Political Rewind

On this edition of Political Rewind guest hosted by Rickey Bevington , we break down the compromise between Republicans and Democrats to end the government shutdown, and the anger that many Democrats are expressing towards Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for his negotiations with Mitch McConnell. We’re also talking about how the shutdown has impacted Georgia and how things could be worse for the state if another shutdown happens in three weeks. Also, Atlanta has made the shortlist for

On this edition of Political Rewind, 6 th District Congresswoman Karen Handel is tapped to help other GOP candidates for congress on how to run for office in the anti-Trump atmosphere, but the AJC’s Jim Galloway says Governor Nathan Deal may be the best model for Republicans on how to win.

On this edition of Political Rewind, Georgia Senator David Perdue puts himself front and center in one of the biggest controversies of the Trump presidency. What does Perdue gain or lose by defending the president? Plus, as members of Congress jockey over extending DACA and building a border wall, the deadline for passing a government spending bill hangs in the balance. If there is a government shutdown this weekend, who will get the blame? Then, a coalition of faith-based organizations put a

On this edition of Political Rewind, we talk with Dr. Meria Carstarphen, the Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools. We’ll look at how she’s rebuilding a school system rocked by a scandal that made national headlines before her arrival and we’ll ask her to weigh in on the impact that state education policies championed by Governor Deal and Trump administration proposals are having on public schools. Plus, we’ll access the impact of the vulgar remarks President Trump allegedly made about

On this Special Edition of Political Rewind, we are at the Georgia State Capitol for Governor Nathan Deal’s final State of the State address. What are his plans for restoring economic vitality to rural Georgia communities? What about expanded transit in metro Atlanta? How will he cap his progressive reforms in the criminal justice system? And, what does he see as his legacy accomplishments? Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle, House Speaker David Ralston and others stop by to react to the speech.

On this edition of Political Rewind, Nathan Deal says he may be in his last year as governor, but he insists he’s no “lame duck”. We’ll look at what he wants to accomplish before leaving office. Also, a federal court ruling on a North Carolina case raises new concerns about efforts to draw congressional maps strictly for partisan gain. Plus, in a freewheeling session with Democratic and GOP congressional leaders, President Trump sows confusion over where he stands on dealing with undocumented

On this edition of Political Rewind, President Trump visits Atlanta for the college football national championship game. What plans do protestors have to make their voices heard? Also, the Georgia Legislature is back in session. Will lawmakers steer clear of hot button issues as they prepare to face elections later this year? And, there are new plans to rebrand the state’s most prominent tribute to the Confederacy. Panelists: AJC Political Reporter Jim Galloway Democratic Consultant Tharon

On this edition of Political Rewind, we’re discussing a bill set to be debated in the state legislature that would establish a hate crimes law in Georgia. We’re one of just a handful of states without one. Then, Attorney General Jeff Sessions opens the door for a federal crackdown on legal marijuana. What impact could it have on our medical pot statute? The White House is now in full battle mode against a sensational new book that alleges Trump’s closest allies think he’s not fit to be president

On this edition of Political Rewind, we ring in the new year with a look at the major events we’ll be following through 2018. Georgians will elect a new governor while Republicans are banking on the fact that the state remains deeply red and will continue GOP dominance under the “Gold Dome”. Democrats say they’ll put that presumption to a serious test. Oh, and President Trump starts the new year with yet another tweet storm. Panelists: GaPundit.com Owner and Editor Todd Rehm Former Pollster Beth

On this special edition of Political Rewind , we look back at the year in politics. From new leadership in Atlanta to the fight for a new governor of Georgia and an expensive fight for a congressional seat. There was also President Trump, tax reform, health care reform, the Mueller Russia investigation, the resignation of one Georgian from the president’s cabinet and the firing of another, plus the #MeToo movement that sent tremors through Washington. All were big stories in 2017, but which