Political Rewind

Monday on Political Rewind: Former President Trump held a rally in Ga. over the weekend with candidates he’s endorsed in GOP primaries here. In the state capitol, the Senate approves a budget with teachers' raises. What bills are in the making as the last week of the session approaches? Managing editor of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kevin Riley hosts today's show. The Panel: Chuck Williams —...

Friday on Political Rewind: Former President Donald Trump is set to visit Georgia this weekend for a rally in support of a growing list of candidates in GOP primaries. In other news, a viral disinformation campaign among conservatives attacks the bipartisan bill to expand Ga’s mental health services. Our panel discusses support for the bill and the conspiratorial pushback. The panel: Dr. Andra Gil...

Thursday on Political Rewind: We take a break from political news to speak with longtime New York Times writer Frank Bruni. He's served in many roles at the paper, including as White House correspondent, Rome bureau chief, restaurant critic and opinion writer. His new book, “The Beauty of Dusk,” is about how his life was transformed by a stroke that left him permanently blind in one eye. It is a p...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: We sat down with three Georgia mayors discuss governance in their towns. Then, we dug into more election news as Trump endorses another Georgia candidate. We also reviewed Day 2 of hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Panel: Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham — Mayor of East Point Greg Bluestein — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics reporter and author of “Fli...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Sen. Jon Ossoff makes headlines for his remarks during Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmations hearings. Back stateside, voting rights groups are mounting up to defeat a new election bill. Also, Stacey Abrams files a new lawsuit over campaign finances. The panel: Sam Olens — Former Georgia attorney general Shirley Franklin — Former mayor of Atlanta...

Monday on Political Rewind: Confirmation hearings begin for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as she tries to make it to the country's highest court. Meanwhile, in Georgia, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan launches his first TV ads zeroing in on Abrams. Also, Koch Industries and Rivian continue to make headlines. Panel: Adrienne Jones— Professor of political science, Morehouse College Amy Steigerwalt— Professor of...

Friday on Political Rewind: Senate challenger Herschel Walker's comments draw attention as the former college football player tries to maintain his lead in the GOP primary. Plus, Stacey Abrams' financial disclosure report shows how much has change since her 2018. The panel: Patricia Murphy — Politics reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Rene Alegria — CEO, Mundo Hispanico Digit...

Political Rewind: St. Patrick's Day ties; Kemp signs midyear budget; Perdue heads to Mar-a-Lago Thursday on Political Rewind: As Georgia celebrates St. Patrick's Day, Gov. Brian Kemp finds his own pot of gold by signing off on an extensive midyear budget. Meanwhile, David Perdue heads to Mar-a-Lago, and the state Senate advances another bill that will give the state more reach in schools. The Pane...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Dust settles at the state Capitol as the crossover deadline has now passed. Our team of legislative experts gives you an update on what passed. Meanwhile, as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addresses Congress, Georgia GOP chairman David Shafer is under fire for liking tweets linked to Russian propaganda. Also: Abrams and Kemp fire back at each over TV ads.  The panel:...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: We talk to chef Hugh Acheson, who is back from Eastern Europe after feeding Ukrainian refugees. Then we buckle up for Crossover Day under the Gold Dome as lawmakers rush to get bills over to the next chamber. Plus, Stacey Abrams' campaign is in full swing. The panel: Audrey Haynes — Professor of political science, University of Georgia            Hugh Acheson — Chef, r...

Monday on Political Rewind: As the deadline for bills to pass at least one chamber in the General Assembly looms, legislation aimed at suspending the state's gas tax, mental health reform and "constitutional carry" move forward. Plus, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reveals new info on U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker's businesses. Finally, we talk of the death of respected Atlanta Mayor Sam...

Friday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp filed the necessary qualifying paperwork for his gubernatorial campaign. But how's his campaign shaping up? Plus, a bill in the state Capitol gives law enforcement more power over protestors and demonstrations. Meanwhile, a proposed measure would prevent private schools from talking about sexual orientation. The panel: Dr. Andra Gillespie — Professor of...

Thursday on Political Rewind: The countdown to Crossover Day looms in the legislature, where House Republicans have introduced a sweeping bill they say will combat election fraud. Meanwhile, Kemp officially qualifies for the race for governor as Abrams kicks her campaign into high gear.  The Panel: Amy Steigerwalt —Professor of political science, Georgia State University Charles Bullock — Professo...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Leaders on both sides of the aisle are working to relieve pain at the pump. Gov. Brian Kemp and Sen. Raphael Warnock want to pause gas taxes as prices climb. Plus, Abrams sticks to her 2018 messaging after qualifying. Also: More updates from under the Gold Dome. The Panel: Greg Bluestein – Politics Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Riley Bunch – Public polic...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: As the qualifying week unfolds new, candidates emerge, including one challenger to longtime U.S. Rep. David Scott. And while races are now officially underway, millions have already been spent on ads. Plus, voters are to weigh in on development of a spaceport along the Georgia coast. The panel: Emma Hurt — Reporter, Axios Atlanta Leroy Chapman — Managing editor, The At...

Panel: Chris Joyner — Author, “The Three Death Sentences of Clarence Henderson” Jim Galloway — Former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s reporter Chris Joyner said that the strange story of Henderson and Buddy Stevens had been part of his life since he began his career in newspapers more than 20 years ago. And now, he’s turned it into a fascina...

Friday on Political Rewind: The Georgia House is set to vote on the first in a series of GOP-sponsored bills to limit how teachers can talk about race and the U.S. history of bigotry. Also, Georgia politicians are using the Russian invasion of Ukraine to make points on the campaign trail. The Panel: Dr. Andra Gillespie — professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute f...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Retired Gen. Philip Breedlove joined the panel today to talk about the unfolding situation in Ukraine. Plus, we talk about the 4,000 Georgia soldiers on their way to Europe as the conflict in Ukraine intensifies. What are the next steps the Biden administration may be considering? The Panel:  Dr. Alan Abramowitz — Professor emeritus of political science, Emory Univers...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: A federal judge is letting new maps move forward through the 2022 election. Georgia U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene makes headlines for interrupting President Biden's State of the Union address. Also: Sonny Perdue is now chancellor, while David Perdue rails against Rivian.  The Panel: Greg Bluestein – Politics Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution  Rahul Bali –...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Georgia companies and state government are responding forcefully to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Plus, Republican challenger for governor David Perdue is attacking what Gov. Kemp is touting as a crowning business achievement: the deal that will bring a huge auto assembly plant to rural Georgia.  The panel: Charlie Hayslett, editor, Trouble in God’s Country Chuck Ku...

Monday on Political Rewind: Former U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn offers his insights on Ukraine. Then we talk to Mercer University professor Christ Grant, who watched the crisis unfold while in Ukraine earlier this year, and Ukrainian native Tetiana Lendiel. The Panel: Chris Grant — Professor at Mercer University, Electoral politics and European politics Jim Galloway — retired political columnist, The Atlant...

Friday on Political Rewind: Former President Donald Trump is stepping up fundraising on behalf of the Georgia candidates he has endorsed, including Mar-a-Lago fundraisers for David Perdue, Vernon Jones and Herschel Walker. Plus, divergent responses emerge from Republican camps on the invasion of Ukraine. The panel: Patricia Murphy — Politics reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution...

Thursday on Political Rewind: How will a deeply divided electorate respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine? Also, our panel discussed the role women on both sides of the aisle are playing in this year’s election — as candidates, organizers and voters. The panel: Julianne Thompson — Republican strategist Melita Easters — Founder, Georgia WIN List Leo Smith — GOP consultant and president, Engaged...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: A verdict is reached in the hate crimes trial of the three white men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. GPB News' Benjamin Payne joins the panel for the first time. Plus, Herschel Walker said the tenor of the Republican gubernatorial primary is bad for the GOP. The panel : Dr. Amy Steigerwalt — Professor of political science, Georgia State University Benjamin Payn...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The Political Rewind team starts with a check of what's happening under The Gold Dome. We do a legislative round-robin and look at the status of fundraising bills for candidates, transgender sports bans, and legal gambling. The Panel: Edward Lindsey — Former state representative, (R) Atlanta Howard Franklin — President & CEO, Ohio River South State Senator Sonya Halper...