Political Rewind

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Trump's lawyers filed a motion to dismiss every finding of the Fulton County special grand jury. Meanwhile, a new article suggests the YSL trial in Fulton County is straining resources. Also, a new report from The Urban League highlights inequalities Black Georgians face. The panel: Anthony Michael Kreis, professor of constitutional law, @AnthonyMKreis, Georgia State U...

Monday on Political Rewind: Former President Donald Trump called for supporters to protest his possible indictment in New York. His move sends a message to Fani Willis. Plus, new information lends credence to the theory that the 1980 Reagan campaign sabotaged efforts to bring American hostages home. The panel:  Amy Steigerwalt, @DrSteigerwalt, professor of political science, Georgia State Universi...

Friday on Political Rewind: This Saint Patrick's Day, we celebrate Ireland's cultural contributions to the world, despite centuries of hardship. The panel Geraldine Higgins, Director of Irish Studies, Emory University Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 0:00 - Introductions 6:00 - Ireland immigration to the U.S. and Georgia 11:00 - Great writers coming out of Ireland...

Thursday on Political Rewind: A Texas federal judge says he’ll rule soon on the use of a pill that induces more than half of the abortions in the U.S. Plus, new details on the 2020 phone conversation between former President Donald Trump and late Georgia House Speaker David Ralston. The panel Emma Hurt, @Emma_Hurt, reporter, Axios Atlanta Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political columnist, T...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The family of Manuel Terán said an independent autopsy created more questions than answers. They're suing the city of Atlanta for more information. Meanwhile, 500 Georgia health care providers oppose Senate Bill 140, which would ban gender-affirming care for minors. The panel: Chuck Kuck, @ckuck, immigration attorney Fred Smith, @fredosmithjr, professor of law, Emory U...

Monday on Political Rewind: With the 2024 elections around the corner, Republicans nationwide are promoting anti-transgender legislation. We look at the measures under the Dome. Plus, the mother of Manuel Teran says an independent autopsy shows the activist's hands were raised when they were killed.   The panel Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science, Emory University Bern...

Friday on Political Rewind: We continue our series with thought leaders around Georgia. This time we talk with University of Georgia professor Charles Bullock about his 50-year career. We'll also get his thoughts on where Georgia politics stands, and the continuation of runoffs elections. The panel Dr. Charles Bullock, Richard B. Russell Chair of Political Science, University of Georgia Jim Gallow...

On this special edition, we take a look at the impact of women in film. We sit down with The New York Times' Manohla Dargis to discuss women's roles in front of and behind the camera — and we also dive into Oscar predictions. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Overview of women in film 26:00 - Ava Duvernay making more opportunities 30:00 - Movies where women made a big impact 35:00 - Abortion i...

Thursday on Political Rewind: The Georgia House is set to pass a 2024 budget that increases investment in law enforcement and public safety, including funds to address concerns in Buckhead. Meanwhile, opponents of the planned Atlanta police training center are accusing police of heavy-handed tactics. The panel Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory Univer...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: On International Women's Day, our panel is looking at the issues that affect women in Georgia and across the nation. The panel: Audrey Haynes, professor of political science University of Georgia Karen Owen, @ProfKarenOwen, professor of political science and dean of university college, University of West Georgia Margaret Coker, @mideastmargaret, editor-in-chief, The...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: We now know the winners and losers from Crossover Day. Sports betting falls short, but our panel breaks down what remains. Meanwhile, some two dozen people were charged with domestic terrorism in response to violence at the planned police training facility. The panel Rep. Dave Wilkerson, @repdwilkerson, (D) Powder Springs Dr. Kendra King Momon, professor of political s...

Monday on Political Rewind: It's Crossover Day under the Dome. Today, several high-profile bills are on the line at the Legislature. Our panel breaks down the latest. The panel Chauncey Alcorn, @CLamontLives, reporter, Capital B Chuck Williams, @chuckwilliams, reporter, WRBL-TV Columbus Maya Prabhu, @MayaTPrabhu, government reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, po...

Friday on Political Rewind: Sports gambling, Buckhead City, and Georgia's "Don't Say Gay" bills failed in the state Senate. Meanwhile, the House passed an expanded mental health services bill. The panel Eric Tanenblatt, @ericjtanenblatt, Republican insider King Williams, @IamKingWilliams, journalist and documentarian Leroy Chapman, @AJCLeroyChapman, managing editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitutio...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Fox News hosts spread election conspiracies they knew were false. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is trying to overturn laws that shield journalists from lawsuits. In Georgia, reporters battle the state's open record process. Our panel speaks on the problems facing the press. The panel Anthony Michael Kreis, @AnthonyMKreis, professor of constitutional law, Georgia State Uni...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: As the Legislature reaches a deadline for passing bills this session, Republicans continue pushing measures that would expand their reach into local governments. But Gov. Brian Kemp signals disinterest in a Buckhead City secession. Meanwhile, Biden's student debt plan faces an uphill battle in Supreme Court. Finally, we take a look at the history of SNCC and civil ri...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the Biden student debt relief plan, which could affect more than 1 million Georgians. Legislation to create "Buckhead City" passed a Senate committee, a new milestone in the move to annex the neighborhood from Atlanta. The panel  Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory Universi...

Monday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut returns! We'll discuss when Fulton County DA Fani Willis could release possible indictments from her investigation into the 2020 election. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp joined national GOP donors at a retreat in Texas, as he cuts ties with the state GOP. But first: Two Buckhead cityhood bills advance moments before our 9 a.m. show. The Panel: Amy Steigerwal...

Friday on Political Rewind: Across the state, legislators and organizers are looking for solutions to homelessness — this as the cost of home ownership continues to skyrocket. Also, we look at environmental issues facing our state. The panel Guest host Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, GPB’s Lawmakers Grant Blankenship, @Grant_Blank_, editor and reporter, Georgia Public Broadcasting Margaret Coker, @m...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Across metro Atlanta, corporations have bought up tens of thousands of homes, raising rents and pricing middle-class Georgians out of home ownership. Our special panel of journalists and government leaders explains why the rent is so high. Guest host Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Brian Eason, @brianeason, government reporter, The At...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Tributes continue to pour in as former President Carter remains in hospice care. A new article from the Associated Press gives insights into the Fulton County special grand jury investigating the 2020 election. The panel  Guest host Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Emma Hurt, @Emma_Hurt, political reporter, Axios  Jen J...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Stone Mountain has a long, complicated past. The birthplace of the second Ku Klux Klan, it is the largest memorial to the Confederacy, a reminder of the "Lost Cause" myth, and a popular picnic spot for Georgians. Today, our special panel breaks down the mountain's history. The panel:  Cynthia Spence, co-chair of Sociology and Anthropology, Spelman College  Jim Galloway...

Monday on Political Rewind: Former President Jimmy Carter announced his decision to stop medical treatment and enter home hospice in Plains, Ga. Reactions have poured in from around the world. President Biden said he hoped Carter would "continue his journey with grace and dignity." The panel: Andrea Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Insti...

Friday on Political Rewind: With Fulton County's partial 2020 election report released, our panel breaks down what we know so far. Jurors believe at least one witness lied under oath, but we don't have names of those under suspicion. Jurors also found no evidence of voter fraud. The panel Anthony Michael Kreis, @AnthonyMKreis, professor of constitutional law, Georgia State University Fred Smith, @...

*Note, this episode was recorded before the partial release of the Special Grand Jury's report. Thursday on Political Rewind: Fulton County's partial report on 2020 election interference will be released today. Our panel breaks down what we know about possible future indictments. Plus, culture wars heat up under the Gold Dome. Will Republicans secure a majority to pass these bills into law? The pa...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has officially launched her 2024 bid for president. Plus, portions of Fulton County's special grand jury report into the 2020 election will be released tomorrow. In the meantime, legislation to establish a religious liberty statute returns. The panel: Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science Emo...