Political Rewind

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Georgia's abortion ban has been ruled unconstitutional by a Fulton County judge. After announcing he'd be running for president in 2024, Donald Trump also sang Herschel Walker's praises publicly. Meanwhile, Democrats sue to restore Saturday early voting ahead of the runoff.

The panel

Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia

Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rick Dent, political ad expert and vice president, Matrix Communications

Tia Mitchell, @ajconwashington, Washington reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

5:00 - Georgia's "heartbeat" abortion law was thrown out yesterday by a Fulton County judge.

16:00 - Donald Trump announced his 2024 campaign for president from Mar-a-Lago yesterday.

29:00 - Will Republicans support Herschel Walker ahead of the runoffs?

34:00 - Walker alleged that Raphael Warnock wasn't a present father; Warnock responds.

44:00 - Republicans vie for leadership roles in Congress.

47:00 - Democrats sue to restore Saturday early voting.

50:00 - Gov. Brian Kemp testified before Fulton County's investigation into 2020 election fraud.

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Today on Political Rewind, election integrity is a hot issue for voters as the November general election approaches. Joining us on today’s show is the CEO of Fair Fight Action, one of the more prominent organizations to tackle election issues in recent years.

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Political Rewind's July 15, 2020 episode.

In the final episode of Political Rewind, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's editor-at-large Kevin Riley interviews host Bill Nigut on a lifelong career in journalism, the stories he looks back on, and what he expects in Georgia's political future.

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

3:00 - Today is Bill Nigut's last show. Kevin Riley interviews him on his career.

7:00 - Bill's history and love of theater, his early days in Chicago, and political firsts.

16:00 - From Chicago to WSB-TV in Atlanta.

28:00 - How political coverage and standards for candidates have changed.

35:00 - Bill's favorite stories.

38:00 - On Bill's personal life.

43:00 - On why he thinks Political Rewind was a success.

This is Political Rewind's finale, but you can continue to listen to our episodes on Apple Music and Spotify.

Brad Raffensperger has spoken with federal prosecutors investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has a few crucial rulings left on its docket.

The panel:

Anthony Michael Kreis, @AnthonyMKreis, professor of law Georgia State University

Fred Smith, @fredosmithjr, professor of constitutional law Emory University

Jim Galloway, former political columnist Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tanya Washington, @AskProfW, professor of law Georgia State University

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

6:00 - Brad Raffensperger spoke to federal prosecutors investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

14:00 - The Supreme Court rejected independent legislature theory.

28:00 - The court will also rule on two major college admissions cases addressing affirmative action.

9:41 - It's also set to rule on a case that will test LGTBQ+ rights vs. free speech on public accommodations.

48:00 - Student loan debt rulings could come down soon.

Friday on Political Rewind: Bill Nigut signs off for the final episode of Political Rewind.

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Supreme Court rejected "independent legislature theory," an idea that its critics say could have undermined American democracy. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Gov. Brian Kemp feud over who's responsible for EV developments in Georgia. Meanwhile, there were two disturbing neo-Nazi protests in Georgia this week.

The panel:

Alan Abramowitz,@AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University

Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University

Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia

Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions

6:00 - An EV manufacturer is coming to Bainbridge, drawing political crossfire.

24:00 - The Supreme Court rejected "independent state legislature" theory.

43:00 - Two antisemitic protests in Georgia cause alarm outside synagogues.

47:00 - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene may be ousted from the far-right Freedom Caucus.

Thursday on Political Rewind: Former columnist Jim Galloway joins the panel.

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger will be interviewed for the first time by federal prosecutors. He’ll likely be asked about Donald Trump’s 2020 phone call, in which the former president asked for votes to win the election.

The panel

Audrey Haynes, professor of political science, The University of Georgia

Margaret Coker, @mideastmargaret, editor-in-chief, The Current

Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tammy Greer, professor of political science

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions

7:00 - DOJ investigators will interview Brad Raffensperger

26:00 - Rep. Andrew Clyde blocks renaming on Lake Lanier

30:00 - Downtown square being renamed in Savannah

33:00 - Battle on Capitol Hill on GOP

43:00 - SCOTUS to drop opinions on several more cases

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Greg Bluestein joins the panel.

Monday on Political Rewind: DeKalb Co. DA Sherry Boston announced she's withdrawing her office from criminal cases against "Cop City" protestors, citing prosecutorial differences with the Attorney General's office. Plus, the Department of Justice turns their attention to states' false electors.

The panel

Michael Thurmond, CEO, DeKalb County

Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rick Dent, vice president, Matrix Communications

Sam Olens, @samolens, former state Attorney General

Timestamps

:00- Introductions

8:00- Dekalb DA, Sherry Boston announces she is withdrawing from prosecutions of police training center protestors.

22:00- Brian Kemp on EVs

29:00- Chris Christie gets boo'd for challenging Trump

36:00- Trump's upcoming indictments

42:00- Where the nation stands one year after the fall of Roe v. Wade

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Journal Constitution's Tamar Hallerman joins the panel.