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Political Breakfast from WABE

Political Breakfast from WABE

By: 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
  • Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms dominates win in May primary election, GOP candidate TBD
    May 21 2026

    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 the Democratic nomination for Georgia Governor. She's now free to focus on the November general election, where she'll face the GOP nominee.

    On the Republican side, billionaire businessman and healthcare CEO Rick Jackson and Lt. Governor Burt Jones will head to a June runoff election.

    Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson both share more insight on the bloodbath ahead with host Lisa Rayam.

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    8 mins
  • It's the final countdown for Georgia's early voters, and more candidates are under attack
    May 12 2026

    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.

    Republican Governor Brian Kemp has endorsed former football coach Derek Dooley in hopes he can flip the seat held by Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff.

    Is the Kemp clout working?

    Republican strategist Brian Robinson and Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson weigh-in with host Lisa Rayam.

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    24 mins
  • THE TROUBLE WITH POLLS
    May 5 2026

    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 sorts through the recent US Supreme Court Decision regarding the Voting Rights Act and the state of Louisiana. What are the ramifications here in Georgia?

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    35 mins
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