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On Georgia’s high-stakes primary day, Greg Bluestein is joined by Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell to break down the races most likely to shape the state’s political future. They examine whether billionaire candidate Rick Jackson can buy his way into a GOP governor runoff, whether former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms can avoid overtime in the Democratic race, and why Georgia’s Supreme Court contests have become unexpectedly fierce political battlegrounds. Then Greg speaks with Steve Kornacki, chief data analyst for NBC News, about the turnout numbers, counties and warning signs he’ll be watching as results roll in Tuesday night — and what Georgia’s electorate could signal for national politics. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the eve of Georgia’s primary, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell dig into listener questions about the races, controversies and legal fights shaping Tuesday’s vote. They explain why judicial races can be confusing on the ballot, unpack backlash to a provocative ad from gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, and break down why Brad Raffensperger isn’t leaning harder into his 2020 election record as he runs for governor. They also examine fallout from the First Liberty Building & Loan fraud case, what the latest Voting Rights Act ruling could mean for Georgia’s political maps, and the biggest unanswered questions heading into primary night. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down Gov. Brian Kemp’s final bill-signing deadline and why his latest decisions offered a clear window into how he wants to leave office. They unpack his sweeping income tax cut package, the $300 million in new spending he slashed from the budget, and what those cuts reveal about his long-term fiscal strategy as Georgia’s next governor’s race heats up. They also examine Kemp’s decision to sign a controversial measure making certain metro Atlanta races nonpartisan, setting up a legal clash with Fani Willis and other Democratic prosecutors. Plus, they discuss a new transparency law targeting legislative misconduct settlements and why Georgia’s new school cellphone restrictions could have broad support. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the increasingly volatile race for second place in Georgia’s governor’s contest, where Democrats are scrambling to emerge as the strongest alternative to Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republicans remain locked in an expensive fight over who can take on Burt Jones. They dig into Michael Thurmond’s pitch to cut the state sales tax, why Jason Esteves may be gaining momentum, and why so many Democratic voters remain undecided just days before the primary. Then Greg and Patricia turn to the Democratic race for lieutenant governor, where Josh McLaurin, Nabilah Islam Parkes and Richard Wright are battling for a job that suddenly carries much higher stakes in Georgia politics. They also discuss why a Democratic win in either race could trigger a major power struggle under the Gold Dome. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine why Georgia’s lieutenant governor race has become one of the most revealing contests of the 2026 cycle. They break down the Republican field, from insider-outsider candidates like Greg Dolezal to more establishment-aligned contenders such as John F. Kennedy. Then Greg and Patricia speak with Kennedy about tax relief, redistricting, voting machines and how he would handle one of the most powerful jobs under the Gold Dome. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Bluestein hosts alongside Patricia Murphy as they answer listener questions ahead of Georgia’s May 19 primaries. They dig into early voting numbers, high undecided rates, Rick Jackson’s massive spending and Keisha Lance Bottoms’ answer on whether she would serve two terms. They also examine Fulton County’s latest 2020 election fight, Republican pressure on Gov. Brian Kemp over redistricting and why Democrats are investing heavily in Georgia’s judicial races. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell break down the political fallout from a sweeping U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakens a key section of the Voting Rights Act and could reshape Georgia’s political maps. They examine why Republicans are already eyeing new congressional and legislative districts, why Gov. Brian Kemp says new maps won’t come before the 2026 elections, and which Democratic-held seats could be most vulnerable in a future redraw. Then Greg and Tia speak with Georgia State University constitutional law professor Eric Segall about what the ruling means for minority representation, why he believes the decision could have long-term consequences beyond Congress, and where legal fights could move next. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the latest AJC poll of Georgia Democrats and why Keisha Lance Bottoms holds a commanding lead in the governor’s race without locking up the nomination. They examine the scramble for second place between Michael Thurmond, Jason Esteves and Geoff Duncan, and what the large bloc of undecided voters could mean for a runoff. They also dig into what the poll reveals about Democratic voters’ deep opposition to Donald Trump, rising economic anxiety and growing backlash to AI-driven data centers across Georgia. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Tia Mitchell from Washington. Our journalists provide in-depth reporting and analysis from the nation’s political battleground state.Call in with your questions on the Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)-810-5297, and our hosts will answer them on future episodes. Learn more on the AJC Politically Georgia Podcast page.
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