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

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.

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

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. …

Plugged In: 2024 was a big year in Georgia politics. What’s in store for 2025? (Plus a little trivia)

On this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," we take stock of the year in Georgia politics, including a recent court decision removing Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case, which represents the last remaining criminal charges against P…

Former Buckhead cityhood movement leader, now bound for Belgium as Trump's ambassador

On this week's Political Breakfast, the gang talks about another Georgian who's been tapped to serve alongside President-elect Donald Trump.  Trump announced Saturday that he's picked former Buckhead cityhood leader Bill White to serve as his ambassador to Belgium. White donated millions to Trump…

Talking tort reform, Eggs and Issues ahead of 2025 Legislative Session

This week the Political Breakfast team talks tort reform, and how Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is making this a top priority during the 2025 legislative session. That starts in just a few weeks after the new year. Kemp has been bringing it up at gatherings like the Georgia Chamber of Commerce's Con…

Plugged In: Georgia’s newest lawmakers get ready to head to the Gold Dome

Twenty-two new state lawmakers will take their seats at the State Capitol when the Georgia General Assembly reconvenes on January 13th. Among them is Bryce Berry, who at just 23 is one of the youngest state lawmakers in Georgia history. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcas…

Mass deportations and Georgia families

Republican strategist Brian Robinson, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and host Lisa Rayam tackle the issue of immigration, and President-elect Donald Trump's promise of mass deportations once taking office. How are Georgia families dealing with the prospect of possibly being forced to leave?

United CEO's murder sparks widespread mocking, rage online

Republican strategist Brian Robinson, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and host Lisa Rayam talk about the startling social media comments that emerged after the execution-style murder of United Healthcare CEO, Brian Thompson. Some of the comments were so shocking, they sparked both Brian and T…

Plugged In: What Trump's agenda on housing and health could mean for Georgia

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a lot of ideas about how to reshape healthcare in America. He's President-Elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, which includes the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Potential changes are worrying public healt…

President Biden goes back on his word and pardons his son, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announces a run for Governor

A lot transpired over the Thanksgiving holiday. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr slipped in the announcement that he's running for Governor. Strategists Tharon Johnson and Brian Robinson, along with host Lisa Rayam, discuss the strategic timing of his announcement.  Plus, will this news mobiliz…