Greg Bluestein opens with breaking news on the death of longtime Congressman David Scott, tracing his decades-long career from the Georgia legislature to Congress and reflecting on his political legacy. He discusses Scott’s role as a centrist Democrat, his deep ties to constituents, and the uncertainty now facing his seat. Then Greg speaks with Georgia Supreme Court Justice Charlie Bethel about the rising political stakes in judicial races and the pressure on a traditionally nonpartisan bench. In the second segment, Tia Mitchell joins Greg to preview the Atlanta Press Club debate series with Lauri Strauss and what voters should watch as crowded primaries take shape.

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