Political Rewind

Wednesday on Political Rewind, rapid developments in legislation as state lawmakers work through the last week of the legislative session.

Among the stories from the state Capitol; Gov. Brian Kemp is proposing reduced budget cuts to education and hate crimes legislation is on the verge of becoming reality.

Panelists:

Greg Bluestein — Politics Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Donna Lowry — Capitol Reporter and Host, GPB’s Lawmakers

Karen Owen — Professor of Political Science, University of West Georgia

Tuesday on Political Rewind, the latest on Georgia hate crime legislation. After long discussions, could the state legislature finally enact law on this issue?

We took a look at the latest debate in the state capitol building with the ACLU's Andrea Young and our panel of political insiders.

Andrea Young — Georgia Director, ACLU

Tamar Hallerman — Senior Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Patricia Murphy — State Capitol Reporter, GPB’s Lawmakers

Monday on Political Rewind, the U.S. Supreme Court passed down a series of decisions over the past week, setting the course for policy on a range of issues across the nation and in Georgia.

What do those decision signal for the politics of today?

We covered the latest on the highest court in the country, with our panel of experts and political insiders.

Friday on Political Rewind, it is the end of a busy week in Georgia politics.

We discussed the progress, or a lack of progress, on legislation after the first week of the return of the state legislature.

Panelist:

Teri Anulewicz — State House Representative (D-Smyrna)

Eric Tanenblatt — Republican Strategist

Thursday on Political Rewind, the coronavirus outbreak remains a daunting public health challenge in Georgia and across the country.

Several states have reported their largest one-day increases in case numbers in the past week. So how does Georgia fit into this stage of the pandemic?

Panelists:

Kevin Riley – Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Dr. Joshua Weitz – Professor of Biology, Georgia Tech

Wednesday on Political Rewind, the latest news on an important week in Georgia politics. With state legislators back in action after a months-long hiatus, what kind of legislation will get attention at the capitol?

With not much time left in the session, where is the legislature focused?

And, as the dust clears from the Georgia primary, where do different candidates stand with the general election just months away?

Panel:

Greg Bluestein — Politics Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tuesday on Political Rewind, the state legislature returned to session yesterday after a months-long pause because of the coronavirus pandemic.

With state legislators back in the capitol, what kind of progress can be expected on a wide range of bills on the table; including legislation covering hate crime laws, the budget and police reform? Panelists:

Stephen Fowler — Politics Reporter, GPB News

Donna Lowry — Journalists, Host of GPB’s Lawmakers

Monday on Political Rewind, more pain last weekend as protests broke out across Georgia following the death of 27- year-old Rayshard Brooks at the hands of police.

Our panel discussed the latest conversations surrounding police brutality and systemic racism as national attention returned to Atlanta in wake of the fatal police shooting.

Friday on Political Rewind, the state legislature returns on Monday to finish up the session. How is recent news likely to shift business down at the capitol building?

And, the fallout from Tuesday's chaotic primary election continues with county and state officials pointing fingers at what they say was at issue.

Thursday on Political Rewind, unemployment remains a serious issue across the country and the state of Georgia.

We discussed the uncertain future for workers with Commissioner of Labor Mark Butler.

Panelists:

Mark Butler -- Commissioner of Labor, Georgia Department of Labor

Kevin Riley -- Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution