Political Rewind

Thursday on Political Rewind: The House sent a debt ceiling bill to the Senate, though four of Georgia’s representatives voted against it. Meanwhile, the GBI and APD arrested three protestors who were raising bail funds for anti-“Cop City” activists. And election denier Kari Lake headlines Georgia’s GOP convention.  The Panel: Chauncey Alcorn, @CLamonstLives, state and local politics reporter, Cap...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The U.S. House plans to vote tonight on a debt ceiling deal. Far-right Republicans could complicate the math of the agreement. Plus, Mike Pence cancels on Georgia's GOP convention. But first, an outpouring of support for former First Lady Rosalynn Carter after her family reveals her dementia diagnosis. The panel Greg Bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A debt ceiling deal will face its first major test in the U.S. House today. And as Pride Month begins this week, more than 50 bills restricting LGBTQ+ rights were passed around this country this year alone. Plus, crucial Supreme Court rulings to watch as its current term ends. The panel Anthony Michael Kreis, professor of law, Georgia State University, @AnthonyMKreis F...

Friday on Political Rewind: The GOP field grows as Tim Scott and Ron DeSantis announce their campaigns for the White House. Meanwhile, President Biden leads in a new CNN poll, but his approval numbers continue to drop. And the Supreme Court strikes a blow to the EPA with its ruling on the Clean Water Act. The panel: Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham, East Point, @DeanaIngraham Jim Galloway, former poli...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut welcomes Emory's Paul Root Wolpe to the panel. They'll discuss concerns about AI releasing deep fakes, misinformation, and lies during the 2024 election cycle. The panelist Paul Root Wolpe, Director Center for Ethics, Emory University Timestamps :00- Introductions 3:00- Differences between Chat GPT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) 6:00- How could Chat...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: We turn inward and look at how journalists can cover the 2024 elections responsibly. We also talk about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan to announce his presidential run with Twitter's CEO Elon Musk. The panel Heather Hendershot, author, professor of media studies MIT, @ProfHendershot Kevin Riley, editor at large, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @ajceditor Matt Brow...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp's trip to Israel is drawing international attention to a bill to fight antisemitism that failed under the Gold Dome. Meanwhile, a report notes that gerrymandering has left Georgia without a single competitive district. And who will voters blame if the U.S. debt defaults?  The panel: Alan Abramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory Univers...

Monday on Political Rewind: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms got featured on a list of 500 Americans barred from Russia. During a tour of Israel, Gov. Brian Kemp met with Prime Minister Netanyahu, who asked about a state bill codifying antisemitism.  The panel Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Const...

Friday on Political Rewind: Donald Trump's presence at the state GOP convention highlights the rift between Gov. Brian Kemp's supporters and MAGA Republicans. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene launched a campaign to impeach President Biden and other administration officials. Also: the latest on "Cop City" protests. The panel Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-C...

Thursday on Political Rewind: President Biden is facing off with a GOP-held House over a looming debt ceiling default. Donald Trump will also appear at Georgia's Republican convention, but Gov. Brian Kemp will not. The panel: Audrey Haynes, professor of political science,University of Georgia Charles Bullock, professor of political science, UGA Kevin Riley, editor-at-large, The Atlanta Journal-Con...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Since winning a second term, Gov. Brian Kemp has started to expand his political network beyond Georgia, but it's unclear what he might do with that infrastructure. Host Bill Nigut and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Greg Bluestein ask Kemp's senior adviser Cody Hall about what is next in 2024. The panel: Cody Hall, senior adviser to Gov. Brian Kemp, @CodyHallGA G...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Title 42, a pandemic-era restriction on migration, came to an end last week. Politicians on both sides have been waiting to see how immigration would change. We break down the results with an expert. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of Georgians could lose Medicaid benefits. #gapol The panel: Charles Kuck, immigration attorney, @ckuck Chuck Williams, reporter WRBL-TV C...

Monday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp instructs state agencies to "disregard" several budget items, targeting mental health care and free school lunches. Plus, an investigation finds Herschel Walker solicited campaign donations made out to his company. And we unpack Donald Trump's infamous CNN town hall.  The panel Leo Smith, @leosmithtweets, president, Engaged Futures Patricia Murphy, @Murp...

Friday on Political Rewind: Since August of 2001, Soumaya Khalifa has worked through the Islamic Speakers Bureau to educate Georgians on the ins and outs of life as a Muslim woman in America. The panel Soumaya Khalifa, founder and Executive Director, Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - On Soumaya Khalifa's childhood, from Egypt to the U.S.. 9:00 - Khalifa found...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut turns our pre-recorded panel to focus in on gun violence and how we can protect kids in schools. The panel: Kevin Riley, editor at large, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @ajceditor Dr. Mark Rosenberg, Former CDC employee, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Maureen Downey, education columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @AJCGetSc...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: A jury finds former President Trump liable of sexual abuse and libel in a civil case. The pandemic-era rule Title 42 will expire tomorrow, affecting immigration. And the Georgia Bulldogs punt their chance to go to the White House, declining an invite from President Biden. The panel: Andra Gillespie, professor, Emory University, @AndraGillespie Chauncey Alcorn, politi...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: At least eight fake electors have immunity in Georgia's election probe. We'll discuss where Fani Willis' investigation goes from here. Meanwhile, President Biden is meeting with leaders over the debt ceiling. Plus, how the writers' strike is affecting Georgia's film industry. The panel: King Williams, documentarian and journalist, The Atlanta Way, @IamKingWilliams Marg...

Monday on Political Rewind: Lawmakers and citizens fear not much will change after last week's Midtown shooting. Meanwhile, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens proposes the largest budget in the city's history. And Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger sets a date for Georgia's primary.  The panel: Adrienne Jones, pre-law professor, Morehouse College, @adriennemjns Emma Hurt, reporter, Axios, @Emma_Hurt P...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut speaks to Reverend Doctor Joanna Adams, former Presbyterian pastor and faith leader, on God and prayer as a part of our conversations with Georgia's thought leaders. The panel Reverend Doctor Joanna Adams, former Presbyterian pastor and cofounder, Higher Faith Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Rev. Adams' story of faith 12:00 - On finding salvation...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Artificial intelligence like ChatGPT is already changing aspects of our daily lives, but what will our future with this technology look like? Host Bill Nigut welcomes Georgia Tech's Mark Riedl and Brian Magerko to explain. The panel Brian Magerko, Professor of Digital Media, Director of Graduate Studies in Digital Media, Head, Expressive Machinery Lab Mark Riedl, Pro...

Friday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut sits down with author Heather Hendershot to discuss her book When the News Broke. Hendershot is a professor of film and media at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her books include What’s Fair on the Air? Cold War Right-Wing Broadcasting and the Public Interest and Open to Debate: How William F. Buckley Put Liberal America on the Firing Line. Pa...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Lawyers for the former chair of the Coffee County GOP filed a motion claiming the Fulton County investigation violated her rights. Plus, Atlanta Democrats want the DOJ to investigate the death of Manuel Teran.  The panel: Amy Steigerwalt, professor of political science, @DrSteigerwalt, Georgia State University Jim Galloway, former political columnist, @JimJournalist, T...

Monday on Political Rewind: GOP-controlled legislatures in Nebraska and South Carolina rejected strict abortion bills, a potential sign that Republicans are concerned their candidates will pay a price in 2024. Meanwhile, a bipartisan super PAC is airing commercials blasting far-right politicians, including MTG. The panel Jen Jordan, @attorney_jen, former state senator Leo Smith, @leosmithtweets, f...

Friday on Political Rewind: Mirroring conservative leadership nationwide, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is calling for an audit of University System spending on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Plus, Brad Raffensperger tells reporters disinformation is the greatest threat to democracy. The panel Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University Chuck Willi...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Two recent horrific prison deaths have shed light on the conditions in Georgia's prisons and jails. Our special panel breaks down the latest, as well as dire problems in our institutions over the last few years. The panel Grant Blankenship, reporter and editor, GPB News Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-at-large, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kurt Young, professor of pol...