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This conversation originally aired Sept. 2, 2021, on Political Rewind. Host Bill Nigut talks to pianist Joe Alterman

This episode originally aired on Political Rewind on May 19, 2021. Author Anna Sales talks about navigating difficult times during this pandemic.

On today's Political Rewind: Atlanta reissued an indoor mask mandate as COVID cases rises in Georgia while state leaders took a more passive tone. Meanwhile in the gubernatorial race, could constitutional carry be the latest wedge issue to come up in the Republican primary between Gov. Brian Kemp and challenger David Perdue?

The Panelists:

Dr. Andra Gillespie — Professor of Political Science and Director of the James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference at Emory University 

Emma Hurt — Politics reporter, Axios  

Dr. Adrienne Jones — Professor of political science, Morehouse College

Tamar Hallerman — Senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A discuss of the legacy of Former Sen. Johnny Isakson with a close friend and aide. Plus, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms gave her final public press conference. Meanwhile, Mayor-elect Andre Dickens sets the goals for his administration.

The Panel:

Heath Garrett – Republican strategist 

J.D. Capelouto – Local news reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 

Kristal Dixon – Reporter, Axios

Kurt Young – Department chair of political science, Clark Atlanta University

Monday on Political Rewind: A giant of Georgia politics died over the weekend. Former Sen. Johnny Isakson passed away Sunday. He served many years in Congress, gaining a national reputation as an affable bipartisan. Later on the show, a deep dive into Ga.'s film industry with guest host Donna Lowry.

The Panelists:

Jim Galloway — Retired columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 

Jeffrey Stepakoff — Executive director, The Georgia Film Academy

Ronda Penrice — Journalist, writer 

Shaunya Chavis-Rucker — Divisional head, Fulton Films Office

Friday on Political Rewind COVID-19 continues to bounce back in the United States, though not necessarily because of the new omicron variant. Meanwhile, Sen. Raphael Warnock pushes for a federal voting rights act on the floor of Congress.

The Panelists:

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

Chuck Williams — Reporter, WRBL-TV Columbus

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

Leo Smith — GOP consultant, president, Engaged Futures

Thursday on Political Rewind: The omicron variant surges in the United States. We look to Governor Kemp's response as the Georgia vaccination rate lags behind the rest of the country. And, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's testimony is aiding the congressional January 6 committee in building its case.

The Panel: 

Kevin Riley — Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Amy Steigerwalt — Professor of political science, Georgia State University

Tammy Greer — Professor of political science, Clark Atlanta University

Tia Mitchell — Washington reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Wednesday on Political Rewind: We talk one-on-one with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Greg Bluestein as Gov. Brian Kemp waits to hear if his proposal for a limited expansion of Medicaid will win federal approval. Plus, Atlanta Mayor-elect Andre Dickens works to head off the Buckhead city movement.

Panelists:

Greg Bluestein — Politics reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

On today's show: A Republican leader in the state Senate filed a bill to eliminate drop boxes, which have enabled voters to cast absentee ballots more easily. Also, Gov. Brian Kemp is expected to announce later this week that Rivian, one of the country’s largest manufacturers of electric vehicles, is set to build an assembly plant in Georgia.

Panelists:

Tamar Hallerman — Senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Riley Bunch — Policy reporter, GPB News

Rene Alegria — CEO, Mundo Hispanico Digital

Panelists:

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

Margaret Coker — Editor in chief, The Current

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

Monday on Political Rewind: Former Sen. David Perdue says he plans to lay out a campaign agenda that talks about his vision of Georgia’s future, but late last week he took a step underlining his plan to continue making the 2020 election a major issue.