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Politically Georgia AJC Podcasts
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Get real, fact-based news on the new Politically Georgia podcast from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The podcast is hosted by Georgia’s best political team with Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and now featuring Tia Mitchell from Washington and broadcast hall of famer Bill Nigut. Our journalists provide in-depth reporting and analysis from the nation’s political battleground state. You can also listen live every Monday-Friday at 10 a.m. on 90.1 WABE.
Call in with your questions on the Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)-810-5297, and our insiders will answer them on the Friday episodes. Learn more on the AJC Politically Georgia Podcast page.
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A think tanks’ blueprint for a Trump presidency while Dems signal growing concern over Biden’s ability to lead
On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut talk with former Georgia Democratic congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux about her AJC opinion essay in which she calls for President Biden to drop out of the presidential race citing her belief that the president’s dismal debate performance has cost him the confidence of voters.
Plus, AP Washington correspondent Lisa Mascaro joins the podcast to discuss her reporting on The Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025.” It’s a blueprint for how a re-elected Donald Trump could consolidate his executive powers by firing thousands of permanent government civil service leaders in key branches of government.
Links to today’s topics:
Caroyln Bourdeaux: Trump is dangerous; that's why Biden must exit
Conservative-backed group is compiling a list targeting for firing federal workers who could block Trump second term agenda
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Credits
Executive Producer- Shane Backler
Producer- Natalie Mendenhall
Engineer- Shane Backler
Editor- Matt Owen
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Georgia Democratic Party chair is angry at calls for President Biden to withdraw from race
Georgia state Democratic leaders are standing behind President Biden’s bid for a second term. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, State Democratic Party Chair, Congresswoman Nikema Williams argues passionately that those who are calling for President Biden to step down from the race are gravely mistaken.
We also hear from Georgia Republican Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper who advocates for Donald Trump’s re-election, saying Biden administration has been a failure in addressing the needs of Americans.
Then, a discussion about the implications of the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
Links to today’s topics:
Georgia leaders stand by Biden despite shaky debate
Democrats defend Biden publicly, worry about him privately
Biden aides say Americans should be scared by SCOTUS immunity ruling
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Credits
Executive Producer- Shane Backler
Producer- Natalie Mendenhall
Engineer- Shane Backler
Editor- Matt Owen
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Behind the AJC editorial board’s decision to publish editorial calling on Biden to pass the torch
On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC president and publisher Andrew Morse joins hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell to discuss the editorial board's weekend editorial and his letter to subscribers.
Georgia State Rep. Mary Magaret Oliver joins the podcast with a temperature check on how Democrats are feeling after Thursday night’s presidential debate.
And later, Georgia State University Law Professor Anthony Michael Kreis explains the U.S. Supreme Court ruling handed down in the Trump immunity case.
Links to today’s topics:
AJC Editorial: It’s time for Biden to pass the torch
Readers’ reactions to AJC editorial
Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity
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Credits
Executive Producer- Shane Backler
Producer- Natalie Mendenhall
Engineer- Shane Backler
Editor- Matt Owen
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How the presidential debate affects the race going forward
On today episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, the AJC’s Bill Nigut, Tia Mitchell, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the dynamics of last night’s presidential debate. President Biden’s weak performance set off fire alarms among many Democrats who worry voters may have concluded that Biden is unfit to serve another term. Meanwhile, Donald Trump ignored questions from the moderators, attacked Biden relentlessly and lied about both his and Biden’s record in office throughout the debate.
Today’s episode of “Politically Georgia” is all about analyzing the debate and dissecting how President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump’s performance may affect the race going forward.
Links to today’s topics3
Biden struggles to fight off Trump in messy debate
Democrats face "Defcon1 moment" after Biden performance
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Credits
Executive Producer- Shane Backler
Producer- Natalie Mendenhall
Engineer- Shane Backler
Editor- Devan Kortan
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Special Edition: Presidential debate reaction and analysis
President Joe Biden struggled throughout the first presidential debate Thursday to fend off a barrage of attacks from former President Donald Trump. On this special edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy offer instant analysis of Thursday night’s CNN Presidential Debate in Atlanta. A debate viewed as one of the last moments to upend the trajectory of the 2024 race.
AJC Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell talks to Trump campaign political operative Brian Hughes and Democratic strategist and activist Chris Bruce on the spin room floor.
Links to topics
Biden struggles to fend off Trump in messy Atlanta showdown
Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour PoliticallyGeorgia Podcast Hotline at770-810-5297.We’ll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.
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It’s on! Hours ahead of historic debate, top political insiders offer insights about what to expect
It’s debate night in America. On today’s episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut discuss how they see the historic presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump shaping the next stage of the race for the White House. U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, a candidate for president in 2020, has insights about debating against Biden.CNN analyst Bakari Sellers offers Biden advice on how to reach out to Black voters and Rep. Steve Gooch describes Trump’s strengths among Georgia voters, offering suggestions for how the former president can broaden his coalition of voters here.
Links to topics
What to watch for at historic debate
Trump allies host Atlanta barber shop event aimed at Black voters
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms jons Biden national campaign team
New AJC poll shows tight race with Trump narrowly leading Biden Biden
Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour PoliticallyGeorgia Podcast Hotline at770-810-5297.We’ll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode.
Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”
Credits
Executive Producer- Shane Backler
Producer- Natalie Mendenhall
Engineer- Shane Backler
Editor- Devan Kortan
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Customer Reviews
Love this
Greg and Patricia and the crew are must listen!
No more Nigut
Greg, Patricia, and Tia are great. But Bill Nigut must go.
Kinda miss the old podcast
I have been a longtime listener of this podcast for several years now. I am a subscriber to the AJC and have called in several times over the years. I can’t say that I am thrilled with the new format. I’m very happy that there are now episodes every day, and I’m happy that they are on the radio now, but it just isn’t the same.
I have lived in Georgia for my entire life, and although I am a younger millennial, I am well aware that Bill Nigut is a hugely important figure in Georgia political reporting. He just doesn’t do it for me, though. He is constantly interrupting guests, and more importantly, he is constantly interrupting his cohost Tia and either finishing her thoughts with his own words or sometimes even changing the subject entirely. Tia has always been the high point of this podcast for me so it really bothers me to experience this.
I appreciate the insights I get from this podcast and I feel like a more informed Georgian because of it, but it could use a little more of the grit it had back when it was just Greg and Patricia broadcasting from their cars.