Political Rewind

This Wednesday afternoon on Political Rewind, we're joined by House Speaker David Ralston to discuss Tuesday's chaotic primary in Georgia. We also discussed the latest results from that election, and the status of hate crime legislation following new attention to the subject.

Panelists:

Jim Galloway — Lead Political Writer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Patricia Murphy — GPB's Lawmakers Capitol Correspondent

David Ralston — Speaker of the Georgia House (R-Blue Ridge)

On Political Rewind Wednesday morning, we looked back at yesterday's chaotic primary.

Social distancing, fewer polling stations and inexperienced staff all played a roll in an election day that went long into the night with delays for many voters.

We debriefed with our panel of political insiders.

Greg Bluestein -- Politics Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Alan Abramowitz -- Professor of Political Science, Emory University

Andra Gillespie -- Professor of Political Science, Emory University

Audrey Haynes -- Professor of Political Science, University of Georgia

On the afternoon edition of Political Rewind, voters experience long lines, missing voting machines and poorly trained poll workers as in-person voting kicks-off for primary elections in Georgia.

We spoke to an election official from the Secretary of State's office and our panel of political experts in the afternoon after hours of voting.

Panelists:

David Dreyer -- Georgia State Rep. (D-Atlanta)

Stephen Fowler -- Politics Reporter, GPB

Tamar Hallerman -- Senior Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Gabriel Sterling -- Statewide Voting Implementation Manager

On this Tuesday morning's Political Rewind, the primary election twice postponed is finally here.

Voters head to vote in-person at polling locations across the state for a range of county, state and federal offices.

We discussed the latest news with our panel of political insiders.

Monday on Political Rewind, after some delays the primary election is here. Polls will open across the state tomorrow as Georgians vote on a number of local, state and federal races.

We took a look the ongoing demonstrations across the nation might shape the results.

Jim Galloway – Lead Political Writer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Lori Geary – Georgia Gang Host

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

Amy Steigerwalt – Professor of Political Science, Georgia State University

Friday on Political Rewind, a big day in Georgia political news. Early voting for the state’s June 9 primary ends today.

Officials predict long lines could lead to hours long waits at polling places next Tuesday.

Additionally, reporting from GPB News and the Georgia News Lab reveals less polling locations in many areas than in previous election years.

Panelists:

Alan Abramowitz – Political Science Professor, Emory University

Jim Galloway – Lead Political Writer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Andra Gillespie – Political Science Professor, Emory University

Audrey Haynes – Political Science Professor, University of Georgia

Thursday on Political Rewind, a conversation with a police chief who says police departments need a culture change that values human life.

Today, we were joined by LaGrange Police Chief Louis Dekmar.

And, a roundtable of journalists discuss their experiences covering the ongoing demonstrations against police violence across Georgia.

Panelists:

Ellen Eldridge – Digital Manager and Reporter, GPB News

Jonathan Serrie – Correspondent, Fox News

Ernie Suggs – Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Kevin Riley – Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The primary in Georgia is less than a week away. Where do we stand going into June 9's elections following widespread unrest over systemic racism? Our panel of political insiders weighed in.

Panelists:

Greg Bluestein – Politics Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tharon Johnson – Democratic Strategist

Edward Lindsey – Republican Strategist

Patricia Murphy – State Capitol Reporter, GPB’s Lawmakers

Tuesday on Political Rewind, demonstrations continue in Atlanta and across Georgia as protesters voiced opposition and anguish over the death of George Floyd and patterns of police violence against black communities.

We discussed the response from local officials and what comes next with our panel.

Panelists:

Tamar Hallerman – Senior Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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

Monica Pearson – Former WSB Anchor

Christine White – Former WSB Anchor

Monday on Political Rewind, demonstrations across Georgia against police violence drew huge crowds this weekend. So, what’s next for our communities, our elected officials and our public policy?

We asked our panel of political insiders, elected leaders and journalists.

Panelists:

Howard Franklin – Democratic Strategist

Jim Galloway – Lead Political Writer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Michael Thurmond – DeKalb County CEO

Amy Steigerwalt – Professor of Political Science, Georgia State University