Political Rewind

Friday on Political Rewind: Dr. Emerson Baker talks about the history of witch hunts in America and the political witch hunts of today.

Jim Galloway, @jimjournalist, former columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Dr. Emerson Baker, @EmersonWBaker, Salem State University professor and Author of A Storm of Witchcraft

0:00 - Introductions

5:00 - What was the Salem community like in the 17th century?

16:00 - How did people communicate back then vs. now?

20:00 - Only this year that the final woman was exonerated from the Salem Witch Trial

28:00 - Mistrust of the government

37:00 - Examples where each generation has had a Salem moment

42:00 - Mark Meadows text GA GOP

49:00 - McCarthy's speakership

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Thursday on Political Rewind: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling for an end to Georgia's runoffs. Stacey Abrams gave her first public interview after the election. And texts between Mark Meadows and Georgia Republicans show influence of unfounded conspiracy theories.

The panel:

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

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

Stephen Fowler, @stphnfwlr, political reporter, GPB News

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

4:00 - Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger floated ending the state's runoff policy.

18:00 - Stacey Abrams speaks publicly for the first time since the end of her campaign.

35:00 - Text messages from Mark Meadows show the presence and influence of conspiracy theories between Georgia's representatives on election fraud.

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Wednesday on Political Rewind: As the war in Ukraine continues, it's more than military aid that the people of Ukraine need. Bill Nigut speaks with Emory Morsberger, the Atlanta man who's been working to get humanitarian aid to the nation.

The panel:

Emory Morsberger, @emorymorsberger, member, Gwinnett Rotary Club

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions

2:00 - Morsberger on his history with Ukraine.

8:00 - On what Ukrainians need.

17:00 - On the conditions on the ground.

36:00 - On President Zelenskyy's impact in Ukraine.

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Tuesday on Political Rewind: The 2022 midterms showed the strengths and weaknesses in both parties' strategies. Today, we talk to Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and two other top Republicans about their vision of a future for their party — here in Georgia and nationally.

The panel

Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, @GeoffDuncanGA, lieutenant governor of Georgia

Jordan Fuchs, @JordyFuchs, deputy secretary of state of Georgia

Eric Tanenblatt, @ericjtanenblatt, Republican strategist 

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

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions

4:00 - The Fulton County special grand jury has issued subpoenas to some key individuals in 2020 election interference.

7:00 - Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan on distancing from Trump, Walker

17:00 - Should structural changes be made to Georgia's political systems?

25:00 - On changing Republican voting coalitions.

37:00 - On Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene's current influence.

43:00 - Duncan's GOP 2.0 plan and future Republican leaders

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Monday on Political Rewind: As the 51st Democrat in the Senate, Raphael Warnock's re-election meant the party could breathe easier. Will Kyrsten Sinema's departure mean trouble for Democrats?

And Republicans solidly hold the state legislature. How will Democrats learn from their 2022 losses?

The panel

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

Maya King, @mayaaking, political reporter, New York Times

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

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

4:00 - Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema is leaving the Democratic Party.

16:00 - How did the 2022 midterms raise the profile of Brian Kemp and Raphael Warnock?

30:00 - Abrams campaign manager Lauren Groh-Wargo tweeted that a win in Georgia was "impossible" for her candidate.

44:00 - Will Republicans look to change Georgia's runoffs again?

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Friday on Political Rewind: The Supreme Court heard arguments in two important cases this past week. The court will decide if a Colorado woman has a right to refuse web design services to a same-sex couple planning a wedding. It will also decide how much power state legislatures hold in federal elections.

The panel

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

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

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

Lori Ringhand, professor of law, University of Georgia

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introductions

3:00 - The 11th Circuit's decision

7:00 - Respect for marriage act

12:00 - The Supreme Court hears case of a web designer who doesn't want to work on same-sex weddings

34:00 - Supreme Court hears North Carolina redistricting case

46:00 - Politicization of the federal courts

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Thursday on Political Rewind: The midterms are over. Today our panel gives final thoughts on what they mean for Georgia's political future. Plus, the legislature starts its 2023 session a month from tomorrow. We discuss what you can expect to see on the docket. But first, we dive into the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner.

The panel

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

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

Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D), @mmo_mary, Georgia's 82nd District

Stephen Fowler, @stphnfwlr, political reporter, GPB News

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions 

3:00 - Brittney Griner released from Russian prison

7:00 - Is Georgia really trending purple?

29:00 - DNC to move Georgia to an early primary state

39:00 - Stacey Abrams' campaign manager breaks silence

48:00 - What can we expect in the legislative session?

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Wednesday at 2 p.m. on Political Rewind: University of Georgia legend Herschel Walker has lost his bid for the U.S. Senate, falling short by around 95,000 in the runoff race with incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock. We analyze where his campaign lost momentum. And we also look at some of Walker's shortcomings and how they'll influence candidate quality for the GOP going forward. 

The panel:

Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, host, Lawmakers, GPB-TV

Rene Alegria, CEO, Mundo Now

Riley Bunch, @ribunchreports, public policy reporter, GPB News

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

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

2:00 - Sen. Raphael Warnock won a full term in the U.S. Senate by nearly 3 percentage points. What does it mean for Georgia's voters?

11:00 - Georgia stays Republican but has rejected Trump's MAGA candidates.

18:00 - Warnock's victories came from increasing margins in blue counties and closing the gap in red ones.

27:00 - Republicans have cited candidate quality when discussing why Walker lost. What would a different candidacy have meant for Georgia?

35:00 - The Democratic National Committee is eyeballing Georgia for its political power in 2024.

45:00 - The Senate is now 51-49, meaning Democrats don't have to share as much power as they did previously.

48:00 - Eyes on the legislature: Sheree Ralston is running to fill her husband's state House seat.

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Wednesday at 9 a.m.: Sen. Raphael Warnock will return to Washington, becoming Georgia's first Black candidate to win a full term in the U.S. Senate. What does this historic win mean for Georgia's place in national politics? And what does it mean for the power of Trump's endorsement?

The panel

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

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

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

Tammy Greer, political science professor, Clark Atlanta University

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions

6:04 - What led to Warnock's victory?

12:52 - What happened to split-ticket voters from November

16:00 - The changing look of the suburbs

22:00 - Trump-backed candidates underperform

28:00 - Turmoil inside Walker's campaign

41:00 - Long-term impacts of DNC, early primaries

50:00 - Impact of Trump's endorsement

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Tuesday on Political Rewind: It's a rainy runoff election day in Georgia. After building up a likely early lead, Sen. Raphael Warnock is warning his supporters not to skip voting today. A day-of Republican surge could push Herschel Walker above 50%. Our panel of political experts give their final insights. 

The panel: 

Chuck Williams, @chuckwilliams, reporter, WRBL-TV

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

Tanya Washington, @AskProfW, professor, Georgia State University 

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

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions

6:00 - It's runoff election day in Georgia. Rain and cold could hinder day-of turnout.

18:00 - The 2020 election led some to call Georgia a "blue state." The 2022 midterms told a different story.

22:00 - White evangelical Christians have campaigned for Herschel Walker through the race, strengthening a connection to Trump.

28:00 - Gov. Brian Kemp publicly supported Walker after his own election.

42:00 - Updates from Fulton County's election probe.

48:00 - New cases before the Supreme Court outline religious liberty.

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