Political Rewind

On this edition of Political Rewind, three Georgians take center stage in controversies now swirling on Capitol Hill. FBI Director Chris Wray contradicts the White House story on when administration officials learned that Rob Porter was suspected of abusing his two former wives. Will Chief of State John Kelly get the boot over concerns about what he knew and when? Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue faces fire for a proposal to substitute food stamps for government-selected food boxes, but what's

On this edition of Political Rewind, to bring high speed internet to rural Georgia, legislators are looking at a broad range of taxes on services every Georgian uses, from streaming services to media downloads, even to satellite TV services. Will the proposal fly in an election year? Also, legislators look to impose a stiffer tax on used car purchases while also looking to bring back a tax break for electric vehicles. As the legislative session unfolds, two GOP candidates for governor are

On this edition of Political Rewind, we take the show on the road to Savannah, thanks to an invitation from the League of Women Voters of Coastal Georgia. Before a live audience, our panelists discussed news and issues in the Savannah area that have statewide implications. Should the Talmadge name be stripped off the bridge that crosses over the gateway to the ever-growing Port of Savannah? How do residents and local officials feel about the possibility of oil drilling just offshore? We also

The rules embedded in the new federal tax law could mean many Georgians will pay higher state income tax. State legislators want to find a way to give that money back. Will they succeed? Also, a new report confirms what Atlantans already know—the city has some of the worst traffic in the world. Does that add urgency to the new push in the legislature for expanding transit? Plus, a spokesman for Casey Cagle has an interesting response to a second GOP gubernatorial candidate using Cagle’s likeness

On this edition of Political Rewind, Georgia primary elections are three months away, but already candidates for governor have amassed $10 million, and one GOP candidate spends a chunk of his case on a Super Bowl ad. We’ll look at the latest fundraising totals. Then, the possibility of another government shutdown looks later this week. Can the White House and Congress reach a deal on immigration before then or will they once again kick the government spending authorization can down the road?

On this edition of Political Rewind, Georgia’s senior United State Senator Johnny Isakson joins us just hours after the White House authorized release of the controversial memo purporting to show political bias in the FBI investigation of collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign. We ask Isakson for his thoughts. Plus, where does he stand on a compromise to protect DACA immigrants and build Trump’s wall, and what about another looming government shutdown next week? Panelists: AJC Lead

On this edition of Political Rewind, another Georgian resigns from a high-level position in the Trump Administration. We’ll discuss why the head of the CDC is out. Also, Georgians respond to President Trump’s State of the Union speech. Plus, we’ll look at news from the governor’s race: Stacey Evans wins a big endorsement and GOP candidates look to show fundraising muscle to compete with Casey Cagle as they face today’s disclosure deadline. Panelists: AJC Political Reporter Greg Bluestein

On this edition of Political Rewind, the Georgia Senate entertains a bill that would crack down on protestors who disrupt controversial speakers on university campuses. Does it protect or intrude upon free speech? Also, a traditionally conservative Georgia newspaper takes aim at one of the state senate’s most conservative members on the issue of adoption. Plus, legislation sponsored by Georgia Senator David Perdue is in the sights of a bi-partisan group of legislators on Capitol Hill. They fear

On this edition of Political Rewind, the first major battles between candidates for governor break out in both the GOP and Democratic contests. Brian Kemp accuses Casey Cagle of falling for a liberal conspiracy theory, while supporters of Democrat Stacey Abrams accuse Stacey Evans of using the image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to advance her campaign. Plus, Speaker of the House David Ralston weighs in on the idea of giving the state oversight of Hartsfield Jackson International Airport and

On this edition of Political Rewind, big issues bubbling up at the state capitol: legislators renew their interest in state oversight of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and a possible return of paper balloting across Georgia.