The Georgia Diagnosis

The Georgia Diagnosis is a public-affairs podcast hosted by Rep. Dr. Michelle Au, a physician and Georgia state legislator who takes listeners inside the rooms where decisions about health, safety, and community life are made. Through field reporting and candid conversations with journalists, experts, fellow lawmakers, artists, and community advocates, Dr. Au brings a clinician’s clarity and a policymaker’s insight to the real challenges shaping Georgia’s future. For anyone invested in Georgia politics, public health, community engagement, or the future of the state’s cultural and legislative landscape, this podcast offers a clear, forward-looking understanding of what’s happening, why it matters, and what comes next.

The Georgia Diagnosis is a news podcast hosted by Rep. Dr. Michelle Au, with 9 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Rep. Dr. Michelle Au hosts The Georgia Diagnosis, a news show with 9 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Episode #9

  Season 2 Ep 2: Building the Bench: How Georgia Democrats Prepare for What Comes Next

  Oct 2, 202622 minS2

  In Episode 2 of The Georgia Diagnosis, Rep. Dr. Michelle Au sits down with Democratic Party of Georgia Chair Charlie Bailey to talk about what it takes to build a political party beyond a single election. Bailey discusses running for office in Georgia, strengthening the party’s statewide infrastructure, and supporting candidates up and down the ballot. Drawing on his experience as both a statewide candidate and party chair, he looks at the work underway for 2026 and how it lays the groundwork for 2028 and beyond. Notes: Learn more about Charlie Bailey below: Charlie Bailey - Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia Charlie Bailey is Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, a position he has held since May 2025. A Harris County native and attorney, Bailey earned undergraduate degrees in political science and religion and his law degree from the University of Georgia. He began his political career working on Georgia campaigns before practicing law and later serving as a Senior Assistant District Attorney in Fulton County. Bailey was the Democratic nominee for Georgia Attorney General in 2018 and Lieutenant Governor in 2022 before moving into state party leadership. Learn more about Charlie Bailey at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Bailey_(politician)

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #1

  Politics in Your Ears: How Georgia’s Story Gets Told

  Sep 25, 202634 minS2

  Episode description: Rep. Dr. Michelle Au sits down with WABE political reporter Rahul Bali to explore how Georgia politics gets told in sound. Drawing on a career that has taken him from student radio and local newsrooms to CNN, GPB, WTOP and WABE, Rahul discusses why local journalism matters, how reporters build the institutional knowledge needed to cover the Gold Dome, and what changes when audiences can actually hear politicians in their own voices. It’s a behind-the-mic look at who tells Georgia’s political story, how those stories take shape, and why the medium can matter as much as the message. Notes: Learn more about Rahul Bali below: Rahul Bali – Politics reporter, WABE Bio: https://www.wabe.org/people/rahul-bali/ Rahul Bali is a politics reporter at WABE, Atlanta’s leading public radio station and NPR affiliate. He covers state politics, including the Georgia General Assembly, the governor and other state leaders and offices. Rahul has over 28 years of experience in radio and television in Huntsville, Alabama, Augusta, Georgia and Washington, D.C.

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #8

  Episode 8: Field Episode - Confronting Gun Violence in Georgia

  Jan 23, 202633 minS0

  <p>Episode description: In this field episode, Michelle takes viewers inside the Georgia State Capitol for a press conference marking the one-year commemoration of the Apalachee school shooting. Filmed on the Capitol steps, the episode captures the press conference, behind-the-scenes preparation, and conversations with students and families directly impacted by the tragedy. Through these voices, the episode centers the human cost of gun violence and the urgent need for prevention-focused policy. The day concludes with a media interview addressing school safety, gun-violence prevention, and the legislative path forward in Georgia.</p> <p> </p> <p>Notes: </p> Coverage of the Apalachee sc...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #7

  Episode 7 – AAPI in Georgia: Visibility, Voice, and Voter Power

  Jan 17, 202641 minS0

  <p>Episode Description: Georgia’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities are growing — and so is their political influence. Michelle speaks with AAPI advocates, elected officials, and journalists about representation, civic engagement, and the power of storytelling in shaping Georgia’s political landscape. </p> <p>Notes: Learn more about the advocates, officials, and journalists interviewed below:</p> <p>Segment 1: Activism Old and New</p> Lani Wong – Chair & Founding Member, National Association of Chinese Americans <p>Bio: https://www.naca-atlanta.org/team/lani-wong/</p> <p>Lani Wong has been a tireless advocate for Georgia’s growing AAPI community for well over 40 yea...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #6

  Field Episode: Town Hall

  Jan 9, 202634 minS0

  <p>This field episode gives a behind-the-scenes look at how Michelle creates space for constituents to share concerns and priorities. Filmed on location at one of Johns Creek’s favorite local restaurants, Arepita Cafe, this field episode highlights how listening to community voices directly shapes policy decisions at the Georgia State Capitol.</p> <p>Notes: </p> <p>This town hall episode was originally recorded on October 28th, 2025. At the time, the US federal government was in the midst of its longest shutdown in history. Much of the discussion on the day surrounded the fallout from the government shutdown including the cut...

  ListenShow Notes

Recent guests on The Georgia Diagnosis. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.