EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 30 MIN
GOP Leaders Pull Back on Redistricting
from Politically Georgia · host The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Greg Bluestein hosts alongside Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy for a special episode recorded as lawmakers returned to the Capitol after Georgia’s primary runoffs. They break down the abrupt decision by Republican legislative leaders to shelve redistricting during the special session, despite pressure from Gov. Brian Kemp and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to move forward. The episode also looks at what the move says about Kemp’s diminished influence after a bruising runoff night, the awkward dynamics inside the Capitol and the new Republican ticket taking shape for November. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Greg Bluestein hosts alongside Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy for a special episode recorded as lawmakers returned to the Capitol after Georgia’s primary runoffs. They break down the abrupt decision by Republican legislative leaders to shelve redistricting during the special session, despite pressure from Gov. Brian Kemp and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to move forward. The episode also looks at what the move says about Kemp’s diminished influence after a bruising runoff night, the awkward dynamics inside the Capitol and the new Republican ticket taking shape for November. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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