Political Rewind

Thursday on Political Rewind: On this day in 1906, white mobs killed at least 25 Black Georgians in what would be known as the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre. Plus, the 11th Circuit says the Department of Justice can still examine classified documents from Mar-a-Lago. Also, we look at the story of a Stone Mountain bridge. The panel Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Riley Bu...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: As the incumbent governor, Brian Kemp is running a tight campaign based on what he's accomplished over the last four years. Kemp campaign communications director Cody Hall joins the panel to break down their strategy for a rematch against Stacey Abrams. The panel Cody Hall, @CodyHallGA, director of communications, Kemp for Governor Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, politic...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A new poll shows a toss-up between Walker and Warnock and a wider lead for Gov. Brian Kemp over Stacey Abrams. Our panel analyzes the results. Plus, the latest on the Fulton County special grand jury and an update on Hyundai's plant in Southeast Georgia. The panel: Adam Van Brimmer, @adamvanbrimmer, opinion writer, Savannah Morning News Andra Gillespie,@AndraGillespie,...

Monday on Political Rewind: In a flyer for a now-canceled anti-Stacey Abrams protest, the Forsyth County GOP warn that Democrats were "crossing over our county border." Some say the move was a reminder of the county's racist history. Plus, Herschel Walker paints himself as an underdog ahead of the debate with Warnock.  The panel: Adrienne Jones, @adriennemjns, political science professor and direc...

Thursday on Political Rewind: The rematch between Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp for Georgia's governor is one of the most closely watched races in the country. Republicans have held the seat since 2003, but in 2018 Abrams came within 50,000 votes for the position. So what is Abrams' strategy this time around? The panel Lauren Groh-Wargo, @gwlauren, campaign manager for Stacey Abrams Kevin Riley, @a...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The debate stage is set for Herschel Walker and Sen. Raphael Warnock. The long-awaited matchup is the first time Walker will face an opponent since announcing his candidacy. Meanwhile, Sen. Lindsey Graham stuns Republicans by proposing a federal abortion ban. The panel: Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Maya King, @mayaaking...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The Department of Justice has issued dozens of subpoenas. Could the investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election focus on Georgia? Plus, state House Speaker Ralston says political rhetoric is too heated. Meanwhile, major credit card companies will start categorizing gun sales. The panel Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, host of “Lawmakers,” GPB-TV Margaret Coke...

Monday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Medical Center is closing. How will candidates motivate voters concerned by a shrinking health care safety net? Meanwhile, the Walker campaign says Sen. Raphael Warnock and other Democrats "use race to divide us." Elsewhere, a women-led city moves to decriminalize abortion. The panel: Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science...

Friday on Political Rewind: In eight weeks, Georgians will cast their votes in the midterms. Our panel checks in on down-ballot races. Plus, former ambassador and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley arrived to campaign for Kemp and Walker. Meanwhile, Warnock's new ad focuses on Walker's hesitancy to debate. The panel Emma Hurt, @Emma_Hurt, reporter, Axios Atlanta Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former p...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Business leaders say Georgia's new abortion law puts them at a competitive disadvantage. Meanwhile, the Warnock and Walker campaigns spar with ads alleging domestic abuse. Plus, Latino voters are a powerful voting bloc, but are elected politicians listening to them? The panel Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science, Emory University Kevin Rile...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: We may see a debate in the U.S. Senate race after all, as Warnock and Walker agree to meet in Savannah. Meanwhile, a fake elector aided Trump attorney Sidney Powell in copying election data in Coffee County. Cathy Latham, a county Republican Party chairwoman, escorted four technicians into the elections office. Plus, the panel breaks down Nancy Pelosi's visit to Geor...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: We're back with a special author show. In his book "The Destructionists," Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank charts a path from former Rep. Newt Gingrich's aggressive rhetoric in 1994 to the modern, MAGA-led GOP. But first, The Atlanta Journal Constitution's Tamar Hallerman helps us discuss the latest in the Mar-a-Lago fallout. The panel: Dana Milbank, @Milbank, co...

Friday on Political Rewind: The January 6th Committee has asked Newt Gingrich for testimony. Plus, a judge ruled again that Lindsey Graham must testify in Fulton County. And a midtown Atlanta hospital is closing, making healthcare a possible election year issue. The panel Eric Tanenblatt, @ericjtanenblatt, Global Chair, Dentons Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, retired columnist, The Atlanta Journal-C...

Thursday on Political Rewind: A special panel unpacks S.B. 377, which bans the teaching of "divisive concepts". The bill was created to curb what conservatives called "Critical Race Theory" in classrooms. Opponents say it harms their ability to teach Georgia's painful racial history. The panel Donna Lowry,@donnalowrynews, host, GPB's Lawmakers Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor, The Atlanta Journal-C...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Abrams, Kemp, Warnock and Walker campaigns have spent a combined $300 million on ads. But Democratic campaigns are outspending GOP opponents by wide margins. Plus, will Walker and Warnock ever debate? Meanwhile, Abrams stumps for votes in rural Georgia. The panel: Adrienne Jones, @adriennemjns, professor of political science and director of pre-law, Morehouse Col...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp must testify before the Fulton County special grand jury, but he won't appear until after the midterms. Plus, DA Willis calls Sen. Lindsey Graham's attempt to avoid testifying "erroneous." Meanwhile, there's a declining birth rate in 123 Georgia counties.  The panel: Charlie Hayslett, @charliehayslett, author, Trouble in God’s Country Chauncey Alcorn, r...

Monday on Political Rewind: President Biden's decision to forgive student loan debt sparked a backlash from conservatives and enjoyed wide support from his base. Plus, state Democrats rally at a convention in Columbus while Gov. Kemp headlines a GOP fish fry in Perry. And we talk of the legacy of former first lady Sandra Deal. The panel: Edward Lindsey, @edlindsey14,  former Atlanta state represen...

Friday on Political Rewind: Fani Willis has called for testimony from Trump allies former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and attorney Sidney Powell. Plus, a Fulton County judge heard Brian Kemp's case to avoid testimony. Meanwhile, a Texas federal court ruled that doctors are not required to perform abortions. Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political reporter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Karen...

Thursday on Political Rewind: President Biden announced a student debt relief plan, partially meeting one of his campaign promises. Plus, two candidates on the top of Georgia's ballot get a boost from Sen. Mitch McConnell. Meanwhile, a settlement leaves the fate of a proposed mine at the Okefenokee’s edge in the hands of the Georgia EPD. The panel: Chris Grant, political science professor, Mercer...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Fulton County prosecutors have lambasted Governor Kemp's efforts to avoid testifying before the grand jury investigating election interference in 2020. Plus, a shooting rampage in Midtown left two dead and has once again made guns an election-year issue. And we look at the life and legacy of former Georgia's former first lady Sandra Deal. But first: Two officers were...

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Bill Nigut welcomes East Point Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham, Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz, and Tifton Mayor Julie Smith to the panel. With 80 days left until the midterms, we'll talk to these city leaders about what their communities want out of candidates. But first, Tamar Hallerman provides an update on the latest in Fani Willis' probe in Fulton County. The...

Monday on Political Rewind: Gov. Kemp's Medicaid expansion with a work requirement has been approved by a federal judge. Sen. Lindsey Graham's order to appear in Fulton County has been temporarily blocked. And a judge refused to stay a ban on distributing food and water at polling places.  The Panel: Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science & director, James Weldon Johnson...

Friday on Political Rewind: While President Biden loses support from many Democrats, Stacey Abrams and Sen. Raphael Warnock haven't disavowed him yet. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp attacked federal spending packages he says drove inflation, but he also spent federal funds to win voters' favor. The panel Audrey Haynes, professor of political science, University of Georgia Chuck Kuck, @ckuck, immigrati...

Thursday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp has filed to block the subpoena calling him before the Fulton County special grand jury. Meanwhile, President Biden has signed an expansive law, addressing tax, climate and drug prices. Plus, Mike Pence asks Republicans to stop harsh rhetoric against the FBI. The panel Buddy Darden, former Georgia U.S. Representative Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor, At...

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Rudy Giuliani will appear before the Fulton County special grand jury today. He'll likely be questioned about his election fraud claims at the state Capitol in 2020. Plus, Rep. Liz Cheney lost her primary to a Trump-endorsed candidate; what does that means for Georgia? The panel:  Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia Greg Bluestein,@...