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Politically Georgia

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Join us for the most relevant news and analysis that define the world of politics. From the Gold Dome to the White House, we"ve got you covered. Hosted by Georgia’s best political team: The AJC’s Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy. Call in with your questions on the Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)-810-5297‬, and our hosts will answer them on future episodes. Learn more on the AJC Politically Georgia Podcast page.

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26:51

Rick Jackson’s media strategy and Mike Collins’...

Politically Georgia ·

2026/10/05

Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell examine Rick Jackson’s limited interviews and debate participation, along with Mike Collins’ ads targeting Jon Ossoff and questions about his Social Security remarks. They discuss the dismissal of a federal lawsuit seeking Georgia’s sensitive voter data and a Senate hearing’s mix-up over the Atlanta Hawks and Iowa Hawkeyes. Greg and Tia also clarify Keisha Lance Bottoms’ grocery tax proposal and compare the candidates’ plans for Georgia farmers.Have a question or

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37:09

Rick Jackson’s Data Center Ties and the Congressional...

Politically Georgia ·

2026/10/01

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine the political fallout over a Texas data center project linked to Georgia Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson, as residents raise concerns about transparency, environmental impacts and local control. They weigh the promised economic benefits against questions about community input and how the dispute is shaping Georgia’s governor’s race. Then, Tia Mitchell reports from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s annual legislative conference, where

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34:42

Georgia’s Choice: What Jackson and Bottoms Could...

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2026/09/30

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine how Georgia’s next governor could shape immigration enforcement and public education with AJC reporters Lautaro Grinspan and Martha Dalton. Grinspan explains how state and local cooperation with ICE affects enforcement in Georgia, where Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms differ on immigration, and how detention policies could affect immigrant workers and the state’s economy. Dalton breaks down the candidates’ competing education proposals, from universal

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36:37

Atlanta’s Growing Political Power and Doug Reardon on...

Politically Georgia ·

2026/09/29

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine the growing influence of metro Atlanta on Georgia politics and what that could mean for rural communities and policy priorities. They also sit down with Atlanta News First political reporter Doug Reardon to preview the upcoming debates between Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson and between Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins. Reardon explains how the gubernatorial town hall will put voters directly in the spotlight and what he’ll be watching when the Senate

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35:22

Georgia’s governor and Senate races, split-ticket...

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2026/09/28

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy tackle listener questions about the closely watched governor’s race, including the stark spending gap between Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms and the possibility of split-ticket voting. They also dig into the Republican debate over whether to keep investing in Mike Collins’ Senate campaign as national groups shift resources elsewhere. Plus, they answer questions about Cobb County school board politics, the impact of ICE detentions on Georgia’s foster care

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35:28

Tharon Johnson on Keisha Lance Bottoms, the...

Politically Georgia ·

2026/09/24

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy sit down with Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson to discuss Keisha Lance Bottoms’ campaign for governor, including the debate over her record as Atlanta mayor and the Republican effort to draw split-ticket voters. Johnson also weighs the candidates’ competing approaches to data centers, Medicaid expansion and the governor’s relationship with a Republican-controlled Legislature. He discusses the Democrats’ “whole ballot energy” strategy and the different ways Rick

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32:17

Georgia’s Choice: Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance...

Politically Georgia ·

2026/09/23

Georgia’s Choice examines the competing affordability plans in the governor’s race, from Rick Jackson’s push to cut state income and local property taxes to Keisha Lance Bottoms’ targeted tax breaks for teachers, groceries and other essentials. AJC budget reporter David Wickert breaks down how the proposals would affect state and local revenues and what trade-offs could be required to pay for them. The discussion also looks at the state’s shrinking budget cushion and what the candidates’ plans could

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36:10

Jason Carter on Trump, Ossoff and the Georgia...

Politically Georgia ·

2026/09/22

Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell dig into Tia’s interview with former gubernatorial candidate Jason Carter, who weighs Donald Trump’s role in Georgia’s midterm races and the challenges facing Keisha Lance Bottoms. They also examine Carter’s defense of Jon Ossoff and why he thinks that Ossoff is focused on the Senate race, not a presidential bid. Carter also discusses his wife Kate’s recovery and his work with the Carter Center on nonpartisan election observation. Have a question or comment for the

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33:40

Georgia ballot questions, campaign cash and the races...

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2026/09/21

Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell answer listener questions about Georgia’s November ballot measures, the huge fundraising gap in the governor’s race and what the latest mail-in ballot rules mean for voters. With Producer ShaneyB, they dig into the candidates’ records on data centers, the ongoing fight over Brad Raffensperger’s place in the Georgia GOP and which congressional races are drawing attention. They also weigh what Buddy Carter may be considering for his political future and why most Georgia

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37:56

Chris Carr on Georgia’s Independent Voters, GOP...

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2026/09/17

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy sit down with Attorney General Chris Carr to assess Georgia’s 2026 political landscape, including the Republican Party’s approach to independent voters and the governor’s and Senate races. Carr also weighs in on license plate readers, criminal justice reform and his work on a $17 billion settlement with Meta over social media and children. He discusses the need for state and federal rules around artificial intelligence and explains why he declined to join a lawsuit

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30:59

Georgia’s Choice: Medicaid Expansion, Health Care...

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2026/09/16

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into the competing health care plans from Georgia’s two gubernatorial nominees with veteran health care reporter Ariel Hart. They examine Keisha Lance Bottoms’ push for full Medicaid expansion, Rick Jackson’s proposed “intelligent Medicaid expansion,” and the questions surrounding how either plan could work. Hart also weighs the strain on rural hospitals, the loss of ACA coverage and what the next governor can realistically change.Have a question or comment

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31:57

Ossoff and Collins sharpen Senate fight as Bottoms...

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2026/09/15

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into the contrasting strategies shaping Georgia’s Senate and governor’s races. Ossoff is stepping up attacks on Mike Collins while courting Republicans, as Collins continues to lean into his ties to Donald Trump. Greg and Patricia also dive into the intensifying fight between Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson over healthcare, state contracts and the rapid growth of data centers.Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour

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32:56

Mike Collins’ attacks on Jon Ossoff, Trump’s Georgia...

Politically Georgia ·

2026/09/14

Greg Bluestein and Washington Bureau Chief Tia Mitchell answer listener questions about the Republican midterm convention in Dallas and what Mike Collins’ attacks on Jon Ossoff reveal about his campaign. They also dig into the level of national Republican investment in Georgia, the continued deployment of Georgia National Guard troops to Washington, uncertainty over mail-in voting rules, and the push for new guardrails on Flock cameras. Mitchell also weighs how Keisha Lance Bottoms’ Atlanta mayoral

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31:44

Georgia’s GOP Divide, Democratic Strategy and the...

Politically Georgia ·

2026/09/10

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into the competing strategies shaping Georgia’s Republican ticket, with Mike Collins leaning into Donald Trump and Rick Jackson targeting voters who backed Brian Kemp and other Republicans in recent elections. They weigh what a strong Jon Ossoff showing could mean for Keisha Lance Bottoms and the rest of the Democratic ticket as Bottoms works to overcome Jackson’s massive financial advantage. They also examine why the spouses of the four marquee candidates have

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39:05

Tony Kozycki on the Fight for Georgia’s 7th District...

Politically Georgia ·

2026/09/09

Greg Bluestein talks with Democratic state congressional nominee Tony Kozycki about immigration, including his call for secure borders alongside due process and changes to the legal immigration system. Kozycki explains how the Laken Riley act has impacted immigration enforcement, and how his experience as an immigration attorney shaped his campaign in a deeply Republican district. Then, Tia Mitchell joins Greg to talk with newly sworn-in Rep. Everton Blair about his short tenure in Congress, voting

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38:38

Atlanta DSA co-chair Brayan Ramirez on the group’s...

Politically Georgia ·

2026/09/08

“Socialism” has become a major political talking point in Georgia, but what does the movement actually stand for? Atlanta Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) co-chair Brayan Ramirez breaks down the organization’s goals, how it chooses candidates and why it operates independently of the Democratic Party. Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy also dig into where the DSA overlaps with mainstream Democrats, where it sharply differs and what its growing presence could mean for Georgia politics.Have a

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33:15

Democrats in the Suburbs, Flock Cameras and 2028...

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2026/09/07

Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell tackle listener questions about Keisha Lance Bottoms’ strategy against Rick Jackson, the growing Democratic push into Georgia’s outer suburbs and the debate over Flock cameras. They also weigh how candidates shape their personal stories and size up the possibility of Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock both considering presidential bids in 2028. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll

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30:48

Billy Linville on Why He’s Backing Rick Jackson Over...

Politically Georgia ·

2026/09/03

Greg Bluestein talks with longtime Democratic strategist Billy Linville about his decision to cross party lines and support Republican Rick Jackson for governor. Linville argues that Keisha Lance Bottoms’ record as Atlanta mayor makes her unfit to lead Georgia. He also explains his effort to organize Democrats and independents behind Jackson and why he believes metro Atlanta voters could be pivotal.Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast

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38:07

Keisha Lance Bottoms takes on Rick Jackson, data...

Politically Georgia ·

2026/09/02

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy host Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms, who defends her record as Atlanta mayor, responds to ethics attacks from Republican rival Rick Jackson, discusses the action she’d take on affordability and makes the case for a pause on new data center construction. She also weighs election security, Medicaid expansion, Flock cameras and how she would work with a Republican legislature and a Trump White House.Have a question or comment for the show

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31:54

Mike Collins under scrutiny over extremist ties as...

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2026/09/01

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine growing scrutiny of Republican Senate nominee Mike Collins over extremist views expressed by people in his orbit, including his son-in-law and former campaign associates. They also weigh how Collins has responded, what voters have learned from that responseand why the issue is drawing particular attention from Jewish voters. Plus, Patricia details Charlie Bailey’s efforts to build a more aggressive, better-funded Georgia Democratic Party ahead of November

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