Political Rewind

Thursday on Political Rewind: Opponents of the planned Atlanta police training center launched a referendum campaign. But first, what to expect from the Georgia GOP convention.

The panel:

Chuck Williams, reporter WRBL-TV Columbus, @chuckwilliams

Donna Lowry, host of Lawmakers & GPB News reporter, @donnalowrynews

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

Rahul Bali, politics reporter WABE, @rahulbali

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introductions

3:00 - Trump says ‘No one has told me I'm being indicted,' as aide testifies to Florida grand jury

7:00 - WRBL's Columbus-based Chuck Williams speaks on what to expect from the state GOP convention

16:00 - Mike Pence openly attacks Donald Trump

28:00 - City Council approves funding on planned Atlanta police training center, sparking referendum campaign from protestors. Homeland Security clarifies violent extremist label

44:00 - Gun store owner closes shop after seeing child's active shooter drill

Friday on Political Rewind: Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander, The Rosalynn Carter Institute of Caregivers CEO Dr. Jennifer Olsen, and GPB's Ellen Eldridge dive into Rosalynn Carter's legacy.

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Georgia GOP convention is just days away, and some far-right Republicans want to introduce a measure to block mainstream candidates. Plus, before approving the police training center, the Atlanta City Council added an amendment, but opponents say it's insufficient and are launching a referendum campaign to stop the project.

The panel:

Eric Tanenblatt, Republican insider, @ericjtanenblatt

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

Kendra King Momon, professor of political science and interim provost, Oglethorpe University,

Melita Easters, founder and executive director, Georgia WIN List, @melitaeasters

0:00- Chris Licht out as CEO at CNN

4:00- Protestors of planned Atlanta police training center seek a referendum

19:00- Far-right GOP leaders want to stop moderate Republicans from running for office

26:00- Former VP Mike Pence announces run for president.

39:00- Atlanta conference discusses reparations.

Thursday on Political Rewind: WRBL's Chuck Williams joins the panel from Columbus.

Tuesday on Political Rewind: After 14 hours of scathing public comment, the Atlanta City Council approved funding for the controversial police training center. Meanwhile, controversy over drag shows hits Hartwell County. And then there's the latest on Fulton County's 2020 election probe.

The panel

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

Peter Biello, @PeterBiello, host, All Things Considered, GPB News

Bernard Fraga, @blfraga, professor of political science, Emory University

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

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introductions

4:00 - GPB’s Peter Biello speaks on the outpour of public comment ahead of the yes vote on the planned Atlanta Police training center

25:00 - Update on Georgia election probe

37:00 - Chris Christie to jump in the race

47:00 - Human Rights Campaign releases statement about LGBTQ communities

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Journal Constitution's Greg Bluestein joins the panel.

Monday on Political Rewind: Donald Trump will headline the state GOP convention this weekend in Columbus. Governor Kemp will not attend, and he's now going after Trump publicly. The Atlanta City Council will vote on funding for the controversial police training center, with large protests expected.

The panel:

Edward Lindsey, member, State election board & former Atlanta state representative, @edlindsey14

Sen. Kim Jackson, (D) Stone Mountain, @KimforGeorgia

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

Shannon McCaffrey, Political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @shannonajc1

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

1:00 - The state GOP convention in Columbus will feature Trump-affiliated Republicans.

14:00 - On David Shafer, the controversial Republican party chair.

27:00 - Georgia beat records for voter turnout in the South in the 2022 election.

28:00 - Gov. Brian Kemp chastized Donald Trump in a rare public critique of the former president.

36:00 - The Atlanta City Council will vote today on funding for the planned Atlanta police training center.

46:00 - Three fundraising organizers were arrested by state police, charged with financial crimes. A judge granted them bail, questioning evidence.

50:00 - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene faces blowback from the far-right.

Tuesday on Political Rewind: GPB's Peter Biello joins the show.

Friday on Political Rewind: After months of wrangling, Congress has officially sent a debt ceiling bill to the president's desk. More Republican hopefuls are throwing their name in for 2024. Mike Pence, Chris Christie, and North Dakota Gov. Doug Bergum will announce in the coming days.

The panel

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

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

Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia

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

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions

4:00 - New jobs report

6:00 - Update on Georgia's election interference probe

9:00 - Debt ceiling deal headed to President Biden's desk

31:00 - Republican GOP field widens in presidential race

43:00 - Where does the Georgia Republican Party stand?

Monday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Patricia Murphy joins the show.

Thursday on Political Rewind: The House sent a debt ceiling bill to the Senate, though four of Georgia’s representatives voted against it. Meanwhile, the GBI and APD arrested three protestors who were raising bail funds for anti-“Cop City” activists. And election denier Kari Lake headlines Georgia’s GOP convention. 

The Panel:

Chauncey Alcorn, @CLamonstLives, state and local politics reporter, Capital B Atlanta

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

Margaret Coker, @mideastmargaret, editor, The Current

Dr. Tammy Greer, political scientist

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introductions

6:00 - Debt ceiling deal moves forward to Senate

24:00 - More arrests surround the planned Atlanta Police Training Center

39:00 - Far-right Republicans are expected at Georgia's GOP convention next week

44:00 - Far-right boycotts of Pride Month, DEI

49:00 - New state marker honors Mamie George S. Williams

Friday on Political Rewind: Former columnist Jim Galloway joins the panel.

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The U.S. House plans to vote tonight on a debt ceiling deal. Far-right Republicans could complicate the math of the agreement. Plus, Mike Pence cancels on Georgia's GOP convention. But first, an outpouring of support for former First Lady Rosalynn Carter after her family reveals her dementia diagnosis.

The panel

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

Karen Owen, political science professor and dean, University of West Georgia, @ProfKarenOwen

Tanya Washington, professor of law Georgia State University, @AskProfW

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

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

1:00 - The Carter Center announced Rosalynn Carter was diagnosed with dementia.

10:00 - Several far-right Republicans could stop a debt ceiling deal.

27:00 - The Supreme Court will release its opinion on an affirmative action case.

30:00 - Greg Bluestein reveals former Vice President Mike Pence has dropped out of attending the Georgia GOP convention.

45:00 - Greg Bluestein recaps traveling with Gov. Brian Kemp to Israel.

Thursday on Political Rewind: AJC Editor-at-large Kevin Riley joins the show.

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A debt ceiling deal will face its first major test in the U.S. House today. And as Pride Month begins this week, more than 50 bills restricting LGBTQ+ rights were passed around this country this year alone. Plus, crucial Supreme Court rulings to watch as its current term ends.

The panel

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

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

Jeff Graham, executive director, Georgia Equality, @JeffGrahamAtl

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

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

4:00 - A debt ceiling compromise goes to the U.S. House.

23:00 - With Pride Month days away, dozens of bills restricting LGBTQ+ rights have passed in the last year.

42:00 - What to watch for at the Supreme Court.

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Greg Bluestein joins the panel.

Friday on Political Rewind: The GOP field grows as Tim Scott and Ron DeSantis announce their campaigns for the White House. Meanwhile, President Biden leads in a new CNN poll, but his approval numbers continue to drop. And the Supreme Court strikes a blow to the EPA with its ruling on the Clean Water Act.

The panel:

Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham, East Point, @DeanaIngraham

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

Leo Smith, GOP political consultant & founder of Engaged Futures, @leosmithtweets

Meg Kinnard, national politics reporter, Associated Press, @MegKinnardAP

Timestamps:

:00- Introductions

4:00- East Point Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham gives an update on her city

7:00- South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott (R) launches his bid for president

21:00- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) launches his bids for president

36:00- President Biden wins in polls for re-election but his job approval rating has slumped

45:00- The Supreme Court has narrowed the scope of the Clean Water Act

Monday on Political Rewind: The Political Rewind team plans to observe Memorial Day. We'll be back live on the air Tuesday. You can catch up on episodes of Political Rewind at gpb.org.

Thursday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut welcomes Emory's Paul Root Wolpe to the panel. They'll discuss concerns about AI releasing deep fakes, misinformation, and lies during the 2024 election cycle.

The panelist

Paul Root Wolpe, Director Center for Ethics, Emory University

Timestamps

:00- Introductions

3:00- Differences between Chat GPT and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

6:00- How could Chat GPT derail campaigns in 2024?

13:00- Deep fake picture of an explosion at the Pentagon

15:00- big concerns that people have about AI

24:00- In Italy the ChatbotGPT is encouraging people to commit crimes

35:00- How do we handle privacy in an age of information?

38:00- How does AI affect the job market?

40:00- Paul Wolpe talks about the ethics of anti-aging and cryogenics

48:00- De-extinction technology

Friday on Political Rewind: East Point Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham joins the panel.