Politically Georgia
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 Tia Mitchell from Washington. Our journalists provide in-depth reporting and analysis from the nation’s political battleground state. Call in with your questions on the Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)-810-5297, and our hosts will answer them on future episodes. Learn more on the AJC Politically Georgia Podcast page.
Episodes
February 5, 2026 • 40 mins
Greg Bluestein is joined by Tia Mitchell for a look at how faith continues to shape politics in Georgia, from the U.S. Senate to a crowded congressional race in northwest Georgia. They begin with Sen. Raphael Warnock’s reflections on how his pastoral role informs his views on policy, power, and political responsibility, then turn to an interview with Pastor Tom Gray, a Republican candidate in the GA-14 race, who argues that conserv...
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February 4, 2026 • 31 mins
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's senior political reporter Greg Bluestein is joined by columnist Patricia Murphy, as the pair discuss what’s next in last week's FBI raid on a Fulton County election warehouse.
Murphy and Bluestein discuss the possibility of criminal charges and whether President Donald Trump's allies will try to take over Fulton’s elections.
Then, the duo talks about Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger breakin...
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February 3, 2026 • 30 mins
Atlanta Journal-Constitution senior political reporter Greg Bluestein and podcast executive producer Shane Backler drive to Georgia's 14th Congressional District in northwest Georgia to hear how voters are feeling about former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s sudden resignation.
AJC senior columnist Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein discuss the wide range of candidates looking to fill the seat as nearly two dozen candidates are...
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February 2, 2026 • 30 mins
Greg Bluestein is joined by Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy to break down questions from across Georgia, starting with a bill that would shift securities regulation away from the Secretary of State’s office as the state investigates the collapse of First Liberty Banking and Loan. They also take up concerns over kindergarten enrollment rules in Gwinnett County, weigh how much stock to put in election betting markets versus polling,...
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January 30, 2026 • 33 mins
In this special edition of Politically Georgia, host Greg Bluestein is joined by Patricia Murphy to break down the FBI’s raid on Fulton County’s election warehouse, where federal agents seized hundreds of boxes of 2020 election materials. The move marks a dramatic escalation tied to former President Donald Trump’s renewed claims about the election.
Greg and Patricia unpack what the raid could mean for Georgia’s election system h...
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January 29, 2026 • 25 mins
AJC Washington bureau chief Tia Mitchell examines how a deadly federal immigration enforcement shooting in Minneapolis is reverberating through Georgia politics, as Democratic senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock threaten to block a government funding bill unless new limits on ICE are included. She explains why a partial government shutdown appears increasingly likely and how Republican challengers are seizing on the issue in a ...
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January 28, 2026 • 26 mins
Host Greg Bluestein sits down with state Rep. Akbar Ali, the 21-year-old freshman lawmaker who just became the youngest member of the Georgia General Assembly. Ali talks about his rapid rise from community organizing to the Gold Dome, his first bill aimed at protecting planning time for public school teachers, and why affordability, health care, and economic opportunity are driving his agenda.
Later, Patricia Murphy joins Greg t...
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January 27, 2026 • 30 mins
Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the political fallout from a fatal federal immigration enforcement shooting in Minneapolis and why it’s sending ripples through Georgia politics. They explain how the incident has prompted rare pushback from some Republicans, unsettled longtime GOP allies like gun rights groups, and raised new concerns about civil liberties as immigration enforcement expands into U.S. cities.
They al...
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January 26, 2026 • 30 mins
Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell answer listener questions in this Monday mailbag episode of Politically Georgia. They start with whether Senate Republicans made a strategic mistake by voting against Affordable Care Act health care subsidies as costs rise for Georgians. They explain why Democrats forced those votes, how GOP candidates are defending them, and why the issue is likely to loom large in the U.S. Senate race.
The...
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January 22, 2026 • 30 mins
Host Greg Bluestein is joined by Patricia Murphy for an in-depth conversation with Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. Carr lays out an anti-corruption proposal that he says would be the toughest in the nation, and explains why cleaning up state and local government is a central plank of his campaign for governor.
Greg and Patricia discuss how Carr’s pitch fits into a crowded GOP primary, the growing voter frustration with ethi...
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January 21, 2026 • 29 mins
Host Patricia Murphy devotes the episode to education policy as Georgia’s legislative session gets underway. She speaks with Rep. Scott Hilton about expanding Georgia’s cellphone ban from middle schools to high schools, the early results from existing restrictions, and why lawmakers say limiting screen time is improving student engagement and mental health.
In the second segment, Patricia is joined by Rep. Stacey Evans to discus...
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January 20, 2026 • 30 mins
Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down Governor Brian Kemp’s State of the State address, where he dipped deeper into Georgia’s surplus while warning future leaders against draining the rainy day fund. They analyze the political message behind Kemp’s final budget, including tax rebates, a surprise push for need-based scholarships, and why he pushed back on sweeping income tax elimination plans.
Then, Greg and Patricia turn...
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January 19, 2026 • 26 mins
On this special Martin Luther King Jr. Day episode, host Greg Bluestein is joined by Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy for a look back at one of the most consequential civil rights battles in Georgia politics. Producer Natalie Mendenhall tells the story of Julian Bond, who was elected to the Georgia House in 1965 but blocked from taking office by fellow lawmakers, sparking protests, national outrage, and a landmark Supreme Court rul...
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January 15, 2026 • 37 mins
Host Greg Bluestein is joined by Patricia Murphy to break down the early tone of Georgia’s legislative session, as lawmakers shift their focus toward affordability and major tax proposals instead of the culture-war battles that have dominated recent years. They examine Governor Brian Kemp’s emerging agenda, including billions in transportation spending and a surprise push to address homelessness, and why Republicans say rising cost...
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January 14, 2026 • 32 mins
Greg Bluestein is joined by AJC Washington bureau chief Tia Mitchell to break down the high-stakes fight over expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies and what it could mean for hundreds of thousands of Georgians facing higher premiums or losing coverage altogether. They examine how the issue is shaping campaign messaging, why some Republicans broke ranks in the House, and how health care is emerging as a central political fault line...
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January 13, 2026 • 34 mins
Host Greg Bluestein is joined by Patricia Murphy as Georgia’s 2026 legislative session gets underway. They break down the mood inside the Capitol on opening day, lingering tensions between the House and Senate after last year’s abrupt finish, and how a crowded field of lawmakers running for higher office is shaping the dynamics from the start.
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January 12, 2026 • 36 mins
As Georgia’s 2026 legislative session begins, host Greg Bluestein is joined by Patricia Murphy to preview the fights and priorities lawmakers will tackle under the Gold Dome. Patricia shares highlights from her one-on-one interview with House Speaker Jon Burns, recorded at his home in rural Newington, where he outlines his focus on affordability, literacy, and property tax relief.
The hosts break down the emerging tension betwee...
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January 8, 2026 • 29 mins
Host Greg Bluestein is joined by AJC Washington bureau chief Tia Mitchell to break down the political aftershocks from the fifth anniversary of the January 6 attack, including testimony from former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and its impact on Georgia’s governor’s race. They examine how 2020 election claims continue to influence GOP politics, particularly as candidates like Bert Jones and Duncan stake out sharply different paths.
Then...
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January 7, 2026 • 26 mins
Host Greg Bluestein is joined by AJC Atlanta City Hall reporter Riley Bunch to break down Mayor Andre Dickens’ second term as he begins his final years in office. They examine how Dickens enters with a stronger political position, fewer organized opponents, and an ambitious agenda, while looking ahead to the challenges facing City Hall, from shrinking federal support to major redevelopment plans and preparations for the 2026 World ...
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January 6, 2026 • 32 mins
Hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell break down the political shockwaves from Marjorie Taylor Greene’s decision to step away from Congress and publicly split with former President Donald Trump. They explore what her resignation says about fractures within the MAGA movement, whether her populist message could still resonate with Georgia voters, and why her next political move remains an open question.
Then the ...
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