Georgia Public Broadcasting
Lawmakers: Spotlight
Lawmakers: Spotlight shines a light on the voices driving Georgia's legislature. Host Donna Lowry interviews lawmakers, public officials, and community leaders on the top issues coming from under the Gold Dome. These conversations offer insight into the decision-making process behind the laws and their effects on everyday Georgians and provide clarity, context, and a closer look at the inner workings of the state government.
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Apr 1, 2026
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Episodes
Battleground: Ballot Box | As midterms end, Georgia's political spotlight burns brighter than ever 15.12.2022 29:17
LISTEN: On this final regular episode, we look at the 2022 midterm elections in Georgia and how they will influence the future of American politics.
Disruptions and disagreements dominate Georgia debates 19.10.2022 17:56
On this week's episode, we look at what key general election debates tell us — or don’t — about Georgia’s top candidates.
The road to November runs through Southwest Georgia 05.10.2022 24:34
LISTEN: On this week's episode, we take a deep dive into Georgia's 2nd Congressional District race and its potential effect on the midterm election. ——
The positives and pitfalls of political polling in Georgia 21.09.2022 16:39
LISTEN: On this week's episode, we look at the good, the bad and the statistically significant parts of polling Georgia's governor and U.S. Senate races. ——
Georgia Democrats see an opening in 2022 midterm elections 31.08.2022 17:33
LISTEN: On this week's episode, we visit the Democratic Party of Georgia's convention in Columbus to hear their vision for November and beyond. ——
Why Georgia's economy is good/bad for Democrats/Republicans 10.08.2022 20:56
LISTEN: On this week's episode, we look at how Georgia's top candidates are talking about local and national economic issues.
After Georgia Guidestones bombing, a community picks up the pieces 21.07.2022 22:05
On this week's episode, we look at conspiracies surrounding Elberton's granite monument, the Georgia Guidestones, and how the community is reacting to their demolition.
Georgia reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court abortion decision 07.07.2022 11:22
On this week's episode, we look at the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision to undo precedent around abortion — upending Georgia politics in the process.
The path to understanding Jan. 6 runs through Georgia 23.06.2022 14:01
On this week's episode, we look at Georgia’s role in understanding the leadup to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
On the high-stakes primary runoff debates for key Georgia elections 08.06.2022 13:48
On this week's episode, we look at some of Georgia's primary runoff debates, from Democratic secretary of state to several Republican congressional races.
Kemp, Raffensperger prevail over Trump in Georgia Primary 25.05.2022 12:40
On this week's episode, we dive into Georgia's primary races: who won, who lost and what it all means for November's election.
Abortion news, 2020 election dominate Georgia primary debates 04.05.2022 15:19
On this week's episode, we take a look at how abortion news and the 2020 election affected Atlanta Press Club primary debates.
How Georgia elections officials helped quash more voting law changes 20.04.2022 15:20
On this week's episode, we look at how elections officials stepped up and helped stop the creation of unnecessary voting laws.
The dust settles on a controversial legislative session 13.04.2022 15:47
On this week's episode, GPB public policy reporter Riley Bunch joins to discuss the final days of the 2022 legislative session.
Checking in with Georgia's 'election superheroes' 06.04.2022 13:13
On this week's episode, we visit Georgia's elections official training conference for a temperature check ahead of the May 24 primary.
Trump rallies for chosen candidates in high-stakes Georgia primary 30.03.2022 12:46
On this week's episode, we look at a recent Trump rally and how a pro-Trump slate of primary challengers could reshape Georgia politics.
Stacey Abrams is ready for a rematch (and Medicaid expansion) 23.03.2022 14:51
On this week's episode, we continue coverage of the Georgia governor's race by following Democrat Stacey Abrams' campaign as she launches a "One Georgia" tour.
What survived Georgia lawmakers' internal Crossover Day deadline 16.03.2022 13:35
On this week's episode, host Stephen Fowler and GPB public policy reporter Riley Bunch discuss major legislation approved before the close of the Georgia General Assembly's Crossover Day.
How to vote absentee by mail in Georgia under SB 202 09.03.2022 12:09
On this week's episode, we walk through the steps to vote by mail in Georgia under the new voting law SB 202.
Can Gov. Brian Kemp convince conservatives Trump is wrong? 23.02.2022 11:46
On this week's episode, we follow Gov. Brian Kemp on the campaign trail as the Republican seeks to fend off a Trump-backed primary challenge while looking ahead to a tightly-contested general election against Democrat Stacey Abrams.
Why Georgia elections boards are so important 16.02.2022 12:48
On this week's episode, we dig into the importance of county elections boards and their role in Georgia's voting process.
The primary paradox of David Perdue's run for governor 09.02.2022 11:54
On this week's episode, David Perdue lost his U.S. Senate race after baseless claims of fraud in the 2020 election kept conservative voters home in 2021 runoffs. Now, his newest campaign is premised on validating the beliefs of those same people while convincing them that this time, it’s different.
The complicated story of Lincoln County's proposed poll closure 02.02.2022 13:14
On this week's episode, we take a deeper look at a story reported with the Center for Public Integrity and NPR about what Lincoln County can tell us about the present — and future — of the fight for voting rights.
Looking at likely legislative plans in Georgia's election year session 26.01.2022 9:27
On this week's episode, we dive into what to expect in Georgia's 2022 legislative session, from bold budget proposals to election-year hijinks.
Putting Biden's Georgia voting rights visit into context 19.01.2022 11:09
On this week's episode, we look at President Joe Biden's visit to Georgia to call for federal voting rights and a historical look at congressional fights over civil and voting rights.
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