Political Rewind

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Parts of Fulton County's investigation into the 2020 election will be released Thursday. Plus, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr signed onto a lawsuit that would ban abortion pills, even in states where the procedure is legal. The panel:  Amy Steigerwalt, @DrSteigerwalt, professor of political science, Georgia State University Matt Brown, @mrbrownsir, democracy repor...

Monday on Political Rewind: We begin a series of profiles of leaders from all over Georgia. DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond is a public servant who has worked for decades to reform some of the state's most broken institutions. The panel Michael Thurmond, @dekalblikesmike, CEO, DeKalb County Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, politics reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 0:00 - Introduction 4:06...

Friday on Political Rewind: Released Atlanta police bodycam videos are stoking controversy over what happened the morning an activist was killed and a state trooper was wounded. Plus, Gov. Brian Kemp's inauguration featured a lavish ball, but his team won't reveal who paid for it. The panel:  Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, host GPB-TV’s “Lawmakers” Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter,  T...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Under the Gold Dome, Buckhead City is back on the docket. The new proposal includes a surprisingly high salary for the city's leaders. Gov. Brian Kemp is also working to bolster his national profile, rolling out a new website for his PAC and expanding personnel. The panel:  Cody Hall, @CodyHallGA, former communications director to Kemp and partner, Full Focus Communic...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Going into his State of the Union speech, President Biden's approval rating was underwater in Georgia. With 2024 around the corner, our panel breaks down the appeals he made to Georgia's voters and where he might have fallen flat. The panel Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science, Emory University Anthony Michael Kreis, @AnthonyMKreis, profes...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Georgia's members of Congress are anticipating President Biden's State of the Union address tonight, signaling which issues are important to them based on guests they invite. Plus, Georgia Senate leaders call for an investigation into a trip to Europe with taxpayer funds. The panel Buddy Darden, former Georgia U.S. congressman Rahul Bali, @rahulbali, politics reporter,...

Monday on Political Rewind: Republican legislators proposed bills that would make it easier to remove what they call "corrupt prosecutors" from district attorney's offices. Meanwhile, the DNC approved a new primary calendar that moves Georgia's earlier — though Gov. Brian Kemp previously said he wouldn't support the move. The panel Chauncey Alcorn, @CLamontLives, reporter, Capital B Edward Lindsey...

Friday on Political Rewind: The Legislature is picking up steam. Bills that would block a federal website for insurance in favor of a state site, authorize sports betting, and approve a statue of Clarence Thomas are in the air. Meanwhile, a federal judge rules on the mass challenge of Georgia voters. The panel Adrienne Jones, @adriennemjns, professor of political science and director of pre-law, M...

Thursday on Political Rewind: On a special edition of the show, host Bill Nigut welcomes investigative journalists Alan Judd and Willoughby Mariano to the show to discuss their series "Dangerous Dwellings," an investigation into rundown apartment complexes and their effects on residents. The panel: Alan Judd, @AlanJudd3000, Investigative reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kevin Riley, @ajc...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The CEO of DeKalb County and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced yesterday that they had reached a deal that would begin the development of the Atlanta Police Training Center. Plus, community input is open on the proposal to mine in the Okefenokee swamp. The panel:  Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, p...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: More voices are calling for Congress to pass a bill that would address police misconduct. The bill passed the U.S. House in 2021 but was never taken up by the Senate. Plus, Southern Democrats urge President Biden and the Democratic National Committee to hold their convention in Atlanta. The panel: Chuck Kuck, @ckuck, immigration attorney Chuck Williams, @chuckwilliams,...

Monday on Political Rewind: Protestors gathered peacefully over the weekend after the release of four videos showing the brutal death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp and Mayor Andre Dickens coordinate to stem violent protest in Atlanta. The panel Eric Tanenblatt, @ericjtanenblatt, Republican insider Jen Jordan, former state senator Patricia Murph...

Friday on Political Rewind: On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the 6 million Jews killed by the Nazi Party. But disturbingly, antisemitism is once again being mainstreamed in our politics. Our special panel explores Georgia's Jewish history, marked with both hope and violence. The panel Allison Padilla-Goodman, @apadillagoodman, VP, Southern Division, Anti-Defamation League St...

Thursday on Political Rewind: In his State of the State speech, Gov. Brian Kemp pledged to crack down on violent crime and laid out his plan for Georgia's surplus. Democrats responded, saying the funds should strengthen social safety nets. Meanwhile, there are continued efforts to stop mining in the Okefenokee. The panel Amy Steigerwalt, @DrSteigerwalt, professor of political science, Georgia Stat...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says criminal charges are "imminent" in her investigation into the 2020 election. Her final report will stay sealed while she pursues charges. Meanwhile, although they don't have the votes, state Democrats filed bills to overturn Georgia's abortion ban. The panel: Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of pol...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A Fulton County judge holds a hearing that will decide if findings from a special grand jury investigating Trump's election interference will be made public. Plus a new poll shows how Georgians feel about major issues this legislative session. The panel: Fred Smith, @fredosmithjr, professor of constitutional law, Emory University Karen Owen, @ProfKarenOwen, professor o...

Monday on Political Rewind: There's been a dramatic escalation of violence between law enforcement and opponents of the planned Atlanta Police and Fire Training Center. Meanwhile, pro-choice activists protested on the 50th anniversary of the now-defunct Roe v. Wade decision. The panel:  Michael Thurmond, CEO of DeKalb County Patricia Murphy, political reporter and columnist, @MurphyAJC, The Atlant...

Friday on Political Rewind: On Jan. 21, 2020, the first case of COVID-19 was detected in the U.S.. Since then, more than 2 million Georgians contracted the virus and nearly 40,000 have died. As a milder variant goes around this winter, we ask a panel of health experts how to best protect ourselves. The panel Professor Amber Schmidtke, @AmberSchmidtke, medical educator and public health microbiolog...

Thursday on Political Rewind: During a police clearing of a proposed Atlanta training facility, a Georgia state trooper was shot and a protestor was shot and killed. Few details are currently public and the GBI is investigating the site. Our panel has the latest from "Cop City" and more. The panel Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jill Nolin, @jillnol...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene secured seats on two high-profile House committees. Will she bring her extreme views with her? Gov. Brian Kemp told the World Economic Forum that Georgia will be a pro-business powerhouse. Meanwhile, Republicans in both D.C. and Georgia aim to reshape tax policy. The panel: Amy Steigerwalt, @DrSteigerwalt, professor of political science, G...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Kemp's new proposed budget includes increased funding for schools, tax rebates, and salary increases for state employees. Record numbers of Georgians are enrolling in the ACA health care program. And the latest on Fulton County's case against rapper Young Thug. The panel: Chauncey Alcorn, @CLamontLives, reporter, Capital B Leroy Chapman, @AJCLeroyChapman, managing edit...

Monday on Political Rewind: As we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy today, our special panel will ask if we're living his dream in the modern day. Plus we discuss President Biden's visit to Ebenezer Baptist Church.  The panel Ernie Suggs,@erniesuggs, enterprise reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution John Pruitt, author of “Tell it True” & retired anchor, WSB-TV Patricia Murphy, @Mur...

Friday on Political Rewind: Mary Rodgers grew up among some of Broadway's biggest names, from Sondheim to Bernstein. Her father was one half of Rodgers and Hammerstein. We sit down with New York Times theater critic Jesse Green to discuss Rodgers' autobiography, "Shy." Monday on Political Rewind: A special panel remembering the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Thursday at 2 p.m. on Political Rewind: In his inaugural address, Gov. Brian Kemp highlighted his proposed tax cuts, raises for state employees, and called Georgia the "electric mobility capital of America". Plus, U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde opposed Rep. McCarthy for speaker, but he received an important committee seat. #gapol The panel: Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, The Atlanta Journal-Con...

Thursday on Political Rewind at 9 a.m.: Gov. Brian Kemp will be sworn in today, beginning his second term as governor of Georgia. Over the past four years, he's changed his image from his 2018 campaign ads to a leader in the national Republican Party. Our panel anticipates his vision for his second term. #gapol The panel: Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Leo S...