On this week's Political Breakfast, we break down the latest in the Georgia governor's race. It looks like billionaire healthcare CEO and Republican candidate Rick Jackson declined a face-off with former Atlanta Mayor and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms. That's as a new poll in the Governor's race gives Jackson a slight edge.

Democratic strategist and attorney Anre Washington fills-in for Tharon Johnson, with Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam. 

Plus, how Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is is weighing on the minds of politicians at the local and state level. 

While AI is a powerful tool that's now part of our culture, images generated by AI can be used to target and slander celebrities and politicians. The latest victims? College Park Mayor Bianca Motley Broom, and U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock.

On this week's Political Breakfast, we break down the latest in the Georgia governor's race. It looks like billionaire healthcare CEO and Republican candidate Rick Jackson declined a face-off with former Atlanta Mayor and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms. That's as a new poll in the Governor's race gives Jackson a slight edge.
Democratic strategist and attorney Anre Washington fills-in for Tharon Johnson, with Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam.&nbsp;
Plus, how Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is is weighing on the minds of politicians at the local and state level.&nbsp;
While AI is a powerful tool that's now part of our culture, images generated by AI can be used to target and slander celebrities and politicians. The latest victims? College Park Mayor Bianca Motley Broom, and U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock.

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning on the Political Breakfast podcast, veteran Atlanta journalist Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, and Republican strategist Brian Robinson deliver Georgia’s best analysis of local politics with a weekly dose of informed, respectful and lively discussion.

During Georgia’s state legislative session, Political Breakfast presents the pop-up podcast Gold Dome Scramble every Friday morning as host Lisa Rayam talks with reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali from the WABE newsroom to break things down for our listeners — the issues being considered, and the bills getting sorted through various committees at the Georgia State Capitol.

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning on the&nbsp;Political Breakfast&nbsp;podcast, veteran Atlanta journalist Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, and Republican strategist Brian Robinson deliver Georgia’s best analysis of local politics with a weekly dose of informed, respectful and lively discussion.During Georgia’s state legislative session,&nbsp;Political Breakfast&nbsp;presents the pop-up podcast&nbsp;Gold Dome Scramble&nbsp;every Friday morning as host Lisa Rayam talks with reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali from the WABE newsroom to break things down for our listeners — the issues being considered, and the bills getting sorted through various committees at the Georgia State Capitol.

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Every Tuesday and Thursday morning on the Political Breakfast podcast, veteran Atlanta journalist Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, and Republican strategist Brian Robinson deliver Georgia’s best analysis of local politics with a weekly dose of informed, respectful and lively discussion.

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning on the&nbsp;Political Breakfast podcast, veteran Atlanta journalist Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, and Republican strategist Brian Robinson deliver Georgia&rsquo;s best analysis of local politics with a weekly dose of informed, respectful and lively discussion.

Jackson declines in-studio debate with Bottoms, How AI is being used to target and slander politicians

On today's live edition of Political Breakfast, our strategists give their unique insight into the first highly-anticipated, town hall-style debate between the final two candidates for Georgia governor: Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson. 

We're broadcasting this week's PB just hours ahead of the debate -- one that could be the key to persuading undecided voters. 

Republican strategist Brian Robinson advises the Rick Jackson campaign. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson advises former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. 

On today's live edition of Political Breakfast, our strategists give their unique insight into the first highly-anticipated, town hall-style debate between the final two candidates for Georgia governor: Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson.&nbsp;
We're broadcasting this week's PB just hours ahead of the debate -- one that could be the key to persuading undecided voters.&nbsp;
Republican strategist Brian Robinson advises the Rick Jackson campaign. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson advises former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.&nbsp;

Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson face-off in first debate in Georgia Governor's race

On this week's Political Breakfast, we fast-forward past the November midterm elections and land in 2028.

Democratic U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock: their names have been tossed around for a possible run for President. Warnock was pressed about it at a recent event.

Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson interpret his vague answer with host Lisa Rayam.

Plus, the latest with GOP Congressman Mike Collins' campaign for Ossoff's U.S. Senate seat. Can Collins maintain Trump's support while also appealing to Georgia voters who do not identify strongly with Trump?

And against the advice of fellow Republicans in Georgia, Trump continues to focus on widespread claims of election fraud. Now Trump and his allies are sparking fears about non-citizen voters influencing the November midterm elections. 

On this week's Political Breakfast, we fast-forward past the November midterm elections and land in 2028.
Democratic U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock: their names have been tossed around for a possible run for President. Warnock was pressed about it at a recent event.
Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson interpret his vague answer with host Lisa Rayam.
Plus, the latest with GOP Congressman Mike Collins' campaign for Ossoff's U.S. Senate seat. Can Collins maintain Trump's support while also appealing to Georgia voters who do not identify strongly with Trump?
And against the advice of fellow Republicans in Georgia, Trump continues to focus on widespread claims of election fraud. Now Trump and his allies are sparking fears about non-citizen voters influencing the November midterm elections.&nbsp;

Warnock for President in 2028? Should Georgia's GOP candidates focus on the Trump base? Plus, Trump sparks fears about non-citizen voters heavily influencing November midterms

On today's live edition of Political Breakfast, President Donald Trump is now promising to pay American adults $5K each -- IF Republicans maintain control of the House and Senate in this November's midterm elections.

Experts say that's a trillion dollar promise -- when the country is already burdened by roughly $40 trillion in debt. 

The move would need Congressional approval. Republican strategist Brian Robinson, Democratic strategist and attorney Anré Washington and host Lisa Rayam weigh-in on if this campaign promise is ethical and even legal? 

Then we'll move to the latest in Georgia's race for U.S. Senate.

At the Republican midterm convention, Congressman Mike Collins spoke about his support for the Laken Riley Act, which requires the detention of unauthorized immigrants convicted of theft and violent crimes. It was the first bill that Trump signed into law at the start of his second term.

Laken Riley is the nursing student who was murdered on the UGA campus in 2024. The Venezuelan immigrant who was convicted had entered the country illegally.

Collins' opponent, Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, also voted to support the bill. 

But is this continued focus on immigration reform by Republicans an effort to distract from Collins' latest controversy -- alleged ties to white nationalists?

On today's live edition of Political Breakfast, President Donald Trump is now promising to pay American adults $5K each -- IF Republicans maintain control of the House and Senate in this November's midterm elections.
Experts say that's a trillion dollar promise -- when the country is already burdened by roughly $40 trillion in debt.&nbsp;
The move would need Congressional approval. Republican strategist Brian Robinson, Democratic strategist and attorney Anr&eacute; Washington and host Lisa Rayam weigh-in on if this campaign promise is ethical and even legal?&nbsp;
Then we'll move to the latest in Georgia's race for U.S. Senate.
At the Republican midterm convention, Congressman Mike Collins spoke about his support for the Laken Riley Act, which requires the detention of unauthorized immigrants convicted of theft and violent crimes.&nbsp;It was the first bill that Trump signed into law at the start of his second term.
Laken Riley is the nursing student who was murdered on the UGA campus in 2024. The Venezuelan immigrant who was convicted had entered the country illegally.
Collins' opponent, Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, also voted to support the bill.&nbsp;
But is this continued focus on immigration reform by Republicans an effort to distract from Collins' latest controversy -- alleged ties to white nationalists?

Jackson declines in-studio debate with Bottoms, How AI is being used to target and slander politicians

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