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 State University

Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, Atlanta Journal Constitution

Leo Smith, @leosmithtweets, GOP consultant and CEO, Engaged Futures

State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D), @mmo_mary, Decatur

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions

4:00 - Kemp delivered his State of the State speech yesterday, addressing violent crime and health care.

28:00 - The DeKalb District Attorney has recused herself from the investigation into an officer-involved shooting around "Cop City."

42:00 - The fight to stop mining in the Okefenokee Swamp.

47:00 - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's career bolstered by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

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