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In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look ahead to 2026 and share with you behind-the-scenes conversations already being had about future races and future candidates.
Plus, Greg and Patricia give you their who’s up and who’s down for the week, and they answer your questions from the Listener Mailbag. If you have a question for the Politically Georgia podcast, you can call the 24-hour hotline and leave your question for us to play back and answer on next Friday’s episode. 404-526-AJCP.
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Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty in a Miami, Florida court to federal indictments that he mishandled classified documents when he left the White House. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at what this could mean for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s case against the former President, as well as the case against him in New York.
Plus, our insiders give you a wrap-up of the Georgia GOP convention, including the naming of a new GOP chair and where things stand with the push by a coalition of Republicans to block candidates from running as Republicans if they’re deemed insufficiently conservative.
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Links to today's topics:
AJC IN MIAMI: Trump faces classified documents charges
Kemp to travel to nation of Georgia, France
Meet Josh McKoon, the new Georgia GOP chair
A far-right attempt to purge Georgia GOP ‘traitors’ is sidelined – for now
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The Georgia Republican Party wraps up its state convention this weekend in Columbus, Georgia. In this special edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy take you inside the Columbus Convention and Trade Center as the state GOP debates over the party’s future.
Former President Donald Trump makes his first appearance in Georgia at this weekend’s convention since launching his comeback bid, delivering slashing defenses against his federal indictment and his potential indictment from Fulton County prosecutors for attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential results in Georgia.
Plus, our insiders bring you key moments from speeches from Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and Friday’s keynote speaker Kari Lake. You’ll also hear from members of the Georgia delegation, top party officials, and grassroots activists.
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Links to today's topics:
A defiant Trump attacks ‘scam’ federal indictment in return to Georgia
Recap of all our updates from the GOP convention
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After more than 14 hours of public comment almost entirely against the project, Atlanta City Council passes funding for the proposed Atlanta public safety training center. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy, along with City Hall reporter Riley Bunch, talk about the hundreds of public comments from opponents, the 11-4 vote to fund the project, and what’s next for the safety training center. Plus, how will this vote follow officials in the future, particularly Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens when he runs for another term.
Plus, our insiders look ahead to this weekend’s Georgia GOP convention. Hear how the gloves came off with Governor Brian Kemp and former President Donald Trump governor’s jab and how it may be a preview of what’s to come.
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Links to today's topics:
City Council passes funding legislation for training center
How training center vote unfolded
Complete coverage: Atlanta Public Safety Training Center
Restrained no more, Kemp unloads on Trump
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A deal to raise the debt limit has passed the U.S. House, but without the support of four Georgia lawmakers. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy tell you who voted against the bill and why. They will also dig into the Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green factor and how she has become quite an ally for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Plus, our insiders explain how next week’s Georgia GOP convention has become full-on MAGA. Hear why former Vice President Mike Pence announced he would no longer attend the convention and who his replacement will be.
Greg and Patricia give you their who’s up and who’s down for the week and answer questions from the listener mailbag, which you can now call into. The number for the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline is (404) 526-AJCP (2527). Leave us your question so we can play it back and answer it on next Friday’s episode.
Links to today's topics:
U.S. House passes debt-limit bill as four Georgia lawmakers vote ‘no’
Georgia GOP convention: Mike Pence out, Kari Lake in
Bill White’s joining Mar-A-Lago, but he’s not done with Buckhead yet
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An open revolt among hard-right Republicans was raised Tuesday over raising the debt ceiling. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about the compromise reached between Democrats and Republicans over the weekend to raise the debt limit and the challenges the issue faces in the House Rules Committee and from some Georgia leaders. Hear from U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, an outspoken critic of the legislation who says there is nothing responsible about the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Plus, Patricia digs deep into Greg’s trip with Governor Brian Kemp’s delegation to Israel for a weeklong trade mission to Israel. And our insiders will tell you who else is now slated to speak at the Georgia GOP Convention in Columbus this June.
Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (404) 526-AJCP (2527). We’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode.
Links to today's topics:
Clyde among GOP hard-liners ready to vote against debt limit deal
Trip to Israel lets Kemp burnish foreign policy chops and boost image in U.S.
Georgia GOP convention to briefly be ‘center’ of Republican universe
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis launches his presidential campaign on a Twitter Spaces event plagued by glitches. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell talk about the differences in announcements and messaging by two of the latest GOP candidates for the presidential nomination, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott.
Plus, our insiders explain the debt ceiling, the latest in efforts by Democrats and Republicans to reach an agreement, and an explanation of why it’s so hard to determine an ‘X-Day’.
Governor Brian Kemp wraps up his trade mission to Israel this week. Political insider Greg Bluestein is traveling with the governor and reports how Georgia has much to learn from Israel's cutting-edge cyber industry.
Links to today's topics:
DeSantis launches GOP presidential campaign in Twitter announcement plagued by glitches
Who is Tim Scott? Here's what to know about the newest 2024 GOP presidential candidate
OPINION: Can Tim Scott break the Trump fever for the GOP?
Everything you need to know about the debt ceiling
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As plans for Atlanta’s proposed safety training center move forward, opposing voices are being heard.
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insider Patricia Murphy is joined by local government reporter Riley Bunch to talk about recent protests at City Hall, and the pressure Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is under to get the project across the finish line.
Plus, Riley gives us an inside look at City Hall, what city council is currently working on, and the relationships between council members and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.
We also get an update from political insider Greg Bluestein who is traveling with Governor Brian Kemp for his Georgia trade mission to Israel.
Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (404) 526-AJCP (2527). We’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode.
Links to today's topics:
Kemp, Netanyahu meet to boost Israel-Georgia ‘synergy’
City Council introduces proposal for $30M contribution to training center
Atlanta City Council calls for mandatory body cameras for state law enforcement
Training center challenge appealed to Superior Court of DeKalb County
Dickens defends closed-door training center meeting
Atlanta City Council grapples with training center
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Former President Donald Trump will be in Columbus Georgia next month. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about the announcement that the former president will be attending the Georgia GOP Convention in June, a time close to when the Fulton County District Attorney could be announcing indictments against him.
Plus, our insiders explain why Governor Brian Kemp is traveling to Israel, and what that says about any possibility of a presidential run. Also, find out about the Governor’s budget cuts and who those cuts have surprised the most.
Greg and Patricia have their who’s up and who’s down for the week and they answer questions from the listener mailbag, which you can now call into. Leave a question on the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it on next Friday’s episode.
Links to today's topics:
Donald Trump to bring his comeback bid to a divided Georgia GOP
Burt Jones says he ‘might’ run for Georgia governor in 2026
Kemp will skip this year’s GOP convention
Kemp takes hard line on General Assembly priorities with spending cuts
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