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A double dose of ‘Politically Georgia’

The AJC drops two episodes of the podcast following the CNN presidential debate
Former President Donald Trump, left, and President Joe Biden during a commercial break in their debate in Atlanta on Thursday night, June 27, 2024. The debate had analysts in Asia fretting. (Ruth Fremson/The New York Times)

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Former President Donald Trump, left, and President Joe Biden during a commercial break in their debate in Atlanta on Thursday night, June 27, 2024. The debate had analysts in Asia fretting. (Ruth Fremson/The New York Times)
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June 28, 2024

The ‘Politically Georgia’ team worked overnight to break down the CNN presidential debate in Atlanta.

In a special episode late Thursday, hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy offered instant analysis of the debate and its potential to change the trajectory of the race.

Host and Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell talked to Donald Trump campaign political operative Brian Hughes and Democratic strategist and activist Chris Bruce on the spin room floor.

On Friday, host Bill Nigut walked the team through key moments.

President Biden’s weak performance set off alarms among Democrats who worry voters may have concluded that Biden is unfit to serve another term.

Meanwhile, Trump ignored questions from the moderators, attacked Biden relentlessly and lied about both his and Biden’s record in office throughout the debate.

Monday on ‘Politically Georgia’: Agriculture Commissioner and Republican Tyler Harper joins us to discuss Trump’s performance.

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Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for the "Politically Georgia" podcast. She also steps in front of the mic, creating compelling segments for the show. Before joining the AJC, the Chicago native worked as a senior producer at Georgia Public Broadcasting.

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