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Fulton special grand jury dissolved, new blood at Georgia's Capitol, a near fight on House floor in Washington Jan 11, 2023

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This week on Political Breakfast, the Fulton County special grand jury that examined potential criminal interference in Georgia’s 2020 presidential election has completed its work and is being dissolved. And Georgia lawmakers elected a new Speaker of the House and a leader of the Senate on the first day of the state’s annual legislative session — without the kind of fights recently seen on the House floor in Washington.

Host Lisa Rayam checks in with Democratic Strategist Tharon Johnson and Gainesville's WDUN talk show host Martha Zoller, in for Republican Strategist Brian Robinson -- who's celebrating the Georgia Bulldog's win.

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Gold Dome Scramble: Football upends first week of Georgia's legislative session Jan 06, 2023

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State Lawmakers gather for their 40 days session, so WABE's politics reporter Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas share their insights with politics editor Susanna Capelouto in this legislative pop-up podcast from Political Breakfast. We also welcome Jill Nolin, who covers the legislature for the Georgia Recorder. The team talks about what new leadership in the State House and Senate means for the session and which issues are likely to get top billing.

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New Year shakeup in Atlanta City Council, GOP Chair testifies on Trump electors, legislators prep for 2023 session. Jan 05, 2023

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Political Breakfast is back! The first edition of the year is live with host Lisa Rayam, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and Atlanta Civic Circle Executive Director Saba Long, who's filling-in for Democratic strategist Brian Robinson.

In the lineup is a paid advertisement Atlanta city councilwomen published in the Atlanta Journal Constitution over the weekend, that calls out council president Doug Shipman for not appointing Black women to key leadership positions.

Plus, Robinson and Long discuss the transcript of Georgia Republican Party Chairman David Shafer's testimony to the January 6 House panel. It centers on what was happening in Georgia after President Biden's win in 2020, and on meetings to organize fake electors.

And Georgia state legislators are preparing to convene next week. What political news is grinding the gears of the 2023 session?

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Peach State's political year in review Dec 21, 2022

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Georgia has been the center of the political universe this year. Again. Will the Peach State fade from view, or will there be ripe headlines in 2023? Political Breakfast host Lisa Rayam and strategists Tharon Johnson and Brian Robinson reflect on the most meaningful and dramatic moments of the year.

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Abrams' campaign Twitter storm, killing in Buckhead fires up cityhood movement talks Dec 14, 2022

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This week on Political Breakfast, Democrat Stacey Abrams' campaign manager put out a 52-tweet thread last Wednesday, claiming that Abrams paved the way for U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock's runoff win. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson weigh in.

In a Buckhead gated community, a 77-year-old grandmother was stabbed to death in her home. Atlanta police say the suspect is now in custody. Now the controversial Buckhead cityhood movement is once again gaining momentum, as its supporters citing the tragedy as part of the reason for leaving the city.

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Warnock wins, what's next for Walker after he concedes in narrow race? Dec 08, 2022

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On this week's live edition of Political Breakfast, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican Brian Robinson weigh in on Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock's narrow win over Herschel Walker.

Walker lost by less than 3 percent, and as returns came in, there were moments when the former UGA football star had a lead over Warnock. With a record-high turnout on Election Day, combined with such narrow margins, host Lisa Rayam asks Tharon and Brian if Georgia's seen the last of Walker.

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Conversations on gun violence, gang recruitment in wake of Atlantic Station deadly shooting, Warnock versus Walker U.S. Senate race brings more personal attacks Nov 30, 2022

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Former Fulton County Assistant District Attorney Tanya Miller reflects on the recent deadly shooting at Atlantic Station that left at least one child dead and several other children injured. Miller joins host Lisa Rayam, and strategists Brian Robinson and Tharon Johnson to discuss citywide solutions, youth gun violence and Georgia's loosened gun legislation.

Plus, as Georgia's U.S. Senate race nears its final days of early voting ahead of the runoff election, U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock pounced on his Republican opponent Herschel Walker in an interview with Lisa Rayam on Morning Edition this week.

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Donald Trump vying for President (again), the GOP and Dem's strategize ahead of Georgia’s U-S Senate Runoff and no Saturday early voting Nov 16, 2022

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Donald Trump's plan to run for President again is resonating with Republican Strategists Brian Robinson and Democratic Strategist Tharon Johnson. Both express MAJOR concerns. On this edition, The Political Breakfast team ponders:

*How will the Trump announcement impact Georgia's current U.S. Senate race that remains in limbo until a December 6th runoff?

*Will senate candidate Herschel Walker play up or play down his years-long friendship with Trump?

*Can Senator Raphael Warnock's campaign use this as an opportunity to attract disenfranchised republicans?

The Political Breakfast Team also talks about the LACK of Saturday early voting ahead of the U-S Senate runoff.

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U.S. Senate runoff between Raphael Warnock, Herschel Walker, Governor Brian Kemp beats Stacey Abrams, Georgia midterm election results Nov 09, 2022

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Political Breakfast goes live as Georgia's midterm election results continue to trickle in. Stacey Abrams lost to GOP incumbent Governor Brian Kemp by about 10 points. What happened with the Abrams campaign? Where does Georgia's Democratic party go from here?

Plus, the U.S. Senate race is likely going into a runoff. With voter fatigue building around the holidays, will that runoff work in one candidate's favor?

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Raphael Warnock's new Thanksgiving campaign ad, Abortion and Voting Rights dominate Stacey Abrams and Governor Brian Kemp's final debate Nov 02, 2022

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U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock has a new Thanksgiving ad – where he shows concern about the very likely possibility that he’s heading into a runoff with GOP challenger Herschel Walker. Both are neck-and-neck in the polls.

Plus, Governor Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams clashed over abortion in the final gubernatorial debate on Sunday before the state’s Nov. 8 election. Kemp avoided promising to not sign further abortion restrictions in Georgia – currently a woman can get an abortion up to six weeks into a pregnancy. What influence does this issue truly have over Georgia women voters?

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