أفضل بودكاسات Wabe (2025)

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

13h 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

3d 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

7d 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

8d 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

10d 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

14d 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

15d 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

17d 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

21d 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

22d 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

23d 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

28d 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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Plugged In: At the Georgia Capitol, debate turns to school safety and girls sports 20:08

3M ago20:08

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Lawmakers are wrapping up a busy week at the State Capitol as they take their first votes on the budget and banning transgender girls from playing on girls school sports teams. On this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss these and other new legislative proposals including on school safe…

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Georgia Gold Dome updates, talking tort reform, school safety 16:40

3M ago16:40

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On this week's second edition of Political Breakfast, we focus on Governor Brian Kemp's highest legislative priority this session: Tort reform. Kemp has been pushing the issue for years, and believes that the laws on our books make it too easy to bring "frivolous lawsuits against Georgia business owners." He's said excessive civil litigation drives…

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Trump attacks Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Tariff terror 17:46

3M ago17:46

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On this week's Political Breakfast, we reflect on Black History Month amid attacks on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives in the workplace from President Donald Trump's administration. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam touch on Trump blaming the recent horrific Philadelphia plane …

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Plugged In: Governor Kemp outlines his top priority as new Trump policies start playing out in Georgia 22:38

3M ago22:38

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has outlined his top legislative priority – reigning in civil litigation, often referred to as tort reform. Also on this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali take a closer look at Democrats' effort to expand Medicaid in Georgia, and their proposal's difficult path ahe…

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Who will replace Kemp? Candidates for 2026 Georgia Governor's race 19:35

4M ago19:35

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On this episode of Political Breakfast, host Lisa Rayam, the Atlanta Civic Circle's Saba Long and Republican strategist Brian Robinson focus on Georgia's 2026 gubernatorial race. Democrat and Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is considering running. That's after serving as an international trade advisor to President Joe Biden. But that's as…

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Trump's first week in the Oval Office, Atlanta's CDC freeze, ICE raids and mass deportations 20:16

4M ago20:16

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President Donald Trump has been president for a week -- and it's already hard to keep up with his barrage of executive orders. One controversial move: Trump shuttered communications from federal health agencies, including the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, until February 1st. Agencies subject to this include the CDC, the …

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Plugged In: Freezing temps greet new administration and scramble legislative agenda 25:12

4M ago25:12

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As temperatures plunged, Georgia and Washington, D.C. prepared for the start of President Donald Trump’s second term. On this week’s “Plugged In,” WABE Politics Reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss the first week of the new administration, the ongoing court fight over Georgia’s redistricting maps and the state’s response to bird flu in two…

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Plugged In: Fast start for Gov. Kemp and lawmakers in first week of legislative session 23:48

4M ago23:48

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp delivered his seventh State of the State address at the State Capitol on Thursday. In it he applauded the state’s resilience through natural disasters, the pandemic, economic upheaval and a deadly school shooting and cast Georgia’s approach to health, budgeting and public safety as a model for other states to emulate, de…

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Georgia lawmakers hash-out 2025 policy goals at Eggs & Issues, Kemp's state of the state address 8:10

4M ago8:10

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On this week's Political Breakfast, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson reflect with host Lisa Rayam on the first week of Georgia lawmakers getting back to business under the Gold Dome. Both attended one of the most anticipated political events of the new year: Eggs and Issues. That's when every January, th…

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Plugged In: Former President and Georgia native Jimmy Carter laid to rest 20:13

4M ago20:13

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Georgia’s only president, Jimmy Carter, was laid to rest this week in the rural corner of Southwest Georgia where he was born a century ago. On this week’s episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali share what they saw and heard as Carter’s life and accomplishments were celebrated throughout Georgia. Plus, a…

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Brian and Tharon share their wish-list for Georgia's 2025 Legislative Session 7:02

4M ago7:02

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As the start of the new legislative session looms, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson say the issue of public safety is sure to be a top priority. Just last week MARTA bus driver Leroy Ramos was shot and killed outside the Decatur station, allegedly over a fare dispute. Three juveniles were swiftly arreste…

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New year, new issues under Georgia's Gold Dome, Saying goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter 31:49

4M ago31:49

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Here on the first Political Breakfast podcast of 2025, we pay tribute to the late-President and humanitarian Jimmy Carter. Also, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson share with host Lisa Rayam their wish-list for state legislators, as they prepare to head back to work soon. The start of Georgia's new legisla…

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Plugged In ENCORE: How Plains, Georgia shaped former President Jimmy Carter 23:56

4M ago23:56

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Former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday at 100. On this encore episode, WABE's Sam Gringlas looks at how two tiny towns in South Georgia shaped two U.S. presidents. We also preview six days of tributes planned to celebrate the life of the 39th president. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Political Breakfast Year in Review, Remembering Georgia Sen. Vincent Fort 30:02

5M ago30:02

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On this edition of Political Breakfast, the team reflects on the legacy of Vincent Fort. The former Georgia lawmaker recently lost his battle with cancer. During his time as a state senator, Fort was known as a voice for the underserved. He took on housing reform and a host of civil rights issues. Host Lisa Rayam along with Republican strategist Br…

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