Political Rewind

Monday on Political Rewind: With the 2024 elections around the corner, Republicans nationwide are promoting anti-transgender legislation. We look at the measures under the Dome. Plus, the mother of Manuel Teran says an independent autopsy shows the activist's hands were raised when they were killed.  

The panel

Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science, Emory University

Bernard Fraga, @blfraga, professor of political science, Emory University

Jeff Graham, @JeffGrahamAtl, executive director, Georgia Equality

Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions 

5:00 - Anti-transgender legislation continues to rise across the country

26:00 - Bills that could have impact over election laws

39:00 - A special bonus episode of Political Rewind

40:00 - Parents of slain activist say independent activist slain at Atlanta Police Training site had hands up when shot

48:00 - Mike Pence on January 6th

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Tamar Hallerman joins the panel.

Friday on Political Rewind: We continue our series with thought leaders around Georgia. This time we talk with University of Georgia professor Charles Bullock about his 50-year career. We'll also get his thoughts on where Georgia politics stands, and the continuation of runoffs elections.

The panel

Dr. Charles Bullock, Richard B. Russell Chair of Political Science, University of Georgia

Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former columnist, The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions 

4:00 - How Chuck Bullock grew up

12:00 - Bullock's book on the Three Governors

17:00 - Bullock reflects on the first moments at UGA

22:00 - What was a Georgia Democrat?

29:00 - Chuck Bullock reflects on influential students

31:00 - History of Jimmy Carter's rise

41:00 - Georgia turns from blue to red

49:00 - State of Georgia's Republican Party 

Monday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Patricia Murphy joins the panel.

On this special edition, we take a look at the impact of women in film. We sit down with The New York Times' Manohla Dargis to discuss women's roles in front of and behind the camera — and we also dive into Oscar predictions.

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

3:00 - Overview of women in film

26:00 - Ava Duvernay making more opportunities

30:00 - Movies where women made a big impact

35:00 - Abortion in film

40:00 - Real diversity in film

42:00 - Nominees for Oscars

45:00 - International Film

Friday on Political Rewind: A special conversation with the University of Georgia's Chuck Bullock.

Thursday on Political Rewind: The Georgia House is set to pass a 2024 budget that increases investment in law enforcement and public safety, including funds to address concerns in Buckhead. Meanwhile, opponents of the planned Atlanta police training center are accusing police of heavy-handed tactics.

The panel

Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University

Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rick Dent, vice president, Matrix Communications    

Tanya Washington, @AskProfW, professor of law, Georgia State University

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions 

3:30 - Georgia's Fiscal 2024 budget

23:00 - 23 people were arrested over the weekend during the protests of the Atlanta Police Training Center

46:00 - Fox News under fire for reporting on January 6th

Friday on Political Rewind: A special interview with the University of Georgia's Dr. Charles Bullock.

Wednesday on Political Rewind: On International Women's Day, our panel is looking at the issues that affect women in Georgia and across the nation.

The panel:

Audrey Haynes, professor of political science University of Georgia

Karen Owen, @ProfKarenOwen, professor of political science and dean of university college, University of West Georgia

Margaret Coker, @mideastmargaret, editor-in-chief, The Current

Tammy Greer, professor of political science Clark Atlanta University

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

4:00 - States move to restrict reproductive health care access.

16:00 - Our panel recounts their experiences as women in academia.

25:00 - Growing numbers of women in politics around the world.

36:00 - Maternal mortality faces many women in Georgia.

44:00 - Pay gap disparities continue in workplaces.

Thursday on Political Rewind: Thursday on Political Rewind:  The AJC's Kevin Riley joins the panel.

Tuesday on Political Rewind: We now know the winners and losers from Crossover Day. Sports betting falls short, but our panel breaks down what remains. Meanwhile, some two dozen people were charged with domestic terrorism in response to violence at the planned police training facility.

The panel

Rep. Dave Wilkerson, @repdwilkerson, (D) Powder Springs

Dr. Kendra King Momon, professor of political science, Oglethorpe University

Leo Smith, @leosmithtweets, Republican consultant and CEO, Engaged Futures

Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

3:00 - A new school voucher bill survived Crossover Day.

16:00 - Two sports betting bills failed.

21:00 - The Senate passed a bill that would ban gender affirming care for transgender minors.

29:00 - A bill that would outline antisemitism in hate crime legislation survived.

39:00 - 23 additional activists were charged with domestic terrorism after fires at a future Atlanta police training site.

46:00 - Remembering the anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma.

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Current's Margaret Coker joins the panel.

Monday on Political Rewind: It's Crossover Day under the Dome. Today, several high-profile bills are on the line at the Legislature. Our panel breaks down the latest.

The panel

Chauncey Alcorn, @CLamontLives, reporter, Capital B

Chuck Williams, @chuckwilliams, reporter, WRBL-TV Columbus

Maya Prabhu, @MayaTPrabhu, government reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

3:00 - Major bills on the line at the Legislature today.

48:00 - How does Crossover Day work?

50:00 - Buckhead City movement leader Bill White says Buckhead is stuck until 2026.

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Tamar Hallerman joins the panel.

Friday on Political Rewind: Sports gambling, Buckhead City, and Georgia's "Don't Say Gay" bills failed in the state Senate. Meanwhile, the House passed an expanded mental health services bill.

The panel

Eric Tanenblatt, @ericjtanenblatt, Republican insider

King Williams, @IamKingWilliams, journalist and documentarian

Leroy Chapman, @AJCLeroyChapman, managing editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, @mmo_mary, (D) Decatur

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction 

5:00 - Buckhead cityhood vote fails 

20:00 - Georgia's version of "Don't Say Gay Bill" fails

30:00 - State of sports betting

34:00 - Update to mental health legislation 

42:00 - More details develop in crash that killed UGA football player and staff

Monday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Journal Constitution's Patricia Murphy joins the panel.

Thursday on Political Rewind: Fox News hosts spread election conspiracies they knew were false. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is trying to overturn laws that shield journalists from lawsuits. In Georgia, reporters battle the state's open record process. Our panel speaks on the problems facing the press.

The panel

Anthony Michael Kreis, @AnthonyMKreis, professor of constitutional law, Georgia State University

Clare Norins, director, First Amendment Clinic, University of Georgia School of Law

Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tom Clyde, attorney, Kilpatrick Townsend

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions 

8:00 - Poll shows general distrust in the media

16:00 - Fox News personalities lied about 2020 election results

30:00 - NYT v. Sullivan and how it protects journalists

37:00 - Florida's proposals on defamation lawsuits

41:00 - Legislature insulating work from public record

49:00 - Why should the Fulton County special grand jury report be released?

Friday on Political Rewind: State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver joins the panel.

Wednesday on Political Rewind: As the Legislature reaches a deadline for passing bills this session, Republicans continue pushing measures that would expand their reach into local governments. But Gov. Brian Kemp signals disinterest in a Buckhead City secession. Meanwhile, Biden's student debt plan faces an uphill battle in Supreme Court. Finally, we take a look at the history of SNCC and civil rights in Georgia. 

Timestamps

0:00 - Introductions

5:00 - Kemp signals disinterest in a Buckhead City secession.

17:00 - State Republicans look to override local offices.

30:00 - New fights to create affordable workforce housing.

33:00 - A new elections bill was introduced in the Legislature.

41:00 - The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Biden administration's student debt relief plan.

49:00 - Before Uber: The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee organized Black voters with their Sojourner Motor Fleet.

Listen to that story here: ( https://www.gpb.org/news/2023/02/27/uber-how-1960s-civil-rights-activists-built-motor-fleet-out-of-their-atlanta)

Thursday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Kevin Riley joins the show.