Georgia Republicans say for now, NO redistricting before the 2028 elections

On today's live edition of Political Breakfast, we're addressing a surprise move during a special session called by Governor Brian Kemp.  The plan was to redraw Georgia's congressional and state legislative districts. That's in response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that gutted a key porti…

Georgians race to the polls today for primary runoff election, late Trump endorsement shakes-up GOP race

After months of candidates stumping for high-profile endorsements, spending millions of dollars on attack ads and traveling across the state, today's the day.  The polls are open for Georgia's primary runoff election.  Some of the most contentious races are on the Republican ballot, including the…

Ageism: Is age an increasingly crucial issue for voters? Plus, a murder on Atlanta's MARTA is now politicized in Georgia governor's race

On this week's Political Breakfast, we're starting off with an increasingly contentious local race ahead of the June primary runoff elections: the race for Fulton County Commission Chair.  Longtime incumbent Robb Pitts is being challenged by former District 4 Commissioner Mo Ivory. Recent debates …

Unity in Georgia governor's race, and redistricting doubts amongst Republicans? Plus, Georgia gas prices will spike after gas tax suspension lifted

This week on Political Breakfast, we're talking about party unity, and endorsements pouring-in as the dust settles from Georgia's May primary elections.  U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff and Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Keisha Lance Bottoms, are joining forces ahead of the general election…

Debate drama, Republicans Rick Jackson and Burt Jones gearing-up for June runoff in the Georgia governor's race

On this week's Political Breakfast: The campaign for billionaire healthcare CEO Rick Jackson confirmed with WABE he will NOT be part of Monday's Atlanta Press Club debate, in the battle for the Republican nomination in the Georgia governor's race. His opponent, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, is n…

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms dominates win in May primary election, GOP candidate TBD

On this week's Political Breakfast, we have a quick recap of a critical Election Day for Georgia's 2026 May primary.  A large chunk of undecided Georgia voters showed up to the polls on Tuesday, and completely changed the game. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms dominated in the race for t…

It's the final countdown for Georgia's early voters, and more candidates are under attack

On this week's Political Breakfast, we're in the final stretch of early voting for the May primaries! Early voting ends this Friday. Election Day is May 19th.  The Georgia Governor's race has been dominating our conversations on this podcast. Now it's time to turn to the U.S. Senate race. Republi…

THE TROUBLE WITH POLLS

On this edition of Political Breakfast, the team discusses recent polling.  Are they spot on or not? Strategists Brian Robinson and Tharon Johnson share their take with Lisa Rayam.  A recent AJC poll on the Democratic Race for Governor is at the center of the conversation.   In addition, the team…

Debate or not to Debate

  On this edition of Political Breakfast, strategists Tharon Johnson, Brian Robinson, and Host Lisa Rayam talk about the art of debating.    The debate season kicks off in Georgia just as early voting gets underway.  Do the candidates truly benefit from participating in this long-established routi…

Political Breakfast takes a road trip to the Brookhaven City Centre

On this week's Political Breakfast, the team was pleased to record the podcast in front of a live studio audience at the Brookhaven City Centre.  More than a hundred listeners showed-up to hear host Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson.  They s…