Episodi

  • Tim Miller on Jon Ossoff’s Strength, Georgia’s Split-Ticket Voters and the Midterm Outlook

    Tim Miller on Jon Ossoff’s Strength, Georgia’s Split-Ticket Voters and the Midterm Outlook
    Oct 16 2026
    Greg Bluestein is joined by Tim Miller, host of The Bulwark podcast, to unpack why Jon Ossoff is polling so far ahead of Republican Mike Collins while Georgia’s governor’s race remains competitive. Miller weighs the contrasting strategies of Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms, the role of Donald Trump and whether Ossoff could emerge as a presidential contender. They also dig into the possibility of a broader Democratic wave, the importance of voter turnout and what Georgia’s races could reveal about the national political landscape. Plus, Miller previews The Bulwark’s October 20 live show at The Eastern in Atlanta. 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
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    30 min
  • Ossoff and Collins Clash as Trump Returns to Georgia

    Ossoff and Collins Clash as Trump Returns to Georgia
    Oct 15 2026
    Georgia's U.S. Senate race takes a sharply personal turn as Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins face off in a heated second debate. Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the attacks, Collins' answers on abortion and an ethics investigation, and Ossoff's pledge to serve a full six-year term if reelected. Plus, President Donald Trump's upcoming rally in Dalton puts Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson in a difficult position as he tries to appeal to both Trump loyalists and more independent voters. And with early voting underway, they examine the competing Republican strategies for turning out voters in November. 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
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    33 min
  • Georgia's Choice: How the Governor's Race Could Reshape Atlanta Traffic and MARTA Funding

    Georgia's Choice: How the Governor's Race Could Reshape Atlanta Traffic and MARTA Funding
    Oct 14 2026
    What can Georgia's next governor actually do about traffic, transit and the billions being spent on highway projects? Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into the competing transportation priorities of Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson with AJC transportation reporter Sara Gregory. Tia Mitchell also shares highlights from her earlier interview with MARTA CEO Jonathan Hunt, who is making a renewed push for state funding. They examine what it would take to win over skeptical lawmakers amid concerns about MARTA's spending and safety. 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
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    25 min
  • Tanya Miller and Brian Strickland on crime, politics and Georgia’s attorney general race

    Tanya Miller and Brian Strickland on crime, politics and Georgia’s attorney general race
    Oct 13 2026
    Georgia’s next attorney general will decide which legal fights to pursue and how to keep politics from shaping those decisions. Greg Bluestein, with Patricia Murphy, interviews Democratic Rep. Tanya Miller and Republican state Sen. Brian Strickland about their experience and priorities. Tanya emphasizes her prosecution record and consumer protection, while Brian points to his legal practice and legislative work on public safety. Both face questions about challenging Washington, defending state laws and holding members of their own party accountable. 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
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    39 min
  • Ossoff and Collins Clash in Heated Senate Debate as Georgia Election Tensions Grow

    Ossoff and Collins Clash in Heated Senate Debate as Georgia Election Tensions Grow
    Oct 12 2026
    Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell break down the first Senate debate between Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Mike Collins, including the personal attacks, disputes over immigration and Collins’ close alignment with Donald Trump. They size up Ossoff’s aggressive strategy, Collins’ defense of his record and what the debate could mean for the race. They also answer listener questions about a possible presidential run by Ossoff, the connection between Georgia’s Senate and governor’s races, and the latest tensions surrounding the State Election Board. 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
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    31 min
  • Chris Hayes on Jon Ossoff’s 2028 Potential and Georgia’s Political Future

    Chris Hayes on Jon Ossoff’s 2028 Potential and Georgia’s Political Future
    Oct 9 2026
    Greg Bluestein sits down with MS NOW’s Chris Hayes to examine what Georgia’s closely watched midterm races could reveal about the country’s changing political landscape. Hayes makes the case that Jon Ossoff could emerge as a 2028 presidential contender and discusses how Ossoff has navigated one of the Democratic Party’s most difficult divides over Israel. They also explore Mike Collins’ strategy of mobilizing Trump-aligned voters, the political fallout from the Iran war and what Democrats are doing differently this cycle. 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
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    33 min
  • Rick Jackson Pivots from Trump as Georgia Governor Candidates Clash

    Rick Jackson Pivots from Trump as Georgia Governor Candidates Clash
    Oct 8 2026
    Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the first and likely only gubernatorial debate between Republican Rick Jackson and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, including Jackson’s shift away from Donald Trump and repeated embrace of Gov. Brian Kemp. They examine the candidates’ clashes over data centers, election security and their records, along with Bottoms’ effort to make trust a central issue in the race. Greg and Patricia also preview the first Senate debate between Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins and what each candidate faces heading into the matchup. 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
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    33 min
  • Rick Jackson Pivots from Trump as Georgia Governor Candidates Clash

    Rick Jackson Pivots from Trump as Georgia Governor Candidates Clash
    Oct 8 2026
    Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the first and likely only gubernatorial debate between Republican Rick Jackson and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, including Jackson’s shift away from Donald Trump and repeated embrace of Gov. Brian Kemp. They examine the candidates’ clashes over data centers, election security and their records, along with Bottoms’ effort to make trust a central issue in the race. Greg and Patricia also preview the first Senate debate between Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins and what each candidate faces heading into the matchup. 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. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 min