Political Rewind

Tuesday on Political Rewind: a look at the most recent developments in Georgia’s important elections this November. Our panel of political experts and insiders discusses absentee ballots and a recent Court of Appeals ruling with implications for registration deadlines. We also review campaign messaging as candidates jostle for position with less than a month left in a full slate of Georgia races....

Several different COVID-19 vaccines are in trial phase, racing to become approved and available to the public. When a vaccine does become available, who gets first access, and why?" On a Special Edition of Political Rewind Monday, we speak with Dr. Bill Foege. He is co-chair of a National Academy of Medicine panel of public health experts tasked devising the logistical behind a future COVID-19 vac...

Friday on Political Rewind: Public health expert Dr. Carlos del Rio joins us to discuss the latest news out of the White House. We also discuss the political ramifications of President Trump's positive coronavirus test with our panel of political experts and insiders. Our panel included Jim Galloway, lead political writer at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Karen Owen, professor of political scie...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Tthe 2020 election comes amid shifting U.S. demographics trends. A growing Latinx electorate could influence the outcome of close contests in key areas, like in the suburbs of Georgia cities. How are candidates approaching outreach to these communities? Our panel of insiders will discuss the role Latinx communities will play in the 2020 election and in the electoral p...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The first presidential debate featured a fiery, raucous back-and-forth that some critics say lacked substantial discussion on policy issues. Where do we stand now following the first matchup of the candidates? Also: the latest developments in a slate of consequential Georgia elections. Our panelists included Alan Abramowitz, professor of political science at Emory Un...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The first presidential debate is finally here. What can viewers expect on stage tonight from the candidates? Polling shows many voters are planning on tuning in. DeKalb County CEO said the most important thing for candidates to be prepared to stick to their message during what is expected to be a raucous debate. Our panel of political insiders and experts included Audr...

Monday on Political Rewind: Mental health remains a crucial aspect of the ongoing public health crisis. Stress and anxiety plague many, and the social isolation of quarantine makes a bad situation worse for many. On today’s show, a discussion with mental health professional Dr. Raymond Kotwicki, Chief Medical Officers at Skyland Trial, about how to handle the mental strain of pandemic.

Friday on Political Rewind: The CDC has been the gold standard of global public health organizations for many decades. But recent efforts to marginalize and undermine such trusted public health agencies – including the FDA – are complicating the COVID-19 response. How does this affect Americans' perceptions and the country's ability to combat coronavirus, particularly when a vaccine does become av...

Thursday on Political Rewind, the grand jury’s verdict in the Breonna Taylor case has again raised questions and concerns about police accountability and conduct. In the aftermath of protests in cities across the country last night, we take a deeper look at the movement to reform and re-imagine the police. Our panel includes: Tiffany Williams Roberts, Community Engagement & Movement Building Couns...

Wednesday on Political Rewind, we take another look at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll on the top races in Georgia. We zero in on the Senate seats at stake and unpack the political messaging at play. In today’s divisive environment, how does tone — and even humor — affect a candidate’s message?

Tuesday on Political Rewind, a new poll from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution shows President Donald Trump and Joe Biden tied in Georgia – with tight margins among the candidates for Senate. On this National Voter Registration Day, we ask our panel: will the battle over Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat on the U.S. Supreme Court impact how Georgia voters cast their ballots? We look at the key rac...

Monday on Political Rewind, we paid tribute to the career and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. And now, as we head into the final stretch before the 2020 election, a look at the monumental battle that’s unfolding in Washington to fill her seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. Our panelists today were The Honorable Leah Ward Sears, former Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court; Dr. Andra Gilles...

Friday on Political Rewind, as absentee ballots begin to make their way to voters, two topics dominate the headlines: coronavirus and election issues. And in many cases, they’re inextricably linked. What are the implications when public health and the coronavirus pandemic are increasingly becoming political tools, twists, and talking points? We look at the latest headlines. Our panel today was sta...

Thursday on Political Rewind, our focus returns to a crucial bloc of voters: the women of Georgia. Where are women running for office, and where could women voters make the biggest impact? From public safety to education, how are politicians addressing the concerns of women voters in Georgia and across the country? Our panel looks at the key considerations for women both in the voting booth and on...

Wednesday on Political Rewind, the latest pandemic and election 2020 news in Georgia. The Trump campaign is running new television spots here in the Peach State. The focus is on the economy, and not the law and order message the president has pushed in recent weeks. And politics has harmed the reputation of the Center for Disease Control. Can the agency continue to do their work well despite the d...

We looked at the integrity of the voting process. While there have been a handful of controversies in the past, particularly when the popular vote and the Electoral College are at odds, modern distrust in our elections is fueled by concerns of voter suppression, outside influences and, most recently, the reliability of absentee voting. What does it mean when the credibility of our election is in q...

Monday on Political Rewind, Georgia’s voting precincts might be required to have paper copies of voter registration and other info on hand in the upcoming election, according to a federal judge. That, plus the latest Election 2020 news. Our panel today includes Jim Galloway, lead political writer at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Dr. Audrey Haynes at professor of political science at University...

Friday on Political Rewind, we continue our look at the important Georgia Senate races at play in the November elections. And, recent polling from Landmark Communications is only the latest data revealing the shape of Georgia’s electoral map. Our panel included Jim Galloway, lead political writer of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, DeKalb County CEO Mike Thurmond, Sam Olens, Former Georgia Attorn...

Thursday on Political Rewind, a look at Georgia’s top races with just 8 weeks left before the November election. While Biden is polling strongly across the country and in Georgia, the President maintains a solid lead in Georgia according to recent polling. Biden recently invested in more staff here, hiring 10 new staffers. Our panel was Alan Abramowitz, professor of political science at Emory Univ...

Wednesday on Political Rewind, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says his office is investigating 1,000 Georgians accused of voting twice in the June 9 primary election. Democrats say Raffensperger is blaming voters for foul-ups in the chaotic June election process. And President Donald Trump takes aim at social equity measures. How do the president’s statements and policy actions play into hi...

Tuesday on Political Rewind, there are 8 weeks before the 2020 elections. Where do the political parties stand in this last stretch of the campaign? And what role will absentee ballots play in this election happening under unusual circumstance? Biden is signaling he is invested in Georgia. Recently, his campaign announced the hiring of 10 new staffers. While the state has backed Republicans in rec...

Thursday on Political Rewind, an encore presentation of our interview with historian and author Doris Kearns Goodwin. As the 2020 presidential continues to dominate headlines, our conversation with Goodwin on presidential leadership is as important as ever. In her book, “Leadership in Turbulent Times,” Goodwin recounts pivotal moments in the lives of four presidents – Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roo...

Wednesday on Political Rewind, a new poll shows that President Donald Trump is gaining support from Georgia voters in the aftermath of the Democratic and Republican conventions. We spoke to the pollster who conducted that survey and look at the issues driving the election in the state right now. Our panel included Greg Bluestein, politics reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Riley Bunch,...

Tuesday on Political Rewind, the latest data suggests a positive turn in Georgia’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Rates of new infections are down, according to the latest data from the state Department of Public Health. Meanwhile, however, public health experts warn the number of infections per capita remains high. We took a look at the uncertain picture, and attempted to of the coronavirus...

Monday on Political Rewind, activists have been discussing the role of police in society for a long time. But recent police violence across the country has given the movement to change policing new momentum. While polls show that the majority of Americans are now sympathetic to the Black Lives Matter movement, many are skeptical of calls to defund police. But what would it mean to defund and redis...