Political Rewind

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Kemp's new proposed budget includes increased funding for schools, tax rebates, and salary increases for state employees. Record numbers of Georgians are enrolling in the ACA health care program. And the latest on Fulton County's case against rapper Young Thug.

The panel:

Chauncey Alcorn, @CLamontLives, reporter, Capital B

Leroy Chapman, @AJCLeroyChapman, managing editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rene Alegria, CEO, MUNDO Now

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

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introductions

3:00 - Kemp introduces a new state budget, focusing on tax refunds, school funding, and pay raises.

15:00 - Gov. Brian Kemp is attending the World Economic Forum.

20:00 - Georgians are turning out in record numbers for the ACA Marketplace.

30:00 - Unpacking President Biden's speech at Ebenezer Baptist Church and the Atlanta DNC movement.

40:00 - Updates on the Fulton County RICO case against Young Thug and YSL.

Wednesday on Political Rewind: GSU's Amy Steigerwalt joins the panel.

Monday on Political Rewind: As we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy today, our special panel will ask if we're living his dream in the modern day. Plus we discuss President Biden's visit to Ebenezer Baptist Church. 

The panel

Ernie Suggs,@erniesuggs, enterprise reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

John Pruitt, author of “Tell it True” & retired anchor, WSB-TV

Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC,  political reporter & columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tiffany Williams-Roberts, @twrobertslaw, public policy director, Southern Center for Human Rights

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

6:00 - Yesterday, President Biden spoke at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Dr. King's birthday.

14:00 - Remembering Dr. King's start in Birmingham.

28:00 - How was Dr. King thought of during his life?

37:00 - Remembering Dr. King's funeral.

42:00 - What parts of Dr. King's dream have yet to be achieved?

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Friday on Political Rewind: Mary Rodgers grew up among some of Broadway's biggest names, from Sondheim to Bernstein. Her father was one half of Rodgers and Hammerstein. We sit down with New York Times theater critic Jesse Green to discuss Rodgers' autobiography, "Shy."

Monday on Political Rewind: A special panel remembering the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Thursday at 2 p.m. on Political Rewind: In his inaugural address, Gov. Brian Kemp highlighted his proposed tax cuts, raises for state employees, and called Georgia the "electric mobility capital of America". Plus, U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde opposed Rep. McCarthy for speaker, but he received an important committee seat. #gapol

The panel:

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

Rick Dent, vice president Matrix Communications

Stephen Fowler, @stphnfwlr, political reporter, GPB News

Tammy Greer, political science professor, Clark Atlanta University

Timestamps

0:00- Introductions

4:30 - Themes in Gov. Brian Kemp's second inauguration speech

26:00 - Kemp comments on state of local and national media

39:00 - Former Herschel Walker aide accuses a leading conservative of sexual harassment

47:00 - Georgia House member Rep. Michelle Au files a bill to raise cigarette tax

Friday on Political Rewind: Bill Nigut sits down with New York Times theater critic Jesse Green to discuss Mary Rodgers' autobiography, "Shy."

Thursday on Political Rewind at 9 a.m.: Gov. Brian Kemp will be sworn in today, beginning his second term as governor of Georgia. Over the past four years, he's changed his image from his 2018 campaign ads to a leader in the national Republican Party. Our panel anticipates his vision for his second term. #gapol

The panel:

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

Leo Smith,@leosmithtweets, Republican consultant, CEO, Engaged Futures

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introductions

2:00 - Charting Kemp's path from 2018's election to his 2022 reelection

18:00 - What lies ahead for Kemp?

Thursday at 2 p.m.: We are back for a double dose of Political Rewind. GPB's Stephen Fowler will join us to break down the governor's speech.

Wednesday on Political Rewind: A Korean solar panel manufacturer will open a $2.5 billion plant near Cartersville, adding to the list of clean energy businesses in Georgia. Stacey Abrams says she'll run for public office again on a talk show appearance. And we discuss classified documents in Biden's office.

Panel:

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

Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia

Chris Grant, professor of political science, Mercer University

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

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction

3:00 - A Korean solar panel manufacturer is expanding its operation in Cartersville, highlighting Georgia's clean energy economy

16:00 - How will Gov. Brian Kemp work with the Legislature?

25:00 - Stacey Abrams says she'll run for public office again.

37:00 - District Attorney Fani Willis could pursue charges against targets in Fulton County's investigation.

44:00 - Confidential documents were found in President Joe Biden's personal office.

50:00 - House Republicans vow to investigate "weaponization of the federal government" against conservatives.

Thursday on Political Rewind: You get a double dose of Political Rewind with an abbreviated episode at 9 a.m. as GPB prepares to give you live coverage of Kemp's inauguration. Then we're back for a live show at 2 p.m. to break down Kemp's speech.

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The Fulton County special grand jury has ended their investigation. It's unclear if their report will be public or whether District Attorney Fani Willis will pursue charges. Meanwhile, Sen. Jon Ossoff says Democrats have a long way to go to flip state offices — but the Dawgs win back-to-back titles!

The panel

Eric Tanenblatt, @ericjtanenblatt, Republican insider

Kendra King-Momon, professor of political science, Oglethorpe University

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

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

0:00 - Introductions 

1:00 - Bulldogs win back-to-back championships

8:00 - Fulton County special grand jury dissolves 

27:00 -  Legislators agree on the calendar for the entire session

44:00 - Moving up Georgia in the primary schedule 

49:00 - Ossoff gives Democrats a call to action

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Monday on Political Rewind: It's the first day of the Legislature. With a large, diverse group of incoming freshmen, we ask our panel what to expect out of this session. Plus, all eyes are on Gov. Brian Kemp as he kicks off his second term.

The panel:

Emma Hurt, @Emma_Hurt, reporter, Axios Atlanta

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

Maya Prabhu, @MayaTPrabhu, government reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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

Timestamps:

0:00 - Go Dawgs

5:25 - Jon Burns takes over as speaker of the state House

13:00 - What will the House look like after the passing of David Ralston?

18:00 - Burt Jones takes over the Senate as lieutenant governor

20:30 - Large and diverse number of freshmen in the General Assembly

26:00 - What will Kemp tackle in his second term?

45:00 - After a long battle, Rep. Kevin McCarthy gains speakership

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Friday on Political Rewind: It's been two years since a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in order to stop a presidential election. Our panel reflects on the January 6th insurrection and talks about its legacy. Plus, Rep. Kevin McCarthy faces his 12th vote for House Speaker today.

Host @nigutb welcomes @EmoryUniversity's @CrespinoJoe, the @washingtonpost's @mrbrownsir, the @ajc's @ajconwashington, and former columnist @JimJournalist to the panel. #gapol

The panel

Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Joe Crespino, @CrespinoJoe, professor of American history, Emory University

Matthew Brown, @mrbrownsir, democracy reporter, The Washington Post

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

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

7:00 - What has changed since Jan. 6th insurrection?

42:45 - U.S. House goes to 12th vote for Speaker

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Thursday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp says he won't support the move by national Democrats to move Georgia's primary earlier. After two days of failed votes, Rep. Kevin McCarthy continues his bid for House Speaker.

Panelists

Kevin Riley, editor in chief, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Andra Gillespie, professor of political science, Emory University

Audrey Haynes, professor of political science, University of Georgia

Chuck Kuck immigration attorney

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions

4:15 - Kemp opposes Biden's plan for earlier primaries

21:00 - Kevin McCarthy tries to gain speakership on the third day of voting in U.S. House

38:00 - Two years since Ossoff and Warnock won the special election and handed the Senate Control to the Democrats

41:00 - Supreme Court revising Title 42 as it pertains to immigration law

50:00 - Former Brunswick DA Jackie Johnson case, connection to Arbery murder investigation

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