Political Rewind

Wednesday on Political Rewind: It’s official — President Biden is running again in 2024, and he sees Georgia as a key state for his campaign strategy. But polls show voters don’t want him or Donald Trump to run again. The panel Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science, Emory University Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia Greg Bluestein, @b...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Fulton County DA Fani Willis will announce this summer whether she plans to indict Donald Trump or his allies for charges related to 2020 election interference. Plus, the future of access to the abortion drug mifepristone is up in the air.  The panel Anthony Michael Kreis, @AnthonyMKreis, professor of law, Georgia State University Fred Smith, @fredosmithjr, professor o...

Monday on Political Rewind: The New York Times reported on testimony alleging Donald Trump took part in a discussion about plans to access sensitive election data in Coffee County. Plus, Gov. Brian Kemp will not attend the state GOP convention, another sign of his disapproval with the political party. The panel Adrienne Jones, @adriennemjns, professor of political science and director of pre-law,...

Friday on Political Rewind: Over nine years, Political Rewind has featured Georgians who know their stuff, from political science to journalism. Today, host Bill Nigut interviews four of our regulars about their work, their lives, and more. The panel Amy Steigerwalt, @DrSteigerwalt, professor of political science, Georgia State University Chuck Williams, @chuckwilliams, reporter, WRBL-TV Columbus...

Thursday on Political Rewind: The Supreme Court is temporarily allowing access to the abortion drug mifepristone while it decide if it will permit the medication's use. Meanwhile, the DeKalb County autopsy of Manuel Teran, the activist killed at the planned police training center, shows no gunpowder residue on their hands. The panel Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, host of GPB-TV’s “Lawmakers” Kevin...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: We're updating you on major cases on Political Rewind. First, Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis offered immunity to some of Georgia's false electors during the special investigation of the 2020 election. Then, Dominion Voting reaches an 11th-hour settlement in its $1.6 billion lawsuit with Fox News. The panel: Emma Hurt, reporter, Axios Atlanta, @Emma_Hurt Greg Bl...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A new bill proposed by U.S. House Republicans would restrict access to asylum and detain families — and children. President Biden has reinstated Trump-era border policies. The Dominion defamation suit against Fox News is underway. And Justice Clarence Thomas is under fire. The panel Chuck Kuck, immigration attorney, @ckuck Tamar Hallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta...

Monday on Political Rewind: In an interview with CNN, Gov. Brian Kemp indicated he's not interested in passing gun control legislation. He also suggested Donald Trump can't win in 2024 if he keeps insisting he was robbed in 2020. Plus, a new study on the spread of right-wing extremism in schools. The panel: Alan Abramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University, @AlanIAbramowit...

Friday on Political Rewind: We take a moment to look at our neighbors to the south as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is getting set to visit Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. He hasn't declared his bid for president, but he could block frontrunner Donald Trump from the 2024 Republican nomination. The panel: Daniel Rivero, investigative reporter and co-host of The Florida Roundup, WLRN, @TooMuchMe...

Thursday on Political Rewind: A new study shows that most respondents feel threatened by potential gun violence. The study comes after mass shootings at a bank in Louisville, Ky., and a Christian school in Nashville, Tenn., and as two Black Tennessee legislators have been reinstated after protesting for gun safety. But first, an update on the planned Atlanta police training center. The panel: Kare...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The 2024 Democratic National Convention will take place in Chicago, snubbing Georgia Democrats who wanted the convention in Atlanta. Meanwhile, as Americans react to news of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' vacations with key donors, we ask our panel about the politicization of the court. The panel Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political scienc...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The Rev. Bernice King called for a complete rethinking of the planned police training center. This comes as Mayor Andre Dickens has doubled down on his commitment to build the facility. Meanwhile, Fulton DA Fani Willis says recent attacks by Donald Trump are "ridiculous." The panel Leo Smith, @leosmithtweets, political analyst and president, Engaged Futures Meg Kinnard...

Monday on Political Rewind: A Texas federal court judge has ruled the FDA improperly vetted mifepristone 20 years ago. Plus, the expulsion of two young Black Democrats from the Tennessee Legislature has caused an uproar. Meanwhile, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas didn't disclose luxury vacations hosted by a key donor. The panel: Eric Tanenblatt, Global chair of public policy, Dentons, @ericj...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Bill White, the leader of the "Buckhead City" movement, announced he's headed for the North Georgia hills after blaming Gov. Brian Kemp for killing the effort. Meanwhile, Stacey Abrams accepted a chair position at Howard University, but she'll remain a resident of Georgia. The panel: Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory Uni...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: While Donald Trump was being arraigned, Georgia's Marjorie Taylor Greene was forced away from a rally she planned to lead. The former president would later address the public from his Mar-a-Lago home. Plus, Gov. Brian Kemp vetoes his first bill of the year. The panel Audrey Haynes, professor of political science, University of Georgia Maya King, @mayaaking, politics...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: As Donald Trump appears in court today, his most visible ally is Georgia's Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who will be in New York to protest. Plus, the outcome in Wisconsin's Supreme Court election could forecast what to expect in 2024's presidential election. The panel Andra Gillespie, @AndraGIllespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson In...

Monday on Political Rewind: The Legislature's outcomes are still front of mind for Georgians. Chancellor Sonny Perdue decried a cut to the University System and mental health advocates mourn a failed expansion. Plus, CBS' "60 Minutes" is under fire for an interview with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. The panel: Edward Lindsey, @edlindsey14,former Republican state representative Kendra King Momon, pr...

Friday on Political Rewind: The New York grand jury indictment of former president Donald Trump shook up legal and political circles across the country. While Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responded quickly, Gov. Brian Kemp has remained silent on the unprecedented charges. The panel Adrienne Jones, @adriennemjns, political science professor and director of pre-law, Morehouse College Anthony Michael...

Thursday on Political Rewind: As the dust settles after Sine Die, the fate of several major bills has become clear. A controversial budget, private school vouchers, expanded mental health care, and legalized sports betting — our panel weighs in. The panel Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-at-large, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Maya Prabhu, @MayaTPrabhu, government reporter, The Atlanta Journal-C...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Today is Sine Die at the Legislature, the last day of the 2023 session. Our panel weighs in on what to expect and what the GOP majority has already passed. Meanwhile, state justices were skeptical of arguments made against Georgia's abortion law. The high court promised a swift opinion. The panel: Audrey Hayes, political science professor University of Georgia Greg B...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: As Sine Die looms over the Dome, legislators scramble to pass several high-profile bills. Gov. Brian Kemp supported a school choice measure that critics say would rob public schools of much-needed funds. Sports betting and expanded hate crime bills also saw a second life. We also discuss a tragic school shooting in Nashville.  The panel: Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowi...

Monday on Political Rewind: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has given up legislation that would threaten key health care bills. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp quickly signed SB 140, which restricts gender-affirming care for transgender minors. And there are new developments at the site of the future Atlanta police training center. The panel Chuck Williams, @chuckwilliams, reporter, WRBL-TV Columbus Jim Galloway,...

Friday on Political Rewind: Kevin Riley's on to reflect on his career and time at The Atlanta Journal-Constituiton. The Political Rewind team also congratulates his successor Leroy Chapman, for making history as the first Black editor-in-chief in the paper's 155-year history. The panelist: Kevin Riley, Editor-in-chief, @ajceditor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:0...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut welcomes "The Vagina Monologues" playwright V —formerly known as Eve Ensler — and former state Sen. Jen Jordan to the panel for a conversation on women's autonomy, V's life and more. Content Warning: sexual assault; violence against women The panel V, playwright and author, "The Vagina Monologues" Jen Jordan, @senatorjen, former state senator 0:00 - In...

Wednesday at Political Rewind: The Legislature passed Senate Bill 140, which would block gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Will Gov. Brian Kemp sign the bill? Meanwhile: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is pushing a bill on hospitals in rural Georgia that could benefit his family's business. The panel: Chauncey Alcorn, @CLamontLives, reporter, Capital B Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporte...