Political Rewind

Monday on Political Rewind, Congress negotiates gun safety laws in the wake of mass shootings. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court considers a major Second Amendment case and a PAC supporting Herschel Walker fuels controversy over a gas giveaway.  The panel: Patricia Murphy — political reporter & columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Michael Thurmond — CEO, DeKalb County Fred Smith — professor...

Friday on Political Rewind: Our panel of Georgia mayors on the top issues facing their constituents, including school safety following the Uvalde shooting, policing, and a post-pandemic economy. The panel: Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham — East Point Jim Galloway — Former political columnist Mayor Skip Henderson — Columbus Mayor Van Johnson — Savannah Timestamps: :00- Introductions 3:35- Issues facin...

Thursday on Political Rewind, the Tulsa shooting raises the stakes in the gun control debate as the U.S. House prepares to pass bills in response. Our guests weigh in on how it'll impact Georgia races this fall. The panel: Edward Lindsey — former state representative & head of Georgia state government affairs team, Dentons Kevin Riley — editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Rep. Mary Margaret O...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on Georgia's primary election results. Meanwhile, Herschel Walker says it wasn't the former president who convinced him to run. And Brad Raffensperger is set to testify in front of a grand jury about the 2020 elections. The Panel: Patricia Murphy — Politics reporter & columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Andra Gillespie — P...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Georgia-based Daniel Defense is facing widespread criticism, after the gun it manufactured was used in the Uvalde massacre. Meanwhile, Herschel Walker's response to the shooting is fodder for Democrats and reports say Trump is mad over primary losses. The panel: Margaret Coker — Editor-in-Chief, The Current Rene Alegria — CEO, Mundo Hispanico Rahul Bali — reporter, WAB...

Friday on Political Rewind:  Bill Nigut sits down with public health leader Mark Rosenberg and Jim Galloway to look at gun safety as a public health issue.  The panel: Jim Galloway – Former political columnist Mark Rosenberg – Former director of the CDC Center for Injury Prevention and Control Timestamps: :00- Introduction 15:00- How the gun crisis should be studied like the seatbelt crisis 19:40-...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Perdue conceded to helping Kemp win the race for Governor, but will Trump do the same? Meanwhile, Democrats are mobilizing voters across the state. And, Herschel Walker is mounting millions. Plus, questions about gun control linger. The panel: Kevin Riley – Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Rep. David Wilkerson – Democratic State Representative and Minority Whi...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Political Rewind team convenes for a special live 2 p.m. broadcast following Georgia's primary election. But first, we tackle the latest news out of Uvalde, Texas, after a mass shooting at an elementary school. Panel: Leroy Chapman — Managing editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Riley Bunch — Public policy reporter, GPB News Stephen Fowler — Political reporte...

Wednesday morning on Political Rewind: The results from the Georgia primary reveal the candidates voters picked to head into the general election. Who made earned their party’s nomination? And what do the winners tell us about the state of Georgia politics? The panelists: Dr. Andra Gillespie — Professor of Political Science and Director of the James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race a...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Voters are flocking to the polls on election day. David Perdue got one last shout-out from Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Gov. Kemp got a boost from Trump's former vice president. Georgians also have to decide on lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, and more. The panelists: Adrienne Jones — Political science professor and director, pre-law, Morehouse Co...

Monday on Political Rewind: On the eve of the primary election, Mike Pence arrives in Georgia to campaign for Gov. Brian Kemp, while Donald Trump will hold a rally for David Perdue. Other candidates in closely watched races will make their final arguments to voters today, as well. Among Republican contests, Brad Raffensperger is looking to survive the wrath of Trump in his campaign for another ter...

Friday on Political Rewind: Today is the final day of early voting in Georgia’s primary election. More than 700,000 people already cast their ballots – a record for the state, with tens of thousands likely to vote today. Gov. Brian Kemp campaigned on his record for attracting business to Georgia. Today he will be in Savannah to announce the state has won the bid to be the site of a Hyundai electri...

Thursday on Political Rewind: New polling on Georgia's slate of important primary elections just days away from the end of the voting period. Plus, what is the deal with "crossover" voting? Panel: Mark Niesse – Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Dr. Amy Steigerwalt – Professor of political science, Georgia State University Dr. Alan Abramowitz – Emeritus professor of political science, Emor...

The latest on primary results across the nation and what they mean for Georgia's candidates less than a week a way from the Peach State's own primary. Panel: Sen. Kim Jackson – State Senator, D-Stone Mountain Edward Lindsay – Republican strategist Claire Sanders – Senior lecturer of political science and public administration at Georgia College State University Greg Bluestein – Politics reporter,...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The latest on early voting with just a week left before the primary election. Plus, Georgia leaders react to a shooting by a white supremacist in Buffalo, N.Y. The panelists: Margaret Coker — Editor in chief, The Current Tamar Hallerman — Senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tia Mitchell — Washington reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps: 0...

Monday on Political Rewind: David Gergen joins Bill Nigut to talk about political leadership and his new book. The panelists: David Gergen — Former White House communications director and author, "Hearts Touched With Fire: How Great Leaders are Made" Patricia Murphy — Columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00-Introductions 1:45- Gergen highlights Buffalo shooting 14:46- Gergen ta...

Friday on Political Rewind: Former Vice President Mike Pence announced he's attending a rally for Gov. Brian Kemp on the eve of the Georgia primary. And longtime state lawmaker Mary Margaret Oliver reflects on her service in the General Assembly. Panelists: Jim Galloway — Former columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Mary Margaret Oliver — State representative (D-Decatur) Timestamps: 0:00 – I...

Thursday on Political Rewind: According to a new study from the CDC, gun violence is taking record tolls on American lives. U.S. Senate Democrats lost their bid to codify the right to choice in federal law. Trump attacks three GOP governors heading to Georgia to rally for Brian Kemp. The Panel: Dr. Audrey Haynes — Political science professor, University of Georgia Dr. Andra Gillespie — Political s...

The Supreme Court may overturn Roe v. Wade, but a Georgia privacy law, that's more than 100 years old, could keep abortion rights intact. Meanwhile, questions remain about if a decision to reverse Roe will affect elections. Also: David Perdue's campaign is on financial fumes. Greg Bluestein — Politics reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution  Leo Smith — CEO, Engaged Futures  Melita Easters — Fo...

Panelists: Cynthia Tucker — Author, "The Southernization of America: A Story of Democracy in the Balance." Tamar Hallerman — Senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Pulitzer Prize winner Cynthia Tucker joins Bill Nigut. She's a former columnist and Washington correspondent for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and an expert on southern politics.  She discusses her new book, "The Southerni...

Monday on Political Rewind: A judge ruled that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene can remain on the ballot for reelection. The first major poll to be conducted after the leaked SCOTUS Roe opinion suggests that Republicans may face backlash in this year's elections if the ruling holds. But first, Kia's parent company announced it would open its second factory in Georgia. Charles Bullock — Richard B. Russe...

Friday on Political Rewind: Early voting turnout in the 2022 primary election is setting records across the state. Plus, Sen. Raphael Warnock joins other Democratic incumbents facing tough reelection battles. Could they push forward legislation enshrining abortion access in federal law? The panel:  Dr. Amy Steigerwalt — Professor of political science, Georgia State University Chuck Williams — Repo...

Thursday on Political Rewind: The 2020 census revealed Georgia’s non-white population is growing rapidly. Now, three news organizations catering to the needs of Georgia’s minority audiences have formed the Ethnic Media Collaboration, designed to bring insightful news and information to communities of color. The panel: Kevin Riley — Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution James Washington — Presid...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Georgians set a new early voting turnout record. Plus, details of the state's $1.5B Rivian deal come to light. And candidates react to a leak of a draft opinion from the Supreme Court suggesting Roe v. Wade will be overturned. The panel: Dr. Adrienne Jones — Professor of political science, Morehouse University  Fred Smith — Emory University, School of Law   Greg Blue...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: We discussed the big news in the Supreme Court, as leaked documents suggest it will overturn Roe v. Wade. Meanwhile, back in Georgia, the special grand jury that will weigh in on whether Donald Trump interfered in the 2020 elections has been seated. The Panel: Emma Hurt — Reporter, Axios Atlanta Stephen Fowler — Political reporter, GPB News Tamar Hallerman — Senior rep...