Last week's assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk shook the nation and the world, and its aftermath continues to permeate every fabric of America's political consciousness.

 Conservative political analyst Charlie Kirk was shot and killed last week as he spoke to a crowd gathered in a courtyard at Utah Valley University.

Less than 48 hours later, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox identified a suspect arrested as Tyler Robinson.

In this week’s episode of On The Record, political consultants Jason Shepherd and Fred Hicks discuss the latest act of political violence to convulse the United States.

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Former state senator Jason Esteves would make history as Georgia's first Black and first Hispanic governor if he's elected in next year's historic 2026 elections. But first, he must win a crowded Democratic gubernatorial primary, which is filled with four other candidates with the same aspirations. 

Esteves sat down with Atlanta News First Political Reporter Doug Reardon to discuss the issues he is emphasizing in his campaign, including the recent economic development boon awarded to Hyundai during Gov. Brian Kemp's tenure.

“If we can afford to give $1.8 billion to give to Hyundai, we can afford to give our small business owners across this state low-interest loans to the tune of a billion dollars,” he said. 

After Master Firefighter Preston Fant died in the line of duty on Monday, the community has come together to remember his impact. Also, the city of Tucker is considering creating its own police force.

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A stunning immigration raid in a tiny southeast Georgia town continues to politically reverberate across the nation, as the White House promises more such workplace operations to continue.

Also: Georgia governor's candidate Jason Esteves will be featured in Sunday's On The Record With Atlanta News First.

Affordable properties are at risk of being redeveloped as market pressures increase, according to a report presented to City of Decatur Commissioners.

The report examined Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) and was created in collaboration with Atlanta Regional Commission and Georgia Conservancy.

The project looked at methods to preserve affordable housing options through energy and sustainability updates.

Larry Padilla, CEO of the Decatur Housing Authority, joined Decatur Dish to talk about the current state of affordable housing. 

Decatur Dish, co-hosted by journalists Dan Whisenhunt and Mariya Murrow, airs every Thursday on ANF+ at 11:30 a.m.

State Rep. Michelle Au, a Democrat from Johns Creek, is a strong supporter of stricter gun safety.

On Thursday, Au hosted students and parents from Apalachee High School for the one-year remembrance of the Sept. 4, 2024 deadly shooting. Afterward, she went On The Record With Atlanta News First political reporter Doug Reardon.

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State Rep. Michelle Au, a Democrat from Johns Creek, is a strong supporter of stricter gun safety.

On Thursday, Au hosted students and parents from Apalachee High School for the one-year remembrance of the Sept. 4, 2024, deadly shooting. Afterward, she went On The Record With Atlanta News First political reporter Doug Reardon.

On Thursday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will go before the Senate Finance Committee to talk about his health care agenda after the recent changes. The CDC’s former director and longtime government scientist, Susan Monarez, was fired by the Trump administration. Her attorneys said she refused to “rubber stamp unscientific, reckless directives and fire dedicated health experts.”

Recently, several top-level scientists resigned in protest.

Georgia’s nationally watched U.S. Senate race in the 2026 midterms has an unconventional candidate with a legendary name.

A longtime collegiate and NFL football coach, and the son of legendary University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley, Derek Dooley is challenging Georgia’s current U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, a Democrat, for his seat in 2026. He’s joined in the race by Republican congressmen Mike Collins of Georgia’s 10th district and Buddy Carter of the state’s 1st district.

Dooley was endorsed Saturday by Gov. Brian Kemp before UGA’s college football season opener in Athens.

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On The Record is a weekly political show hosted by Atlanta News First anchor Rick Folbaum and Reardon. It airs every Sunday at 11 a.m. on Atlanta News First.