Every Tuesday and Thursday morning on the Political Breakfast podcast, veteran Atlanta journalist Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, and Republican strategist Brian Robinson deliver Georgia’s best analysis of local politics with a weekly dose of informed, respectful and lively discussion. During Georgia’s state legislative session, Political Breakfast presents the pop-up podcast Gold Dome Scramble every Friday morning as host Lisa Rayam talks with reporters Sam Gringlas and Ra ...
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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 now featuring Tia Mitchell from Washington and broadcast hall of famer Bill Nigut. Our journalists provide in-depth reporting and analysis from the nation’s political battleground state. You can also listen live every Monday-Friday at 10 a.m. on 90.1 WABE. Call in with your questions on the Poli ...
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Atlanta Legacy Makers is a public commemoration of Atlanta’s inheritance exemplified by two Atlanta mayors, Ivan Allen Jr. and Maynard Jackson. This podcast is a companion to the city-wide reading of the 1996 Gary Pomerantz book, “Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn: A Saga of Race and Family,” which chronicles the lives of these mayors and their families in Atlanta.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms reinforces Biden’s aggressive fight against Democratic “elites” calling on him to drop out
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As calls for a new Democratic presidential candidate grow, President Joe Biden says he’s firmly committed to staying in the race. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein and Bill Nigut are joined by former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, now an official with the Biden presidenti…
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Trump vows unity, sews dissent in acceptance speech
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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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Republicans re-nominate Trump days after attempted assassination
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Georgia's Republican Governor Brian Kemp and Republican Vice Presidential nominee J.D. Vance both have complicated relationships with former President and now Republican nominee Donald Trump. Plus, Black communities in swing states like Georgia could be one of the most important voting blocs in the upcoming presidential election, especially for the…
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JD Vance appeals to swing state and blue collar voters in inaugural convention speech
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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
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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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Georgia GOP delegates celebrate Trump nomination and JD Vance as running mate
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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 reactio…
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After a violent rally in Pennsylvania, Trump selects first-term Ohio U.S. Senator J.D. Vance as running mate
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On a special LIVE edition of Political Breakfast this week, strategists Tharon Johnson, Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam break down Donald Trump's decision to select U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate. Vance is a 39-year-old venture capitalist, Senator, and author of the famous memoir "Hillbilly Elegy." The team tackles how Democrat…
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How the affects of the deadly sniper shooting at the Trump Rally in Pennsylvania trickled down in Georgia
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On this edition of Political Breakfast, strategists Brian Robinson and Tharon Johnson share with host Lisa Rayam their thoughts on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. An innocent bystander was killed. Two others were wounded. They ponder what the aftermath means for both the Trump campaign and Presi…
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Trump attends Republican National Convention after assassination attempt
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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 peop…
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Black Georgia faith leaders stand strongly with Biden
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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…
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Plugged In: Can popular governors in Michigan and Georgia lift Biden and Trump?
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Georgia and Michigan moved in tandem during the last two presidential elections, elevating Donald Trump in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020. But in the midterms, they elected governors who pushed their states in opposite directions and are now rising stars on the national stage at a time when many voters are unhappy with the choices for president. WABE p…
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Deja vu all over again: Like Biden today, Jimmy Carter faced calls from some Democrats to abandon his bid for re-election in 1980
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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…
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Amid an internal war in the Democratic party, some ask, why not Kamala? Plus, Project 2025 and GOP tensions ahead of the Republican National Convention
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Despite President Biden refusing to budge and stay in the re-election race, there is more talk about the role Vice President Kamala Harris could and should play come November. On this edition of Political Breakfast, host Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Ben Burnett who is in for Brian Robinson, talk about the perception of Harri…
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“I’d vote for Biden if he was on life support.” Georgia Dems stand strong for President Biden’s re-election bid
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In an exclusive AJC survey of Georgia Democratic delegates to the Democratic National Convention, one thing remains very clear: a near-unflinching loyalty to President Joe Biden. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell discuss the findings of the survey with AJC senior …
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In a letter sent to the Democratic lawmakers, Biden wrote he is “running this race to the end.” Trump and Republicans need to stay on point and capitalize on momentum ahead of the Republican National Convention ...
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On this edition of Political Breakfast, Ben Burnett of the Ben Burnett Show sits in for Brian Robinson. Ben and Democratic Strategist Tharon Johnson focus on the urgent calls for President Biden to step aside and not run for re-election. Biden on the other hand is calling on his party to move forward and unify, especially in this battleground state…
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Biden ABC interview a Rorschach test: He succeeded…no, he failed
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On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell talk with media analyst Brian Stelter about how the media is treating the story about Democratic concerns President Biden’s alarming debate performance revealed aging issues that may make it hard to beat Donald Trump in November. …
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Plugged In: Come along for a Georgia presidential history summer road trip
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The Peach State could be a deciding factor in the 2024 presidential election, as it was in 2020. But Georgia's status as a critical state in presidential history isn't new. On this week's special Independence Day episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," politics reporter Sam Gringlas takes listeners on a summer road trip to a pair of towns…
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A think tank's blueprint for a Trump presidency while Dems signal growing concern over Biden’s ability to lead
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On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut talk with former Georgia Democratic congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux about her AJC opinion essay in which she calls for President Biden to drop out of the presidential race citing her belief that the president’s dismal debate perfo…
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Georgia Democratic Party chair is angry at calls for President Biden to withdraw from race
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Georgia state Democratic leaders are standing behind President Biden’s bid for a second term. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, State Democratic Party Chair, Congresswoman Nikema Williams argues passionately that those who are calling for President Biden to step down from the race are gravely mist…
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Georgia Democrats weary after Monday's landmark Supreme Court ruling, presidents are now protected from prosecution for official acts
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On this week's live Political Breakfast, host Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson process a landmark Supreme Court ruling that grants former presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts. How will this trickle down to affect Donald Trump's current indictment and the elect…
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Behind the AJC editorial board’s decision to publish editorial calling on Biden to pass the torch
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On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC president and publisher Andrew Morse joins hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell to discuss the editorial board's weekend editorial and his letter to subscribers. Georgia State Rep. Mary Magaret Oliver joins the podcast with a temperature check on how Democrats …
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How the presidential debate affects the race going forward
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On today episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, the AJC’s Bill Nigut, Tia Mitchell, Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the dynamics of last night’s presidential debate. President Biden’s weak performance set off fire alarms among many Democrats who worry voters may have concluded that Biden is unfit to…
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Plugged In: Biden and Trump face off in Atlanta for first presidential debate
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President Joe Biden faced Donald Trump in Atlanta on Thursday night during their first debate ahead of the November election. It was the first time the two have shared a stage since they last debated in October of 2020. In this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss the d…
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Special Edition: Presidential debate reaction and analysis
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President Joe Biden struggled throughout the first presidential debate Thursday to fend off a barrage of attacks from former President Donald Trump. On this special edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy offer instant analysis of Thursday night’s CNN Presidential Debate in…
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It’s on! Hours ahead of historic debate, top political insiders offer insights about what to expect
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It’s debate night in America. On today’s episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy, Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut discuss how they see the historic presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump shaping the next stage of the race for the White Ho…
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Trump and Biden make debate history, set to square-off tonight in Atlanta
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On this week's second edition of Political Breakfast, Joe Biden and Donald Trump are set to make presidential debate history tonight on CNN in Atlanta. Despite months of public scrutiny for both candidates and voter fatigue being part of a national conversation, most U.S. adults plan to watch tonight -- and believe the debate is crucial for both ca…
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Fighting election fraud lies, previewing presidential debate, unhappy young voters
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On today’s episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, former Republican senator Saxby Chambliss joins hosts Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell and Bill Nigut to discuss his participation in a bipartisan effort among key former Georgia leaders to assure voters that the 2024 election will be run fairly and honestly. The effo…
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New AJC Poll: Biden’s challenge in Georgia
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Just ahead of Thursday’s presidential debate here in Atlanta, the latest AJC presidential poll shows Donald Trump with a slight lead in Georgia. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dive in and break down the numbers. AJC columnist and former Lieutenant Govern…
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Biden and Trump's last-minute push to win Georgia, the big debate in Atlanta just days away
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On this week's Political Breakfast, the gang talks President Joe Biden and Donald Trump's eleventh-hour efforts to campaign in Georgia, just days away from their CNN presidential debate in Atlanta. Jen O’Malley Dillon, Biden’s 2020 campaign manager and chair of his reelection bid, said the campaign has scheduled more than 200 events across the stat…
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Where Georgia stands two years after Roe vs. Wade was overturned
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It was two years ago today that the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Rose vs. Wade. On today’s episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Tia Micthell and Greg Bluestein explain how that decision changed the landscape of abortion access here in Georgia. State Senators Elena Parent, D-Atlanta, and Ed Setzler, R-Acw…
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The state of reproductive rights in Georgia
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Monday marks two years since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell are joined by Melita Easters, founding chair of the Georgia WIN List, to talk about the state of reproductive rights in Georgia. Then, South C…
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Plugged In: How LGBTQ voters could shape the upcoming presidential election
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LGBTQ voters are a highly engaged and growing voter bloc in Georgia and throughout the country. They’re also reliable Democratic supporters and a crucial demographic in tight elections. On this week’s special Pride Month episode of the "Plugged In" podcast, WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas and guest host Patrick Saunders – WABE’s Supervising Dig…
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The winners and losers of Georgia’s runoff elections
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The Georgia’s primary runoff elections now behind us. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy and Tia Mitchell look at the winners and losers of Georgia’s runoffs and talk about what it means as we head into the November elections. Republican strategist Stephen Lawson joins the pod…
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Is Georgia living up to the freedom promise of Juneteenth?
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Bill Nigut welcomes AJC senior editor Mike Jordan. Jordan is the senior editor for UATL, leading the Black culture team. The pair starts this conversation with preservationist Ann Hill Bond. Bond walks us through the history of slavery in Georgia. The trio reacts to recordings of a freed Georgia slave from the Lib…
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Light turnout, but crucial runoffs set the tone for election day
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It’s runoff election day here in Georgia and on today’s edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Patricia Murphy and Bill Nigut are keeping close watch on some of the tightest races in the state. AJC election reporter Mark Niesse gives a rundown of the races on today’s primary runoff ballots. The showdown tha…
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Trump courts Black voters in Detroit; Biden raises millions from Hollywood celebrities
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President Biden and Donald Trump had starkly contrasting campaign events this past weekend. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Host Bill Nigut and special co-host Tamar Hallerman look at the weekend campaign events of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. In Detroit, Trump courts Black voters by falsely accu…
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Georgia Legislators vow to protect IVF in face of conservative Christian Pushback
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Speaker of the Georgia House Jon Burns has announced he’ll support legislation protecting in vitro fertilization in Georgia. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Patricia Murphy discuss the speaker’s announcement and how a similar measure was blocked by Republicans in the U.S. Se…
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Plugged In: New law could help third party, independent presidential candidates get on the GA ballot
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Thanks to a new law, SB 189, it could be easier for third party and independent presidential candidates to make it onto Georgia ballots. And since Georgia's last presidential race was decided by less than 12,000 votes, the presence of those candidates could shape whether President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump win in November. On this …
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Nathan Wade tells CNN: delay in Trump Fulton County trial not his fault
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In an exclusive interview on CNN’s “The Source”, former Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade tells Kaitlan Collins that he is not to blame for the delay of the Fulton County case against former President Donald Trump. On today’s episode of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Kaitlan Collins joins hosts Bill Nigut…
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MARTA says its moving ahead with massive Five Points station overhaul despite Mayor Andre Dickens' concerns, Democrats want to campaign on reproductive rights ahead of November
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On this week's second serving of Political Breakfast, MARTA says it’s committed to moving forward with a 230 million dollar renovation of the Five Points station in downtown Atlanta. Mayor Andre Dickens wanted MARTA to pause the overhaul. The Political Breakfast team addresses the Mayor's concerns about what turned up in a recent audit. Plus, ahead…
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Looking ahead to some of the most important Supreme Court decisions in years
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The U.S. Supreme Court is about to roll on rulings on a number of cases that will be of historic significance. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, host Bill Nigut and special co-host Tamar Hallerman look at some of the historically significant cases: Is Donald Trump immune from criminal charges for …
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Kemp adviser says senate race for Kemp in ‘26 isn’t out of the question
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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 sit down with Brian Kemp political adviser Cody Hall to discuss how Kemp may be preparing for his next step in political life. The governor is holding national fundraisers, announces he’ll attend Republican Nati…
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The aftermath of the Atlanta water crisis one-week later, antics of a GOP Congressional candidate on and off the debate stage
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On today's Political Breakfast, all the talk about Atlanta's recent water crisis fails to wane. Residents and business owners still have lots of questions. Host Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson tackle the biggest question: How could the water crisis help or hurt Mayor Andre Dickens politicall…
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Are Black voters abandoning President Biden?
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A recent Pew poll shows that Black voters support President Biden over former President Trump in the 2024 election by a wide margin, but not as wide as four years ago. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, host Bill Nigut and special co-host, Tamar Hallerman, are joined by AJC enterprise reporter Erni…
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The importance of women’s rights this election year
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Senate Republicans this week voted down a Democratic measure designed to protect women’s access to contraception. Now, Democrats plan to call for a vote to protect the right to in vitro fertilization. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Greg Bluestein are joined by former Democr…
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Plugged In: Atlanta water woes highlight city leadership, aging infrastructure
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is known for being a mayor who seems to be everywhere. But this week, he’s facing criticism over his being absent during the early hours of the city’s water emergency. That’s as Dickens has already faced protests over his support for the Atlanta Police Training Center. On this week's episode, politics reporters Sam Gring…
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Mayor Dickens: Water breaks ‘not my fault, but it is my problem’
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens joined the show after lifting the boil water advisory for the city. The announcement comes after water main breaks plagued Atlanta for days. He addresses critics who say he waited far too long to communicate to businesses and residents about the extent of the problem and how the city was moving to repair it. And he speak…
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A self-proclaimed Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Rep. Teri Anulewicz in the race for a Smyrna-based Georgia House seat. Will Gabriel Sanchez govern, or be the perfect target for Republicans?
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On this week's second serving of Political Breakfast, host Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson discuss a surprise upset in the Georgia primary. In Cobb County, 27-year-old Gabriel Sanchez defeated the ncumbent State Rep. Teri Anulewicz. Sanchez now faces Republican Diane Jackson in this fall's g…
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The water crisis is over, but how much of Atlanta’s water infrastructure needs replacement?
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Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman discusses the fallout from the city water main breaks, including the response to the crisis by city officials. He also talks about the water system infrastructure, which in some cases includes pipes that are more than a century old. Then, the podcast welcomes former state Sen. Mike Dugan, who is in a runo…
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens still under fire for poor management of water crisis
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AJC reporter Riley Bunch takes the hosts inside Atlanta city hall to examine how officials struggled to deal with the water main breaks that paralyzed much of the city for more than two days. Then, Republican political consultant Brian Robinson joins the podcast to look at how Republicans are leveraging Donald Trump’s criminal conviction in the Man…
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