Talk Georgia

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By: Giorgi Rukhadze

Talk Georgia is my English-language podcast covering Georgian and regional politics. Each week, we release two shows and a weekly news update: Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze – I explore key developments in Georgian and regional politics with a specially invited guest. Talk Georgia Question Time – GSAC Founder Nodar Kharshiladze and I answer questions on major events in Georgia and broader regional dynamics. Talk Georgia Weekly News Update – A concise summary of the most important political news from Georgia over the past week

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After the Opposition Ban: What Comes Next for Georgia? | TGQT-S2-E9
After the Opposition Ban: What Comes Next for Georgia? | TGQT-S2-E9 episode artwork
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Yesterday at 8:31 PM

What happens when Georgian Dream bans the country's main opposition parties? Will Ivanishvili stop there, or could political repression extend to individuals, businesses, journalists and civil society?

In this episode of Talk Georgia Question Time, Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze discuss Georgia's deepening political crisis, the opposition's new protest campaign, the limits of Western pressure and the prospect of a Russian or Belarusian-style authoritarian system.

Questions of the week:

When Georgian Dream bans the main opposition parties, what happens next? Can the opposition realistically challenge Ivanishvili through protests alone, or will it need...


Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. October 31. 2026
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Yesterday at 6:00 PM

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!


Is the GD Building a One-Party State? Simon Janashia on Education and Political Control | TG-S2-E8.Trailer
Is the GD Building a One-Party State? Simon Janashia on Education and Political Control | TG-S2-E8.Trailer episode artwork
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Last Thursday at 6:00 PM

Does Ivanishvili Need to Control Young Minds to Build a One-Party State?

In this episode of Talk Georgia, Giorgi Rukhadze sits down with Simon Janashia, leading education expert, researcher, civic activist and co-founder of the Freedom Square party, to explore the connection between proposed opposition party bans, growing political control over schools and universities and the future of Georgia’s younger generation.

They also examine why Georgia’s opposition has struggled to bring about political change, what makes Freedom Square different and how the party proposes to challenge Georgian Dream’s grip on power and restor...


Is the GD Building a One-Party State? Simon Janashia on Education and Political Control | TG-S2-E8.Trailer
Is the GD Building a One-Party State? Simon Janashia on Education and Political Control | TG-S2-E8.Trailer episode artwork
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Last Wednesday at 8:17 PM

Does Ivanishvili Need to Control Young Minds to Build a One-Party State?

In this episode of Talk Georgia, Giorgi Rukhadze sits down with Simon Janashia, leading education expert, researcher, civic activist and co-founder of the Freedom Square party, to explore the connection between proposed opposition party bans, growing political control over schools and universities and the future of Georgia’s younger generation.

They also examine why Georgia’s opposition has struggled to bring about political change, what makes Freedom Square different and how the party proposes to challenge Georgian Dream’s grip on power and restor...


Georgia’s Opposition Ban: Is Georgian Dream Closing the Door on Europe for Good? | TGQT-S2-E8
Georgia’s Opposition Ban: Is Georgian Dream Closing the Door on Europe for Good? | TGQT-S2-E8 episode artwork
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10/25/2026

Georgia's Constitutional Court is hearing Georgian Dream's case to ban five opposition parties. Could this mark a decisive turning point in Georgia's political future? And can the international community still do anything to prevent it?

In this episode of Talk Georgia Question Time, Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze discuss the party-ban proceedings, Georgian Dream's renewed diplomatic engagement with Moscow, the arrests of journalists and disturbing allegations emerging from Georgia's prisons.

The questions of the week:

The Constitutional Court hearings look like a circus, and an opposition party ban seems only a matter of...


Georgia’s Opposition Ban: Is Georgian Dream Closing the Door on Europe for Good? | TGQT-S2-E8
Georgia’s Opposition Ban: Is Georgian Dream Closing the Door on Europe for Good? | TGQT-S2-E8 episode artwork
#8
10/24/2026

Georgia's Constitutional Court is hearing Georgian Dream's case to ban five opposition parties. Could this mark a decisive turning point in Georgia's political future? And can the international community still do anything to prevent it?

In this episode of Talk Georgia Question Time, Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze discuss the party-ban proceedings, Georgian Dream's renewed diplomatic engagement with Moscow, the arrests of journalists and disturbing allegations emerging from Georgia's prisons.

The questions of the week:

The Constitutional Court hearings look like a circus, and an opposition party ban seems only a matter of...


Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. October 24. 2026
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10/24/2026

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!


Mzia Amaglobeli: The Woman Who Never Wanted to Be a Hero | Journalist Irma Dimitradze | TG-S2-E7.
Mzia Amaglobeli: The Woman Who Never Wanted to Be a Hero | Journalist Irma Dimitradze | TG-S2-E7. episode artwork
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10/22/2026

Who is Mzia Amaglobeli beyond the headlines, international awards and political controversy?

In this episode of Talk Georgia, Giorgi Rukhadze speaks with Irma Dimitradze, Mzia’s close friend and a journalist at Batumelebi and Netgazeti, to explore the woman behind the headlines: her life, personality and principles, what really happened on the night of her arrest in Batumi, and the physical and emotional toll of imprisonment.

The conversation also examines why Mzia and her independent newsrooms became targets, the personal and political dimensions of her case, the impact of international recognition, and what the future ma...


Mzia Amaglobeli: The Woman Who Never Wanted to Be a Hero | Journalist Irma Dimitradze | TG-S2-E7. Trailer
Mzia Amaglobeli: The Woman Who Never Wanted to Be a Hero | Journalist Irma Dimitradze | TG-S2-E7. Trailer episode artwork
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10/21/2026

Who is Mzia Amaglobeli beyond the headlines, international awards and political controversy?

In this episode of Talk Georgia, Giorgi Rukhadze speaks with Irma Dimitradze, Mzia’s close friend and a journalist at Batumelebi and Netgazeti, to explore the woman behind the headlines: her life, personality and principles, what really happened on the night of her arrest in Batumi, and the physical and emotional toll of imprisonment.

The conversation also examines why Mzia and her independent newsrooms became targets, the personal and political dimensions of her case, the impact of international recognition, and what the future ma...


Why Ban an Opposition That's Already Weak? Is Moscow Behind It? | TGQT-S2-E7
Why Ban an Opposition That's Already Weak? Is Moscow Behind It? | TGQT-S2-E7 episode artwork
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10/18/2026

Why has Moscow suddenly restricted imports from Georgian companies? And why does Bidzina Ivanishvili want to ban opposition parties that are already politically and financially weak? In this episode of Talk Georgia Question Time, Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze explore these questions and discuss the growing tensions within Georgian Dream, the arrests of figures linked to Georgia's criminal underworld, ownership changes at pro-government television channels, the EU's new €38 million funding package, and reported attempts by Georgian Dream to reconnect with the Trump administration.Top Questions of the week Nika & StanoWhy does Ivanishvili want to ban opposition parties that are al...


Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. October 17. 2026
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#7
10/17/2026

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!


Why Ban an Opposition That's Already Weak? Is Moscow Behind It? TGQT-S2-E7.Trailer
Why Ban an Opposition That's Already Weak? Is Moscow Behind It? TGQT-S2-E7.Trailer episode artwork
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10/17/2026

Why has Moscow suddenly restricted imports from Georgian companies? And why does Bidzina Ivanishvili want to ban opposition parties that are already politically and financially weak? 

In this episode of Talk Georgia Question Time, Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze explore these questions and discuss the growing tensions within Georgian Dream, the arrests of figures linked to Georgia's criminal underworld, ownership changes at pro-government television channels, the EU's new €38 million funding package, and reported attempts by Georgian Dream to reconnect with the Trump administration.


The questions of the week: 


Ni...


Eagle Hills $6.6 Billion Georgia Deal: Investment or Land Grab? Economist Nikoloz Shurgaia | TG-S2-E6
Eagle Hills $6.6 Billion Georgia Deal: Investment or Land Grab? Economist Nikoloz Shurgaia | TG-S2-E6 episode artwork
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10/15/2026

Is Eagle Hills bringing $6.6 billion in genuine foreign investment to Georgia, or is the deal primarily about transferring valuable public land to a foreign-controlled development venture?

In this episode of Talk Georgia, Giorgi Rukhadze sits down with Nika Shurgaia, an economist, civic activist and member of the One Georgia platform, to examine the controversial Eagle Hills projects in Tbilisi and Gonio.

In this episode:

Eagle Hills: Genuine Investment or a Disguised Land Deal?

Georgia's Public Land: Who Decided Its Value?

The Serbian Precedent: Who Profits and Who Bears the...


Eagle Hills' $6.6 Billion Georgia Deal: Investment or Land Grab? Economist Nikoloz Shurgaia | TG-S2-E6.Trailer
Eagle Hills' $6.6 Billion Georgia Deal: Investment or Land Grab? Economist Nikoloz Shurgaia | TG-S2-E6.Trailer episode artwork
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10/14/2026

Is Eagle Hills bringing $6.6 billion in genuine foreign investment to Georgia, or is the deal primarily about transferring valuable public land to a foreign-controlled development venture?

In this episode of Talk Georgia, Giorgi Rukhadze sits down with Nika Shurgaia, an economist, civic activist and member of the One Georgia platform, to examine the controversial Eagle Hills projects in Tbilisi and Gonio.

In this episode:

Eagle Hills: Genuine Investment or a Disguised Land Deal?

Georgia's Public Land: Who Decided Its Value?

The Serbian Precedent: Who Profits and Who Bears the...


Is the Georgian Dream System as We Know It Coming to an End? | TGQT-S2-E6
Is the Georgian Dream System as We Know It Coming to an End? | TGQT-S2-E6 episode artwork
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10/11/2026

Is the Georgian Dream System as We Know It Coming to an End?#TalkGeorgia #GeorgianPolitics #GeorgianDreamIn this episode of Talk Georgia Question Time, Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze discuss a series of troubling developments in Georgia - allegations of police and prison violence, a new corruption scandal involving a National Bank board member, growing signs of confusion and internal dysfunction within Georgian Dream, and the latest European Parliament resolution on Georgia..Top Questions of the week Peter & LiaWhat’s going on with the police and prisons? We’ve had so many disturbing cases in just one week. Is there a po...


Is the Georgian Dream System as We Know It Coming to an End? | TGQT-S2-E6.Trailer
Is the Georgian Dream System as We Know It Coming to an End? | TGQT-S2-E6.Trailer episode artwork
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10/10/2026

Is the Georgian Dream System as We Know It Coming to an End?#TalkGeorgia #GeorgianPolitics #GeorgianDreamIn this episode of Talk Georgia Question Time, Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze discuss a series of troubling developments in Georgia - allegations of police and prison violence, a new corruption scandal involving a National Bank board member, growing signs of confusion and internal dysfunction within Georgian Dream, and the latest European Parliament resolution on Georgia..Top Questions of the week Peter & LiaWhat’s going on with the police and prisons? We’ve had so many disturbing cases in just one week. Is there a po...


Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. October 10. 2026
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#6
10/10/2026

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!


Is Russia Recolonising Georgia Without Tanks? | Historian Beka Kobakhidze | TG-S2-E5.
Is Russia Recolonising Georgia Without Tanks? | Historian Beka Kobakhidze | TG-S2-E5. episode artwork
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10/08/2026

Is Russia Recolonising Georgia Without Tanks?Giorgi Rukhadze sits down with historian Beka Kobakhidze, Professor at Ilia State University, to explore what Georgia’s history can tell us about the country’s current political and geopolitical crisis.In this episode: - Introductin the Guest- Is Georgia at a Historic Turning Point?- 1918–2026: Is Georgia Still Trapped Between Russia and the West?- Recolonisation Without Tanks: What Is Russia doing in Georgia?- Who Controls Georgia’s Past? The Battle Over History- Is Georgia’s European Identity Ancient or Reinvented?- Georgia’s ‘Fourth Isolation’ - and Can the Country Recover?Beka Kob...


Is Russia Recolonising Georgia Without Tanks? | Historian Beka Kobakhidze | TG-S2-E5.Trailer
Is Russia Recolonising Georgia Without Tanks? | Historian Beka Kobakhidze | TG-S2-E5.Trailer episode artwork
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10/07/2026

Is Russia Recolonising Georgia Without Tanks?Giorgi Rukhadze sits down with historian Beka Kobakhidze, Professor at Ilia State University, to explore what Georgia’s history can tell us about the country’s current political and geopolitical crisis.In this episode: - Introductin the Guest- Is Georgia at a Historic Turning Point?- 1918–2026: Is Georgia Still Trapped Between Russia and the West?- Recolonisation Without Tanks: What Is Russia doing in Georgia?- Who Controls Georgia’s Past? The Battle Over History- Is Georgia’s European Identity Ancient or Reinvented?- Georgia’s ‘Fourth Isolation’ - and Can the Country Recover?Beka Kob...


14 Years of Ivanishvili’s Rule: What Has Georgia Become? | TGQT-S2-E5
14 Years of Ivanishvili’s Rule: What Has Georgia Become? | TGQT-S2-E5 episode artwork
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10/04/2026

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This is a special edition of Talk Georgia, which airs every Sunday at 22:00, where Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze answer audience questions about Georgian and regional politics.

Top Question of the week from Sylvia

After 14 years of Georgian Dream rule, where exactly does Georgia stand today? What has changed politically, economically and institutionally, and where has the country ended up in terms of its European future?

Please s...


Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. October 3. 2026
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#5
10/03/2026

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!


14 Years of Ivanishvili’s Rule: What Has Georgia Become? | TGQT-S2-E5
14 Years of Ivanishvili’s Rule: What Has Georgia Become? | TGQT-S2-E5 episode artwork
#5
10/03/2026

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREThis is a special edition of Talk Georgia, which airs every Sunday at 22:00, where Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze answer audience questions about Georgian and regional politics.Top Question of the week from SylviaAfter 14 years of Georgian Dream rule, where exactly does Georgia stand today? What has changed politically, economically and institutionally, and where has the country ended up in terms of its European future?Please send your questions for the next show to [email protected]#TalkGeorg...


Georgia’s Democratic Breakdown: How Did Europe Miss the Warning Signs? | Agnieszka Filipiak. TG-S2-E4
Georgia’s Democratic Breakdown: How Did Europe Miss the Warning Signs? | Agnieszka Filipiak. TG-S2-E4 episode artwork
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10/01/2026

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREGeorgia’s Democratic Breakdown: How Did Europe Miss the Warning Signs?In this episode of Talk Georgia, Giorgi Rukhadze sits down with Agnieszka Filipiak, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Women Poland and a journalist with almost two decades of experience covering Georgia and the South Caucasus, to discuss Georgia’s democratic breakdown, repression through law, Europe’s missed warning signs, the limits of the Russia-versus-West lens, the EU’s growing focus on Armenia, and why Georgia is not lost.In this epis...


Georgia’s Democratic Breakdown: How Did Europe Miss the Warning Signs? | Agnieszka Filipiak. TG-S2-E4
Georgia’s Democratic Breakdown: How Did Europe Miss the Warning Signs? | Agnieszka Filipiak. TG-S2-E4 episode artwork
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09/30/2026

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREGeorgia’s Democratic Breakdown: How Did Europe Miss the Warning Signs?Giorgi Rukhadze sits down with Agnieszka Filipiak, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Women Poland, to discuss Georgia’s democratic breakdown, repression through law, Europe’s missed warning signs, the limits of the Russia-versus-West lens, the EU’s growing focus on Armenia, and why Georgia is not lost.In this episode:* Georgia after two decades of political change* How repression works through the law* Did Europe miss Georgia’s democratic...


Georgian Dream’s Extremely Dangerous Game with Russia | TGQT-S2-E4
Georgian Dream’s Extremely Dangerous Game with Russia | TGQT-S2-E4 episode artwork
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09/27/2026

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREThis is a special edition of Talk Georgia, which airs every Sunday at 22:00, where Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze answer audience questions about Georgian and regional politics.Top Question of the week from AnnaPM Kobakhidze addressed the UN without mentioning Georgia’s EU aspirations, let alone NATO, while Papuashvili, during his visit to Brussels, accused the EU of funding fascists and hate speech in Georgia and mocked its ambassador. Is this a final break with the EU, or another...


Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. September 26. 2026
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09/26/2026

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!


Georgian Dream’s Extremely Dangerous Game with Russia | TGQT-S2-E4
Georgian Dream’s Extremely Dangerous Game with Russia | TGQT-S2-E4 episode artwork
#4
09/26/2026

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREThis is a special edition of Talk Georgia, which airs every Sunday at 22:00, where Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze answer audience questions about Georgian and regional politics.Top Question of the week from AnnaPM Kobakhidze addressed the UN without mentioning Georgia’s EU aspirations, let alone NATO, while Papuashvili, during his visit to Brussels, accused the EU of funding fascists and hate speech in Georgia and mocked its ambassador. Is this a final break with the EU, or another...


Why Georgian Dream Wants Control of Georgia’s Schools & Universities | Gota Chanturia | TG-S2-E3.
Why Georgian Dream Wants Control of Georgia’s Schools & Universities | Gota Chanturia | TG-S2-E3. episode artwork
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09/24/2026

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREIs Georgian Dream “De-forming” Education to Take Full Political Control?In this episode of Talk Georgia, Giorgi Rukhadze sits down with Gota Chanturia, education policy specialist, civic activist and founding member of the Movement for Social Democracy, for a wide-ranging conversation about education, protest and Georgia’s emerging political alternatives.#TalkGeorgia #Georgia #GeorgianPolitics #GotaChanturia #GeorgianDream #Education #GeorgiaProtests #MovementForSocialDemoracy


Why Georgian Dream Wants Control of Georgia’s Schools & Universities | Gota Chanturia | TG-S2-E3.
Why Georgian Dream Wants Control of Georgia’s Schools & Universities | Gota Chanturia | TG-S2-E3. episode artwork
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09/23/2026

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREIs Georgian Dream “De-forming” Education to Take Full Political Control?In this episode of Talk Georgia, Giorgi Rukhadze sits down with Gota Chanturia, education policy specialist, civic activist and founding member of the Movement for Social Democracy, for a wide-ranging conversation about education, protest and Georgia’s emerging political alternatives.

#TalkGeorgia #Georgia #GeorgianPolitics #GotaChanturia #GeorgianDream #Education #GeorgiaProtests #MovementForSocialDemoracy


Liluashvili Jailed for 13 Years, Geladze Demoted: What Ivanishvili is Doing to the GD? TGQT-S2-E3
Liluashvili Jailed for 13 Years, Geladze Demoted: What Ivanishvili is Doing to the GD? TGQT-S2-E3 episode artwork
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09/20/2026

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREThis is a special edition of Talk Georgia, which airs every Sunday at 22:00, where Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze answer audience questions about Georgian and regional politics.Top Question of the week from RichardLiluashvili jailed for 13 years, Geladze demoted, the Finance Ministry reshuffled, and Gakharia’s party set to be added to the ban list. Are these developments connected? What is Ivanishvili trying to achieve?Please send your questions for the next show to [email protected]


Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. September 19. 2026
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#3
09/19/2026

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!


Liluashvili Jailed for 13 Years, Geladze Demoted: What Ivanishvili is Doing to the GD? TGQT-S2-E3
Liluashvili Jailed for 13 Years, Geladze Demoted: What Ivanishvili is Doing to the GD? TGQT-S2-E3 episode artwork
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09/19/2026

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Is a Political Turning Point Coming? Petre Tsiskarishvili on the UNM, GD & Geopolitics | TG-S2-EP2
Is a Political Turning Point Coming? Petre Tsiskarishvili on the UNM, GD & Geopolitics | TG-S2-EP2 episode artwork
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09/17/2026

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Are cracks emerging inside Georgian Dream - and could changes at home and abroad alter Georgia’s political trajectory?

In this episode of Talk Georgia, Giorgi Rukhadze sits down with Petre Tsiskarishvili, Acting Secretary General of the United National Movement (UNM), former Minister of Agriculture and former parliamentary majority leader, to discuss the UNM, Georgian Dream, Bidzina Ivanishvili and the geopolitical developments shaping Georgia’s future.


Is a Political Turning Point Coming? Petre Tsiskarishvili on UNM, Georgian Dream, & Geopolitics. TG-S2-EP2
Is a Political Turning Point Coming? Petre Tsiskarishvili on UNM, Georgian Dream, & Geopolitics. TG-S2-EP2 episode artwork
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09/16/2026

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Are cracks emerging inside Georgian Dream - and could changes at home and abroad alter Georgia’s political trajectory?

In this episode of Talk Georgia, Giorgi Rukhadze sits down with Petre Tsiskarishvili, Acting Secretary General of the United National Movement (UNM), former Minister of Agriculture and former parliamentary majority leader, to discuss the UNM, Georgian Dream, Bidzina Ivanishvili and the geopolitical developments shaping Georgia’s future.


Georgia's Russian Turn: Is Georgian Dream Crossing a New Line? | TGQT-S2-EP2
Georgia's Russian Turn: Is Georgian Dream Crossing a New Line? | TGQT-S2-EP2 episode artwork
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09/13/2026

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREThis is a special edition of Talk Georgia, which airs every Sunday at 22:00, where Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze answer audience questions about Georgian and regional politics.Top Question of the week from NinaAbkhazia; its former Prosecutor General is now fighting for Russia in Ukraine and even plans to form an entire battalion of Georgian fighters; while in Georgia, authorities are opening cases over people swearing at Kremlin propagandists Simonyan and Solovyov. Is the Georgian Dream–Russia love sto...


Talk Georgia Weekly News Update. September 12. 2026
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09/12/2026

Talk Georgia brings you weekly news updates on the key political and regional developments in Georgia. New episodes drop every Saturday at 22:00. Don’t miss out!


Georgia's Russian Turn: Is Georgian Dream Crossing a New Line? | TGQT-S2-EP2
Georgia's Russian Turn: Is Georgian Dream Crossing a New Line? | TGQT-S2-EP2 episode artwork
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09/12/2026

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREThis is a special edition of Talk Georgia, which airs every Sunday at 22:00, where Giorgi Rukhadze and Nodar Kharshiladze answer audience questions about Georgian and regional politics.Top Question of the week from NinaAbkhazia; its former Prosecutor General is now fighting for Russia in Ukraine and even plans to form an entire battalion of Georgian fighters; while in Georgia, authorities are opening cases over people swearing at Kremlin propagandists Simonyan and Solovyov. Is the Georgian Dream–Russia love sto...


Can Georgia Get Off the Hamster Wheel? Dr. Zurab Guruli TG-S2-EP1
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09/10/2026

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREIn this episode of Talk Georgia, Giorgi Rukhadze sits down with Dr. Zurab Guruli, MD, PhD - Professor at the University of Mississippi - to discuss Georgia’s political trajectory, its relationship with the United States, and the rapidly changing international environment.


Can Georgia Get Off the Hamster Wheel? Dr. Zurab Guruli TG-S2-EP1
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09/09/2026

Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREIn this episode of Talk Georgia, Giorgi Rukhadze sits down with Dr. Zurab Guruli, MD, PhD - Professor at the University of Mississippi - to discuss Georgia’s political trajectory, its relationship with the United States, and the rapidly changing international environment.


Garibashvili Jailed & Discredited, Mdinaradze Gone: What Is Happening Inside the GD? TGQT-S2-EP1
Garibashvili Jailed & Discredited, Mdinaradze Gone: What Is Happening Inside the GD? TGQT-S2-EP1 episode artwork
09/06/2026

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