Political Rewind

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Georgia's abortion ban has been ruled unconstitutional by a Fulton County judge. After announcing he'd be running for president in 2024, Donald Trump also sang Herschel Walker's praises publicly. Meanwhile, Democrats sue to restore Saturday early voting ahead of the runoff. The panel Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia Greg Bluestei...

Today on Political Rewind, election integrity is a hot issue for voters as the November general election approaches. Joining us on today’s show is the CEO of Fair Fight Action, one of the more prominent organizations to tackle election issues in recent years.

Political Rewind with Bill Nigut for July 17, 2020.

Political Rewind with Bill Nigut | July 20, 2020.

Political Rewind's July 15, 2020 episode.

In the final episode of Political Rewind, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's editor-at-large Kevin Riley interviews host Bill Nigut on a lifelong career in journalism, the stories he looks back on, and what he expects in Georgia's political future. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Today is Bill Nigut's last show. Kevin Riley interviews him on his career. 7:00 - Bill's history and love of thea...

Brad Raffensperger has spoken with federal prosecutors investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has a few crucial rulings left on its docket. The panel: Anthony Michael Kreis, @AnthonyMKreis, professor of law Georgia State University Fred Smith, @fredosmithjr, professor of constitutional law Emory University Jim Galloway, former political columnist Atlanta...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Supreme Court rejected "independent legislature theory," an idea that its critics say could have undermined American democracy. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Gov. Brian Kemp feud over who's responsible for EV developments in Georgia. Meanwhile, there were two disturbing neo-Nazi protests in Georgia this week. The panel: Alan Abramowitz,@AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger will be interviewed for the first time by federal prosecutors. He’ll likely be asked about Donald Trump’s 2020 phone call, in which the former president asked for votes to win the election. The panel Audrey Haynes, professor of political science, The University of Georgia Margaret Coker, @mideastmargaret, editor-in-chief, The Curre...

Monday on Political Rewind: DeKalb Co. DA Sherry Boston announced she's withdrawing her office from criminal cases against "Cop City" protestors, citing prosecutorial differences with the Attorney General's office. Plus, the Department of Justice turns their attention to states' false electors. The panel Michael Thurmond, CEO, DeKalb County Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter, Atlanta...

Friday on Political Rewind: A Cobb County elementary school teacher may be the first casualty of Georgia’s new “divisive concepts” ban. Meanwhile, a state investigation confirms the two election officials at the heart of the “suitcase of ballots” conspiracy theory did nothing wrong. The panel: Adrienne Jones, @adriennemjns, professor of political science, Morehouse College Donna Lowry, @donnalowry...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut continues our series of conversations with Georgia’s thought leaders. He interviews former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, Atlanta’s first female mayor and the first Black woman to head a major Southern city. 0:00 - Introductions 2:00 - Former Mayor Shirley Franklin talks about her early life in Philadelphia 9:00 - Franklin talks about her desire to be...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Opponents of Atlanta's police training center filed a lawsuit against the city clerk after their referendum petition was denied twice, delaying a time-sensitive process. The Atlanta Advisory Board endorsed the referendum. And we discuss the latest on the Supreme Court's docket. The panel: Alan Abramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University Andr...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: This week marks one year since the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, ending 50 years where women had a guaranteed right to choose an abortion. Plus, Brad Raffensperger challenges Donald Trump to a debate. But first, Bill Nigut speaks on the show's cancellation. The panel: Kendra King Momon, professor of political science and interim provost, Oglethorpe University...

Last Sunday, the musical Parade won the Tony for Best Revival of a Musical. Written by Atlanta native Alfred Uhry, Parade documents the 1915 lynching of Leo Frank. Host Bill Nigut welcomes Uhry, Rabbi Alvin Sugarman, and author Steve Oney to tell Frank's story. The panel Alfred Uhry, playwright and screenwriter, "Parade" Rabbi Alvin Sugarman, senior rabbi, The Temple Jim Galloway, @jimjournalist,...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Rene Alegria has given a voice to Hispanic writers and journalists throughout his career. He's now the CEO at MundoNow, one of the country's most widely-read bilingual and bicultural outlets. The panel Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-at-large, The Atlanta Journal Constitution Rene Alegria, CEO, MundoNow 0:00 - Introductions 4:00 - Rene Alegria, CEO of MundoNow, talks...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: As Donald Trump made his first appearance in federal court, Gov. Brian Kemp told CBS News that he'd support the former president should he win the Republican primary. Plus, will the federal trial delay Fulton County DA Fani Willis' legal proceedings? The panel  Alan Abramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University, @AlanIAbramowitz Greg Bluestein...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Donald Trump will be arraigned on federal criminal charges in Miami today. Our panel weighs in on the strength of the charges against the 2024 frontrunner. Plus, state Republicans suggest an outright ban on abortion and a return to paper ballots at their Columbus convention. The panel: Andra Gillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson I...

Monday on Political Rewind: The state GOP convention, headlined by Donald Trump and Kari Lake, saw massive support for the far-right wing of the state Republican Party. But while a plurality of voters think the former president should be prosecuted, another plurality sees the charges against him as politically motivated. The panel Anthony Michael Kreis, @AnthonyMKreis, professor of law, Georgia St...

Friday on Political Rewind: In this pre-recorded conversation, we discuss the outpouring of support for former first lady Rosalynn Carter as her family announced her dementia diagnosis. This news comes as she spent decades fighting to erase mental health stigma and find support for caregivers. We talk to executives at the Carter Center and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers about her leg...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Opponents of the planned Atlanta police training center launched a referendum campaign. But first, what to expect from the Georgia GOP convention. The panel: Chuck Williams, reporter WRBL-TV Columbus, @chuckwilliams Donna Lowry, host of Lawmakers & GPB News reporter, @donnalowrynews Kevin Riley, editor at large,The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @ajceditor Rahul Bali,...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Georgia GOP convention is just days away, and some far-right Republicans want to introduce a measure to block mainstream candidates. Plus, before approving the police training center, the Atlanta City Council added an amendment, but opponents say it's insufficient and are launching a referendum campaign to stop the project. The panel: Eric Tanenblatt, Republican...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: After 14 hours of scathing public comment, the Atlanta City Council approved funding for the controversial police training center. Meanwhile, controversy over drag shows hits Hartwell County. And then there's the latest on Fulton County's 2020 election probe. The panel Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peter Biello, @Pe...

Monday on Political Rewind: Donald Trump will headline the state GOP convention this weekend in Columbus. Governor Kemp will not attend, and he's now going after Trump publicly. The Atlanta City Council will vote on funding for the controversial police training center, with large protests expected. The panel: Edward Lindsey, member, State election board & former Atlanta state representative, @edli...

Friday on Political Rewind: After months of wrangling, Congress has officially sent a debt ceiling bill to the president's desk. More Republican hopefuls are throwing their name in for 2024. Mike Pence, Chris Christie, and North Dakota Gov. Doug Bergum will announce in the coming days. The panel Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science, Emory University Alan Abramowitz, @Al...