Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Department of Justice is investigating the fraudulent slate of Donald Trump electors in Georgia. Plus, House Speaker David Ralston prepares to unveil a bill to dramatically expand mental health resources. And GOP lawmakers are looking to ban access to abortion pills by mail.

The Panel:

Dr. Amy Steigerwalt — Professor of political science, Georgia State University

Ellen Eldridge — Health reporter, Georgia Public Broadcasting

Greg Bluestein — Politics reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Leroy Chapman — Managing editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Timestamps

:00- Introductions

4:25- Department of Justice investigating fraudulent electors for Donald Trump

12:51- Critical race theory becomes a hot button issue in the Legislature

21:14- Kemp and Perdue challenge

25:04- Faith and Freedom Coalition leads to standing ovations for some GOP candidates

32:45- Sen. Bruce Thompson introduces SB 351, The Women's Health and Safety Act. It would require anyone who wants to use abortion pills to visit a doctor in advance

34:16- It's Political Rewind newsletter day

34:24- GPB's Ellen Eldridge joins the call

35:50- Mental Health Ominibus bill to be introduced later today

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Tuesday on Political Rewind: Speaker David Ralston joined us to discuss one of the most contentious sessions in his 12 years of holding the gavel in the General Assembly. We asked Ralston how he intends to navigate through hot button issues like a ban on the teaching of critical race theory and book bans in schools while keeping the 2022 session focused on the issues that matter to him most.

The panel:

Speaker David Ralston — Speaker of Georgia House

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

Timestamps

:00- Introductions

2:55- Ralston's thoughts on Gov. Kemp seeking re-election

4:20- GOP primary

7:47- How the GOP primary weighs in on the legislative session

10:27-Talking about critical race theory

17:57- ATL Mayor Dickens seeks to mend city-state relationships

24:25- Introducing new mental health legislation

29:56- Speaker Ralston exits the panel

38:32- Faith and Freedom Coalition host GOP candidates

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Monday on Political Rewind: We are back under the Gold Dome! The state Capitol is buzzing again as lawmakers get to work on Gov. Kemp's proposed budget. We took a look at the different parts of the budget and how lawmakers will likely alter its contents.

The Panel:

James Salzer – Assistant senior editor of state government and politics, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Leo Smith – GOP consultant and president, Engaged Futures

Rep. Teri Anulewicz – State representative (D-Smyrna)

Timestamps

:00- Introductions from guest host Donna Lowry

4:18- Recap of budget hearings

14:56- How Gov. Kemp's budget is impacted by his bid for reelection

21:04- Medicaid expansion in Georgia

27:50- COVID relief money

32:42- Rethinking the Atlanta suburbs

35:34- Critical race theory

42:41- A look at Buckhead, East Cobb cityhood movements

48:53- Ossoff's new bill

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Friday on Political Rewind: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has called for a grand jury to investigate former President Donald Trump's attempts to meddle in the 2020 election. Plus, A fiery gubernatorial election drives the Republican primary to hot-button issues.

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

Timestamps:

:00- We are back with live video

1:07- Introductions

3:05- Fulton DA calls to investigate if there was any criminal wrongdoing by President Donald Trump in the 2020 election

15:35- David Perdue calls for election police force

20:00- Johnny Isakson's son was asked to join some in GOP on pushing the myth of election fraud

24:28- Kemp pushes tough on crime platform

34:39- Shuffling of Democratic candidates

39:55- Rethinking suburban Georgia

47:39- Mayor Dickens turns on the charm offensive to stop Buckhead cityhood movement

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Thursday on Political Rewind: President Joe Biden faced a series of daunting challenges since taking office one year ago, including a dramatic resurgence of the coronavirus and a unified GOP Senate minority determined to block the president's agenda. Plus, former Sen. David Perdue is calling for a new police unit to monitor state elections, based on his continuing lies about massive election fraud costing Donald Trump the state in 2020.

The Panel:

Kevin Riley — Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Margaret Coker — Editor-in-chief, The Current

Riley Bunch — Public policy reporter, Georgia Public Broadcasting

Tia Mitchell — Washington reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Timestamps

00:00- Introductions

4:49- Rivian Correction

5:58- Senate fails to pass voting rights measures or change rules on filibuster

14:10- Biden defends remarks from Atlanta trip in a press conference marking one year since taking office

20:38- Stacey Abrams' late push on voting rights

25:34- Program announcements

27:14- Biden's low approval ratings

38:48- Longtime U.S. Rep. David Scott faces Democratic challenger for 13th District seat

46:09- David Perdue calls for a police force to investigate election fraud

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Wednesday on Political Rewind: The fight to pass a federal voting rights law is now taking center stage in the U.S. Senate. Also: Gov. Kemp and David Perdue are trading charges of illegal campaign fundraising activities. Meanwhile, Stacey Abrams is expected to get an important endorsement today.

The panel:

Dr. Adrienne Jones — Political science professor, Morehouse College

Greg Bluestein — Politics reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Dr. Heather Farley — Chair, Department of criminal justice, public policy and management, College of Coastal Georgia

Dr. Karen Owen — Political science professor, University of West Georgia

Timestamps

:00 - Introductions

3:19- Senate skips recess, tries to push voting rights on

12:10- A reminder of what voting rights measures plan to do

18:35- Gov. Kemp, David Perdue feud over fundraising

28:17- Gov. Kemp heads to Vegas to headline national gun show

33:59- Rivian makes headlines in The Wall-Street Journal

40:18- Arbery family on federal hate crime trial

48:00- Check in on Covid-19 cases across the state

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Tuesday on Political Rewind we talk one-on-one with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Farah Stockman. We dive into Stockman's book "American Made" to see how the loss of manufacturing jobs changed the political landscape of the early 21st century. But first, the latest on voting rights as the Senate skips recess to vote on the matter.

Farah Stockman, Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist, and New York Times Editorial Board member.

View her book "American Made": www.randomhousebooks.com/books/591675

Timestamps:

:00 - Senate skips recess to debate voting rights bill

2:23- Introductions

5:19- Farah talks about the privilege of higher education

9:30- Setting of factory workers in the Rexnord plant in Indianapolis

13:30- The leadup to election night 2016

19:29- Following Shannon, a white single mom who worked at the factory

25:45- Following Wally, an African American man from rural Georgia worked in the factory

30:46- Following John, a white man who worked in the factory

35:42- The Rexnord factory shuts down

37:58- COVID comes into play

40:16- Talking about the global implications of NAFTA

47:14- Former President Trump tries to overturn the election

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Monday on Political Rewind: We mark Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a panel of Georgians reflecting on the legacy of the great civil rights leader. What would Dr. King make of the setbacks in the U.S. Senate this past week experienced by those calling for new voting rights legislation?

The Panel:

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

Michael Thurmond — CEO, DeKalb County

Al Vivian — President and CEO, Basic Diversity

Maria Saporta — Founder and editor, The Saporta Report

Dr. Fred Smith — Professor of Constitutional Law, Emory University

:00- Introductions

12:51- Reflecting on Dr. King's legacy, impact

21:54- Michael Thurmond joins the show

31:00- Voting rights legislation

43:02- The next generation talks about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Friday on Political Rewind: Just days after visiting Georgia, where he demanded the U.S. Senate pass voting rights legislation, President Joe Biden admits the prospects for action are now dim. Is there a future for federal election reform law? Meanwhile, in his State of the State speech, Gov. Brian Kemp showcased his plans for doling out billions of dollars of state surplus money for income tax refunds, teacher and state employee pay raises, and more.

The Panel

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

Dr. Kurt Young – Political science professor, Clark Atlanta University

Rene Alegria – CEO, Mundo Hispanico Digital

Timestamps

:00- Introductions

2:45- President Biden doubtful on voting rights legislation passing

16:07- Abrams' campaign releases statement on her absence

24:55- We look at Kemp's agenda from the State of the State address

30:49- Discussing critical race theory

42:54- Buckhead cityhood faces an uphill battle

43:53- Supreme Court strikes down Biden's vaccine mandate

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Thursday on Political Rewind: Gov. Kemp prepares his State of the State address. Meanwhile, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens seeks to improve the relationship between city and state government. And Sen. Warnock puts pressure on big businesses to step in the fight on voting rights.

The Panel:

Kevin Riley — Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rep. Chuck Efstration — State representative (R-Dacula)

Sen. Sonya Halpern —  State senator (D-Atlanta)

Stephen Fowler — Politics reporter, Georgia Public Broadcasting

Timestamps:

:00 - Introductions

5:10 - Preview of The State of the State address

11:39 - The state budget and Medicaid

24:43 - Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens looks to smooth over city-state relations

34:18 - John Lewis Voting Rights Act

45:29 - Civility in federal, state government

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