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Despite a strong bid by Atlanta, the Democratic National Convention has selected Chicago as the site of its 2024 convention.
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy explore the reasons why the DNC chose Chicago over Atlanta and New York.
Plus, hear from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens about the DNC’s decision and what he hopes to see in the 2024 convention.
AJC Metro columnist Bill Torpy, who is a Chicago native, joins the podcast to share his insights on the Windy City’s winning bid and how the city’s pro-union stance, as well as Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s offer to help bankroll the event, would play a major factor in the decision,
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In this special podcast crossover edition, Politically Georgia host Patricia Murphy joins Breakdown hosts Bill Rankin and Tamar Hallerman to discuss the first indictment of a former president and what it means to the Fulton County investigation into alleged criminal meddling with the 2020 election.
The group dissects the 34-count felony indictment and recounts the surreal scene surrounding Trump’s surrender at the Manhattan courthouse. Also reviewed is Trump’s address hours later to supporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort. In an inflammatory speech, Trump took aim at the Fulton County investigation and called District Attorney Fani Willis “racist.”
New York attorney Nick Akerman, a former Watergate prosecutor who has closely followed the cases in Manhattan and Atlanta, also give his perspective on the historical context of the first indictment of a current or former president.
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In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein sits down one on one with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to talk about a wide variety of concerns over Atlanta’s planned public safety center. In today’s episode, you’ll hear the Mayor address those concerns and how he is forging ahead despite recent events that have included violent protests, a fatal police shooting, and what has become a national outcry.
Plus, AJC reporters Riley Bunch and Jeremey Redmon talk to the mayor about the financial and environmental impacts the safety center will have in the community.
On Friday’s episode, Patricia will be joined by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Bill Rankin and Tamar Hallerman for a close look at the New York indictments of former President Donald Trump, the fallout, the reaction, as well as the impact this will have on the Fulton county case here in Georgia. If you have a question for our hosts about the Fulton case, call the Politically Georgia 24-hour Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5237 and record your questions. We will play your recording and answer your question on Friday’s special crossover episode of the Politically Georgia and Breakdown podcasts.
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In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy review what passed and what died in the 2023 Georgia legislative session, and where the focus will be next legislative session.
Plus, our insiders take live questions from our virtual audience and will give you their who’s up and who’s down for the week.
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In this special edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy take you to the Gold Dome for an inside look at Sine Die, the final day of the 2023 legislative session.
Hear from lawmakers, lobbyists, and reporters on this frenzied deadline to get bills passed and sent to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk.
Thursday, March 30th, at 5:00 p.m., we will host our first ever Politically Georgia live virtual podcast taping. Atlanta Journal-Constitution subscribers are invited to attend. You can sit in our virtual studio and get a little behind-the-scenes look at how we do the show. Go to live.ajc.com to RSVP.
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Today is Sine Die, the last day of the 2023 legislative session. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy give you a preview of some of the major legislation lawmakers must pass and send to the Governor’s desk.
Our insiders look at the Senate measure Governor Brian Kemp is endorsing to provide funding for private school vouchers and explain why the effort has momentum like never before.
Plus, hear why a renewed push to legalize sports betting in Georgia has stalled out in the Senate.
We’ll also cover the measure to create a state board with powers to investigate or even oust district attorneys and solicitors general they accuse of skirting their duties.
Thursday, March 30th, at 5:00 p.m., we will host our first ever Politically Georgia live virtual podcast taping. Atlanta Journal-Constitution subscribers are invited to attend. You can sit in our virtual studio and get a little behind-the-scenes look at how we do the show. Go to live.ajc.com to RSVP.
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Sine Die for the 2023 Georgia general assembly is less than a week away. So things are getting a little wild under the Gold Dome.
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss what bills could cross the finish line before the last day on Wednesday and what might not make the cut.
Greg and Patricia also have their “Who’s up and Who’s down” for the week.
Do you have a question you’d like to ask Greg and Patricia on the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770) 810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode.
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In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy explain why the New York grand jury investigation of Donald Trump – and the possible charges that could follow – might be a dry run for Fulton County investigators.
Plus, our insiders welcome AJC city hall reporter Riley Bunch to the show to discuss how the Atlanta City Council is trying to give itself a leg up in the race to grab the Democratic National Convention.
Finally, Greg and Patricia will explain why a debate of Georgia hospital rules could slow down other bills during the final days of the General Assembly.
Do you have a question you’d like to ask Greg and Patricia on the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode.
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New details have emerged from the Fulton County special purpose grand jury investigation into whether former President Donald Trump or his allies interfered with the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy are joined by AJC senior reporter Tamar Hallerman, who along with AJC legal affairs reporter Bill Rankin, sat down exclusively with five jurors to talk about their experiences of the eight-month investigation. You’ll also hear about a third recorded phone call the grand jurors listened to between Trump and former Georgia House Speaker David Ralston.
Plus, our insiders tell you about the quick passage of a Georgia House bill to limit treatment for transgender children. Hear the emotional message to Georgia’s trans youth from State Rep. Karla Denner, the only openly gay state representative in the South.
Find out how the effort to legalize sports betting in Georgia has made a comeback after two votes on similar bills previously failed in the Senate.
You’ll also hear answers to questions from the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline, which you can call anytime at (770)810-5297.
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A measure to prevent gender-affirming care for children moves forward in the Georgia legislature. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy cover SB 140, which passed in the House Public Health Committee, and look at how this issue has become the social focal point for Republicans this year.
Plus, our insiders break down Governor Kemp’s midyear budget, which includes a property tax cut of nearly $1 billion, and what proponents of sports betting in Georgia will have to do to bring it to a reality in the Peach State.
Have a question for Greg and Patricia? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday’s episode.
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