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Plugged In: Religious liberty law illustrates Georgia’s evolving discourse on LGBTQ issues 23:00

3d ago23:00

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Former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal drew national attention in 2016 when he vetoed a religious liberty bill that opponents said would lead to discrimination against LGBTQ people. When a similar measure passed again this year, Governor Brian Kemp quickly signed it into law. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali di…

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'No Kings' protests, Public Service Commission race has power, but low early-voting turnout 8:00

6d ago8:00

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Political Breakfast went live this week, as Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam react to thousands flooding the streets of Atlanta for 'No Kings' protests, part of broader demonstrations across the nation. They happened the same day as a military parade in Washington for the Army's 250th An…

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Plugged In: The race to power Georgia’s data center boom 23:00

10d ago23:00

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Data centers are growing faster in Atlanta than anywhere else in the country. That rapid growth has left communities grappling with how these new developments will impact the environment and their neighborhoods. WABE has been taking a closer look at data centers as part of our series, “Server South.” On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sa…

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PB Team talks about the Immigration Crackdown in Los Angeles and in Marietta: Constitutional? or Political Chaos? 17:49

12d ago17:49

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On this edition of Political Breakfast, strategists Tharon Johnson and Brian Robinson along with host Lisa Rayam, respond to the immigration crackdown taking place in Los Angeles. What message is it really sending to America? Plus, they analze an immigration raid that took place at home, inside a busy Marietta nail salon. A dozen undocumented worke…

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The PB team talks about political fatigue, the Musk/Trump Breakup and a tough spot for Georgia's Secretary of State 32:40

14d ago32:40

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On this episode of Political Breakfast, strategists Tharon Johnson, Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam discuss a hodge-podge of political news. What do they make of the so called breakup between Elon Musk and President Trump? Plus, how Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger finds himself in a precarious situation after the GOP state Coventio…

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Plugged In: Why data centers are booming in Georgia 23:00

17d ago23:00

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Data centers are growing faster in Atlanta than anywhere else in the country. That rapid growth has left communities grappling with how these new developments will impact the environment and their neighborhoods.This week, “Plugged In” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali are joined by WABE Business Reporter Marlon Hyde and WABE Southside Reporter DorM…

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Puppets and Politics: Political Breakfast takes a road trip down to Atlanta's Center for Puppetry Arts 1:06:18

20d ago1:06:18

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This week the Political Breakfast team was pleased to record the podcast in front of a live studio audience, alongside legends from Sesame Street and the Muppet Show at Atlanta's own Center for Puppetry Arts! It's home to more than 5 thousand puppets and artifacts. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson joined…

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Plugged In: Primary underway for commission that regulates electricity for millions of Georgians 22:59

24d ago22:59

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Two Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) incumbents are on the ballot this year after a lengthy legal battle and their challengers are taking aim at the current commission’s performance. Voting in the primary is already underway. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali speak with WABE and Grist climate reporter …

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Keisha Lance Bottoms enters the Georgia governor's race, Dalton Republican stands up for undocumented student Ximena Arias-Cristobal 15:32

25d ago15:32

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On this week's second serving of Political Breakfast, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is officially running to replace Governor Brian Kemp. But are Dems pleased? Bottoms tells WABE that we are "facing chaos and uncertainty and anxiety" based on the policies that are coming out of Washington and "Georgians want and need a fighter.” Democra…

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Georgia GOP game plan: Who will run against Ossoff? 7:33

27d ago7:33

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On this week's live edition of Political Breakfast just after the Memorial Day holiday, strategists Brian Robinson, Tharon Johnson and host Lisa Rayam discuss the 2026 U.S. Senate race against incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. Governor Brian Kemp decided not to run. He and President Donald Trump met recently in Washington earlier this month to mull-ov…

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Plugged In: Hospital keeps brain-dead pregnant woman on life support, citing Georgia’s abortion law 22:57

1M ago22:57

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Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old nurse and mother, was about nine weeks pregnant in February when doctors declared her brain dead after she suffered a medical emergency. Smith’s family says doctors at Emory University Hospital have been keeping her on life support because she is pregnant, citing Georgia’s restrictive abortion law. In this week’s episod…

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Unprecedented Medicaid cuts will hurt Georgia's most vulnerable, including Republican base 17:55

1M ago17:55

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Historic Medicaid cuts are advancing in Washington under President Donald Trump, as nearly 2 million low-income Georgians depend on the program for health insurance. That includes Georgians with disabilities and seniors, as Medicaid pays for their daily help with basic needs. The proposed federal cuts are all part of Trump's attempts to slash gover…

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Atlanta woman declared brain dead, kept on life support because she's pregnant raises legal questions about Georgia's restrictive abortion law 22:05

1M ago22:05

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On this edition of Political Breakfast, the team talks about the life of Adriana Smith, her unborn child and a Georgia law that appears to be holding her grieving family hostage. Adriana is brain dead, but has been kept on life support since February because she's pregnant. Her family says it's time for Adriana to rest in peace -- peace that's enta…

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Plugged In: Judges weigh two major Georgia voting cases that could have national implications 23:00

1M ago23:00

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This week, judges heard appeals in two major Georgia voting cases. One panel is considering whether conservative group True the Vote illegally intimidated voters when they helped file tens of thousands of voter challenges while another is reviewing Georgia’s political maps in the ongoing fight over redistricting. In this week’s episode of “Plugged …

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No questions off limits with Georgia GOP Chairman Josh McKoon 22:09

1M ago22:09

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Chair of the Georgia Republican Party Josh McKoon joins this week's Political Breakfast. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam have some questions about McKoon managing party unity. They ask McKoon if he agrees with everything that President Donald Trump has been ordering in Washington, and w…

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New Georgia Democratic Chair Charlie Bailey joins Political Breakfast, addresses tensions ahead of 2026 races 26:13

1M ago26:13

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On this edition of Political Breakfast, the team talks to the newly-elected Georgia Chair of the Democratic Party Charlie Bailey. Bailey talks about the bread and butter issues that are key to his party winning in 2026. In addition, he rebuffs the notion that there are major fractures within the Democratic Party, and Bailey addresses how his main m…

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Plugged In: Governor Kemp's big decision shakes up Senate fight 23:00

2M ago23:00

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has announced that he will not run for Senate. Of all the states President Donald Trump won in the 2024 election, only Georgia has a Democratic senator defending their seat. Republicans had seen Kemp as the strongest candidate to challenge incumbent Jon Ossoff. On this week's episode, hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali di…

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Trump tells student loan borrowers to pay up, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens approval ratings, New Georgia Democratic head chair 44:17

2M ago44:17

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On this week's second edition of Political Breakfast, the gang talks about the plight of federal student loan borrowers who are now expected to start paying them back. That's after being given a reprieve during the Biden Administration. Plus, Georgia Democrats picked former two-time statewide candidate and Atlanta attorney Charlie Bailey to head th…

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Gov. Brian Kemp says he will NOT run for U.S. Senate in 2026 6:35

2M ago6:35

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On this edition of Political Breakfast, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson join Morning Edition, live, to talk about Governor Brian Kemp's decision not to run for U.S. Senate. The speculation suddenly ended Monday, when the second-term Georgia Governor took to social media, writing: "Being on the ballot ne…

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Plugged In: How Trump's first 100 days have impacted Georgia 23:00

2M ago23:00

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Since taking office for the second time, President Donald Trump has moved swiftly to reshape every facet of government, often testing the boundaries of presidential power, with far-reaching implications for Georgia, the country and the world. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how Trump's first 100 day…

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Burns and Raffensperger latest to face MAGA backlash, sky-high prices at Atlanta airport parking lots 24:07

2M ago24:07

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GOP fringe activists in Georgia are now targeting Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and GOP House Speaker John Burns, trying to ban them from running for office because of their so-called lack of loyalty to Donald Trump. MAGA loyalists in Georgia are rallying in support. Plus, host Lisa Rayam, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and Democrati…

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Georgia U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff sits down at the Political Breakfast table 16:43

2M ago16:43

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On this episode of Political Breakfast, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff answers tough questions from Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam. Senator Ossoff, who's running for re-election in 2026, tackles the issues of child immigration, transgender sports and job losses. The Democratic Senator also sh…

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Plugged In: Mirroring national trend, Georgia continues passing laws targeting transgender community 23:00

2M ago23:00

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Over the last few years, state lawmakers in Georgia and across the country have filed hundreds of bills focused on the transgender community. Even as Georgia and other Republican-led states have already passed laws dealing with bathrooms, sports, medical treatment and IDs, the bills keep coming. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gri…

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International student visa decision rests on Atlanta judge, former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn honored at Georgia Tech 23:22

2M ago23:22

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A federal court in Atlanta is deciding whether or not more than 100 international students, including dozens from Georgia, can return to school in the U.S. Or if they will be detained or deported. Lawyers for the students say they abruptly had their immigration status terminated by President Donald Trump’s administration -- some who voiced pro-Pale…

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A Georgia Democratic Senator jumpstarts his gubernatorial campaign, Governor Kemp signs tort reform into law 22:45

2M ago22:45

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On this week's Political Breakfast, Georgia State Senator Jason Esteves launched his 2026 gubernatorial campaign. How will he fare among a growing pool of Democrats? Plus, bill signing with Governor Kemp. Tort reform was one of the first to gain his signature. What bills followed? Host Lisa Rayam gets perspective from Republican strategist Brian Ro…

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Plugged In: What one reporter learned covering housing in Atlanta for a decade 23:00

2M ago23:00

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After more than a decade with the station, Housing Reporter Stephannie Stokes is leaving WABE. Before embarking on new adventures at the end of the month, hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali sit down with the award-winning journalist in this week's episode of "Plugged In" to discuss what she's learned during her time in Atlanta. See omnystudio.com/li…

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The mystique of Georgia's 2026 political candidates. Plus, Marjorie Taylor Greene's stocks, and an iconic Masters in Augusta 28:07

2M ago28:07

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On this week's edition of Political Breakfast, the dust has settled from Sine Die: the end of the 2025 Legislative Session. Republican strategist Brian Robinson, the Atlanta Civic Circle's Saba Long and host Lisa Rayam are now eyeing future candidates from Georgia, including in the race for Governor and U.S. Senate in 2026. Will Governor Brian Kemp…

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Plugged In: What the 2025 legislative session reveals about Georgia politics 23:00

2M ago23:00

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The 2025 Georgia General Assembly is over. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss some of the major themes from the 40-day session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم WABE

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Georgia's Governor race ramps up; Conservative Group targets Senator Jon Ossoff 25:42

3M ago25:42

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On this edition of Political Breakfast, strategists Tharon Johnson and Brian Robinson talk about the growing pool of candidates expressing interest in the Georgia Governor's race. One prominent Democrat, a former Atlanta Mayor, is making her intentions extremely clear. In addition, there are murmurings that more from the GOP are preparing to launch…

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The Aftermath of Sine Die 36:06

3M ago36:06

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Just days after Georgia Legislators said farewell to the 2024-2025 legislative session, strategists Brian Robinson and Tharon Johnson are pondering over its early and abrupt ending--at least on the Senate's side. What does that mean for a host of bills left in limbo? Plus, Brian and Tharon share with host Lisa Rayam the big wins this session for Re…

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Plugged In: Tensions are high as lawmakers hurdle to the end of session 23:00

3M ago23:00

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Friday, April 4, is Sine Die, the deadline for bills to be passed before the end of this year's legislative session in Georgia. Lawmakers have been scrambling this week to get bills through the House and Senate, and as hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss on this week’s episode of "Plugged In," that has led to some tense moments at the Capitol…

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LIVE POLITICAL BREAKFAST ON MORNING EDITION AS SINE DIE LOOMS 8:09

3M ago8:09

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STRATEGISTS THARON JOHNSON AND BRIAN ROBINSON JOIN HOST LISA RAYAM FOR ANOTHER LIVE EDITION OF POLITICAL BREAKFAST. THIS CONVERSATION TAKES PLACE ON THE EVE OF SINE DIE. GEORGIA LEGISLATORS ARE AT WORK SHUFFLING NUMEROUS BILLS BEFORE THE FRIDAY DEADLINE. BUT, PRESIDENT TRUMP 'S TARIFF ACTS ARE DOMINATING THE NEWS CYCLE AND THE QUESTION FOR BRIAN AN…

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LIVE EDITION OF POLITICAL BREAKFAST ON MORNING EDITION 7:56

3M ago7:56

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STRATEGISTS BRIAN ROBINSON AND THARON JOHNSON ALONG WITH HOST LISA RAYAM, SORT THROUGH TWO DEMOCRATIC BOMBSHELLS: CONGRESSWOMAN LUCY MCBATH PUTS HER EXPLORATORY CAMPAIGN FOR GEORGIA GOVERNOR ON HOLD AND CONGRESSWOMAN NIKEMA WILLIAMS STEPS DOWN AS CHAIR OF THE STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY MOVING FORWARD? H…

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Plugged In: Senator Ossoff scolds Trump administration as he soft launches reelection campaign in Atlanta 23:00

3M ago23:00

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Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff soft launched his reelection campaign at a boisterous rally in Atlanta this week. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how Ossoff and other Democrats are trying to channel frustration and fear about President Donald Trump's moves to slash government and punish political enemies…

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Sen. Jon Ossoff tears into Trump and Musk, Georgia tort reform a reality 36:53

3M ago36:53

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Nearly two years before Election Day 2026, Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff held a rally in Atlanta over the weekend, promising his supporters that, “Georgia will bow to no king.” Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson both tell host Lisa Rayam, this will likely be an expensive and competitive Senate race. But …

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Plugged In: Gov. Kemp's top legislative priority clears major hurdle 23:00

3M ago23:00

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's top legislative priority has cleared a major hurdle. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how the effort to curb civil lawsuits narrowly passed in the House. Plus, as this year's legislative session nears its end, lawmakers have been debating possible responses to the deadly…

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Political Breakfast takes a road trip down to Atlanta's own Spelman College 1:06:59

3M ago1:06:59

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This week the Political Breakfast team was pleased to be a guest on the campus of Atlanta's Spelman College. Students at the HBCU peppered the auditorium and engaged with Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam. The students navigated through the issues facing both the nation and the state of G…

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Democratic Georgia Sen. Elena Parent accepts PB invitation on controversial bill vote 22:38

3M ago22:38

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Tax dollars supporting gender-affirming surgeries for transgender inmates? In Georgia, it's still a 'tough sell' for the majority of the Democratic electorate in this economy, says Georgia Sen. Elena Parent. The Democrat has been getting some criticism because of her vote, where she stood with Republicans in banning that practice. Parent tells Poli…

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Plugged In: Senator Warnock faces voters as Trump official visits Georgia Capitol 23:00

3M ago23:00

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U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock went live on social media this week where the Georgia Democrat spent roughly 35 minutes answering questions from voters. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss how Warnock and other Democrats are grappling with the flurry of changes coming from Washington. Plus, President Donal…

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Democrats divided over some bills as Georgia nears the end of its legislative session 22:34

3M ago22:34

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We only have a few weeks left in the Georgia legislative session, and one issue dividing Democrats is if tax dollars should be used to fund gender-affirming surgeries, for transgender inmates in Georgia prisons. Georgia Democratic State Senator Elena Parent is getting some criticism because of her vote where she stood with Republicans, in Senate Bi…

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Bills Bills Bills: Georgia's chaotic Crossover Day 23:15

3M ago23:15

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On this week's Political Breakfast, the dust settles now that Georgia lawmakers have officially crossed-over Crossover Day: the sprint for key bills to pass either the state House or Senate. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam talk about issues that did, or did not get over the hump. See om…

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Plugged In: Georgia lawmakers scramble to pass bills before key legislative deadline 22:59

4M ago22:59

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Georgia lawmakers were working late on Thursday night as they raced to pass dozens of bills before the end of Crossover Day – a deadline for bills to advance out of at least one chamber of the legislature. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali take a closer look at some of the proposals that did and didn’t make i…

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Trump's White House meeting with Zelenskyy: tactic or tantrum? Plus, it's crossover week under Georgia's Gold Dome 36:00

4M ago36:00

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This week on Political Breakfast: Georgia reactions to President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance berating Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office. That has resulted in Trump pausing all military aid to Ukraine. Georgia Democrats are calling it a disgraceful spectacle. Republicans are mostly backing Trump. Ben Burnett of th…

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District Attorney Fani Willis expresses no regrets in Georgia Trump case 23:00

4M ago23:00

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A year ago, President Donald Trump was fighting 13 felony counts in Georgia for trying to overturn the 2020 election. At the time, the prosecutor who charged him, Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis, was seen as a rising star. Now Trump is back in the White House, immune from prosecution for the next four years, and Willis has been rebuked by the …

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Political Breakfast LIVE: Takeaways from Trump's first month in office, controversial policies trickle-down to Georgia 43:15

4M ago43:15

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On this week's Political Breakfast: We recorded another live episode in-front of a studio audience here at WABE, roughly six weeks into Donald Trump's second presidency. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson joined host Lisa Rayam to answer questions from some of our loyal listeners. We discuss Trump's first …

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Legislative priorities are on the move as Georgia General Assembly hits halfway mark 25:29

4M ago25:29

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Georgia state lawmakers are now halfway through the 40-day legislative session. Between former President Jimmy Carter's funeral, the presidential inauguration and a snow storm, the session got of to a slow start. But now some big ticket items are on the move. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali take a closer lo…

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Ossoff losing Jewish support, connections to Governor Kemp's potential U.S. Senate run, Atlanta Public Schools literacy rate improving 21:05

4M ago21:05

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This Political Breakfast, the gang dives into a recent New York Times article about Georgia U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff -- the state's first Jewish Senator -- losing Jewish support. The Times wrote some Democratic donors and Jewish leaders are unhappy with Ossoff's position and criticism of the Israel-Hamas war. A bipartisan group of Jewish leaders eve…

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Kemp responds to Trump targeting Atlanta's CDC in mass federal layoffs, Doug Shipman not running for re-election 24:57

4M ago24:57

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On this week's first Political Breakfast, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp responds to Donald Trump's administration firing roughly 13-hundred workers at Atlanta's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Employees told NPR they wish to remain anonymous, and reported the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency cut about 10 percent of the wo…

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Plugged In: Georgia lawmakers, public dig into Gov. Kemp's top legislative priority 17:56

4M ago17:56

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Georgia state lawmakers this week started digging into Governor Brian Kemp’s signature policy push this session – overhauling the state’s civil litigation rules, often referred to as tort or lawsuit reform. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali bring listeners into the first committee hearing on the issue, where …

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More candidates flex in Georgia Governor's race 7:37

4M ago7:37

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New candidates are hinting they'll run to replace Georgia Governor Brian Kemp in 2026. On this epidose of Political Breakfast, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam discuss two in particular: GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Democratic State Senator Jason Esteves. The team re-vis…

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