Political Rewind

Thursday on Political Rewind: Democratic candidates continue to raise more campaign funds than Republicans, breaking state records. Plus, Herschel Walker said he's willing to debate Sen. Raphael Warnock. Meanwhile, Sen. Lindsey Graham says he'll continue his legal battle against a Fulton County subpoena.

The panel:

Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, host, Lawmakers, Georgia Public Broadcasting

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

Riley Bunch, @ribunchreports, public policy reporter, Georgia Public Broadcasting

Tammy Greer, assistant professor of political science, Clark Atlanta University

Timestamps:

0:00 Introductions

4:14 - Democratic candidates outraise Republicans

20:37 - Herschel Walker’s campaign shakeup

30:14 - New polling

42:00 - Can prosecutors not go after people who violate Georgia’s abortion law?

49:00 - Can Sen. Lindsey Graham avoid testifying in the Fulton County Trump probe?

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Wednesday on Political Rewind: Has this summer felt hotter than usual? Atlanta has experienced once-in-a-century heat over the past six months. However, as the world battles rising sea levels and increasing CO2 emissions, the Supreme Court limited the power of the EPA to regulate industry into addressing climate change.

The panel:

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

Dr. Marilyn Brown, @Marilyn_Brown1, Professor of sustainable systems, Georgia Tech & co-founder, Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance

Dr. Marshall Shepherd, @DrShepherd2013, Director, atmospheric sciences program, University of Georgia

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introductions

9:51 - Where does climate change stand globally?

15:48 - Dr. Marshall Shepherd breaks down the effects of Hurricane Michael

21:17 - Politics and climate change

41:06 - How does the EPA ruling affect climate change?

44:00 - Georgia Power investing in nuclear plants

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Tuesday on Political Rewind: Abrams urges supporters to avoid complacency as her campaign surpasses Kemp's in financing. This comes as Biden's approval rating hits 33% and two-thirds of Democrats say they don't want him to run again. Plus, analyzing today's upcoming January 6th hearing.

Chauncey Alcorn, @CLamontLives, politics reporter, Capital B

Chris Grant, co-chair of the Department of Political Science, Mercer University

Claire Sanders, @SandersPolitics, senior lecturer of political science, Georgia College & State University

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

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions

6:00 - As Stacey Abrams' campaign coffers overflow, she warns her supporters not to tune out.

16:00 - Biden's approval rating is down to 33%, with two-thirds of Democrats saying they'd prefer someone else in 2024.

29:00 - A new January 6th hearing this afternoon.

46:00 - Herschel Walker's campaign sees personnel turnover, uncertainty.

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Monday on Political Rewind: U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath will be at the White House to celebrate the passage of new gun legislation. Plus, a House committee wants to speak to Daniel Defense, which manufactured the rifle used in the Uvalde Massacre. Also, we talk of Georgia's new importance in primary contests.

The panel

Edward Lindsey, @edlindsey14, former state representative

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

Shirley Franklin, @ATLShirley, former mayor of Atlanta

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introductions

3:00 - The White House commemorates passage of new gun laws.

19:00 - Issues like abortion and permitless carry could impact single issue voters.

29:00 - With primaries approaching, Georgia Democrats push for an early primary to show the state's growing political importance.

42:00 - President Biden signed an executive order to protect abortion, acknowledging it likely won't do much.

47:00 - Herschel Walker's campaign is seeing some personnel turnover.

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Friday on Political Rewind: With an additional $2 billion in COVID relief in hand, Gov. Brian Kemp is eyeballing budget options that make him more appealing to voters this November. Plus, close ties in the polls and in campaign chests as Kemp and Abrams anticipate the next four months.

The panel

Charlie Hayslett, @charliehayslett, writer, Trouble in God's Country

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

Rahul Bali, @rahulbali, political reporter, WABE

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

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

3:30 - Kemp has a new influx of federal COVID relief to use as an appeal to voters.

12:00 - A new Quinnipiac poll shows Kemp and Abrams nearly tied in their race.

21:00 - Breaking down Abrams' "worst state" comment.

31:30 - Two developments in the Senate race.

36:00 - The Georgia Supreme Court will decide a case on a Camden county spaceport, which might have ramifications for parts of the state constitution.

42:30 - Georgia's population is growing, getting older and moving to cities.

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Thursday on Political Rewind: A Fulton County judge rules that state lawmakers can't avoid subpoenas in the special grand jury investigating the 2020 election.

Plus, polls show Warnock over Walker by 10 points and a nearly tied gubernatorial race.

The panel

Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus, Emory University

Amy Steigerwalt, @DrSteigerwalt, professor, associate chair, Georgia State University

Kurt Young, @kurtbyoung, department chair, Clark Atlanta University

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions

6:40 - Georgia legislators, national figures try to dodge subpoenas in Fulton County Trump probe

31:42 - New Quinnipiac gives a snapshot into the November elections

46:44 - Voters grapple with Roe v. Wade ruling

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Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Political Rewind team puts together a special two-part show. First, Tamar Hallerman joins the show to discuss a Fulton County grand jury issuing subpoenas to Rudy Giuliani and others. Then host Bill Nigut takes a break from politics and invites journalist Terence Moore on the show to talk about the impact of Hank Aaron.

The Panel:

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

Terence Moore, @TMooreSports, National Sports Columnist, Forbes.com

Timestamps

Part one: Fulton County probe into Trump expands

:00- Introductions

1:45- Tamar Hallerman talks the significance of the new subpoenas in the Fulton County Probe

5:15- Can Sen. Lindsey Graham fight the subpoena?

8:04- John Eastman, a Trump loyalist, told Georgia lawmakers they had a “duty” to submit alternate electors

9:22- Will these subpoenas be harder to fight than those from the January 6th committee in Congress?

10:51- Do the new subpoenas extend the timeline for Fani Willis’ probe?

Part two: A conversation about Hank Aaron’s legacy

13:30- We begin our discussion with Terence Moore about his new book ‘The Real Hank Aaron: An Intimate Look at the Life and Legacy of the Home Run King’

28:48- Hank Aaron looked up to Jackie Robinson for breaking the color barrier

35:00- Former Atlanta Mayor Andy Young and his relationship with Hank Aaron

38:40- Barry Bonds breaks Hank Aaron’s record

42:56- Bill Nigut talks his phone call with Hank Aaron and his interest in politics

45:54- How will Hank Aaron’s story be told with new divisive concepts bill?

49:04- Less Black players in MLB in modern-day

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Tuesday on Political Rewind: The team is back with a live show. The Fourth of July brought out some of our country's best and worst realities. A mass shooting in Highland Park, Ill., turned a joyous celebration into a scene of carnage. Meanwhile, candidates on the November ballot showed no signs of slowing down over the holiday.

Chuck Williams — Reporter, @chuckwilliams, WRBL-TV, Columbus

Kenya Hunter — Reporter, @KenyaTheHunter, Capital B Atlanta

Stephen Fowler — Political reporter, @stphnfwlr, GPB News

Tamar Hallerman — Senior reporter, @TamarHallerman, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Timestamps:

0:00- Introductions

3:42- Highland Park shooting cast shadow on Fourth of July holiday

19:36- Fulton County probe into Donald Trump moves forward

32:37- Where does GA stand on abortion law?

43:30- More national money is coming into the governor's race

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Thursday on Political Rewind: As Pride Month comes to an end, our special panel looks at the state of affairs for LGBTQ+ Georgians. While the legislature is more diverse than ever, issues including hostility to trans athletes and Clarence Thomas' call to reexamine Obergefell (the case that legalized same sex marriage) bring concern.

The panel

Chanel Haley, Gender Policy Manager, Georgia Equality

Demarcus Beckham, Executive Director, Reach to Impact Group Inc.

Jeff Graham, @JeffGrahamATL, Executive Director, Georgia Equality

Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Timestamps

0:00- Introductions

5:51- Some of the gains that Georgia has made in terms of LBGTQ equality

29:07- Jeff Graham speaks about changes he’s seen in politics

36:31- Reflections on how the state of Georgia has received the LGBTQ community

40:39- Chanel Hailey reflects on being a transgender woman in the South

41:53- Demarcus Beckham reflects on HIV prevention work in Georgia

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Wednesday on Political Rewind: Will Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony at the January 6th Hearings have any effect on voters this November? Plus, the AP reports that a million voters have switched to the Republican Party. Meanwhile, more DAs say they will not enforce laws that restrict abortions.

The panel

Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, associate professor of political science, Emory University

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

Rick Dent, vice president, Matrix Communications

0:00 - Introductions

2:00 - Cassidy Hutchinson testified in front of the January 6th Committee in a surprise hearing.

21:00 - The Associated Press reports that Republicans have gained 1 million registered voters.

38:00 - Kemp and Abrams square off in advertising.

43:00 - Raphael Warnock hits Herschel Walker hard in advertisements.

50:00 - Georgia district attorneys say they will deprioritize abortion prosecutions.

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