• Political Breakfast from WABE

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Political Breakfast from WABE

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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.

    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.
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Episodes
  • New year, new issues under Georgia's Gold Dome, Saying goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter

    New year, new issues under Georgia's Gold Dome, Saying goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter
    Jan 7 2025

    Here on the first Political Breakfast podcast of 2025, we pay tribute to the late-President and humanitarian Jimmy Carter.

    Also, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson share with host Lisa Rayam their wish-list for state legislators, as they prepare to head back to work soon.

    The start of Georgia's new legislative session is just days away.

    Plus, thoughts the New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans.

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

    Plugged In ENCORE: How Plains, Georgia shaped former President Jimmy Carter
    Jan 3 2025

    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.

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

    Political Breakfast Year in Review, Remembering Georgia Sen. Vincent Fort
    Dec 25 2024

    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. Host Lisa Rayam along with Republican strategist Brian Robinson and Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson share their personal insights.

    Plus, wrapping up 2024. The team talks about some of the biggest political stories that impacted Georgia over the past 12 months.

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    30 mins

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