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Medicaid, Geoff Duncan, DEI in the mailbag edition of ‘Politically Georgia’

The podcast hosts answer questions from listeners.
The AJC’s “Politically Georgia” podcast is available on AJC.com and wherever you get your podcasts. (AJC 2025)

Credit: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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The AJC’s “Politically Georgia” podcast is available on AJC.com and wherever you get your podcasts. (AJC 2025)
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On Monday’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “Politically Georgia” podcast, journalists Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell dug into the listener mailbag, beginning with feedback about former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan possibly running for governor, perhaps as a Democrat.

Bluestein and Mitchell also answer questions about Medicaid and diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Plus, Mitchell get a compliment from a listener.

Bluestein and AJC political columnist Patricia Murphy also discussed Derek Dooley search for support for his Senate run.

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Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour “Politically Georgia” podcast hotline at 770-810-5297. We’ll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday mailbag segment. You can also email your questions to PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com.

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Natalie Mendenhall produces 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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