In These Times with Bill Nigut

Professor Amy Steigerwalt of Georgia State University, Professor Charles Bullock of the University of Georgia, Professor Andra Gillespie of Emory University, and political reporter Rahul Bali of WABE 90.1 Atlanta join host Bill Nigut for a breakdown of Tuesday's midterm election results.

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As the candidates race to the finish line on the final weekend before election day, host Bill Nigut asks a panel key questions about the top races:

Is this the change election that many democrats believe it will be? Can democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms become the first Democrat in more than two decades to sit in the governor’s office? or will Rick Jackson, a virtual political unknown less than a year ago, keep the GOP’s hold on the office? Is the republican lock on state constitutional offices in jeopardy? Will incumbent Jon Ossoff's consistent lead in the polls over challenger Mike Collins be confirmed by voters? 

How important are  visits by Donald Trump and Barack Obama in turning out the vote for each side? Our panel of top journalists and analysts look at those questions and more.

Panelists:

Chuck Williams, Publisher & Editor, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Leroy Chapman, Editor-in-Chief, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Prof. Amy Steigerwalt, chair, political science department, Georgia State University

Prof. Karen Owen, Political science professor and Dean, University College and Honors College, University of West Georgia

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With midterm elections just around the corner, Meg Kinnard, national political reporter for the Associated Press, joins familiar faces Charles Bullock and Andre Gillespie to discuss recent developments.

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Actor, playwright, director and producer Tom Key has been a beloved presence on the Atlanta theatre scene for decades. He is best known for his musical Cotton Patch Gospel, a perennial favorite for theaters across the country. He and host Bill Nigut discuss theatre as a sacred space where people come together to learn about one another. 

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WABE reporter Rahul Bali, University of West Georgia Professor Dr. Karen Owen, Emory University Professor Andra Gillespie immigration attorney Charles Kuck join host Bill Nigut to recap Tuesday night's Georgia Gubernatorial debate.

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Amid Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's changes to the US military, we thought it would be a good time to revist our April conversation with Will Haygood about the turbulent history of Black American soldiers. Wil's book The War Within a War: The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home is out now.

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Dr. Charles Bullock has been teaching political science at the University of Georgia since Richard Nixon sought election in 1968. Over 58 years he has seen the election of Atlanta's first black Mayor and followed closely Jimmy Carter's rise to the White House. Dr. Bullock continues to teach as one of Georgia's foremost political experts and has been sought after particularly for his expertise in gerrymandering and redistricting. He joins host Bill Nigut to discuss his career and the evolution of Georgia politics. 

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Dr. Jodie Guest, Senior Vice Chair of Emory's Rollins School of Public Health joins host Bill Nigut to discuss recent public health news.

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Pat Mitchell, the first female President and CEO of PBS, Gail Evans, Former Executive Vice President of the CNN Newsgroup, and Teya Ryan, Former President and CEO of Georgia Public Broadcasting and Former Executive Vice President of CNN Domestic Networks all join host Bill Nigut to honor the life and legacy of Gloria Steinem.

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Atlanta resident Dr. Sharon Willis is a prolific composer of afro-centric operas, founder of her own opera company and a conductor of Black church music. Through her Americolor Opera Ensemble she has created countless opportunities for Black opera singers while telling the stories of previously-unpublicized stories of remarkable Black Americans.

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