Political Rewind

Wednesday on Political Rewind: A federal judge in Atlanta suggests he may have to stop hearing a voting rights lawsuit after a Supreme Court decision on a Alabama redistricting case. Newly released campaign fundraising totals show Stacey Abrams and Raphael Warnock outraised their GOP rivals. And Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has further distanced himself from Republican loyalists to former President Donald Trump.

Panel:

Dr. Alan Abramowitz — Emeritus professor of political science, Emory University

Greg Bluestein — Political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rahul Bali — Politics reporter, WABE

Timecodes:

00:00 – Introductions

03:00 – Supreme Court ruling on Alabama redistricting

17:03 – New, massive fundraising numbers in Georgia

22:55 – Does Trump hold sway over 10th District?

36:00 – McConnell, Duncan push back against Trump loyalists

44:27 – Justice Clarence Thomas statue in state Capitol?

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Tuesday on Political Rewind: A discussion with Georgia mayors. We asked them about governing through the pandemic. Meanwhile, an Atlanta federal judge began hearing arguments this week in a lawsuit claiming Georgia’s newly drawn congressional map underrepresents Black voters. Plus, school mask mandates are being dropped in a number of states, some with Democratic governors who had been early supporters of tough mitigation tactics. How have the politics of COVID played out in local Georgia communities?

Panelists:

Tamar Hallerman — Senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Mayor Rusty Paul – Mayor of Sandy Springs

Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham – Mayor of East Point

Mayor Kelly Girtz – Mayor of Athens

Time codes:

00:00 – Introduction

04:48 – Municipal governance through COVID

16:21 – How the mayors are using federal COVID relief

18:30 – Redistricting and court battles

29:30 – Abrams' mask controversy

36:54 – Mayors on state of their public safety

43:22 – Latest on DA Fani Willis' investigation

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Monday on Political Rewind: Partisan gerrymandering has reduced the number of competitive congressional seats to lows not seen for decades. Meanwhile, Georgia GOP legislators promote bills that would exert new control over the teaching of race in state classrooms. Also, the federal trial for the McMichaels for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery begins this week.

The Panel:

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

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

Michael Thurmond — CEO of DeKalb County

Sam Olens — Former Georgia attorney general

Timestamps:

:00- Eyes turn to Brunswick for the federal trial of the McMicaels in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery

1:25- Introductions

4:38- Partisan gerrymandering

28:36- HB1217 wants to put a filter on school computers

41:17- The Washington Post highlights the first Black students at the University of Georgia

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Friday on Political Rewind: This year's session of the General Assembly might be defined by efforts to control what is taught in the state’s schools. GOP bills banning “critical race theory” and “obscene” books are in the mix. Our panel looks at the potential impact. Meanwhile, one defendant in the federal trial of the murderers of Ahmaud Arbery withdraws his guilty plea, ensuring the hate crime trial will go forward for at least one of the three men convicted in the state trial.

The panel:

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

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

Rene Alegria — CEO, Mundo Hispanico Digital

Timestamps

:00- Introductions

4:10- McMichaels will not take a guilty plea in the federal trial for Arbery killing

11:11 Education issues dominate the legislator

32:50- Sonny Perdue back on track to become chancellor

39:29- Gov. Kemp releases attack ad for David Perdue, countering Perdue's Trump endorsement

46:03- Stacey Abrams raises $9.2 million

48:19- Stacey Abrams' sister considered for SCOTUS nomination

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Thursday on Political Rewind: A look at the slate of legislation in the General Assembly. Among those bills, we discussed a proposed parental "bill of rights” for Georgia schools. Gov. Brian Kemp said the legislation would allow parents a more active role in their child’s education, but critics warn the bill could cause a chill on free speech. Republican governors of other states, like Gov. Ron DeSantis in Florida, are pushing similar legislation.

Kevin Riley — Editor-in-chief, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Kristal Dixon — Reporter, Atlanta Axios

Margaret Coker — Editor-in-chief, The Current

Riley Bunch — Public policy reporter, Georgia Public Broadcasting

Thomas Clyde — Lawyer, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Timestamps

:00- Introductions from guest host Kevin Riley

2:41- President of CNN steps down

5:46- Sarah Palin sues The New York Times

16:36- Gov. Kemp introduces Parents' Bill of Rights

26:03- Transgender sports ban

29:54- Gwinnett redistricting, school board battles

36:20- Fundraising in Georgia political races

42:47- The McMichaels could try for a last-minute plea deal in the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery before case goes to a federal trial

48:22- Kemp pledges to spend more than $400 million on broadband

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Wednesday on Political Rewind: Permitless carry advances in the state Senate. Meanwhile, more than two dozen business leaders oppose Buckhead cityhood. David Perdue releases his first TV commercial. Plus, we'll hear from a lead sponsor on HB 1013, which seeks to improve mental health resources.

The Panel:

Greg Bluestein — political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Leo Smith — Republican consultant & president, Engaged Futures

Mary Margaret Oliver — State representative, (D) Decatur

Timestamps

:00- Introductions

2:36- Constitutional carry bill advances in the senate

12:09- Gwinnett County maps

23:47- Show announcements

24:38- Big business leaders oppose Buckhead cityhood

32:05 - Abrams fundraising

33:25- Perdue releases first TV ad

38:05 - Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver provides update on mental health reform

44:56- Thoughts on HBCU bomb threats

47:08- Groundhog's Day fun

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Tuesday on Political Rewind: A judge rejected a plea deal in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. Meanwhile, the Fulton County district attorney asked the FBI for security help as she investigates former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the election. Sonny Perdue could be back on track to become the next chancellor for the Georgia university system. And a Senate committee takes up constitutional carry today at 4 p.m. 

The Panel

Emma Hurt— Reporter, Axios Atlanta

Steve Fennessy — Host, Georgia Today for Georgia Public Broadcasting

Tamar Hallerman — Senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tia Mitchell — Washington reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Timestamps

:00- Introduction

3:19- Federal Judge denies plea deal for McMichaels in the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery

12:11- Fani Willis ask for FBI security as she investigates President Donald Trump

18:30- David Perdue has first campaign video featuring Donald Trump

23:00- Sonny Perdue back on track for chancellorship

27:26- Axios' Emma Hurt joins the panel

32:29- HBCU bomb threats continue

35:05- Vernon Jones may drop out of the race for governor

46:31- Bill 319 regarding constitutional carry will be heard by the Senate Judiciary committee

48:12 - Guaranteed Income preview from Tamar Hallerman

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Monday on Political Rewind: The McMichaels have reached a plea deal to avoid federal charges in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, but a judge needs to sign off on it. Meanwhile, Arbery's parents are calling the deal a betrayal. David Shafer, the chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, has been subpoenaed. He'll testify to the congressional committee investigating the January 6th insurrection. Plus, we look at how the Supreme Court could change after the retirement of Justice Breyer.

Amy Steigerwalt — Professor of political science, Georgia State University

Audrey Haynes — Professor of political science, University of Georgia

Fred Smith — Professor of Constitutional law, Emory University

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

Timestamps

:00- Introductions

3:41- McMichaels seek plea deal in federal hate crime trial

16:40- David Shafer subpoenaed by Jan. 6th congressional committee

26:16- A look at Justice Breyer's legacy on The Supreme Court

40:19- President Biden looks to fulfill promise to nominate a Black woman to The Supreme Court

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Friday on Political Rewind: After two new polls show Gov. Brian Kemp with a solid lead over his opponent Sen. David Perdue, the Kemp camp calls for Perdue to drop out of the race. Meanwhile, GOP legislators continue their campaign to increase oversight on the curriculum in Georgia schools.

The Panel:

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

Rene Alegria — CEO, Mundo Hispanico Digital

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

Thursday on Political Rewind: A new Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll shows President Biden's approval ratings dropped drastically in Georgia. We also look at the renewed push to focus on mental health in the General Assembly. And the acting chancellor of the university system, following a request from conservative state lawmakers, asks for reports on classes talking about race and oppression.

The Panel:

Rep. David Wilkerson — Democratic state representative (D-Powder Springs)

Eric Tanenblatt — Republican insider

Stephen Fowler — Politics reporter, Georgia Public Broadcasting

Dr. Tammy Greer— Professor of political science, Clark Atlanta University

Timestamps

:00- Introductions

3:49- New poll reveals low approval ratings from President Biden

11:51- Looking at Donald Trump's influence

15:19- Matchups heading into November

20:47- President Biden's influence in down-ballot races

22:32- Rep. Ralston talks about mental health resources in our county jails through his bill HB 678

29:13- Program announcements

31:38- Lincoln County polling place consolidation

44:27- Acting university chancellor weighs in on critical race theory

49:05- Sen. Warnock outraises Walker in U.S. Senate race

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