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Political Breakfast from WABE

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning on thePolitical Breakfastpodcast, veteran Atlanta journalist Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, and Republican strategist Brian Robinson deliver Georgia’s best analysis of local politics with a weekly dose of informed, respectful and lively discussion.During Georgia’s state legislative session,Political Breakfastpresents the pop-up podcastGold Dome Scrambleevery Friday morning as host Lisa Rayam talks with reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali from

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00:20:37

MARTA says its moving ahead with massive Five Points...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2024/06/13

On this week's second serving of Political Breakfast, MARTA says it’s committed to moving forward with a 230 million dollar renovation of the Five Points station in downtown Atlanta.Mayor Andre Dickens wanted MARTA to pause the overhaul. The Political Breakfast team addresses the Mayor's concerns about what turned up in a recent audit. Plus, ahead of November former Georgia Sen. Jen Jordan is advising Democrats to talk non-stop about contraception and reproductive rights. Is campaigning on

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00:24:49

The aftermath of the Atlanta water crisis one-week...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2024/06/11

On today's Political Breakfast, all the talk about Atlanta's recent water crisis fails to wane. Residents and business owners still have lots of questions.Host Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson tackle the biggest question: How could the water crisis help or hurt Mayor Andre Dickens politically? Plus, the team addresses "debate stage etiquette." This after Georgia Congressional candidate Chuck Hand, who served prison time for taking part in

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00:19:20

Plugged In: Atlanta water woes highlight city...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2024/06/07

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is known for being a mayor who seems to be everywhere. But this week, he’s facing criticism over his being absent during the early hours of the city’s water emergency.

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00:16:16

A self-proclaimed Democratic socialist defeats...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2024/06/06

On this week's second serving of Political Breakfast, host Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson discuss a surprise upset in the Georgia primary.In Cobb County, 27-year-old Gabriel Sanchez defeated the ncumbent State Rep. Teri Anulewicz. Sanchez now faces Republican Diane Jackson in this fall's general election. The gang poses the question: IF elected to the Georgia House, will Sanchez be able to govern alongside moderate Democrats and make

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00:32:50

What happens next now that Trump is convicted? Plus,...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2024/06/04

City of Atlanta residents endured a water crisis over the weekend -- the result of several water main breaks. Days later, the city's response is still being scrutinized even after repairs were made. Just why did it take so long to communicate what was unfolding to weary Atlantans? On this week's Political Breakfast, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam sort through what feels like a lifetime without water for some. Plus, a follow-up on

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00:15:07

Plugged In: What a historic conviction in New York...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2024/05/31

Donald Trump becomes the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes after a New York jury finds him guilty of covering up hush money payments to an adult film star prior to the 2020 election.

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00:08:42

Political Breakfast LIVE edition: Governor Brian Kemp...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2024/05/30

On this week's Political Breakfast, strategists Tharon Johnson and Brian Robinson go live with host Lisa Rayam after the Memorial Day holiday. Brian Kemp has skipped the Georgia GOP Convention twice. Now he's solidifying plans to attend the national RNC this summer in Milwaukee, and offering to help several Republicans down ballot across the country. Is this signaling a future presidential or U.S. Senate run? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:15:46

What do Georgia's primary results signal about the...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2024/05/24

WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss an upcoming runoff election and explore whether any primary results provide clues about what's to come in November.

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00:46:03

Voter fatigue ahead of Georgia's primary election,...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2024/05/21

On this week's Political Breakfast, the team debates why it seems like there hasn't been a lot of fanfare leading up to Tuesday's primary election. Are Georgia voters, especially in metro Atlanta, missing all that's at-stake? Plus, Republican Strategist Brian Robinson and Democratic Strategist Tharon Johnson and host Lisa Rayam assess Biden's Morehouse College commencement speech. Plus, internal divisions and pro-Donald Trump energy persisted at the recent Georgia GOP Convention in Columbus

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00:19:36

Plugged In: How the upcoming Georgia primary...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2024/05/17

WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how the upcoming Georgia primary showcases former President Donald Trump's sway in the modern GOP.

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00:16:42

Hot take: Will Black voters resonate with Kamala...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2024/05/16

On this week's second episode of Political Breakfast, the team talks about Vice President Kamala Harris playing a vital role in Joe Biden's push for a second presidential term this November. A recent Biden/Harris campaign ad declares they're "putting the work in for Black America". In turn, what does outreach look like on Donald Trump's side? America's first Black VP has already come to Georgia several times this year. Recently she kicked off a swing state tour in Atlanta. The team talks about

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00:33:11

Georgia's former GOP Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan endorses...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2024/05/14

This week on Political Breakfast, we've got a full spread of politics. Strategists Tharon Johnson and Brian Robinson join host Lisa Rayam and start with the fallout in Washington, after Georgia GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene tried to oust fellow GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson. It was quite a sting for Greene when the House swiftly turned down her effort to remove Johnson. Tired of chaos, many fellow Republicans, including Georgia representatives, took aim at Greene. She's still loved

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00:20:58

Plugged In: Trump's on the ballot this year. So are...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2024/05/10

WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss some of the major races in Georgia's May election.

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00:16:01

A Georgia GOP congressman says he does not tolerate...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2024/05/09

From Emory University, to Columbia, to Ole Miss, where's the line between a peaceful protest and when demonstrations start to go south? On this week's Political Breakfast, the gang discusses the fallout of one recent protest at the University of Mississippi. Republican Georgia U.S. Congressman Mike Collins recently re-tweeted a controversial video on X, formerly known as Twitter, that has many crying foul. The video of a pro-Palestinian protest and a group of mostly-white, counter-protesters at

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00:27:49

Former Fulton special prosecutor Nathan Wade goes on...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2024/05/07

On this week's Political Breakfast, Nathan Wade is breaking his silence on his past romantic relationship with Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis, and the gang is back to talking about the prosecution team, and former lovers. The former special prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump is speaking out for the first time. Wade resigned from the case after Fulton Judge Scott McAfee ruled his past romantic relationship with Willis created a conflict of

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00:27:15

Plugged In: An inside look at the growing campus...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2024/05/03

Protests against the war in Gaza are continuing at Emory University and other campuses across the country.

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00:11:11

Fulton Sheriff Pat Labat, District Attorney Fani...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2024/05/02

On this week's second helping of Political Breakfast, the gang talks about how early voting is underway for Georgia's primaries and non-partisan elections on May 21st. The early voting period ends on May 17th. That's as elections officials and voters also face complications with lost mail and delays with the U.S. Postal Service. Host Lisa Rayam, Democratic Strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican Strategist Brian Robinson break down some key races here in metro Atlanta. See Privacy Policy at

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00:31:17

Kamala Harris visits Atlanta, more arrests and...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2024/04/30

This week on Political Breakfast, strategists Brian Robinson and Tharon Johnson talk with host Lisa Rayam about Vice President Kamala Harris' most recent visit to Atlanta. Hours before her arrival Monday the gang analyzed her timing, her target audience and above all, her messaging. Harris' visit comes amid a divisive time on college campuses nationwide as demonstrators gather to protest against the Israel-Hamas war -- and Atlanta has been no different over the last week, with protests at

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00:24:07

Plugged In: On the right and left, activists and...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2024/04/26

With less than 200 days until Election Day 2024, right-wing grassroots activists and progressive organizers are gearing up for the campaign ahead.

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00:17:47

Georgians watching how Donald Trump's hush-money case...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2024/04/25

On this week's second helping of Political Breakfast, the gang discusses opening statements that began this week for former president Donald Trump's hush-money trial in New York. The trial centers around allegations the former president falsified his company’s internal records when making alleged hush payments to porn star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign. Some folks in Georgia are watching this case very closely, like Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian

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