Georgia Public Broadcasting

Lawmakers: Spotlight

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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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Episode 6: A Surge In Registration Brings Demographic Change 09.10.2020 13:55

On this episode of "Battleground: Ballot Box," we take a look at voter registration, demographic changes and why Georgia is an electoral battleground.

Bonus: Voting Issues In Georgia, How We Got Here 09.10.2020 27:14

In this bonus episode of "Battleground: Ballot Box," host Stephen Fowler chronicles how voting in Georgia has changed from 2018 to 2020.

Episode 5: Let's Make A Voting Plan 05.10.2020 9:43

On this episode of "Battleground: Ballot Box," we discuss the importance of making a voting plan, whether you plan to cast your ballot by mail, early in person or on Election Day.

Episode 4: What You Need To Know About Voting By Mail 03.10.2020 12:30

On this episode of "Battleground: Ballot Box," we talk about the mail, specifically voting by mail. It is something a record 1.1 million Georgians did in the June primary and at least a million more plan to do for November's election.

Episode 3: Coronavirus Delays, Primary Disasters And A Disrupted 2020 29.09.2020 13:31

In this episode, we’re continuing to unpack how Georgia’s election landscape has changed since the nationally watched 2018 governor’s race, from the delivery of voting machines to the coronavirus-stricken primary.

Episode 2: A Year That Changed Voting In Georgia 26.09.2020 15:05

In this episode, we explore how Georgia’s voting landscape changed drastically after the 2018 governor’s race, from lawsuits to the selection of a new voting system.

Episode 1: Six Weeks Out, State Faces Wide Challenges, Shaken Trust In System 22.09.2020 17:32

On this episode of Battleground: Ballot Box, we hear from Georgia's Secretary of State, a county elections supervisor, a poll worker and a voter to understand the challenges that loom over a successful November election, and what steps are being done to address them.