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Monday on Political Rewind: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has given up legislation that would threaten key health care bills. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp quickly signed SB 140, which restricts gender-affirming care for transgender minors. And there are new developments at the site of the future Atlanta police training center. The panel Chuck Williams, @chuckwilliams, reporter, WRBL-TV Columbus Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution King Williams, @IamKingWilliams, journalist and documentary filmmaker Rahul Bali, @rahulbali, politics reporter, WABE Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 3:00 - Gov. Brian Kemp declares a state of emergency for severe weather 9:00 - Lt. Gov. Burt Jones gives up a fight on the certificate of need requirement for new hospitals 21:00 - Mental health measures 27:00 - Sports betting bill 33:00 - Press conference on hate crimes bill 37:00 - Latest on Cop City 45:00 - Kemp talks with the Wall Street Journal about 2024 Tuesday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Tamar Hallerman joins the panel.
Friday on Political Rewind: Kevin Riley's on to reflect on his career and time at The Atlanta Journal-Constituiton. The Political Rewind team also congratulates his successor Leroy Chapman, for making history as the first Black editor-in-chief in the paper's 155-year history. The panelist: Kevin Riley, Editor-in-chief, @ajceditor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - AJC Editor Kevin Riley is stepping down after a long, storied career. 5:00 - Riley started working with Cox's newspaper business as a senior at the University of Dayton. 8:00 - Riley worked Dayton's sports beat during the 1996 Olympics, including the Olympic Park Bombing. 16:00 - History of the Cox family. 23:00 - Leroy Chapman becomes the first Black editor of the AJC. 27:00 - On covering tough stories that face pushback. 38:00 - AJC adjusted to the pandemic through multiple strategies. 47:00 - Advice for journalists and how newspapers will move forward. Monday on Political Rewind: WABE's Rahul Bali and WRBL's Chuck WIlliams join the panel.
Thursday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut welcomes "The Vagina Monologues" playwright V —formerly known as Eve Ensler — and former state Sen. Jen Jordan to the panel for a conversation on women's autonomy, V's life and more. Content Warning: sexual assault; violence against women The panel V, playwright and author, "The Vagina Monologues" Jen Jordan, @senatorjen, former state senator 0:00 - Introductions 6:00 - V talks about her first time performing her show, "The Vagina Monologues" 12:00 - Origins of V day 20:00 - Women coming forward with their sexual assault stories 24:00 - Former state Sen. Jen Jordan on prosecuting sexual crimes 29:00 - Eve switching to the name "V" 43:00 - Reckoning with our country's history 46:00 - City of joy in Congo 48:00 - Hope for the future Friday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Journal Constitution's Kevin Riley joins the panel.
Wednesday at Political Rewind: The Legislature passed Senate Bill 140, which would block gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Will Gov. Brian Kemp sign the bill? Meanwhile: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is pushing a bill on hospitals in rural Georgia that could benefit his family's business. The panel: Chauncey Alcorn, @CLamontLives, reporter, Capital B Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Margaret Coker, @mideastmargaret, editor-in-chief, The Current Stephen Fowler,@stphnfwlr, political reporter GPB News Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:00 - The Legislature passed SB 140, which would limit gender-affirming care for transgender minors. 18:00 - Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is advocating for legislation on rural hospitals that would benefit his family business. 29:00 - A bill that would raise the weight limit for trucks is under fire. 36:00 - Margie McLeod's battle for rent control in Atlanta made it to the Legislature. 43:00 - The Current and ProPublica's investigation into TitleMax made it to the U.S. Senate. 47:00 - What are the chances the DNC will hold a convention here? Thursday on Political Rewind: Eve Vensler, now known as V, will join us to talk her groundbreaking play "The Vagina Monologues."
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Trump's lawyers filed a motion to dismiss every finding of the Fulton County special grand jury. Meanwhile, a new article suggests the YSL trial in Fulton County is straining resources. Also, a new report from The Urban League highlights inequalities Black Georgians face. The panel: Anthony Michael Kreis, professor of constitutional law, @AnthonyMKreis, Georgia State University Madeline Thigpen, criminal justice reporter, @mthigs, Capital B Tamar Hallerman, senior reporter, @TamarHallerman, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tiffany Williams Roberts, Public Policy Director, @twrobertslaw, Southern Center for Human Rights Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - President Trump filed to stop Fulton County's special grand jury report. 19:00 - The latest on the YSL Fulton County trial and defendant Young Thug. 38:00 - Updates on the Manhattan DA's case against Donald Trump. 41:00 - Senate Bill 44, an anti-gang recruitment bill, passed through the Legislature. 47:00 - Urban League releases state of Black Georgia report. Wednesday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Greg Bluestein joins the panel.
Monday on Political Rewind: Former President Donald Trump called for supporters to protest his possible indictment in New York. His move sends a message to Fani Willis. Plus, new information lends credence to the theory that the 1980 Reagan campaign sabotaged efforts to bring American hostages home. The panel: Amy Steigerwalt, @DrSteigerwalt, professor of political science, Georgia State University Kendra King Momon, political science professor, Oglethorpe University Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Rick Dent, vice president, Matrix Communications Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Over the weekend, Donald Trump claimed he will be arrested on Tuesday, calling for his supporters to protest. 24:00 - New reporting from the New York Times suggests that the 1980 Reagan campaign had a hand in stalling the release of American hostages in Iran. 39:00 - The 2023 legislative session nears an end, but sports betting finds another life. 45:00 - Senate Bill 140, which would ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors, faces criticism on legislators' limited understanding of health care issues. 49:00 - The Urban League of Greater Atlanta released its first state of Black Georgia report. Tuesday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Tamar Hallerman and Georgia State University's Anthony Michael Kreis join the show.
Friday on Political Rewind: This Saint Patrick's Day, we celebrate Ireland's cultural contributions to the world, despite centuries of hardship. The panel Geraldine Higgins, Director of Irish Studies, Emory University Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 0:00 - Introductions 6:00 - Ireland immigration to the U.S. and Georgia 11:00 - Great writers coming out of Ireland 29:00 - Emory and Seamus Heaney 46:00 - Irish love of family Monday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Patricia Murphy joins the panel.
Thursday on Political Rewind: A Texas federal judge says he’ll rule soon on the use of a pill that induces more than half of the abortions in the U.S. Plus, new details on the 2020 phone conversation between former President Donald Trump and late Georgia House Speaker David Ralston. The panel Emma Hurt, @Emma_Hurt, reporter, Axios Atlanta Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution State Sen. Kim Jackson, @KimforGeorgia, (D), Stone Mountain Tanya Washington, @AskProfW, professor of law, Georgia State University Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 3:00 - New report shows Trump called late Speaker David Ralston 18:00 - Texas federal judge's impending ruling on abortion drug 29:00 - Senate Bill 140 heard on the House floor 45:00 - Special show talking about the Irish in Georgia 46:00 - Statues of women Friday on Political Rewind: A St. Patrick's Day special on Georgia's Irish history.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: The family of Manuel Terán said an independent autopsy created more questions than answers. They're suing the city of Atlanta for more information. Meanwhile, 500 Georgia health care providers oppose Senate Bill 140, which would ban gender-affirming care for minors. The panel: Chuck Kuck, @ckuck, immigration attorney Fred Smith, @fredosmithjr, professor of law, Emory University Stephen Fowler, @stphnfwlr, political reporter, GPB News Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Remembering Pat Schroeder on Equal Pay Day 4:00 - The family of Manuel Terán released the results of an independent autopsy, which suggests the activist was sitting with their hands up during the shooting 16:00 - More than 500 Georgia health care providers signed a letter opposing SB 140, which would ban gender-affirming care for minors 28:00 - SB 132 would limit noncitizens from buying agricultural land in the U.S. 35:00 - Two Georgia lawyers face scrutiny for their role in the January 6th investigations 43:00 - Medicaid expansion and sports betting are down, but not out. 46:00 - President Biden signaled he may resume family detentions of migrants. Wednesday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Greg Bluestein joins the panel.
Monday on Political Rewind: With the 2024 elections around the corner, Republicans nationwide are promoting anti-transgender legislation. We look at the measures under the Dome. Plus, the mother of Manuel Teran says an independent autopsy shows the activist's hands were raised when they were killed. The panel Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science, Emory University Bernard Fraga, @blfraga, professor of political science, Emory University Jeff Graham, @JeffGrahamAtl, executive director, Georgia Equality Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 5:00 - Anti-transgender legislation continues to rise across the country 26:00 - Bills that could have impact over election laws 39:00 - A special bonus episode of Political Rewind 40:00 - Parents of slain activist say independent activist slain at Atlanta Police Training site had hands up when shot 48:00 - Mike Pence on January 6th Tuesday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Tamar Hallerman joins the panel.
Friday on Political Rewind: We continue our series with thought leaders around Georgia. This time we talk with University of Georgia professor Charles Bullock about his 50-year career. We'll also get his thoughts on where Georgia politics stands, and the continuation of runoffs elections. The panel Dr. Charles Bullock, Richard B. Russell Chair of Political Science, University of Georgia Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former columnist, The Atlanta Journal Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 4:00 - How Chuck Bullock grew up 12:00 - Bullock's book on the Three Governors 17:00 - Bullock reflects on the first moments at UGA 22:00 - What was a Georgia Democrat? 29:00 - Chuck Bullock reflects on influential students 31:00 - History of Jimmy Carter's rise 41:00 - Georgia turns from blue to red 49:00 - State of Georgia's Republican Party Monday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Patricia Murphy joins the panel.
On this special edition, we take a look at the impact of women in film. We sit down with The New York Times' Manohla Dargis to discuss women's roles in front of and behind the camera — and we also dive into Oscar predictions. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Overview of women in film 26:00 - Ava Duvernay making more opportunities 30:00 - Movies where women made a big impact 35:00 - Abortion in film 40:00 - Real diversity in film 42:00 - Nominees for Oscars 45:00 - International Film Friday on Political Rewind: A special conversation with the University of Georgia's Chuck Bullock.
Thursday on Political Rewind: The Georgia House is set to pass a 2024 budget that increases investment in law enforcement and public safety, including funds to address concerns in Buckhead. Meanwhile, opponents of the planned Atlanta police training center are accusing police of heavy-handed tactics. The panel Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Rick Dent, vice president, Matrix Communications Tanya Washington, @AskProfW, professor of law, Georgia State University Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 3:30 - Georgia's Fiscal 2024 budget 23:00 - 23 people were arrested over the weekend during the protests of the Atlanta Police Training Center 46:00 - Fox News under fire for reporting on January 6th Friday on Political Rewind: A special interview with the University of Georgia's Dr. Charles Bullock.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: On International Women's Day, our panel is looking at the issues that affect women in Georgia and across the nation. The panel: Audrey Haynes, professor of political science University of Georgia Karen Owen, @ProfKarenOwen, professor of political science and dean of university college, University of West Georgia Margaret Coker, @mideastmargaret, editor-in-chief, The Current Tammy Greer, professor of political science Clark Atlanta University Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - States move to restrict reproductive health care access. 16:00 - Our panel recounts their experiences as women in academia. 25:00 - Growing numbers of women in politics around the world. 36:00 - Maternal mortality faces many women in Georgia. 44:00 - Pay gap disparities continue in workplaces. Thursday on Political Rewind: Thursday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Kevin Riley joins the panel.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: We now know the winners and losers from Crossover Day. Sports betting falls short, but our panel breaks down what remains. Meanwhile, some two dozen people were charged with domestic terrorism in response to violence at the planned police training facility. The panel Rep. Dave Wilkerson, @repdwilkerson, (D) Powder Springs Dr. Kendra King Momon, professor of political science, Oglethorpe University Leo Smith, @leosmithtweets, Republican consultant and CEO, Engaged Futures Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - A new school voucher bill survived Crossover Day. 16:00 - Two sports betting bills failed. 21:00 - The Senate passed a bill that would ban gender affirming care for transgender minors. 29:00 - A bill that would outline antisemitism in hate crime legislation survived. 39:00 - 23 additional activists were charged with domestic terrorism after fires at a future Atlanta police training site. 46:00 - Remembering the anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma. Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Current's Margaret Coker joins the panel.
Monday on Political Rewind: It's Crossover Day under the Dome. Today, several high-profile bills are on the line at the Legislature. Our panel breaks down the latest. The panel Chauncey Alcorn, @CLamontLives, reporter, Capital B Chuck Williams, @chuckwilliams, reporter, WRBL-TV Columbus Maya Prabhu, @MayaTPrabhu, government reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Major bills on the line at the Legislature today. 48:00 - How does Crossover Day work? 50:00 - Buckhead City movement leader Bill White says Buckhead is stuck until 2026. Tuesday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Tamar Hallerman joins the panel.
Friday on Political Rewind: Sports gambling, Buckhead City, and Georgia's "Don't Say Gay" bills failed in the state Senate. Meanwhile, the House passed an expanded mental health services bill. The panel Eric Tanenblatt, @ericjtanenblatt, Republican insider King Williams, @IamKingWilliams, journalist and documentarian Leroy Chapman, @AJCLeroyChapman, managing editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, @mmo_mary, (D) Decatur Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 5:00 - Buckhead cityhood vote fails 20:00 - Georgia's version of "Don't Say Gay Bill" fails 30:00 - State of sports betting 34:00 - Update to mental health legislation 42:00 - More details develop in crash that killed UGA football player and staff Monday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Journal Constitution's Patricia Murphy joins the panel.
Thursday on Political Rewind: Fox News hosts spread election conspiracies they knew were false. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is trying to overturn laws that shield journalists from lawsuits. In Georgia, reporters battle the state's open record process. Our panel speaks on the problems facing the press. The panel Anthony Michael Kreis, @AnthonyMKreis, professor of constitutional law, Georgia State University Clare Norins, director, First Amendment Clinic, University of Georgia School of Law Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tom Clyde, attorney, Kilpatrick Townsend Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 8:00 - Poll shows general distrust in the media 16:00 - Fox News personalities lied about 2020 election results 30:00 - NYT v. Sullivan and how it protects journalists 37:00 - Florida's proposals on defamation lawsuits 41:00 - Legislature insulating work from public record 49:00 - Why should the Fulton County special grand jury report be released? Friday on Political Rewind: State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver joins the panel.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: As the Legislature reaches a deadline for passing bills this session, Republicans continue pushing measures that would expand their reach into local governments. But Gov. Brian Kemp signals disinterest in a Buckhead City secession. Meanwhile, Biden's student debt plan faces an uphill battle in Supreme Court. Finally, we take a look at the history of SNCC and civil rights in Georgia. Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 5:00 - Kemp signals disinterest in a Buckhead City secession. 17:00 - State Republicans look to override local offices. 30:00 - New fights to create affordable workforce housing. 33:00 - A new elections bill was introduced in the Legislature. 41:00 - The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Biden administration's student debt relief plan. 49:00 - Before Uber: The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee organized Black voters with their Sojourner Motor Fleet. Listen to that story here: ( https://www.gpb.org/news/2023/02/27/uber-how-1960s-civil-rights-activists-built-motor-fleet-out-of-their-atlanta) Thursday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Kevin Riley joins the show.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the Biden student debt relief plan, which could affect more than 1 million Georgians. Legislation to create "Buckhead City" passed a Senate committee, a new milestone in the move to annex the neighborhood from Atlanta. The panel Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University Charles Bullock, professor of political science University of Georgia Matt Brown, @mrbrownsir, democracy reporter, The Washington Post Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on Biden's student loan plan. 23:00 - Legislation that would create a new Buckhead City has advanced to a new milestone. 38:00 - Georgia could raise its tobacco tax. 40:00 - Emily Kohrs, the forewoman in Fulton County's 2020 special grand jury, made a series of media appearences. 49:00 - Former President Barack Obama is starting a leadership program in three cities. Wednesday on Political Rewind: Lawmakers' Rochelle Ritchie joins the panel.
Monday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut returns! We'll discuss when Fulton County DA Fani Willis could release possible indictments from her investigation into the 2020 election. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp joined national GOP donors at a retreat in Texas, as he cuts ties with the state GOP. But first: Two Buckhead cityhood bills advance moments before our 9 a.m. show. The Panel: Amy Steigerwalt, @DrSteigerwalt, professor of political science, Georgia State University Andra Gillespie,@AndraGillespie, professor of political science & director, James Weldon Johnson Institution for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University Michael Thurmond, @dekalblikesmike, CEO DeKalb County Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter & columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - A state Senate committee passed two bills which would create an independent Buckhead City. 24:00 - No indictments have been made public in Fulton County's 2020 election investigation. 36:00 - Chicago and Atlanta continue to compete for the Democratic National Convention. 40:00 - Brian Kemp cuts ties with Georgia's state GOP in favor of national figures. 43:00 - How should the media cover Marjorie Taylor Greene? Tuesday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Tamar Hallerman joins the panel.
Friday on Political Rewind: Across the state, legislators and organizers are looking for solutions to homelessness — this as the cost of home ownership continues to skyrocket. Also, we look at environmental issues facing our state. The panel Guest host Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, GPB’s Lawmakers Grant Blankenship, @Grant_Blank_, editor and reporter, Georgia Public Broadcasting Margaret Coker, @mideastmargaret, editor-in-chief, The Current Martin Matheny, @martinmatheny, programming director, WUGA, and producer, Athens News Matters Maya Prabhu, @MayaTPrabhu, government reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - Statewide approach to housing homelessness 20:00 - More affordable rent 33:00 - Glynn County environmental issues 36:00 - Georgia coal ash 48:00 - Plains continues to lift up former President Carter Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found. Monday on Political Rewind: Emory University's Andra Gillespie joins the panel.
Thursday on Political Rewind: Across metro Atlanta, corporations have bought up tens of thousands of homes, raising rents and pricing middle-class Georgians out of home ownership. Our special panel of journalists and government leaders explains why the rent is so high. Guest host Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Brian Eason, @brianeason, government reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration, @ChuckEfstration, (R) Dacula King Williams, @IamKingWilliams, journalist and documentarian, The Atlanta Way State Sen. Nikki Merritt, @merritt4ga, (D) Gwinnett Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 3:00 - How investors are scooping up homes 20:00 - Making housing safer for tenants 24:00 - Atlanta's marketability for workers 26:00 - How investors increase the racial wealth gap 40:00 - Legislation on the floor Friday on Political Rewind: Lawmakers host Donna Lowry joins the panel.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Tributes continue to pour in as former President Carter remains in hospice care. A new article from the Associated Press gives insights into the Fulton County special grand jury investigating the 2020 election. The panel Guest host Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Emma Hurt, @Emma_Hurt, political reporter, Axios Jen Jordan, @senatorjen, former state senator and Democratic nominee for attorney general Leo Smith, @leosmithtweets, GOP consultant and president of Engaged Futures Tia Mitchell, @ajconwashington, Washington correspondent, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 2:00 - Tributes to the Carter family continue to pour in. 15:00 - The Fulton County special grand jury's forewoman hinted at major developments in the investigation. 26:00 - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is promoting a "national divorce." 36:00 - President Biden is ending a European tour signaling support for Ukraine. 39:00 - The second half of the 2023 Legislature has seen culture war issues heating up as new leadership settles in. Thursday on Political Rewind: Breaking down The Atlanta Journal Constitution's series "American Dream for Rent." Please leave us a voicemail on the topic at 404-494-0421 or a comment on our Twitter page @PoliticsGPB.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Stone Mountain has a long, complicated past. The birthplace of the second Ku Klux Klan, it is the largest memorial to the Confederacy, a reminder of the "Lost Cause" myth, and a popular picnic spot for Georgians. Today, our special panel breaks down the mountain's history. The panel: Cynthia Spence, co-chair of Sociology and Anthropology, Spelman College Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, retired columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Joe Crespino, @CrespinoJoe, Jimmy Carter Professor of History, Emory University Sheffield Hale, President and CEO, The Atlanta History Center. Wednesday on Political Rewind: Axios' Emma Hurt joins the panel. Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 1:00 - The Atlanta History Center's new documentary "Monument" breaks down Stone Mountain's history as a memorial to the "Lost Cause" myth. 14:00 - What does it mean for memorials to "honor" the Confederacy? 30:00 - What's next for Stone Mountain? 44:00 - The panel's memories of Jimmy Carter. Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.
Monday on Political Rewind: Former President Jimmy Carter announced his decision to stop medical treatment and enter home hospice in Plains, Ga. Reactions have poured in from around the world. President Biden said he hoped Carter would "continue his journey with grace and dignity." The panel: Andrea Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University Edward Lindsey, @edlindsey14, former state representative, Atlanta Leroy Chapman, @AJCLeroyChapman, managing editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, @mmo_mary, (D) Decatur Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 3:00 - Former President Jimmy Carter is in home hospice in Plains, Ga. 31:00 - Trump's campaign staff called Georgia GOP legislators to ask them to send false electors after the 2020 election. 42:00 - Former Gov. Nathan Deal spoke on prison reform. 50:00 - Sen. Jon Ossoff launches a federal investigation into Georgia's foster care system. Tuesday on Political Rewind: A special show surrounding the documentary "Monument: The Untold Story of Stone Mountain."
Friday on Political Rewind: With Fulton County's partial 2020 election report released, our panel breaks down what we know so far. Jurors believe at least one witness lied under oath, but we don't have names of those under suspicion. Jurors also found no evidence of voter fraud. The panel Anthony Michael Kreis, @AnthonyMKreis, professor of constitutional law, Georgia State University Fred Smith, @fredosmithjr, professor of constitutional law, Emory University Stephen Fowler, @stphnfwlr, political reporter, GPB News Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Monday on Political Rewind: Emory University's Andra Gillespie joins the panel. 0:00 - Introductions 7:00 - What was revealed in the partial release of the report from the Fulton County special grand jury probe 25:00 - Who are the targets for indictments? 40:00 - Are indictments imminent? Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.
*Note, this episode was recorded before the partial release of the Special Grand Jury's report. Thursday on Political Rewind: Fulton County's partial report on 2020 election interference will be released today. Our panel breaks down what we know about possible future indictments. Plus, culture wars heat up under the Gold Dome. Will Republicans secure a majority to pass these bills into law? The panel: Chuck Williams, @chuckwilliams, reporter, WRBL-TV Columbus Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kurt Young, political science professor, Clark Atlanta University Meg Kinnard, @MegKinnardAP, politics and legal affairs reporter, Associated Press Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 4:00 - The January 6th Committee released call logs of Georgia legislators who Trump's campaign contacted after the 2020 election. 10:00 -Expecting partial report from Fulton County special grand jury probe 21:00 - Nikki Haley becomes first Republican to challenge Trump 39:00 - What will happen to the runoff system in the legislature? 46:00 - Culture wars in the Legislature Friday on Political Rewind: GPB's Stephen Fowler joins the panel to break down the latest from Fulton County. You can read his latest at gpb.org
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has officially launched her 2024 bid for president. Plus, portions of Fulton County's special grand jury report into the 2020 election will be released tomorrow. In the meantime, legislation to establish a religious liberty statute returns. The panel: Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science Emory University Audrey Haynes, professor of political science University of Georgia Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tammy Greer, professor of political science Clark Atlanta University Timestamps 0:00- Introductions 4:00- Nikki Hayley announces presidential run 25:00- Trump goes back and forth with donors 30:00- Religious liberty laws 46:00- Fulton County probe Thursday on Political Rewind: The Associated Press' Meg Kinnard joins the show.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Parts of Fulton County's investigation into the 2020 election will be released Thursday. Plus, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr signed onto a lawsuit that would ban abortion pills, even in states where the procedure is legal. The panel: Amy Steigerwalt, @DrSteigerwalt, professor of political science, Georgia State University Matt Brown, @mrbrownsir, democracy reporter, The Washington Post Maya Prabhu, @MayaTPrabhu, government reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 2:00 - Parts of Fulton County's 2020 election investigation report will be public later this week. 29:00 - State Republicans introduce a bill that would block gender affirming care for minors. 41:00 - AG Chris Carr signed on to a lawsuit which would ban abortion pills nationwide. 50:00 - Buckhead City is back before the Legislature. Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.
