Political Rewind

Friday on Political Rewind, we will discuss the latest news as national protests respond to the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and, more recently, George Floyd.

And, developments in Gov. Brian Kemp's social distancing guidelines.

Panelists:

Jackie Cushman - Republican Strategist, Author

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

Jeremiah Olney - Democratic Strategist

Leo Smith - Republican Strategist

Thursday on Political Rewind, journalists and researchers are trying to determine how the public health policy of state officials is impacting the spread of COVID-19 in Georgia.

Two top public health experts joined us to discuss the latest developments of coronavirus and the state’s response.

What are public health professionals thinking about the virus at this stage of the pandemic?

Dr. Harry Heiman – MD & Professor of health management and policy, Georgia State University

Dr. Mark McKinlay – Director, Center for Vaccine Equity at the Task Force for Global Health

Kevin Riley – Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Wednesday on Political Rewind, we are joined by the Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to discuss the unfolding primary in Georgia. How have social distancing guidelines and looming state budget cuts changed the way the officials are managing the elections?

Panelists:

Greg Bluestein – Politics Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Mark Niesse – Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Brad Raffensperger – Georgia Secretary of State

Tuesday on Political Rewind, we’re back from a long Memorial weekend.

We discussed the latest on the public health guidance in response to COVID-19 and the ongoing race between Sen. Kelly Loeffler and Rep. Doug Collins.

Panelists:

Lori Geary – Georgia Gang Host

Tamar Hallerman – Senior Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tia Mitchell – Washington Correspondent, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Kerwin Swint – Professor and Interim Dean, Kennesaw State University

Friday on Political Rewind, President Donald Trump is threatening to deny federal funds to the state of Michigan because of the promotion of absentee ballots in 2020’s elections. The president, as well as many Republicans in the state of Georgia, say voting by mail is too vulnerable to fraud. In Georgia, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger sent out 6.9 million absentee ballot request forms to registered voters and has urged Georgians to vote by mail.

Panelists:

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

Andra Gillespie – Professor of Political Science, Emory University

Edward Lindsey – Republican Strategist

Mary Margaret Oliver — State Representative (D-Decatur)

Thursday on Political Rewind, how do we grieve a loved one in the isolation brought on by the pandemic?

Today, a personal story of dealing with loss in these times.

We discussed the process of grief with the chief medical officer at Skyland Trail, one of the premiere nonprofit mental health treatment centers in the Southeast.

Panelists:

Dr. Raymond Kotwicki — Chief Medical Officer, Skyland Trail

Kevin Riley — Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Wednesday on Political Rewind, critics said Gov. Brian Kemp took a big risk in beginning to open the state’s economy earlier than was safe. As the lessening of restrictions has begun, is his decision paying-off? Or could it simply be too early to tell?

We’ll take a look at the impact of the governor’s decision so far with our panel of political insiders.

Panelists:

Greg Bluestein – Politics Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Patricia Murphy – Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Lawmakers Capitol Reporter

Adam Van Brimmer – Executive Editor, Savannah Morning News

Tuesday on Political Rewind, politics doe not stop in the midst of a nationwide pandemic response. Early voting started this week in the statewide June 9 primary.

Crowded races for Georgia’s congressional seats are drawing nationwide attention as Democrats and Republicans size up their chances in 2020’s elections.

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

Tamar Hallerman – Senior Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Audrey Haynes – Professor of Political Science, University of Georgia

State Sen. Jen Jordan – (D-Atlanta)

Brian Robinson – Republican Strategist

Monday on Political Rewind, in-person early voting begins but there will be fewer polling places open than usual. Measures are being taken at many locations to keep both voters, and poll workers, safe. But will it be enough to make voters feel safe enough to participate?

Friday on Political Rewind, national attention turned to Georgia this month as video of the February shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery went viral, drawing widespread anger.

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has now requested state and federal investigation into the handling of the case. He joins us on today’s show to discuss the latest.

Panelists:

Chris Carr – State Attorney General

Jim Galloway – Lead Political Writer, The Atlanta Journal Constitution