Political Rewind

Thursday on Political Rewind, food banks are struggling to feed the hungry as the pandemic continues.

As food networks are disrupted, farmers, grocers and food banks collaborate in an effort to improve access. We talk to some of the leading food banks in Georgia to see how they are meeting the crisis.

Wednesday on Political Rewind, the mental toll of COVID-19.

We're joined by Dr. Raymond Kotwicki, the chief medical officer at Skyland Trail, one of the premiere non-profit mental health treatment centers in the Southeast.

Tuesday on Political Rewind, small businesses weather the storm during the coronavirus crisis. How are Georgia’s stores, bars, restaurants, cinemas and bookstores handling the current situation?

Monday on Political Rewind, we discussed the upcoming 2020 elections, and how campaigns are handling the shelter-in-place conditions found across the state and the country. More than 830,000 people have applied for absentee ballots for the 2020 combined primary so far. That represents a huge increase in applications over 2016’s primary, and reflects efforts by officials and the public to avoid the spread of coronavirus from in-person voting. So, what do the numbers tell us?

Friday on Political Rewind, mayors from across the state discuss how they are handling the coronavirus pandemic. How are municipal leaders responding to Gov. Brian Kemp’s latest move and how do they think their constituency will respond?

Thursday on Political Rewind, the governor says his decision to reopen the state is driven by data. What will be the consequences of Georgians going out and attempting to resume life as normal?

We’ll ask two public health experts for their opinions.

Wednesday on Political Rewind, the political consequences of the pandemic. The governor’s recent decision to slowly re-open businesses in Georgia has drawn criticism and national attention.

How will voters respond to the public health efforts of elected officials at all levels of governments in this crucial election year?

Tuesday on Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp announced gyms, salons, bowling alleys and other specific indoor facilities will be able to reopen by Friday, with restaurants and theaters able to reopen next week.

The move has drawn sharp criticism from elected leaders and commentators who say the move comes too soon and is not backed by enough data.

Today on Political Rewind, Georgia agriculture takes a hit from the coronavirus. Farmers face concerns over exposure to the virus and uncertain retailers cutting demand.

We heard from Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black on how the ongoing public health crisis is affecting the state’s farming businesses.

Friday on Political Rewind, the primary has been postponed to June 9 in an attempt by officials to protect poll workers and voters during the coronavirus pandemic. But political campaigns for state and congressional positions on the ballot have not stopped.

So how are candidates campaigning under these challenging circumstances?