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 Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at (770)-810-5297‬, and our insiders will answer them on the Friday episodes. Learn more on the AJC Politically Georgia Podcast page.

Bill Nigut discusses the early entry of Republican state Attorney General Chris Carr into the 2026 race for governor and other political news making headlines.

 Then, Democratic state Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver joins the podcast to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s choices for roles in cabinet and high-ranking administration positions. In the aftermath of former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal from his nomination to be U.S. attorney general, Oliver makes the case for why she believes the selection of an attorney general who is loyal to the president-elect is dangerous for the independence of the Department of Justice.

 Then, Dr. Mark Rosenberg joins the podcast to discuss concerns about Health and Human Services secretary nominee Robert Kennedy Jr.’s long-running campaign against vaccines.

 Plus, we answer your questions from the listener mailbag.

Georgia AG declares candidacy for governor
Did Chris Carr announce for governor too soon?
After Gatez drops out, Trump nominates Pam Bondi for AG
Gatez withdrawal highlights how presidential nominees are often defeated
Official says Georgia not spending enough for veteran services

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Democratic state Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver fears politicization of U.S. Justice Department

Bentley Hudgins, director of the Georgia Human Rights Campaign, and AJC staff writer Maya T. Prabhu discuss the broader impact of the demonization of transgender individuals by Donald Trump's campaign as a weapon against Kamala Harris. And they look at the flap in the U.S. House over which bathroom the first transgender member of Congress should be allowed to use. Plus, they talk about whether any culture wars bills will surface during the legislative session.

Then, the podcast welcomes home former AJC political columnist Jim Galloway to get his perspective on the landscape in Georgia and across the country as Trump prepares for his second term as president. Will Trump win approval for controversial picks for his cabinet?

Every anti-LGBTQ bill fails as 2024 session ends
Georgia senate promotes multiple anti-trans measures
Opinion: Georgians are fed up with anti-LGBTQ legislation
Kelly Loeffler explains why she's backing Matt Gaetz for AG
Kemp elected chair of powerful GOP governor's association
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Will transgender rights suffer under a new Trump administration?

Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler discusses how she’s rebuilt her political profile after losing a runoff election to Raphael Warnock. Loeffler also talks about Greater Georgia, the conservative grassroots political organization she founded. Then she moves on talk about the close ties she’s formed with President-elect Donald Trump, which led to her being named a co-chair of his inaugural committee. She also endorsed Trump’s Cabinet picks, including his selection of former Florida U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general.

Then: AJC staff writer Tamar Hallerman talks about the surprising and unexplained decision by the Georgia Court of Appeals to cancel a hearing that could have led to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis being dismissed from the Georgia election conspiracy case against Trump.

And the hosts look at Gov. Brian Kemp’s appeal to Congress seeking more than $12 billion in aid to support the state's recovery from the devastating damage of Hurricane Helene.

Kelly Loeffler to co-chair Trump inaugural committee
President-elect Trump could look to Georgia as he builds out his administration team
Patricia Murphy: Is Kelly Loeffler the new Georgia Republican Party?
Georgia appeals court cancels hearing in Willis' role inTrump election conspiracy case
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Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler defends Trump’s Cabinet picks

As President-elect Trump’s administration picks continue to divide both Democrats and Republicans, new data sheds light on the coalition that secured his victory. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell speak with Emory University’s Bernard Fraga to analyze the voter trends that propelled Trump back to the White House.

LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter, joins the podcast to discuss how identity politics influenced the election and what strategies Democrats can use to counter the conservative messaging that resonated with voters.

Plus, we explore other political news making headlines, including reports that Nikema Williams may step down as chair of the Georgia Democratic Party.

Links to today’s topics 
Stunned Democrats look to rebuild for future
Black Voters Matter website
Nikema Williams sets path to step down as Dem chair as pressure mounts for her ouster


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