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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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6:34

U-S Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene Will...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2025/11/25

U-s Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene dropped a bombshell that strategists Tharon Johnson and Brian Robinson said was in the works for some time. Both agree the signs were there even before President Donald Trump called her a traitor. Still, her proclaiming "I'm Resigning caught some off guard, maybe even the President himself. On this episode, Tharon and Brian discuss with host Lisa Rayam MTG's politics, hopes for redemption, and her possible resurgence, as well as resilience.See

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10:19

GOP infighting ahead of the 2026 Georgia governor's...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2025/11/20

On this edition of Political Breakfast: Democrats are calling it "Brian's Blunder." That's referring to a campaign ad for Republicans to unseat Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff in 2026. In it, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is supporting former University of Tennessee football coach, and political outsider, Derek Dooley. The ad blames Dooley's opponents who already have power in Washington for the longest government shutdown in U.S. history: Republican U.S. Representatives Buddy Carter and Mike

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26:10

Georgia's controversial Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2025/11/18

On this edition of Political Breakfast, we talk about the very public rift between President Donald Trump, and Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene -- who Trump now calls Marjorie "Traitor" Greene. Greene said on CNN this week that she wants to "put down the knives in politics" and is rethinking her past divisive antics. What do Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson think about this very uncharacteristic apology, and how Greene will have to navigate

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26:07

Georgia governor's race poll shows Keisha Lance...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2025/11/14

A new AJC poll shows former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is dominating early in the 2026 Georgia governor's race on the Democratic side. Behind her, is former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond. On the Republican side, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones leads, with the endorsement from President Donald Trump. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger trails behind him. It's important to note: Both parties still have a large swath of undecided voters. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican

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24:32

Georgians feel the sting of the shutdown, Atlanta's...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2025/11/11

On this edition of Political Breakfast, the federal government shutdown may be nearing an end, but it hasn't happened just yet. A key vote took place in Washington but Georgia's two Democratic U.S. Senators were NOT on board with the majority. Why not? Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson weigh-in with host Lisa Rayam on what Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock may have been thinking. How could they be against reopening the government in the midst of massive

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7:49

Election season wrap-up, Georgia Republicans say...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2025/11/06

On today's Political Breakfast, we talk about some of the most hotly contested races in this November's election across metro Atlanta, and Georgia's only statewide race. Republican strategist Brian Robinson and Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson break down the Georgia Public Service Commission results and their national implications with host, Lisa Rayam. Rising electricity bills have been worrying families across the state. They've gone up six times in the past few years, under the current,

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18:40

It's Election Day in Georgia!

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2025/11/04

It's time for Political Breakfast's Election Day coverage -- but before you listen, if you haven't yet, get to your precinct before the polls close! The PSC has five elected members who have final say over Georgia Power’s rates and plans for making electricity. All five are currently held by Republicans. Two seats are being challenged by Democrats. Turnout will be key in determining if the Dems can flip those seats. Republican strategist Brian Robinson, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and

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40:19

Political Breakfast Halloween special at Manuel's...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2025/10/28

This week WABE presents a special edition of Political Breakfast, broadcasting from the iconic Atlanta meet-up spot, Manuel's Tavern. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson joined host Lisa Rayam to do a wrap-up of the month's top political stories in Georgia: just a few days ahead of Election Day on November 4th. Some background: Manuel's opened decades ago, and was run by Atlanta's own fiery politician Manuel Maloof. It's a well-known watering hole where

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39:40

Stacey Abrams emerges at Georgia's "No Kings...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2025/10/21

On this edition of Political Breakfast, we discuss the specter of the No Kings Protest in Atlanta. Thousands turned out and actually PEACEFULLY protested Trump-era politics. Many high-profile speakers addressed enthusiastic crowds. One in particular was two-time Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams. She's been quiet lately. Does her taking the podium signal she's ready to take on the political spotlight again? Executive Director of the Atlanta Civic Circle Saba Long, who is in for

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16:04

All eyes on Georgia Public Service Commission race as...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2025/10/17

Two Republicans who sit on Georgia's Public Service Commission -- Tim Echols of District 2 and Fitz Johnson of District 3 — are being challenged by Democratic candidates Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard. It's a race that has gone under the radar: until now. All five seats are currently held by Republicans. So Democrats are stumping loudly about utility affordability Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson stress with host Lisa Rayam how voters need to pay

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19:30

Trump loyalist Vernon Jones announces run for Georgia...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2025/10/14

Former Democrat-turned-Republican state Rep. Vernon Jones, who crowd-surfed at Georgia Trump rally, announced Monday he's running for the job of Georgia's chief elections officer. Jones joins a growing and competitive pool of candidates for Georgia Secretary of State. That includes former state elections official, Gabriel Sterling, who took a ton of heat in 2020 from Donald Trump and rebuked Trump's claims the 2020 presidential election results were rigged. Host Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist

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16:55

Republicans building-up cash to defeat incumbent U.S....

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2025/10/09

On today's Political Breakfast: Republican candidates are beefing-up their war chests in hopes the money will talk enough to help unseat Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff next year. Ossoff's campaign reports he has 21 million in the bank. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson discuss the numbers that are rolling in from his GOP opponents with host Lisa Rayam. Political outsider Derek Dooley announced Monday that he's raised nearly 2 million in his first

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20:00

Political ramifications as government shutdown drags on

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2025/10/07

On this edition of Political Breakfast, it's week two of the federal government shutdown, and that's taking a toll on workers who are going without pay at the world's busiest airport in Atlanta. Many are already living paycheck to paycheck. Now: half a paycheck to half a paycheck, thanks to the stall in Washington. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam discuss how this is becoming more entangled in Georgia, and national politics. Plus, we hear

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34:43

Political Breakfast at Manuel's Tavern!

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2025/09/30

This week WABE presents a special edition of Political Breakfast, broadcasting from the iconic Atlanta meet-up spot, Manuel's Tavern. Opened decades ago by Atlanta's own fiery politician Manuel Maloof, it's well-known watering hole where folks from both sides of the aisle have always sat together, enjoyed a beer or burger, and talked. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson joined host Lisa Rayam to do a wrap-up of the month's top political stories in

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8:09

Bottoms is at the top among Democrats in race for...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2025/09/25

On today's Political Breakfast, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is the clear frontrunner in the Democratic Primary for Georgia Governor. The left-leaning Public Policy Polling group surveyed 620 likely Democratic primary voters earlier this month, and found Bottoms is leading by 38 percent. That's while Michael Thurmond got 12 percent, Geoff Duncan 9 percent, Jason Esteves 4 percent, Derrick Jackson 2 percent, and Olu Brown 1 percent. 36 percent of respondents said they were undecided

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8:12

Democrats pushing to flip Republican State Senate...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2025/09/23

On today's Political Breakfast, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam focus on the Tuesday State Sen. special election runoff. That's in deep-red District 21, that covers parts of northern Fulton and Cherokee Counties. It's getting national attention, as Democratic National Convention Chair Ken Martin is in Georgia campaigning for Democratic candidate Debra Shigley. Shigley is running to replace Brandon Beach, who resigned to join the Trump

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36:12

Plugged In: Farewell from 'Plugged In': A look back...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2025/09/19

In the final episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali, along with producer Brendan Rivers, discuss the last four unprecedented years in Georgia politics. Plus, a preview of what the WABE newsroom will be keeping an eye on over the coming months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:21

Headaches at Hyundai after mass ICE raid, South...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2025/09/18

The pool of candidates running for Georgia Governor has grown by three this week alone. Former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, now a Democrat, jumped in the race, along with Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Then came the lesser known businessman and board chair of the YMCA of metro Atlanta, Clark Dean. That's who strategists Tharon Johnson and Brian Robinson wanted to talk about with host Lisa Rayam. Plus, the team discusses the hundreds detained in an immigration raid at the

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26:40

The aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination, CDC...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2025/09/16

On this week's Political Breakfast, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam discuss the "amplified discussions" surrounding the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk that are taking place online and around the coffee table. Plus, a look back at political violence and its consequences throughout American history. The team also talks about Atlanta Centers for Disease Control and Prevention workers returning to the office after

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21:35

Plugged In: Battery plant raid tests Georgia’s ties...

Political Breakfast from WABE ·

2025/09/12

Georgia Republicans spent years building ties with companies in South Korea, culminating with Hyundai building a multi-billion dollar electric vehicle plant outside of Savannah. But last week, a battery factory at the site was raided by federal immigration agents, who detained more than 300 South Korean citizens. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali take a closer look at the ongoing fallout from the Hyundai raid. Plus, WABE Immigration Reporter

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