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House prepares for speaker vote, latest on Carter funeral plans

As a new session of Congress begins, all eyes are on the slim Republican majority in the U.S. House and whether Mike Johnson can secure re-election as speaker. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell speak with a Georgia GOP congressman to get insights on this first critical test for House Republicans. We also talk with Ernie Suggs, the AJC’s veteran reporter covering the Carter family, about the schedule of events for President Jimmy Carter’s funeral procession beginning tomorrow. Ernie shares personal reflections on his years of reporting on Carter and the lasting legacy of the nation’s 39th president. Finally, Bill and Tia answer your political questions from the listener mailbag and reveal their picks for who’s up and who’s down in politics this week. Links to today’s topics: Johnson battles for the Speakership: 5 things to watch Why Johnson’s perilous moment threatens Trump’s agenda Jimmy Carter: Man of the People Son of the South: Jimmy Carter’s evolving stance on race Patricia Murphy: Being old in Washington got very old in 2024 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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Why Rick Jackson’s restaurant photo became a political flashpoint

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy unpack the backlash after Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson posed for a photo at a Black-owned Atlanta restaurant. They also discuss the growing presence...

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Trump’s Cobb County policy event turns into a Georgia campaign rally

President Donald Trump came to Cobb County to promote a new savings program for children, but his appearance at Wheeler High School quickly took on the feel of a campaign rally. On today’s episode ...

23 Heinä 0s

Trump tests the Georgia GOP’s pivot to November

President Donald Trump’s return to Georgia puts his influence over the state Republican Party back in focus. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, Greg ...

22 Heinä 0s

Trump’s Georgia return tests Rick Jackson’s general election strategy

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy examine what President Donald Trump’s Cobb County visit could mean for gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson and Senate nominee Mike Collins. They also look at Jackson’...

21 Heinä 0s

Ossoff tests an Epstein attack as Georgia Republicans face old divisions

Jon Ossoff’s first attack ad against Mike Collins tests whether Republican divisions over the Epstein files can shape Georgia’s U.S. Senate race. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution...

20 Heinä 30min

Trump’s 2020 election claims return to the center of Georgia’s 2026 races

President Donald Trump’s planned White House address is already reshaping Georgia politics before he delivers it. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, ...

16 Heinä 29min

Georgia’s Place in the South’s New Political Power Center

Political and economic power is increasingly moving toward the South as corporations relocate, populations grow and Southern leaders gain more influence in Washington. On today’s episode of The Atl...

15 Heinä 37min

Burt Jones breaks his silence after bitter Georgia governor’s race

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones speaks publicly for the first time since losing the Republican runoff for governor to Rick Jackson. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia pod...

14 Heinä 45min