Political Breakfast from WABE

Political Breakfast from WABE


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Georgia's GOP flip-flopping support between Trump, Harris
August 29, 2024

On this edition of Political Breakfast, the team discusses how influential Georgia Republicans are still conflicted when it comes to supporting former president Donald Trump.Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's tense relationship with Donald Trump appears to

DNC wrap-up, Harris-Walz stumping in rural southern Georgia
August 27, 2024

In this edition of Political Breakfast, Democratic Strategist Tharon Johnson's take of the Democratic National Convention.He was there in Chicago and spent time on the convention floor.Plus Republican Strategist Brian Robinson and Tharon both share the

Plugged In: Georgia makes a splash at the Democratic National Convention
August 23, 2024

Political reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss what happened at the Democratic National Convention and introduce listeners to some of the Georgians who were there.

Day one DNC wrap-up
August 20, 2024

On this edition of Political Breakfast, the team talks about the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock took center stage and ignited the crowd with a fiery speech.Republican Strategist Brian Robin

Plugged In: Georgia is facing a maternal mortality crisis
August 16, 2024

WABE Health Reporter Jess Mador has been reporting on Georgia's ongoing maternal mortality crisis. She joined WABEs Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali for this weeks episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast."

Georgia's State Election Board draws ire from both Democrats and Republicans; Predictions surrounding Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' current honeymoon
August 15, 2024

On this week's second edition of Political Breakfast, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, postponed a visit to Georgia due toTropical Storm Debby. But their Honeymoon has not waned.Will

Governor Kemp makes it clear that he fully supports the Republican ticket in the race for the White House, the DUI arrest of a Georgia state lawmaker
August 13, 2024

On this edition of Political Breakfast, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp makes it clear that he supports the GOP presidential ticket, even though Donald Trump continues to attack him personally.Why is the Governor becoming more and more vocal about his stanc

Plugged In: Explaining Georgia's new rule on certifying elections
August 09, 2024

WABE political reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss a new rule approved by the Georgia State Election Board that could open the door for local election boards to refuse to certify election results.

Trump reignites his feud with Kemp ahead of tight November presidential race
August 07, 2024

On this week's Political Breakfast, how former Presdent Donald Trump is once again taking aim at Georgia Governor Brian Kemp.Kemp was his target at a recentrally in Atlanta.Is this good or bad politics for the GOP presidential nominee?Host Lisa Ra

Plugged In: Is the Sun Belt back in play?
August 02, 2024

WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how Kamala Harris is trying to muster the coalition of voters of color, independents and disaffected Republicans who helped propel Democratic wins in 2020.