Jay Walker Releases Exclusive Interview with Georgia Gubernatorial Frontrunner Keisha Lance Bottoms

The bombshell episode of The Jay Walker Podcast is now available across all major platforms.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 11:20pm

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Audio One, the Beverly Hills-based podcast powerhouse led by CEO Ashley Monroe, announced the release of a highly anticipated, sit-down between Host and Executive Producer Jay Walker and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. In this latest episode, Walker and Bottoms discuss her 2026 run for Governor, the threats to democracy, the recent FBI search warrants in Fulton County, and Bottoms' strategic economic vision for the state.

Why it matters

This exclusive interview provides a rare, in-depth look at the political landscape in Georgia ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election. Bottoms, a rising star in the Democratic party, opens up about the challenges facing the state and her plans to address key issues like Medicaid expansion and support for teachers.

The details

The release of this pivotal political conversation comes on the heels of Walker inking a massive multi million dollar podcasting deal with Audio One earlier this year. In the episode, Bottoms shares a deeply touching realization about her personal journey and the weight of history, saying "For me, it has been this journey of realizing that I am enough... I'm proud of my people, I'm proud of me, and I couldn't always say that."

  • The interview was recorded and released on March 11, 2026.

The players

Jay Walker

The host and executive producer of The Jay Walker Podcast, a media executive and entrepreneur.

Keisha Lance Bottoms

The former mayor of Atlanta and the frontrunner in the 2026 Georgia gubernatorial race.

Ashley Monroe

The CEO of Audio One, the Beverly Hills-based podcast and media production company.

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What they’re saying

“For me, it has been this journey of realizing that I am enough... I think of all that my ancestors sacrificed and all they did to make this state the state that it is. I'm proud of my people, I'm proud of me, and I couldn't always say that. All you can do is do the best you can do. And that's enough.”

— Keisha Lance Bottoms, Former Mayor of Atlanta

“We don't sugar-coat the reality of what's happening in our culture or our politics. This episode is about getting to the absolute truth of the 2026 elections and what it takes to actually heal a state. It's direct, it's necessary, and it's streaming right now.”

— Jay Walker, Host and Executive Producer, The Jay Walker Podcast

What’s next

The 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election is expected to be a closely watched and highly competitive race, with Keisha Lance Bottoms positioning herself as a frontrunner for the Democratic nomination.

The takeaway

This exclusive interview provides a rare, unfiltered look at the political landscape in Georgia and the challenges facing the state. Keisha Lance Bottoms' openness about her personal journey and her strategic vision for Georgia's future offer a compelling glimpse into the high-stakes 2026 gubernatorial race.