Political Rewind

Wednesday on Political Rewind: We sat down with three Georgia mayors discuss governance in their towns. Then, we dug into more election news as Trump endorses another Georgia candidate. We also reviewed Day 2 of hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Panel:

Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham — Mayor of East Point

Greg Bluestein — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's politics reporter and author of “Flipped: How Georgia Turned Purple and Broke the Monopoly on Republican Power”

Mayor Kelly Girtz — Mayor of Athens-Clarke County

Mayor Van Johnson — Mayor of Savannah

:00 - Introductions

1:04 - Talk about Greg Bluestein's new book "Flipped"

5:04 - Mayors talk how to tackle homelessness

14:29 - Update on HB 525 looking to address homelessness

25:06 - A review of Day 2 of Senate hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

39:31 - Trump continues to introduce down-ballot candidates.

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Tuesday on Political Rewind: Sen. Jon Ossoff makes headlines for his remarks during Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmations hearings. Back stateside, voting rights groups are mounting up to defeat a new election bill. Also, Stacey Abrams files a new lawsuit over campaign finances.

The panel:

Sam Olens — Former Georgia attorney general

Shirley Franklin — Former mayor of Atlanta

Tamar Hallerman — Senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Timestamps:

:00 - How to listen to the Senate confirmation hearings

1:32 - Introductions

6:51 - The significance of Kentaji Brown Jackson's nomination

14:17 - Sen. Ossoff's role on the Senate Judiciary Committee

18:27 - Bipartisanship surrounding Supreme Court nominees

22:29 - A comparison to Clarence Thomas' confirmation hearings

29:57 - Voting rights groups mount a campaign against yet another election bill, HB 1464

40:25 - Stacey Abrams files new lawsuit over campaign finance

48:23 - Quick update on the Mental Health Parity Act, HB 1013, from Sam Olens

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Monday on Political Rewind: Confirmation hearings begin for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as she tries to make it to the country's highest court. Meanwhile, in Georgia, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan launches his first TV ads zeroing in on Abrams. Also, Koch Industries and Rivian continue to make headlines.

Panel:

Adrienne Jones— Professor of political science, Morehouse College

Amy Steigerwalt— Professor of political science, Georgia State University

Fred Smith— Professor of constitutional law, Emory University

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

Timestamps:

:00 – Introduction

03:00 – Judge Ketanji Jackson Brown confirmation hearing

29:59 – Geoff Duncan’s GOP 2.0

38:48 – Ethics violations over Rivian plant?

45:09 – Koch Brothers industry in Russia

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Friday on Political Rewind: Senate challenger Herschel Walker's comments draw attention as the former college football player tries to maintain his lead in the GOP primary. Plus, Stacey Abrams' financial disclosure report shows how much has change since her 2018.

The panel:

Patricia Murphy — Politics reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rene Alegria — CEO, Mundo Hispanico Digital

Timestamps:

:00 - Introductions

3:00 - Herschel Walker's comments

21:52 - Marjorie Taylor Greene speech

34:15 - Stacey Abrams financial disclosure

42:14 - Abrams' "Star Trek" appearance

47:09 - Charlie Chaplin

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Political Rewind: St. Patrick's Day ties; Kemp signs midyear budget; Perdue heads to Mar-a-Lago

Thursday on Political Rewind: As Georgia celebrates St. Patrick's Day, Gov. Brian Kemp finds his own pot of gold by signing off on an extensive midyear budget. Meanwhile, David Perdue heads to Mar-a-Lago, and the state Senate advances another bill that will give the state more reach in schools.

The Panel:

Bernard Fraga— Professor of political science, Emory University

George Chidi — Freelance journalist

Karen Owen — Professor of political science, University of West Georgia

Margaret Coker — Editor in chief, The Current

Timestamps:

00:00 – Happy St. Patrick's Day!

5:00 – Kemp’s budget

19:30 – David Perdue campaigns

30:00 – School-related bills from lawmakers

36:00 – Biden criticized for leftover immigration policy

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Wednesday on Political Rewind: Dust settles at the state Capitol as the crossover deadline has now passed. Our team of legislative experts gives you an update on what passed. Meanwhile, as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addresses Congress, Georgia GOP chairman David Shafer is under fire for liking tweets linked to Russian propaganda. Also: Abrams and Kemp fire back at each over TV ads. 

The panel:

Greg Bluestein — Politics reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rahul Bali — Politics reporter, WABE

Stephen Fowler –—Politics and election reporter, Georgia Public Broadcasting

Riley Bunch — Public policy reporter, Georgia Public Broadcasting

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

02:00 - Election bill

14:05 - Street protest bill

18:45 - Pay raises for legislators, four-year terms for state senators

25:15 - Stacey Abrams campaign messaging

42:04 - David Shafer criticized for tweets

48:19 - Anniversary of spa shootings

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Tuesday on Political Rewind: We talk to chef Hugh Acheson, who is back from Eastern Europe after feeding Ukrainian refugees. Then we buckle up for Crossover Day under the Gold Dome as lawmakers rush to get bills over to the next chamber. Plus, Stacey Abrams' campaign is in full swing.

The panel:

Audrey Haynes — Professor of political science, University of Georgia           

Hugh Acheson — Chef, restaurateur

Kurt Young — Professor of political science, Clark Atlanta University

Tamar Hallerman — Senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Timestamps

:00 - Introductions

2:02 - Talking to chef Hugh Acheson about feeding Ukrainian refugees

18:04 - Acheson leaves the program

20:41 - Professors Audrey Haynes and Kurt Young talk about their students' engagement in the conflict of Ukraine

23:50 - Crossover Day in the legislature and election bill HB1464

34:53 - Donald Trump throws support to Georgia candidates in down-ballot races

43:20 - Newsletter announcement

44:01 - Abrams launches campaign tour

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Monday on Political Rewind: As the deadline for bills to pass at least one chamber in the General Assembly looms, legislation aimed at suspending the state's gas tax, mental health reform and "constitutional carry" move forward. Plus, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reveals new info on U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker's businesses. Finally, we talk of the death of respected Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell.

The panel:

Eric Tanenblatt — Republican insider

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

Leo Smith — President, Engaged Futures

Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver— (D) Decatur

Timecode:

:00 - Introduction

4:34 - Mental Health bill

12:10 - Gas tax bill

19:25 - Bills headed into Crossover Day

32:00 - Election reform bill

34:15 - Herschel Walker’s business practices

46:15 - The passing of Sam Massell

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Friday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp filed the necessary qualifying paperwork for his gubernatorial campaign. But how's his campaign shaping up? Plus, a bill in the state Capitol gives law enforcement more power over protestors and demonstrations. Meanwhile, a proposed measure would prevent private schools from talking about sexual orientation.

The panel:

Dr. Andra Gillespie — Professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the study of Race and Difference, Emory University

Dr. Karen Owen — Professor of political science and director, Thomas B. Murphy Center for Public Service, University of West Georgia

Rene Alegria — CEO, Mundo Hispanico Digital

Timecodes:

:00 - Introductions

3:25 - Brian Kemp’s gubernatorial campaign

13:20 - Fox News' polling of Georgia races

31:00 - Crossover Day beckons

48:31 - Happy Birthday, Andrew Young

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Thursday on Political Rewind: The countdown to Crossover Day looms in the legislature, where House Republicans have introduced a sweeping bill they say will combat election fraud. Meanwhile, Kemp officially qualifies for the race for governor as Abrams kicks her campaign into high gear. 

The Panel:

Amy Steigerwalt —Professor of political science, Georgia State University

Charles Bullock — Professor of political science, University of Georgia

Donna Lowry — Host, GPB-TV’s Lawmakers

Kevin Riley— Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Timecodes:

:00 - Introductions

2:24 - Election bill

18:09 - Qualifying week at state Capitol

40:22 - Redistricting in other states

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