Episodes

  • President Joe Biden drops out of the race, clearing the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to take the nomination

    President Joe Biden drops out of the race, clearing the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to take the nomination
    Jul 22 2024
    The podcast looks at the aftermath of the stunning turn of events Sunday when President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and Vice President Kamala Harris emerged as the Democrats' likely new presidential candidate. The hosts talk with Van Johnson, mayor of Savannah and a member of the Democratic National Committee. The mayor said he supports Harris for the Democratic nomination. Then, Democratic state Rep. Shelly Hutchinson, who will be a delegate to the party's convention next month, tells the podcast she understands that as a Black and South Asian woman, Harris will face challenges winning the support of voters who may be unwilling to cast their ballots for a female or a minority candidate. Plus, Atlanta Journal-Constitution elections reporter Mark Niesse explains how a different Democratic presidential candidate can be placed on the Georgia ballot. Links Georgia Democratic leaders quickly line up behind Kamala Harris Patricia Murphy: Biden does right thing and leave stage Georgia Republicans say "good riddance" to Biden 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.” Credits Executive Producer- Shane Backler Producer- Natalie Mendenhall Engineer- Shane Backler Editor- Matt Owen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Trump vows unity, sews dissent in acceptance speech

    Trump vows unity, sews dissent in acceptance speech
    Jul 19 2024
    On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell discuss Donald Trump’s acceptance speech and summarize how the week went for Republicans in Milwaukee. Georgia Republican Party Chairman Josh McKoon joins the podcast with his thoughts on this week’s convention. Plus, it appears that President Biden is reaching a point where he will make the final decision to stay in or leave the race. Links to today’s topics Trump speech ends week that upended race First time Georgia delegates revel in experience Biden's terrible 24 hours puts Democrats in gloomy mood Trump's Georgia MAGA allies jockey to be seen 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.” Credits Executive Producer- Shane Backler Producer- Natalie Mendenhall Engineer- Shane Backler Editor- Devan Kortan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • JD Vance appeals to swing state and blue collar voters in inaugural convention speech

    JD Vance appeals to swing state and blue collar voters in inaugural convention speech
    Jul 18 2024
    Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance, who until this week had never attended a national political convention, took to the stage to introduce himself to delegates and to the American people. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Bill Nigut, Tia Mitchell and Greg Bluestein play highlights from Vance’s speech that appealed to swing voters.. Democratic Georgia State Senator Josh McLaurin offers his take on JD Vance’s convention speech and talks about the relationship he had with Vance as his former Yale Law School roommate. Georgia Republican Congressman Mike Collins also joins the podcast to respond to the Vice Presidential candidate’s speech, but also answers questions about the controversy he stirred up by writing a social media post calling for law enforcement to detain President Biden, who he claimed was responsible for the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Links to today’s topics JD Vance appeals to swing voters in convention speech Mike Collins feeds conspiracy theories after Trump assassination attempt JD Vance's former roommate shares views of the man he knew well 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.” Credits Executive Producer- Shane Backler Producer- Natalie Mendenhall Engineer- Shane Backler Editor- Devan Kortan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Georgia GOP delegates celebrate party unity as Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis address convention

    Georgia GOP delegates celebrate party unity as Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis address convention
    Jul 17 2024
    On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut recap Day 2 of the Republican National Convention where Donald Trump’s former rival for the GOP nomination took to the stage to endorse him. Nikki Haley said she didn’t agree with Trump all of the time, but called him a far better choice than Joe Biden. Georgia delegates tell Politically Georgia they believe Haley’s endorsement will move Georgians who hadn’t supported Trump into his column. You'll also hear about Governor Brian Kemp’s busy day in Milwaukee, addressing the Georgia delegation and making the rounds of national media organizations. And Georgia Republican Congressman Rich McCormick joins the podcast to talk about the selection of JD Vance as Trump’s vice presidential running mate. Plus: Tia Mitchell talks about a gathering of Black Trump supporters, organized by the Georgia GOP that she attended on Tuesday. Links to topics Video story: Kemp tells AJC "It's Trump's platform, doesn't matter what we think" Georgia stays in shadows at GOP convention Tia Mitchell: Black Republicans meet and strategize at convention 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.” Credits Executive Producer- Shane Backler Producer- Natalie Mendenhall Engineer- Shane Backler Editor- Matt Owen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Georgia GOP delegates celebrate Trump nomination and JD Vance as running mate

    Georgia GOP delegates celebrate Trump nomination and JD Vance as running mate
    Jul 16 2024
    On the same day that Republican delegates formally named Donald Trump their candidate for President, the former president announced that his running mate will be Ohio Senator JD Vance. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell have reaction from Georgia delegates and Georgia GOP Chair Josh McKoon. Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene spoke at the convention last night. Hear highlights and analysis. Plus, former Trump administration official and GOP candidate for the 3rd congressional district Brian Jack joins the podcast with his thoughts on JD Vance pick and the convention so far in Milwaukee. Links to topics Trump wins GOP nomination, picks Vance as VP Trump's pick of Vance is all about the base MTG speech starts somber, ends fiery 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.” Credits Executive Producer- Shane Backler Producer- Natalie Mendenhall Engineer- Shane Backler Editor- Matt Owen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Trump attends Republican National Convention after assassination attempt

    Trump attends Republican National Convention after assassination attempt
    Jul 15 2024
    Former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler joins the podcast to discuss how the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump may change the tone and tenor of the presidential race. The Georgia Republican also discusses how the mood of the Republican National Convention may shift in the aftermath of the violent attack that left at least two people dead and Trump injured. Then, the hosts discuss how Democrats are responding to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and how it changes the debate over whether President Joe Biden is a liability to the ticket who ought to allow Democrats to pick a potentially stronger candidate against Trump. Plus, University of Georgia professor Charles Bullock discusses whether there is any solution to the dark and violent rhetoric that has become commonplace in politics today. Links to topics Georgians to play prominent role in GOP convention Democrats considering next steps after Trump assassination attempt Trump to announce running mate as convention kicks off     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.” Credits Executive Producer- Shane Backler Producer- Natalie Mendenhall Engineer- Shane Backler Editor- Matt Owen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Black Georgia faith leaders stand strongly with Biden

    Black Georgia faith leaders stand strongly with Biden
    Jul 12 2024
    As doubts about whether President Biden can defeat Donald Trump in November, a coalition of prominent Black church leaders issued a ringing endorsement of Biden’s bid for re-election. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitutions Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell welcome the leader of the group, Georgia AME Bishop Reginald Jackson. Also on the podcast, Donald Trump is expected to name his vice presidential running mate soon. One of the leading contenders is believed to be Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. Georgia Democratic state senator Josh McLaurin remembers a time when, as Vance’s law school roommate, he was privy to Vance’s concerns about Trump’s quest for the White House in 2016. Plus, Bluestein, Mitchell and Nigut answer questions from the Politically Georgia mailbag and offer the picks for who is up and who is down this week.     Links to today's topics Black Georgia faith leaders express strong support for Biden Josh McLaurin recalls J.D. Vance's past concerns about Trump rise to power     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.” Credits Executive Producer- Shane Backler Producer- Natalie Mendenhall Engineer- Shane Backler Editor- Devan Kortan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Deja vu all over again: Like Biden today, Jimmy Carter faced calls from some Democrats to abandon his bid for re-election in 1980

    Deja vu all over again: Like Biden today, Jimmy Carter faced calls from some Democrats to abandon his bid for re-election in 1980
    Jul 11 2024
    As Democrats continue to quarrel over whether President Biden should step down from the ticket, we look back at a comparable moment in recent history. On today’s episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell look back to 1980 when Maryland Democratic congressman Michael Barnes was among those who worked to replace President Jimmy Carter because they believed Carter, struggling with low appproval ratings and a myriad of national and international crises, could not beat Ronald Reagan. Barnes joins the podcast to discuss the 1980 Democratic convention, where there was a rebellion among some delegates looking to nominate Edward Kennedy for president. Michael Barnes joins the podcast.   Then, former Republican Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan abandoned Donald Trump and the MAGA wing of the Republican Party long ago. He raised GOP ire when he urged Republicans to vote for President Biden. But that happened just before Biden’s alarming debate performance. Now, Duncan appears to be a man without a candidate. He joins the podcast to discuss his most recent AJC column.   Links to today's topics The fight to deny Carter the nomination in 1980 Geoff Duncan: Americans deserve better choice than between Incarcerated and incapacitated Georgia Democratic convention delegates tell AJC they're sticking with Biden UFC's Dana White gets prime GOP convention speaking spot   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.” Credits Executive Producer- Shane Backler Producer- Natalie Mendenhall Engineer- Shane Backler Editor- Devan Kortan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins