Gov. Brian Kemp provides a temperature check on the Peach State with his State of the State address. On this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's “Politically Georgia” podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein discuss what they expect to see in the governor's speech.   

Then, the AJC's Adam Van Brimmer discusses the narrowing GOP field in the race for president. On Wednesday, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ended his campaign. But it was not without controversy, as a hot mic moment revealed Christie’s real feelings about opponents Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis. But the pair remained focused on Iowa as they squared off Wednesday night in a CNN debate just days before the Iowa caucuses.  

Plus, on this podcast edition of "Politically Georgia," we let you in on the bonus recording from Greg and Patricia's interview with Speaker Jon Burns. The duo gets the speaker's thoughts on Medicaid expansion, presidential endorsements and passing the antisemitism bill introduced during the last session. 

Links to today’s topics: 

Kemp dives into polarizing debates in election-year address 

Vocal anti-Trump candidate Chris Christie exits presidential race with hot mic moment 

PG A.M.: Speaker Burns puts legislative focus on the ‘politically possible’ 

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