Best Nigut Podcasts (2024)

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AJC poll: Georgia presidential race a virtual tie between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump 54:22

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On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell are joined by UGA’s Trey Hood and GSU’s Amy Steigerwalt to take a deep dive into the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s new Georgia presidential general election poll. It shows that Kamala Harris is picking up ground against Donald Tr…

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B-52s and a glittering array of artists celebrate Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday with song 55:48

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Voting in the 2024 presidential election is about the begin, but controversy over counting the ballots of two independent candidates - Cornell West and Socialist Party candidate De la Cruz - remains unresolved.On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, host Bill Nigut is joined by deputy secretary of state…

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JD Vance to campaign in Georgia after another apparent Trump assassination attempt 55:33

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Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance’s speech in Atlanta tonight will be the Republican vice presidential candidate’s first major remarks since the Sunday’s incident which the FBI called an apparent “assassination attempt” against former President Donald Trump. On today’s epidose of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigu…

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Former President Trump says 'There will be no third debate' 54:58

4d ago54:58

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On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell react to the new development that former President Donald Trump announced he won’t participate in a third presidential debate. They ask U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, a surrogate for Vice President Kamala Harris, about Trump declining t…

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State Senators React to GA GOP Gun Plan 54:11

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House Speaker Jon Burns endorsed efforts Thursday to expand mental health care access, offer incentives for gun safety purchases and toughen penalties against people who make terroristic threats after a mass shooting at a Georgia high school brought fresh scrutiny of the state’s firearms policies. On today’s episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitut…

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What we learned from last night’s presidential debate 56:13

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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced each other on the debate stage Tuesday night for the first time, and possibly the last time, in Philadelphia. On this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast chief correspondent for Politifact, Lou Jacobson, fact-checks claims from Trump about abo…

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Special Edition: Live reactions following the presidential debate 27:34

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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced each other on the debate stage Tuesday night for the first time, and possibly the last time, in Philadelphia. Georgia was mentioned twice on the debate stage. Trump referenced the election-interference case in Fulton County brought by District Attorney Fani Willis. Then, Trump als…

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Atlanta set stage for showdown between Harris and Trump in Philadelphia tonight 55:25

8d ago55:25

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Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump take the stage tonight in Philadelphia for the first and likely only presidential debate this election cycle. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein and Bill Nigut preview tonight’s debate with Kamala Harris surrog…

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What to know about gun violence and crime rates as election issues 55:17

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On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell bring on AJC crime reporter Caroline Silva who explains what voters need to know about where Donald Trump and Kamala Harris stand on dealing with gun violence and crime.   Then, political advertising expert Rick Dent joins the pod…

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The great divide: Apalachee mass shooting exposes differences between Democrats and GOP on gun safety 55:37

12d ago55:37

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Bill Nigut, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell discuss how the mass shooting at Apalachee High School has once again exposed the divide between Democrats and Republicans on gun safety measures. First up, Democratic state Rep. Michelle Au talks about a bill she sponsored, and Senate Republicans rejected, to give tax b…

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The impact the Apalachee High School shooting could have on Georgia's gun laws 54:29

8d ago54:29

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First up, the hosts discuss what we’re learning about the Apalachee High School mass shooting and look at whether there will be a new effort by Democrats in the Legislature to roll back the permissive gun laws that the GOP-dominated General Assembly approved. Then, Republican consultant Brian Robinson and Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson join t…

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Slain Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin had ties to Georgia 55:43

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First up, state Rep. Esther Panitch discusses the connection that slain American Hamas hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin had to Georgia. And we ask Panitch for her take on whether antisemitism is declining. Plus, what are the issues she sees as crucial to voters in her legislative district? Then, Libertarian presidential candidate Chase Oliver joins the…

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Young Democrats of Georgia leader decries Trump’s 'toxic masculinity' 54:52

10d ago54:52

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First up: Gabe Sterling, the chief operating officer of Georgia's secretary of state's office, joins the show to talk about the decision to give four candidates, in addition to former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, a place on the state's presidential ballot. Then, Georgia Young Democrats leader Parker Short talks about his…

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Labor Day Edition: Prison Reform with Senator Ossoff, fact checking the border, political anxiety 55:33

15d ago55:33

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On today's Labor Day edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, host Bill Nigut you some of our best segments from recent podcast episodes. We’ll start with our conversation with U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff about his success in passing a comprehensive federal prison oversight bill that has been hailed as a measure to pro…

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Harris tells Georgians she’ll restore abortion rights and expand Medicaid  54:31

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On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut are joined by Savannah’s Democratic Mayor Van Johnson to discuss the Harriz-Walz two-day bus tour through Southeast Georgia, which culminated with the Harris rally in Savannah. The mayor is also asked for his thoughts on the first…

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Savannah Democrats “fired up” about Harris rally tonight  55:05

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The Harris-Walz campaign continues its two-day sweep across South Georgia. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein, and Bill Nigut are joined by Savannah State Senator Derek Mallow to discuss what he sees as the impact of the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz bus tour through …

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Harris, Walz readying for bus tour of South Georgia 54:15

16d ago54:15

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On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell discuss Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s two-day bus tour through territory often overlooked by Democrats - South Georgia. State Rep. Debbie Buckner, rural Georgia legislator, joins the conversation. Then, state Rep. Ruwa Romman, the …

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Kamala Harris joins lawsuit over election board rules claiming they can lead to election day “chaos” 55:47

17d ago55:47

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On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Bill Nigut discuss two significant election-related stories: An administrative court judge has ruled that four independent candidates for president are ineligible to be on the Georgia ballot. The final decision will be up …

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Kemp adviser issues warning about MAGA-dominated state election board 54:30

17d ago54:30

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On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, top Kemp adviser, Cody Hall, joins to discuss Donald Trump’s extending of an olive branch to Governor Kemp. Georgia Republicans had been worried about Trump’s recent attacks on Kemp, whose political machine is important to Trump’s chances of winning Georgia. Plus,…

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Democrats leave Chicago excited and energized. But will it carry through election day? 54:54

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On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Tia Nitchell and Patricia Murphy talk with Senator Warnock about the response to his powerful opening night speech at the Democratic convention, and then ask for his thoughts on Kamala Harris’ Thursday night acceptance speech, and what he thought…

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Geoff Duncan DNC speech: a Republican who votes for Harris isn’t a Democrat, but a patriot  53:48

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On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Congresswoman Lucy McBath joins us to preview the speech she’ll give tonight at the Democratic National Convention. Since the loss of her son to a gun incident, she’s been a fierce advocate for better gun safety laws, and that will be her subject tonight.   Then f…

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Michelle Obama takes down Trump, Lil Jon brings down the house at DNC roll call 55:25

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On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut are joined by Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and former President Jimmy Carter’s grandson, Jason Carter to review the second night of the Democratic National Convention. They discuss the speeches by M…

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DNC first night: Warnock calls Jan. 6 insurrection a metastasizing cancer, Hillary Clinton delights in calling Trump a convicted felon, Biden gets tumultuous reception 55:46

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On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell, Bill Nigut, Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein review the first night of the Democratic National Convention. Guests Georgia Democratic political strategist Tharon Johnson and state Representative Saira Draper join the podcast to discussing the …

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DNC chair says grassroots organizing gives Harris a leg up in winning Georgia 56:17

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On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell, Bill Nigut, Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell discuss the excitement Georgia delegates are feeling as they arrived in Chicago with the belief that Kamala Harris’ ascension to the top of the ticket gives them a stronger chance to win the White Hou…

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Trump personal attacks blunt effort to blame Harris for high cost of living 55:58

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First up: Nigut and Bluestein look at former President Donald Trump’s second news conference in a week. This one was arranged for him to highlight the high prices of groceries and housing since President Joe Biden took office. But Trump deviated from his prepared remarks and launched more personal attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris. Plus, Blue…

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She’s not Hillary Clinton: Harris runs campaign on issues not gender  55:47

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State representative Shelly Hutchinson is headed to Chicago as a delegate to next week’s Democratic National convention. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Hutchinson talks about how Kamala Harris has sparked new excitement and “joy” among Democrats who now believe they have a good chance to win th…

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Shirley Franklin, Atlanta’s first Black female mayor has advice for Kamala Harris 54:33

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Shirley Franklin’s parallels with Kamala Harris are significant: Franklin became the first African American woman to be elected mayor of a major southern American city.   On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, the AJC’s Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell hosts ask the former mayor if she learned lessons durin…

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Is MAGA-dominated state election board setting the stage for challenge to election if Trump loses? 54:21

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On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC elections reporter Mark Niesse joins the podcast to discuss how the MAGA-controlled state election board appears to be passing rules that could allow Donald Trump to challenge the results of the Georgia election is he loses the state.   Then, the hosts discuss…

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Fact Checking the attacks and claims the Trump and Harris campaigns are making on immigration 55:24

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On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, prominent Georgia immigration attorney Charles Kuck joins the AJC’s Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell to fact check claims being made by both the Trump and Harris campaigns about the crisis at the southern border. But first, Rep. Sanford Bishop joins the podcast to disc…

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Senator Jon Ossoff talks federal prison reform and the Harris-Walz ticket 54:52

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On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Senator Jon Ossoff joins the AJC’s Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut to discuss the bill now signed into law that creates an oversight mechanism to monitor federal prisons. The new law is the result of an investigation Ossoff led for some two years, looking into dangero…

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Georgia reverses AP African American studies decision in public schools 55:26

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School superintendent Richard Woods has reversed his initial decision to deny state funding for a new Advanced Placement African American history curriculum. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, state Senator Nikki Merritt joins the AJC’s Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein and Bill Nigut to discuss the …

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Democrats and Republicans on Tim Walz: An All-American guy…or the most radical candidate Harris could have picked 54:07

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Vice President Kamala Harris holds her first rally with her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell talk with Democratic DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond about the roll out of the Kamala Harris/Tim Walz ticket at a rally …

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Will Tim Walz help Kamala Harris win Georgia? 55:18

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Vice President Kamala Harris chooses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate in the 2024 presidential election. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy and Bill Nigut look at Harris’ choice of running mate and the official Democratic ticket. Former Georgia Lt. Gover…

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Trump attack on Governor Kemp reignites state GOP internal war 56:30

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At his Saturday rally in Atlanta, former President Donald Trump attacked Governor Brian Kemp and other Georgia Republicans wile claiming he won the 2020 presidential election. On today’s episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Tia Mitchell, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy look at Donald Trump’…

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Donald Trump and JD Vance to hold first joint rally in Atlanta 56:18

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Former President Donald Trump holds his first joint rally in Atlanta Saturday with his newly christened running mate U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio. On today’s episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, host Bill Nigut and former AJC politics columnist Jim Galloway look ahead to the rally being held at the same location …

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Trump angry session at NABJ startles Black journalists and others 55:22

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In a short yet combative interview at the National Association of Black Journalists’ convention, former President Donald Trump repeated campaign trail falsehoods and questioning whether Kamala Harris is Black while disparaging his hosts. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC Washington corresponde…

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Political Rewind: Abortion ban overturned; Trump announces 2024 run; Lawsuit over Saturday Voting 51:08

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Wednesday on Political Rewind: Georgia's abortion ban has been ruled unconstitutional by a Fulton County judge. After announcing he'd be running for president in 2024, Donald Trump also sang Herschel Walker's praises publicly. Meanwhile, Democrats sue to restore Saturday early voting ahead of the runoff.The panel Charles Bullock, professor of polit…

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Kamala Harris draws 10,000 supporters to her Atlanta rally, her biggest crowd yet 55:58

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It was an event some are calling a uniquely Atlanta event that combined a fiery campaign stump speech with high-energy hip-hop performances. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Greg Bluestein discuss Kamala Harris’ first rally in Atlanta since becoming the presumptive Democratic…

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On visit 18, Harris arrives in Georgia as presumptive presidential nominee  56:13

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Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Atlanta today holding her first rally is the presumptive presidential nominee for the Democratic ticket. On today’s episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, host Bill Nigut and special co-host Tamar Hallerman preview this evening’s rally with State Democratic Party Chair, Con…

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Democrats ramp up energy for Harris in Georgia 54:32

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear campaigns in Georgia Kamala Harris. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia Podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Greg Bluestein discuss why the location of Beshear’s rally is of particular interest.   But first, former Democratic Governor Roy Barnes joins the podcast to share his thoughts…

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Kamala Harris readies visit to Georgia in midst of swing state blitz 55:27

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A look back at one of the most extraordinary weeks in recent American political history. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Bill Nigut, Tia Mitchell and Greg Bluestein look at new polling that indicates Trump still leads in swing states, with Harris closing gap. We’ll also look at how Georgia membe…

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Biden is gracious in Oval Office speech; Trump savages Kamala Harris 56:18

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President Joe Biden’s addressed the nationa last night from the Oval Office, explaining to the American people why he decided to end his reelection bid. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Congressman Buddy Carter and State Senator Derek Mallow join the program with reaction. Then, a look at Donald …

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Harris candidacy brings Democrats hope, but party recognizes Trump will still be tough to beat 55:56

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Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, now a senior adviser to Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, describes how the candidate is bringing new energy to Democrats, who feared that President Joe Biden would have struggled to beat former President Donald Trump. But despite the new enthusiasm Black female voters are feeling for Harris, and the p…

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Politically Georgia On the Road in Savannah with U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock 56:34

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The AJC’s Politically Georgia On the Road tour continues in Savannah, Georgia. On today’s episode of the Politically Georgia podcast, U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock joins the show live just hours after President Joe Biden ended his bid for reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. Warnock was the fourth in a quartet of gu…

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President Joe Biden drops out of the race, clearing the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to take the nomination 55:33

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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 Harri…

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Trump vows unity, sews dissent in acceptance speech 55:28

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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. P…

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JD Vance appeals to swing state and blue collar voters in inaugural convention speech 55:17

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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 hi…

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Georgia GOP delegates celebrate party unity as Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis address convention 55:51

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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 …

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