Political Rewind

Tuesday on Political Rewind: As a federal appeals court asks for arguments in a case to block Georgia's heartbeat bill, our panel analyzes the state's record in keeping pregnant mothers and infants healthy. Plus, the Supreme Court might have opened the door for prayer in public schools.

The Panel:

Audrey Haynes, professor of political science, University of Georgia

Emma Hurt, @Emma_Hurt, Reporter, Axios Atlanta

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

Tammy Greer, professor of political science, Clark Atlanta University

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introductions

2:25 - The 11th Circuit is asking parties in Georgia's heartbeat bill lawsuit to file arguments

12:00 - What resources are currently available to pregnant women and children in Georgia?

19:00 - Republicans face political pressure to ban abortion completely.

30:00 - The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a case that could allow prayer in public schools.

43:30 - The January Sixth Committee is holding a surprise hearing this afternoon.

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Monday on Political Rewind: The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade led to a weekend full of uncertainty. Will abortion rights motivate voters to turn out in November?

The panel:

Chuck Kuck, @ckuck, immigration lawyer

Leo Smith, @leosmithtweets, Republican consultant & president,  Engaged Futures

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

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

Timestamps:

:00 - Introductions

5:00- GA six-week ban works its way through court after Roe v. Wade falls

8:10- Right to privacy in Georgia's constitution

16:50- New CBS poll weigh in on how Americans feel about overturning Roe v. Wade

21:12- Leo Smith on the performance of politics

24:09- Likelihood of legislature to take up abortion in a special session

29:06- How does this decision affect down-ballot races?

36:14- How do Americans view the reputation of the Supreme Court?

45:29- Governor Kemp's testimony in Fulton probe

57:15- What cases remain for the court?

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Friday at 2 p.m. on Political Rewind: The team hosts a live panel in reaction to the breaking news of The Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

The panel:

Amy Steigerwalt, @DrSteigerwalt, professor of political science, Georgia State University

Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, Associate Professor of Political Science & Director of the James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference at Emory University

Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, Host, Lawmakers, GPB News

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

Timestamps:

:00- Introductions

3:40- What does the ruling mean for Georgia?

11:20- Donna Lowry on the special session

20:11- Greg on precedent shielding lawmakers

26:40- What it means that a 50-year precedent was struck down by the Supreme Court

28:26- What does this mean for other cases based on Justice Clarence Thomas' concurring opinion

35:00- Former President Trump takes credit for the decision

44:20- What does this decision mean for voters in November?

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Friday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp will appear before the Fulton County special grand jury, potentially revealing more about Trump's attempt to interfere with state elections. Plus, the Supreme Court ruled against New York in a landmark ruling that could broaden gun carry rights.

The show will be live at 2 p.m. today after the breaking news of the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court.

The panel:

Amy Steigerwalt, @DrSteigerwalt, professor of political science, Georgia State University

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

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

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

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introductions

3:00 - Updates on Georgia's role in the January 6th Committee Hearings

25:00 - SCOTUS struck down a restrictive New York gun law, leaving future of carry laws uncertain

42:00 - The Senate passed the bipartisan gun legislature, incentivizing red flag laws, addressing certain loopholes and mental health concerns.

Thursday on Political Rewind: Federal investigators have subpoenaed two state Republicans for submitting a false slate of electors. Plus, will freezing the federal gas tax ease pain at the pump? Meanwhile, Cherokee County voters reject four "anti-CRT" right-wing candidates for their school board.

The panel

Donna Lowry — Capitol correspondent, @donnalowrynews, Lawmakers, Georgia Public Broadcasting

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

Margaret Coker — Editor-in-chief, @mideastmargaret, The Current

Stephen Fowler — Political reporter, @stphnfwlr, Georgia Public Broadcasting

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introductions

3:02 - Talk about Donna Lowry’s new show, "Lawmakers: Beyond The Dome"

5:13 - Talking about Georgians’ testimony to the January 6th committee

9:20 - Brad Raffensperger vs. Bee Nguyen in the Secretary of State race

13:30 - Feds looking at charges against false electors from 2020

26:15 - 1st District race: Wade Herring vs. Buddy Carter

31:45 - Cherokee County School board race

36:49 - Donald Trump’s clout in runoffs

43:50 - Speaker Ralston’s candidate win 96% of races

44:20 - Biden and Warnock support freezing gas tax

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Wednesday on Political Rewind: Stacey Abrams' three endorsed candidates win their runoffs. Plus, Trump-endorsed candidates lose races, a sign that state Republicans are moving away from the former president. Meanwhile, the Jan. 6 committee hearing featured compelling testimony from Georgians.

The panel:

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

Chauncey Alcorn, @CLamontLives, Reporter, Capital B Atlanta

Karen Owen, @ProfKarenOwen, Professor of political science, University of West Georgia

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

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introductions

3:00 - Abrams' endorsed candidates win their runoffs

12:00 - Brad Raffensperger testified in the Jan. 6 hearings yesterday, will face Bee Nguyen in November

18:30 - The 2nd District Republican runoff saw a major upset

29:00 - Trump's endorsed candidates lost runoffs statewide

39:30 - The Jan. 6 Committee featured testimony from two election workers targeted by conspiracy

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Tuesday on Political Rewind: Statewide runoff elections might demonstrate just how much power Trump has in Georgia. Brad Raffensperger is expected to testify in front of the January 6th committee today, alongside a Fulton County election worker accused of fraud by Trump allies.

The panel:

Adam Van Brimmer, @adamvanbrimmer, Editorial page editor, Savannah Morning News

Adrienne Jones, @adriennemjns, Professor of political science & director of pre-law, Morehouse College

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

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

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction

5:00 - 6th District analysis

6:00 - Does a Trump nomination still mean as much in Georgia?

14:00 - 1st District analysis

19:30 - Stacey Abrams endorsements

26:00 - Are runoffs antiquated?

30:00 - GA elections officials before Congress today

37:00 - How could Raffensperger's testimony change public opinion?

45:00 - January 6th committee says Georgia played into Eastman's election theory

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The panel:

Andra Gillespie, Associate Professor of Political Science & Director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University

Patricia Murphy, political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rick Dent, Vice President Matrix Communications

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introductions

3:00 - History and meaning of Juneteenth

5:40 - Statewide runoff elections end their campaigns today

21:30 - The 10th District's Republican runoff candidates gets uglier

28:45 - The 6th District was redrawn ahead of this year's election, likely favoring Republicans

33:40 - The 2nd District race features a lawsuit against Fox News alleging unequal airtime.

41:25 - Herschel Walker withstands controversy yet again

49:00- Congrats to GPB's Emmy winners!

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Friday on Political Rewind: A special Juneteenth episode; our panel examines the history of the holiday and what it means for our democracy. 

Plus, as legislation restricts how race is taught in schools, what does that mean for future generations?

The panel

Gavin Godfrey — Editor, Capital B

Tiffany Williams Roberts — Public Policy Director, Southern Center for Human Rights

Dr. Kurt B. Young — Department Chair, Clark Atlanta University Department of Political Science

Jim Galloway — Former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Timestamps

:00- Introductions

4:00- Fredrick Douglas comments on freedom on the 4th of July, 1852

10:24- The emancipation frees the slaves, but was it everyone’s America?

13:35- During Sherman’s march to the see many GA slaves took their own freedom

17:25- The phrase 40 acres and a mule comes from Georgia

26:13- How is reconstruction taught in GA schools?

30:00- Is Juneteenth everyone’s holiday to celebrate?

31:20- What does Juneteenth mean to our panelists?

34:29- The wealth gap for Black Americans

39:20- How is the legacy of slavery and racism taught in GA schools?

44:00- How can we fulfill the promise of Juneteenth?

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Thursday on Political Rewind: The January 6th Committee wants to talk to Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia about a tour he led on the 5th. Plus, Abrams calls out Daniel Defense's campaign donations to Kemp. Meanwhile, Fox News featured only one candidate in the 2nd Congressional District race.

The panel:

Chuck Williams — Investigative reporter, WRBL

Kevin Riley — Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Donna Lowry — Host of Lawmakers, GPB News

Dr. Chris Grant — Professor of political science, Mercer University

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introductions

5:08 – Rep. Loudermilk questioned about his tour on Jan. 5

12:16 – Gov. Brian Kemp endorses Mike Collins in the 10th District

18:20 – A deeper dive into school safety

30:55 – Chuck Williams talks about her interview with Stacey Abrams

37:33 – Donna Lowry speaks on constraints teachers face

42:05 – Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on the warming earth

45:00 – The AJC’s Dangerous Dwellings series highlights dilapidated apartment

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52:00 – Fox News’ false claims on the 2nd District

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