Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall

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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. Natalie graduated from Wellesley College and while working in television news produced stories on the recovery efforts after Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida and the championship-winning Milwaukee Bucks. She was recently awarded a Gold and Silver distinction by the Signal Awards for her work on "Politically Georgia".

Natalie Mendenhall staff image

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. Natalie graduated from Wellesley College and while working in television news produced stories on the recovery efforts after Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida and the championship-winning Milwaukee Bucks. She was recently awarded a Gold and Silver distinction by the Signal Awards for her work on "Politically Georgia".

Latest from Natalie Mendenhall

TV-Love Is Blind-Around the World

‘It’s UATL’: Is love really blind?

Hosts talk about the popular reality TV show’s ninth season and it’s depiction of Black love.

Election 2025 Decision Notes Georgia

Democrats hope voters will deliver change in Public Service Commission race

It’s Election Day across the country, with a few key battles in Georgia. The “Politically Georgia” team dives into races across the state.

Andy Baumann, Dontaye Carter, Rusty Paul and Jody Reichel

Sandy Springs mayoral candidates lay out their visions for the city

The Sandy Springs mayoral candidates provide their vision for the city with “Politically Georgia” producer Natalie Mendenhall.

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After nearly a month, what does the shutdown mean for Georgians?

The 'Politically Georgia' team talks about the federal government shutdown as it closes in on the one month mark.

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‘It’s UATL’ podcast: Calling out toxic relationships? There’s an app for that.

In this episode of the “It’s UATL” podcast, hosts Nedra Rhone, DeAsia Page, Najja Parker and Brooke Leigh Howard dive into controversial apps and their dating adventures.

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Democrats debate identity politics and the future of leadership

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk with former U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux about her calls for Democrats to focus on a unifying message with broad appeal.

UATL podcast taping at Hawks practice

‘It’s UATL’ podcast: Hunkering down with the Hawks before their season opener

UATL hosts recorded a live podcast taping during a Hawks practice at State Farm Arena.

No Kings Rally in Atlanta

Stacey Abrams dives deeper into political fray at ‘No King’s Day’ protests

The ‘Politically Georgia’ team discuss the No King’s Day protests.

CDC Layoffs

Union leader says ‘egregious’ firings at CDC traumatize workers

The "Politically Georgia" team talks about the firing and rehiring of top-level scientists at Atlanta's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Angela Denise Davis, right, creative director for Zami Nobla, introduces The SHE (Sister Harriet Ensemble) during a concert at the Neighborhood Church in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

‘It’s UATL’ podcast: Protecting queer elders and beyond

Hosts Nedra Rhone and DeAsia Paige talk to Angela Denise Davis, the creative director of ZAMI NOBLA.