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  • Energy Politics and Atlanta’s Election Stakes

    Energy Politics and Atlanta’s Election Stakes
    2025/11/04
    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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    34 分
  • Shutdown Politics, Sandy Springs Race, and Georgia’s Swing Voters

    Shutdown Politics, Sandy Springs Race, and Georgia’s Swing Voters
    2025/11/03
    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
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    29 分
  • Shutdown Fallout and Georgia’s Energy Fight

    Shutdown Fallout and Georgia’s Energy Fight
    2025/10/30
    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
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    32 分
  • AJC Poll Reveals Georgia Voters’ Priorities

    AJC Poll Reveals Georgia Voters’ Priorities
    2025/10/29
    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
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    34 分
  • AJC Poll Shows Deep Divide and Thurmond Hits the Trail

    AJC Poll Shows Deep Divide and Thurmond Hits the Trail
    2025/10/28
    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
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    32 分
  • Inside Georgia’s Shifting Political Identity

    Inside Georgia’s Shifting Political Identity
    2025/10/27
    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
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    28 分
  • Ossoff, Warnock, and the Politics of Speech

    Ossoff, Warnock, and the Politics of Speech
    2025/10/23
    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
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    30 分
  • Democrats Debate Identity Politics and the Future of Leadership

    Democrats Debate Identity Politics and the Future of Leadership
    2025/10/22
    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
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    39 分