Two national figures made stops in Georgia this week to test out political messaging for the 2026 elections.

Meanwhile, four major U.S. Senate candidates all gathered in one room.

On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Rahul Bali and Brendan Rivers discuss the early start to the campaign season.

Plus, Fulton County Commissioners defy a judge’s order and could face jail time and a Georgian who rose to national prominence during the 2020 election considers running for Secretary of State.

Two national figures made stops in Georgia this week to test out political messaging for the 2026 elections.
Meanwhile, four major U.S. Senate candidates all gathered in one room.
On this week&rsquo;s episode of &ldquo;Plugged In,&rdquo; hosts Rahul Bali and Brendan Rivers discuss the early start to the campaign season.
Plus, Fulton County Commissioners defy a judge&rsquo;s order and could face jail time and a Georgian who rose to national prominence during the 2020 election considers running for Secretary of State.

WABE’s Plugged Into Politics connects the latest headlines from the Georgia politics scene and how it matters in your daily life. Each week, Politics Reporter Rahul Bali talks with candidates, lawmakers, experts, voters and fellow reporters to bring you the information and context you need to better understand one of the most important states for politics in the country.

You can hear the show Friday mornings at 7:35am and 9:44am on Morning Edition and 5:44pm on All Things Considered or subscribe to the podcast with new episodes each Friday.

WABE&rsquo;s Plugged Into Politics connects the latest headlines from the Georgia politics scene and how it matters in your daily life. Each week, Politics Reporter Rahul Bali talks with candidates, lawmakers, experts, voters and fellow reporters to bring you the information and context you need to better understand one of the most important states for politics in the country.
You can hear the show Friday mornings at 7:35am and 9:44am on Morning Edition and 5:44pm on All Things Considered or subscribe to the podcast with new episodes each Friday.

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Fulton County Commissioners could face jail time; 2026 campaigns ramp up

Candidates for Governor talk about their plans after incumbent Brian Kemp suspends the gas tax.

The GOP faces questions about their candidate for U.S. Senate as Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff goes on the attack.

Plus, one of the most important organizations in the state is getting a new leader and why it matters in Georgia politics.

Hear these stories and more on this week's episode of "Plugged Into Politics."

Candidates for Governor talk about their plans after incumbent Brian Kemp suspends the gas tax.
The GOP faces questions about their candidate for U.S. Senate as Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff goes on the attack.
Plus, one of the most important organizations in the state is getting a new leader and why it matters in Georgia politics.
Hear these stories and more on this week's episode of "Plugged Into Politics."

Kemp suspends state gas tax

In the final episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali, along with producer Brendan Rivers, discuss the last four unprecedented years in Georgia politics.

Plus, a preview of what the WABE newsroom will be keeping an eye on over the coming months.

In the final episode of &ldquo;Plugged In,&rdquo; hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali, along with producer Brendan Rivers, discuss the last four unprecedented years in Georgia politics.
Plus, a preview of what the WABE newsroom will be keeping an eye on over the coming months.

Farewell from 'Plugged In': A look back at 4 years in Georgia politics

Georgia Republicans spent years building ties with companies in South Korea, culminating with Hyundai building a multi-billion dollar electric vehicle plant outside of Savannah.

But last week, a battery factory at the site was raided by federal immigration agents, who detained more than 300 South Korean citizens.

On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali take a closer look at the ongoing fallout from the Hyundai raid.

Plus, WABE Immigration Reporter Emily Wu Pearson takes listeners to a federal immigration detention facility in Georgia.

Georgia Republicans spent years building ties with companies in South Korea, culminating with Hyundai building a multi-billion dollar electric vehicle plant outside of Savannah.
But last week, a battery factory at the site was raided by federal immigration agents, who detained more than 300 South Korean citizens.
On this week&rsquo;s episode of &ldquo;Plugged In,&rdquo; hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali take a closer look at the ongoing fallout from the Hyundai raid.
Plus, WABE Immigration Reporter Emily Wu Pearson takes listeners to a federal immigration detention facility in Georgia.

Fulton County Commissioners could face jail time; 2026 campaigns ramp up

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