Politically Georgia

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine the race for Georgia lieutenant governor and the competing priorities of Democratic state Sen. Josh McLaurin and Republican state Sen. Greg Dolezal. McLaurin joins them to discuss his plans for working with a Republican-controlled Senate, expanding Medicaid and addressing affordability. Dolezal was unable to join because of scheduling conflicts, but Greg and Patricia examine his positions through clips from the Atlanta Press Club debate and a recent Trump rally in Dalton. They also dig into the candidates' differences over income taxes, data centers and school vouchers, and what those disagreements could mean for Georgia's next legislative session.

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An FBI raid. Boxes of ballots. And an affidavit that pulled Georgia back into the battles of 2020.

In Episode 2, AJC reporters follow the evidence behind the Fulton County investigation and unpack how skeptics, activists, lawmakers, and election officials have spent years fighting over what really happened.

The result is a story about how Georgia became ground zero in America's struggle over election trust, and why that fight is still shaping the future of voting.

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It had been almost three decades since Georgia backed a Democratic presidential candidate. Then, in 2020, it flipped.

As Joe Biden's narrow victory emerged, false claims of voter fraud spread across the state, turning Fulton County into the center of a national firestorm.

AJC reporters Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, David Wickert and Tia Mitchell take listeners inside the recounts, conspiracy theories, threats against election workers, and the pressure campaign that culminated in Donald Trump's infamous call to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. It's the story of how Georgia became the epicenter of "Stop the Steal" and why the fight didn't end when the votes were counted. 

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In the final installment of Georgia's Choice, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine why culture war issues have taken a back seat to affordability in Georgia's 2026 elections. They dig into Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins' evolving position on abortion exceptions and the competing approaches to abortion and gun laws in the governor's race. They also weigh how transgender rights remain a political flashpoint and what Keisha Lance Bottoms could realistically accomplish with a Republican-controlled Legislature.

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 [email protected]. 

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With Election Day approaching, Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell dig into the competing strategies to drive turnout across Georgia. They examine Donald Trump's latest rally, his announcement of a $4.2 billion Audi plant and the political balancing act facing Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson. They also weigh Republican concerns about sluggish early voting in rural Georgia and the potential impact of Trump's remarks about withholding federal help from political opponents. Meanwhile, Democrats are bringing Barack Obama and Kamala Harris to Georgia in hopes of boosting turnout for Jon Ossoff, Keisha Lance Bottoms and the rest of the ticket.

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 [email protected]. 

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With Election Day approaching, early voting numbers are raising questions about whether Republicans can close a growing turnout gap in Democratic-leaning areas. On today's Politically Georgia, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine what the numbers reveal and why it's still too early to draw conclusions. They also explore how split-ticket voting could affect Georgia's closely contested down-ballot races, explain a new election rule requiring handwritten voter lists and discuss the attorney general's role in investigating local corruption. Plus, could Gov. Brian Kemp's embrace of data centers become a defining part of his legacy?

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A new AJC poll shows Sen. Jon Ossoff with an eight-point lead over Republican Mike Collins, even as Georgia's governor's race remains deadlocked. Host Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into what Ossoff's advantage could mean for down-ballot Republicans and what voters think about potential 2028 presidential bids from Georgia political figures. They also examine growing bipartisan concerns about artificial intelligence, new data centers and license plate surveillance cameras, with voters signaling they want more oversight.

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Georgia's next secretary of state will play a critical role in shaping how Georgians vote in 2028. Host Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy sit down with Democratic nominee Penny Brown Reynolds to discuss federal intervention in Georgia elections, voting security and her plans to restore public confidence. Republican nominee Tim Fleming declined an invitation to join, but Greg and Patricia examine his positions through remarks from a recent Trump rally and the Atlanta Press Club debate. They dig into where the candidates differ on absentee voting, paper ballots and the future of Georgia's elections.

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 [email protected]. 

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In the latest installment of our Georgia’s Choice series, Greg Bluestein is joined by AJC political reporter Riley Bunch to examine the races further down the ballot that could reshape Georgia politics. They look at the contests for lieutenant governor, secretary of state and attorney general, along with other statewide offices that have a direct impact on voters’ lives. Plus, Democrats are targeting Republican-held seats in the Georgia House, hoping to chip away at the GOP majority or potentially flip the chamber. Greg and Riley break down the key battleground districts and what a shift in power could mean for the next legislative session.

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 [email protected]. 

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A new Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll shows Republican Rick Jackson and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in a statistical tie, despite Jackson’s massive spending advantage. Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the numbers, including Democratic enthusiasm, undecided independent voters and President Donald Trump’s declining approval rating in Georgia. They also share their takeaways from Trump’s rally in Dalton, where Jackson and Republican Senate nominee Mike Collins took noticeably different approaches to the president. Plus, why Gov. Brian Kemp’s soaring approval rating could be one of Jackson’s biggest assets in the final stretch of the 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 [email protected]. 

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