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  • Previewing Georgia’s 40-day legislative session under the Gold Dome

    Previewing Georgia’s 40-day legislative session under the Gold Dome
    2025/01/10
    The legislative session kicks off Monday, and Georgia’s politicians are gearing up for another 40-day session under the Gold Dome. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, host Greg Bluestein previews the issues that will dominate the session. First, Greg sits down with House Speaker Jon Burns, who outlines the Republican agenda, including Medicaid, school safety, and IVF protections. Then, Democratic state Representative Michelle Au shares her priorities and vision for the Democratic Party following November’s sweeping losses. Finally, it’s Friday, which means we’re diving into the listener mailbag to answer your questions and sharing Greg’s picks for who’s up and who’s down in politics this week. Links to today’s topics: Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns previews the upcoming legislative session New poll shows most Georgia voters want to legalize sports betting 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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  • Jimmy Carter’s state funeral and final journey home to Plains

    Jimmy Carter’s state funeral and final journey home to Plains
    2025/01/09
    Today marks the conclusion of memorial services for Jimmy Carter, the Georgia peanut-farmer-turned-president, as he is laid to rest. On this special edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Tia Mitchell provide coverage of the state funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., where Carter will be eulogized by his grandson Jason Carter and President Joe Biden, with a homily by former UN Ambassador Andrew Young. We also guide you through the final leg of Carter’s journey as his remains are flown back to Georgia for a private funeral service in Plains, where he will be buried alongside his beloved wife, Rosalynn, at their family home. Links to today’s topics: Full coverage: Jimmy Carter 1924-2024 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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  • Jimmy Carter honored in the Capitol Rotunda and reflections from Georgia leaders

    Jimmy Carter honored in the Capitol Rotunda and reflections from Georgia leaders
    2025/01/08
    Jimmy Carter’s final journey continued yesterday as a horse-drawn caisson carried his remains to the U.S. Capitol. During a moving memorial service in the Rotunda, House and Senate leaders honored the selfless life of service lived by Georgia’s only U.S. president. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy reflect on the day’s tributes and the significance of the event. Tia shares her interviews with the deans of Georgia’s congressional delegation, Democrat Sanford Bishop and Republican Austin Scott, who attended the Capitol memorial and reflected on Carter’s lasting legacy. Plus, the U.S. House has passed with bipartisan support the Lakin Riley Act, named in honor of the UGA nursing student murdered by an undocumented immigrant. The legislation now moves to the Senate, where it will test the positions of Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock on tightening laws for immigrants who commit crimes while in the country illegally. Links to today’s topics: Nation begins goodbye as Jimmy Carter lies in state at U.S. Capitol Jimmy Carter funeral procession moves from Georgia to D.C.: Live updates recap Bill named after Laken Riley is first to be passed in U.S. House this year Patricia Murphy: Washington finally gives Jimmy Carter the respect he deserved all along 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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  • Geoff Duncan’s GOP expulsion, Trump’s agenda for Georgia and Jimmy Carter funeral plans

    Geoff Duncan’s GOP expulsion, Trump’s agenda for Georgia and Jimmy Carter funeral plans
    2025/01/07
    The Georgia GOP has unanimously voted to expel former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, barring him from running as a Republican in Georgia. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein, Bill Nigut and Patricia Murphy speak with Duncan about his response to this decision and what it means for his political future. Later, WABE contributor and Republican strategist Brian Robinson joins us to discuss what Georgians can expect from President-elect Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. Robinson also shares his perspective on the key legislative issues likely to dominate the upcoming session under the Gold Dome. Finally, we provide an update on the memorial plans for President Jimmy Carter, whose remains will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. Hear about the eulogies and tributes from national leaders as the country prepares to honor Georgia’s only U.S. president. Links to today’s topics: Georgia GOP expels Geoff Duncan after his support of Kamala Harris Here’s what a second Trump administration could mean for Georgia Carter service at U.S. Capitol delayed by weather, VP Harris to attend 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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  • Jimmy Carter’s legacy, Speaker Mike Johnson’s challenges, and reflections on January 6th

    Jimmy Carter’s legacy, Speaker Mike Johnson’s challenges, and reflections on January 6th
    2025/01/06
    Jimmy Carter’s fight against neglected diseases is one of the Carter Center’s most impactful missions. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell speak with Dr. Bill Foege, the Carter Center’s first executive director, about his work with President Carter and the legacy they built together. We also turn to Congress, where Mike Johnson narrowly won the vote to remain speaker. His slim margin of victory suggests a tough road ahead as he works to pass the Republican agenda in the 119th session. Finally, as the nation marks the fourth anniversary of the January 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol, Washington Post reporter Marianna Sotomayor reflects on her experiences reporting from the Capitol that day. Links to today’s topics: Bill Foege: The Jimmy Carter I knew Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote Reminders of Jan. 6 attack fade in the Capitol as Trump retakes power Jan. 6 defendants wait for Trump pardons How Congress will certify Trump's Electoral College victory on Jan. 6 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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  • House prepares for speaker vote, latest on Carter funeral plans

    House prepares for speaker vote, latest on Carter funeral plans
    2025/01/03
    As a new session of Congress begins, all eyes are on the slim Republican majority in the U.S. House and whether Mike Johnson can secure re-election as speaker. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell speak with a Georgia GOP congressman to get insights on this first critical test for House Republicans. We also talk with Ernie Suggs, the AJC’s veteran reporter covering the Carter family, about the schedule of events for President Jimmy Carter’s funeral procession beginning tomorrow. Ernie shares personal reflections on his years of reporting on Carter and the lasting legacy of the nation’s 39th president. Finally, Bill and Tia answer your political questions from the listener mailbag and reveal their picks for who’s up and who’s down in politics this week. Links to today’s topics: Johnson battles for the Speakership: 5 things to watch Why Johnson’s perilous moment threatens Trump’s agenda Jimmy Carter: Man of the People Son of the South: Jimmy Carter’s evolving stance on race Patricia Murphy: Being old in Washington got very old in 2024 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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  • New Orleans attack shocks Georgians, reflecting on Jimmy Carter and 2025 political predictions

    New Orleans attack shocks Georgians, reflecting on Jimmy Carter and 2025 political predictions
    2025/01/02
    Georgians who traveled to New Orleans to celebrate the New Year and cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs in the Sugar Bowl found themselves caught in the middle of a deadly terrorist attack. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, host Bill Nigut speaks with Greg Bluestein, reporting live from New Orleans, about the attack and its impact, including the critical injury of a University of Georgia student. Then, we reflect on the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter as we are joined by professors Charles Bullock and Andra Gillespie, historian Joe Crespino, and veteran political strategist Rick Dent. They’ll share insights into what Carter meant to Georgia, the nation, and the world. Finally, our panel turns to the future, offering their predictions for the biggest political stories set to shape Georgia and the nation in 2025. Links to today’s topics: Suspect in New Orleans terrorist attack had Georgia, military ties Officials identify UGA student, 19, critically injured in New Orleans attack Sugar Bowl kickoff time announced after CFP quarterfinal postponement Full coverage: Jimmy Carter 1924-2024 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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  • Year in review: 2024’s biggest questions and what’s ahead for 2025

    Year in review: 2024’s biggest questions and what’s ahead for 2025
    2025/01/01
    On this special year-end edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy reflect on the biggest political stories and questions of 2024 and look ahead to what’s shaping up to be an eventful 2025. What will Donald Trump’s incoming administration mean for Georgia? How will Democrats regroup after their November losses? And how will the midterm elections start to take shape? These are just some of the pressing questions we’ll tackle as we unpack what we’ve learned over the past year and explore what’s to come in Georgia politics. From the Gold Dome to Congress and across the Peach State, it’s the perfect time to analyze the lessons of 2024 and prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the year ahead. 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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