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  • Lt. Governor Burt Jones tells “Politically Georgia” he wants more money to secure Georgia schools from shooters
    2024/10/08
    On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Lt. Governor Burt Jones joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about gun safety measures (including his own proposal to pay teachers to carry guns), the status of the presidential race in Georgia, the decision not to charge him in the Fulton County Trump election conspiracy case and more. Then, a look at the issues on the minds of Muslim voters as the presidential election approaches with Edward Ahmed Mitchel from the Council of Arab Islamic Relations. Plus, The Georgia Supreme Court reinstates the state’s six-week abortion ban, which had been blocked by a lower court judge while the constitutionality of the law makes its way through the courts. Links to today’s topics: Burt Jones backs paying teachers to carry guns, take gun training course Burt Jones won't be charged in election conspiracy case Burt Jones says he might run for governor in 2026 Georgia Muslims oppose Trump & Harris over support for Israel Georgia supreme court reinstates "heartbeat" abortion ban 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • War rages on multiple fronts as Israel marks a year since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack
    2024/10/07
    On the anniversary of the barbaric attacks on Israelis by Hamas, American Jewish Committee Regional director Dov Wilker discusses the challenges Israel faces continuing to fight a war to secure safety in its borders against growing criticism of Israel’s tactics. But first, former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn, a longtime leading expert on the U.S. military and foreign affairs discusses his concerns about the importance of the next president surrounding him or herself with foreign policy experts who can offer sound counsel as the war between Israel and Arab terrorist groups continues to heat up and as the Russian war against Ukraine shows no signs of ending soon. Then, the hosts discuss the joint appearance of Governor Kemp and Donald Trump in hurricane-ravaged Evans, Georgia. It’s the first time they’ve shared a stage since Kemp angered Trump by not going sling with Trump’s efforts to overturn President Biden’s 2020 victory in Georgia. Links to today’s topics: Countries around the world commemorate anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups rally around the world on anniversary of attacks Here's why Governor Kemp and Donld Trump are meeting after Hurricane Helene Nuclear Threat Initiative working to build a safter world 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson on the BioLab fire: ‘My position is this plant shouldn’t reopen’
    2024/10/04
    On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, host Tia Mitchell and AJC Editor-in-Chief Leroy Chapman talk to U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Lithonia, about the lingering toxic plume from the BioLab fire in Conyers. Johnson believes that the plant shouldn’t reopen, and he says he’ll be meeting with BioLab leaders today.   Then, the pair talk to AJC staff writer Michelle Baruchman about down-ballot legislative races and what campaigns you need to watch.   Plus, it’s Friday, so we answer your questions from the listener mailbag and go through our picks of who’s up and who’s down.     Links to today’s topics: Federal investigators previously raised alarm about BioLab chemicals Conyers chemical plant fire: Winds to shift toward Atlanta through Sunday Gen Z candidates are looking to change Georgia’s political landscape AJC 2024 Voter Guide     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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Newly unsealed filing highlights Georgia’s role in case against Donald Trump
    2024/10/03
    A federal judge in Washington released the most comprehensive narrative to date of the 2020 election conspiracy case against former President Donald Trump. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Georgia State University professor Anthony Michael Kreis joins us to break down the filing and what it means for Trump’s case in Georgia. But first, Georgia’s attorney general is appealing a judge’s ruling that struck down the state’s heartbeat abortion law. We’re joined by Georgia ACLU executive director Andrea Young who explains where things stand for women’s reproductive care in Georgia and what next steps are moving forward. Later, how the longshoremen strike affects Georgia’s busy ports and when we could start seeing shortages at the grocery store. AJC Savannah Bureau Chief Adam Van Brimmer joins us with updates. Links to today’s topics: Georgia attorney general appeals a judge's rollback of abortion ban New court filing highlights Georgia’s role in case against Donald Trump Dockworkers go on strike at Georgia’s ports: What to know 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Harris, Vance face off in the vice presidential debate
    2024/10/02
    In what is likely to be the final debate between the campaigns this election season, Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz debated a wide range of issues Tuesday night in the CBS News vice presidential debate. Though it was a largely civil debate, there were some false and misleading claims made by the candidates. Politifact editor-in-chief Katie Sanders joins the podcast to fact check the claims made by Vance and Walz. Then, AJC reporter Dave Wickert gibes us a look at the more than 22 lawsuits that have been filed challenging rules and procedures related to the state election board and other aspects of voting in Georgia this year. Later, a report on Kamala Harris’ plan to visit Hurricane Helene-ravaged Augusta today and Governor Kemp’s continuing tours of devastated areas of the state. The AJC’s Greg Bluestein has been traveling Helene-ravaged areas with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and joins us live from Augusta ahead of Vice President Harris’s visit. Links to today’s topics: 5 takeaways from the vice presidential debate Kamala Harris is traveling to Georgia to survey the state’s storm damage Georgia finds itself in a courtroom blitz as another big election approaches 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Abortions up to 22 weeks legal in Georgia again after judge’s ruling
    2024/10/01
    On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, we first mark President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday today - a milestone never before reached by a former president. AJC reporter Ernie Suggs talks about what life is like for the former president as he continues at age 100 in his 19th month of home hospice in Plains. Bill Nigut interviews Chuck Leavell, who was a member of the Allman Brothers band when they formed a lasting relationship with Jimmy Carter. Then, AJC legislative reporter Maya Prabhu joins the podcast for a discussion on how Fulton County Judge Robert McBurney reached his stunning decision blocking Georgia’s so-called heartbeat abortion law from continuing in effect. Plus,we preview tonight’s vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance. Links to today’s topics: At 100, Carter's life is quiet and routine On his 100th birthday relive thee ten moments from Jimmy Carter's life Photos: Jimmy Carter through the years Proud peanut farming legacy of Jimmy Carter lives on with new generation Judge strikes down Georgia's abortion ban 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Trump, Georgia elected officials tour Hurricane Helene devastation in Valdosta, Augusta
    2024/10/01
    Hurricane Helene is already becoming a campaign issue. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut, Tia Mitchell and Greg Bluestein discuss Donald Trump’s planned visit to hurricane-ravaged Valdosta and look at other state elected officials who have been touring areas of the state that have been devastated by Hurricane Helene. Later, we talk to Georgia OB-GYN Dr. Nisha Verma who talks about what it's like to practice under Georgia's restrictive abortin law.Then, state Senator Ed Setzler, the author of the six-week state abortion ban joins the podcast to respond to Dr. Verma’s comments. Links to today’s topics: Trump to tour storm-wracked Valdosta Presidential candidates spar over response to Hurricane Helene in Georgia Flooding, power outages continue after Helene devastation Patricia Murphy: Georgia abortion law left these women's lives in shambles 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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Governor Kemp talks to Politically Georgia about Hurricane Helene devastation
    2024/09/27
    On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Governor Brian Kemp joins the podcast to talk about the widespread devastation that much of Georgia has experienced as Hurricane Helene roared through the state. Top political aide to Governor Kemp, Cody Hall, describes the importance of bipartisan cooperation between the GOP state government and the Democratic Biden Administration as the weather emergency unfolded.   Then, Harris campaign strategist Dan Kanninen looks at the sensitive question of how to promote the Harris campaign objectives in Georgia even as so many in the state are trying to recover from the storm, and then describes the Harris strategy for winning Georgia.   Finally, Georgia Department of Transportation spokesperson Natalie Dale gives us an update on road conditions across Georgia and offers safety tips for avoiding dangerous driving conditions.     Links to today’s topics: Helene in Georgia: six dead, widespread flooding, one million without power Georgia statewide power outage map Helene's wrath tests Georgia's revamped emergency operations Weather photos: Hurricane Helene strikes Georgia   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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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