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  • Kemp Backs Dooley, GOP Rivals Step Up

    Kemp Backs Dooley, GOP Rivals Step Up
    Sep 4 2025
    Georgia’s 2026 Senate race just got a major jolt. The AJC’s Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell analyze Governor Brian Kemp’s full-throated endorsement of Derek Dooley, delivered at a hometown UGA tailgate. They explore why Kemp is betting on the political newcomer, how Dooley’s football past is shaping his campaign, and why critics say he still lacks a clear pitch to voters. The hosts also examine Buddy Carter’s latest Trump-focused ad, Mike Collins’ strategy, and what the scramble for Donald Trump’s endorsement could mean for Republicans vying to unseat Democrat Jon Ossoff. 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
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    31 min
  • From Pharmacist to Politician: Carter’s Senate Run

    From Pharmacist to Politician: Carter’s Senate Run
    Sep 3 2025
    The AJC’s Greg Bluestein sits down with Georgia Congressman Buddy Carter as he launches his campaign for U.S. Senate. Carter lays out why he believes he’s the strongest Republican to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, touts his business and political experience, leans on his loyalty to Donald Trump, and addresses big policy issues from drug prices and Medicaid to immigration, Israel and abortion. He even weighs in on a pop-culture headline with a Savannah twist. 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
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    34 min
  • Georgia’s 2026 Showdowns

    Georgia’s 2026 Showdowns
    Sep 2 2025
    The AJC’s Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein are joined by Republican strategist Brian Robinson and Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson to break down the fast-developing 2026 races. On the Senate side, they weigh the rise of Congressman Mike Collins, the challenge from Derek Dooley, and the role of Buddy Carter in the Republican primary. Then the panel shifts to the governor’s race, where Democrats face a crowded and unsettled field that could include Keisha Lance Bottoms, Jason Estevez, Michael Thurmond, and even former Lt. Gov. Jeff Duncan. 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
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    34 min
  • Fulton Showdown and a New AG Race

    Fulton Showdown and a New AG Race
    Sep 1 2025
    Hosts Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein talk with Fulton County Commissioners Mo Ivory and Dana Barrett about their defiance of a court order to seat two Republican nominees to the county elections board, the contempt ruling against them, and what it all means for Georgia’s upcoming elections. Then, Greg sits down with state Rep. Tanya Miller, who has launched her campaign for attorney general, to discuss her priorities and how she hopes to shape the role as the state’s “people’s lawyer.” 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
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    37 min
  • Burt Jones Launches His Bid

    Burt Jones Launches His Bid
    Aug 28 2025
    Hosts Greg Bluestein and Riley Bunch break down Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones’ official entry into the race for Georgia governor, his deep ties to Donald Trump and what that means for a crowded GOP field. They also look at how Jones’ candidacy could reshape city-state relations in Atlanta, from Buckhead cityhood to airport control, and why Mayor Andre Dickens is carefully navigating federal politics as he heads into his reelection campaign. 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
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    32 min
  • Trump’s National Guard Move Under Fire

    Trump’s National Guard Move Under Fire
    Aug 27 2025
    On this Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, host Tia Mitchell examines the legality and politics behind President Trump’s decision to activate the National Guard in Washington, D.C. Georgia State law professor Anthony Michael Kreis explains why the move is raising constitutional concerns and whether it could happen in cities like Atlanta or Chicago. Later, Tia turns to the economy, where AJC business editor Scott Trubey and Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s Ife Finch Floyd break down troubling unemployment trends for Black women and what they reveal about the broader job market. 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
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    27 min
  • Collins Jumps In, Vance Sells Trump’s Pitch

    Collins Jumps In, Vance Sells Trump’s Pitch
    Aug 26 2025
    Hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell break down Congressman Mike Collins’ high-profile Senate campaign kickoff and what it signals about Republican divisions in Georgia. They also take a closer look at Vice President J.D. Vance’s visit to Peachtree City, where he pitched President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” as a tax cut for working families while Democrats warn about Medicaid and food stamp cuts that could hit Georgians hard. 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
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    29 min
  • Dooley Off the Sidelines and Onto the Political Field

    Dooley Off the Sidelines and Onto the Political Field
    Aug 25 2025
    Greg Bluestein travels to Gainesville, Georgia, where he sits down with Republican Senate candidate Derek Dooley. Dooley offers a wide-ranging interview about his stance on immigration, the Middle East, term-limits, and his latest meeting with President Donald Trump. 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
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    36 min