Politically Georgia for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

District Attorney of Fulton County Fani Willis has completed her special grand jury investigation of election tampering in 2020. The special purpose grand jury has completed its report and has been dissolved, and the supervising judge yesterday scheduled a hearing for January 24 to decide whether to make the report public. What will happen next? Will there be indictments? Are they going to wait until after the report comes out, or should we expect them imminently? Should we expect a Trump indictment coming next?To go over it all, Lawfare editor-in-chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare contributor Anna Bower, Georgia State University Law Professor Anthony Michael Kreis, and Tamar Hallerman of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and co-host of the podcast Breakdown, which has followed the special grand jury from the beginning. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guests: Rep. Jim McGovern, Tamar Hallerman, Gwen Keyes Fleming, Elaine Luria, Grace AshfordDays after a near brawl on the floor of the House, the animating force behind an American coup takes control. And as Brazil endures a MAGA-style riot of their own, is justice coming for Donald Trump in Fulton County? Tonight: What the end of the criminal investigation in Georgia means for the disgraced ex-president. Plus, former Congresswoman Elaine Luria on the Republican plans to investigate the January 6th committee. And yet another bizarre turn in the saga of Congressman George Santos.  

The latest episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Breakdown podcast explores court filings that suggest a criminal investigation of former President Donald Trump and his allies has reached a new, more sensitive stage. The bonus episode also includes podcast hosts Bill Rankin and Tamar Hallerman interviewing the AJC's metro columnist, Bill Torpy, and the newspaper's political columnist, Patricia Murphy. They both have been keeping up with the special purpose grand jury investigation and give some interesting observations on what has happened so far and what may happen in the coming months. You can download the Breakdown podcast from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or your favorite podcasting platform. You can also stream it on your computer above. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Earlier this month, the Fulton County special grand jury investigating potential criminal interference into Georgia's 2020 elections subpoenaed members of former President Donald Trump's inner circle, including Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman and Senator Lindsay Graham, among others.To discuss these high profile subpoenas and some of the finer points of Georgia state criminal procedure, Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien sat down with Tamar Hallerman, reporter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, who is covering the Fulton County Trump probe, and who also formally served as the papers Washington correspondent covering the Trump administration. Tamar also hosts a weekly podcast on the special grand jury called The Breakdown.They discussed the scope of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis's criminal probe, how a special grand jury operates in the state of Georgia, what this one has been up to, and what's next for the investigation. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.