Episodes

  • 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
  • James Carville Predicts a Kamala Harris Victory and Challenges ‘Woke’ Democrats

    James Carville Predicts a Kamala Harris Victory and Challenges ‘Woke’ Democrats
    Oct 28 2024
    On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell interview the legendary James Carville, whose unorthodox strategies helped Bill Clinton become president. Once critical of Biden’s reelection chances, Carville now says Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to win the presidency. Bill and Tia discuss what changed his mind, why he’s clashing with “woke” Democrats, and how his personal and professional journey—featuring his marriage to Republican strategist Mary Matalin—is explored in a new documentary. Later, AP national politics reporter Meg Kinnard shares her insights on the campaign trail and what to expect as the election nears. Links to today’s topics: Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid Meg Kinnard Newsletter: Ground Game 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
  • Bruce Springsteen, Barack Obama urge voters to get out for Kamala Harris; AAPI voters on election

    Bruce Springsteen, Barack Obama urge voters to get out for Kamala Harris; AAPI voters on election
    Oct 25 2024
    First up, Tia, Greg and Bill discuss the star-studded Kamala Harris rally last night in DeKalb County. Bruce Springsteen, former President Barack Obama, Tyler Perry and other luminaries urged the 20,000-plus crowd to turn out to vote for Harris. Then, Maya Prabhu joins the podcast to discuss how Georgia’s Asian American community is sizing up the presidential race. Korean American state Rep. Sam Park and Dr. Fun Fong, a fourth-generation Chinese American, join the conversation. Plus, it’s Friday, the day the hosts answer questions from the "Politically Georgia" listener mailbag and give their choices for who’s up and who’s down this week. Links Kamala Harris, Barack Obama urge Georgians to vote Democratic, Sprengstein serenades rally crowd Harris and Obama reach out to Black voters at rally Harris zeros in on Asian Americans in Georgia and other states Photo Essay on AAPI voters: More than a ‘margin of victory’ 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
  • Georgians bombarded with campaign ads; Issues for LGBTQ voters

    Georgians bombarded with campaign ads; Issues for LGBTQ voters
    Oct 25 2024
    Early voting numbers are soaring in Georgia—and so is the spending on TV ads by both the Harris and Trump campaigns. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell explore the staggering $55 million ad blitz launched by both campaigns in the final stretch before Election Day. Political ad guru Rick Dent joins the podcast to break down the messaging strategies both sides are using to win over Georgia voters. Later, we take a closer look at LGBTQ issues playing a prominent role in the campaign. Jeff Graham, the longtime director of Georgia Equality, offers his perspective on how these issues are shaping campaign strategies and becoming a critical part of the conversation in this battleground state. Links to today’s topics: Georgians bombarded with presidential attack ads GOP ads attack Harris on transgender rights are dominating final stretch of presidential race In Atlanta, Harris urges voters to "turn the page" on Trump Harris brings Georgia campaign to church as candidates battle for religious vote Monday report: latest data on early and absentee votes 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
  • Trump touts hypermasculinity at Gwinnett rally

    Trump touts hypermasculinity at Gwinnett rally
    Oct 24 2024
    First up, state House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration discusses former President Donald Trump's rally last night in Gwinnett County. The Republican from Dacula tells the co-hosts to pay attention to Trump's policies, not necessarily his rhetoric. Then former Democratic state Senator Jen Jordan talks about the gender gap revealing that women voters favor Vice President Kamala Harris by wide margins while a majority of men remain firmly committed to Donald Trump. And the hosts preview Harris' upcoming rally with former President Obama in Atlanta tonight. Links Trump leads fiery, hypermasculine Gwinnett rally Patricia Murphy: How gender gap turned into 2024 battle of sexes Bruce Springsteen, former President Obama to headline Kamala Harris rally in Atlanta AJC: Georgia voters on presidential race and top issues 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
  • Special edition: Politically Georgia tours live with Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Congresswoman Lucy McBath

    Special edition: Politically Georgia tours live with Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Congresswoman Lucy McBath
    Oct 23 2024
    Politically Georgia hosts Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell, Patricia Murphy and Bill Nigut hosted a live-to-tape recording of ‘Politically Georgia’ in Atlanta. First up, Greg and Patricia are joined by special guests Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Then, Tia and Bill Nigut interview Congresswoman Lucy McBath. Plus, Tia sits down with our AJC political contributors Carolyn J. Bourdeaux, Geoff Duncan and Meagan Myers Hanson, and Dekalb County CEO Michael Thurmond. Links: Live AJC events Takeaways from the AJC’s final poll before the presidential election   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