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A historic land deal has halted a controversial mining proposal next to the Okefenokee Swamp, ending a six-year fight and delivering a major win for conservationists. On Thursday’s episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein speaks with AJC environment reporter Drew Kann about what the agreement means for the swamp’s future. Then, co-host Tia Mitchell talks with Skyler Akins of the Log Cabin Republicans about the group’s dispute with Smyrna Pride—and what led to their last-minute inclusion in the weekend’s celebration.
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On this Washington Wednesday edition of Politically Georgia, hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy discuss the U.S. military strikes in Iran and how Georgia’s congressional delegation is responding. They also break down the latest developments in the Senate’s version of President Trump’s sweeping reconciliation bill, including key changes to Medicaid, SNAP benefits, and tax policy. Then, immigration attorney Chuck Kuck joins the show to talk about student visa issues, border enforcement, and where Georgia lawmakers stand on key immigration debates.
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Hosts Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein explore Georgia’s political reaction to President Donald Trump’s weekend decision to launch military strikes on nuclear sites in Iran. Then, state Rep. Derrick Jackson joins the show to discuss his newly announced campaign for governor. Jackson shares his plans to focus on wages, work, and wealth—and outlines his positions on immigration, abortion, and military policy as the 2026 race for governor begins to take shape.
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Hosts Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell open the listener mailbag to tackle timely questions about political violence, fact-checking, and election rules in Georgia. Then, Greg Bluestein joins Patricia for an exclusive interview with State Sen. Steve Gooch, who discusses his bid for lieutenant governor, the impact of Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” on Georgia’s budget, and his take on leading the Georgia Senate during a high-stakes election cycle.
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On this Juneteenth edition of Politically Georgia, hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy explore the legacy of the holiday through conversations about resilience, advocacy and joy. Tia sits down with Shavon Arline-Bradley, president and CEO of the National Council of Negro Women, to talk about her organization's policy priorities and how faith and justice intersect in her work. Then, Ernie Suggs joins to reflect on his AJC feature about Black joy as resistance, and the ways Black Georgians are choosing joy even amid political struggle and personal hardship.
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On today’s Washington Wednesday episode of Politically Georgia, hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy examine U.S. Rep. David Scott’s bid for reelection amid mounting questions about his age, visibility, and ability to serve. With several challengers entering the Democratic primary — including Jasmine Clark, Emmanuel Jones and Everton Blair — the race for Georgia’s 13th District is heating up. Also in the episode, we explore changes in the “Big, Beautiful Bill” in Congress and how proposed budget cuts could affect clean energy, immigration, higher education, and Medicaid access in Georgia.
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Hosts Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell cover the weekend’s military parade in D.C., Georgia’s “No Kings Day” protests, and how the recent assassinations of two Minnesota lawmakers have heightened security concerns for public officials in Georgia and across the country. Then, WRBL News 3’s Chuck Williams joins the show to explain the escalating political tension in Columbus, Georgia, where city leaders abruptly fired longtime city manager Isaiah Hugley — husband of House Democratic Leader Carolyn Hugley — just months before his planned retirement. The fallout has triggered legal questions and stirred public outcry.
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Hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy spotlight one of Georgia’s most overlooked but impactful elections: the race for Public Service Commission. They speak with District 2 Republican incumbent candidate, Comissioner Tim Echols about Georgia Power rate hikes, Plant Vogtle, and the future of energy regulation. Then, Greg sits down with all three Democrats vying to challenge Republican incumbent Fitz Johnson in Atlanta’s District 3. Peter Hubbard, Keisha Waites, and Robert Jones tackle big questions on voter turnout, electricity demand from data centers, and how to keep power affordable for Georgians.
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On today’s episode of Politically Georgia, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy sit down with State Rep. Jasmine Clark, who’s challenging longtime Congressman David Scott in Georgia’s 13th District. Clark talks about why she thinks it’s time for a change, her background in public health, and how she plans to bring a more aggressive voice to Washington. Then, Tia Mitchell and Greg are joined by Jacob Thomas of Common Defense to discuss the upcoming “No Kings Day” protests and what the movement says about the state of American democracy.
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Hosts Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy talk about Georgia’s persistent mail delays and the future of the Postal Service with Mark Dimondstein, president of the American Postal Workers Union. Then, they unpack Insurance Commissioner John King’s claim that Senators Ossoff and Warnock ignored his pleas to help Afghan partners during the U.S. withdrawal—fact-checking what King said and where the story really stands.
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