Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the rapidly intensifying Republican primary for Georgia governor, where billionaire Rick Jackson’s massive ad spending has triggered a bitter clash with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. They discuss how the attacks, lawsuits and legislative maneuvers are reshaping the GOP contest while sidelining other candidates such as Brad Raffensperger and Chris Carr. Then they turn to the Democratic primary, where former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms leads early polls as rivals focus on battling each other for a runoff spot. Along the way, Greg and Patricia explore how strategy, money and messaging are shaping both parties’ paths to November.

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Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell look at how national politics is playing out in Georgia. They start in northwest Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, where Democrats are testing whether a coalition candidate like Shawn Harris can compete in one of the reddest corners of the state after a rally featuring former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Then they turn to the partial federal government shutdown and the growing strain on TSA workers in Atlanta who are still required to work while missing paychecks.

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Greg Bluestein presents an interview he and Patricia Murphy recorded with Republican Senate candidate Derek Dooley about his new “Georgia First” campaign contract. Dooley outlines proposals including term limits, a ban on congressional stock trading, and a pledge to forgo pay during government shutdowns. He also discusses Trump’s tariff strategy, the conflict with Iran, and his support for the SAVE Act and stricter immigration enforcement.

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Greg Bluestein is joined by Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell to answer listener questions about Georgia politics. They explain the residency rules for candidates seeking office and why members of Congress do not have to live inside the districts they represent. Greg, Patricia and Tia also break down what Crossover Day really means at the Capitol and which proposals, including sports betting, appear stalled for the year. They also discuss the early advertising advantage in the governor’s race, where wealthy Republican Rick Jackson is dominating the airwaves while cash-strapped Democrats hold back their limited campaign funds.

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Greg Bluestein hosts alongside Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell to break down the results of the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Democrat Sean Harris and Republican Clay Fuller are headed to a runoff after a crowded field and a bitter fight inside the GOP helped sideline hard-right candidate Colton Moore. They explain why Republican leaders quietly worked to consolidate support behind Fuller and what Moore’s defeat says about divisions within the party.

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Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell break down what survived Crossover Day at the Georgia Capitol and what likely died for the year. They discuss a scaled-back property tax proposal, a failed push to legalize sports betting and a controversial bill tied to billionaire Rick Jackson’s run for governor. Then Patricia turns to the growing role of corporate investors buying single-family homes across metro Atlanta. Tia Mitchell explains how Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are pushing federal legislation aimed at curbing large investors and opening more opportunities for homebuyers.

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Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell break down the chaotic race to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in northwest Georgia, a contest that could require voters to cast ballots in as many as five separate elections this year. They revisit Greene’s abrupt resignation and the fallout from her split with Donald Trump, including the personal and political tensions that led to her exit. Greg and Tia also examine the crowded Republican field, where Trump-backed Clay Fuller faces a challenge from former state senator Colton Moore and several other contenders. And they discuss whether Democrat Sean Harris could benefit from the fractured GOP field in one of Georgia’s deepest red districts.

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Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell answer listener questions about Georgia’s crowded governor’s race, including why Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was still able to qualify despite a GOP resolution aimed at blocking him. They also explain how the growing number of Atlanta‑based candidates could shape the race and break down the differences between full Medicaid expansion and Georgia’s Pathways program. The conversation also touches on the timing of Georgia Supreme Court elections, Atlanta’s chances of landing a future Democratic National Convention and the emerging race for the open seat next to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s district. Greg and Tia also discuss AI‑generated campaign ads and what to watch as Congressman David Scott seeks another term.

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Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell break down how U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran are suddenly shaping Georgia’s biggest political contests. They examine how top Republicans are lining up behind President Donald Trump while Democrats like Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock push back and call for Congress to assert its authority over war powers. Greg and Tia also explain how the foreign policy fight is colliding with a partial government shutdown centered on funding the Department of Homeland Security. Then they turn to qualifying week at the Georgia Capitol and the early signals emerging in several key races across the state.

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Greg Bluestein reports from the Georgia Capitol as qualifying week gets underway, with candidates lining up to formally enter races for governor, Senate and down-ballot offices. He catches up with contenders on both sides of the aisle, from Jon Ossoff and Buddy Carter in the Senate race to Chris Carr and Keisha Lance Bottoms in the race for governor, capturing the early messages and emerging lines of attack. Then Greg sits down with state Rep. Ruwa Romann to discuss her decision to suspend her gubernatorial bid and pivot to a Gwinnett-based state Senate race, and what she says it reveals about money, momentum and the Democratic field.

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