Politically Georgia

By: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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  • Get real, fact-based news on the new Politically Georgia podcast from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The podcast is hosted by Georgia’s best political team with Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and now featuring Tia Mitchell from Washington and broadcast hall of famer Bill Nigut. Our journalists provide in-depth reporting and analysis from the nation’s political battleground state. You can also listen live every Monday-Friday at 10 a.m. on 90.1 WABE. Call in with your questions on the Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)-810-5297‬, and our insiders will answer them on the Friday episodes. Learn more on the AJC Politically Georgia Podcast page.
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  • Georgia’s early voting surge and a look at Gen Z’s influence in the 2024 race 

    Georgia’s early voting surge and a look at Gen Z’s influence in the 2024 race 
    Oct 31 2024
    With early voting nearing its end, more than 3 million Georgians have already cast their ballots in the presidential election. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein, and Bill Nigut are joined by Ryan Anderson of Georgia Votes to analyze the latest trends and voter turnout.   We then hear directly from Gen Z voters. UGA College Republican Michael O’Leary explains why he switched his voter registration from Florida to Georgia and encouraged other out-of-state students to do the same. Young Democrat Parker Short also shares what he hopes to hear from Vice President Kamala Harris and her surrogates, and highlights local Gen Z candidates on the ballot.     Links to today’s topics: Georgia Votes latest early voting data Michelle Obama urges young voter turnout in Georgia College Republicans at UGA Young Democrats of Georgia     Have a question or comment for 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.     Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.”   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Kamala Harris’s final pitch, leaders talk election integrity

    Kamala Harris’s final pitch, leaders talk election integrity
    Oct 30 2024
    With Election Day less than a week away, Kamala Harris delivers her closing campaign message, promising unity and inclusion, even for those who oppose her—setting a sharp contrast with Donald Trump’s rhetoric. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell break down Harris’s final pitch and the impact it could have on the race. The second half of the episode features a deep dive into election integrity. Bill Nigut moderates a panel with former Senator Saxby Chambliss, former Governor Roy Barnes, and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. They discuss the challenges of restoring trust in elections, how leaders can bridge political divides, and the mission of the Democracy Defense Project as voters head to the polls. We also take a moment to celebrate a big achievement—our first anniversary on WABE. Listen as we reflect on the stories and moments that have defined our first year. Links to today’s topics: Key moments from Kamala Harris speech at Ellipse Did President Biden suggest Trump supporters are "garbage?" Georgia elected officials unite to restore faith in election Conspiracy vs. reality: most 2020 election fraud claims are debunked, but doubts linger anyway Have a question or comment for 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Georgia’s election countdown: Nate Silver’s take, Trump’s Atlanta rally and DeKalb’s Turnout Concerns

    Georgia’s election countdown: Nate Silver’s take, Trump’s Atlanta rally and DeKalb’s Turnout Concerns
    Oct 29 2024
    With just one week left until Election Day, nearly 3 million Georgians have already cast their ballots. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Bill Nigut speak with famed pollster Nate Silver. We’ll get his pulse on the Georgia race and hear his thoughts on critiques that some of his models are biased in favor of Donald Trump. We also break down Trump’s latest campaign push in Atlanta, with a rally at Georgia Tech aimed at energizing his base. Finally, we head to Dekalb County to examine lower-than-expected Democratic turnout. Longtime Democrat and Dekalb CEO Mike Thurmond joins us to share his thoughts on what these numbers could mean for Election Day and beyond. Links to today’s topics: Drama builds in Georgia as Trump, Harris enter final stretch Trump labels Harris a "fascist," flipping Democratic attacks on him Have a question or comment for 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins

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Solid, honest news.

I simply love Bill Nigut and his team! They bring really good news that's based on fact. They break down Georgia, National and International issues so that ordinary people can digest it.

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