Political Rewind

By Georgia Public Broadcasting

The political game in Georgia is more dynamic than ever. From local elected officials to state and federal government, we're facing complicated issues. On "Political Rewind" we take the time to break ... more

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August 01, 2024 Political Rewind: Abortion ban overturned; Trump announces 2024 run; Lawsuit over Saturday Voting
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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April 16, 2024 Political Rewind July 15, 2020
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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April 16, 2024 Political Rewind July 17, 2020
Political Rewind with Bill Nigut for July 17, 2020.
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53min
April 16, 2024 Political Rewind July 20, 2020
Political Rewind with Bill Nigut | July 20, 2020.
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April 16, 2024 Political Rewind July 15, 2020
Political Rewind's July 15, 2020 episode.
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June 30, 2023 Political Rewind: Bill Nigut signs off at GPB
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.
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June 29, 2023 Political Rewind: Raffensperger speaks with prosecutors; Supreme Court ends term
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.
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June 28, 2023 Political Rewind: SCOTUS rejects independent legislature theory; Credit for EVs; Antisemitic protest
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.
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June 27, 2023 Political Rewind: Raffensperger before federal investigators; New details on 2020 election inquiry
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.
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June 26, 2023 Political Rewind: DeKalb DA leaves 'Cop City' prosecution, DoJ investigates false electors
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.
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