Political Rewind
by GPB Digital
The Political game in Georgia is more dynamic than ever. From local elected officials to state and federal government, we're facing complicated issues. On "Political Rewind" we take the time to break down these issues, speaking directly to the decision makers. We not only get you caught up on the week that was in state politics, but we look ahead so that you will stay informed.
Episodes
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Political Rewind: Abortion ban overturned; Trump announces 2024 run; Lawsuit over Saturday Voting
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Georgia's abortion ban has been ruled unconstitutional by a Fulton County judge. After announcing he'd be running for president in 2024, Donald Trump also sang Herschel Walker's praises publicly. Meanwhile, Democrats sue to restore Saturday early voting ahead of the...
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Political Rewind July 15, 2020
Today on Political Rewind, election integrity is a hot issue for voters as the November general election approaches. Joining us on today’s show is the CEO of Fair Fight Action, one of the more prominent organizations to tackle election issues in recent years.
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Political Rewind July 17, 2020
Political Rewind with Bill Nigut for July 17, 2020.
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Political Rewind July 20, 2020
Political Rewind with Bill Nigut | July 20, 2020.
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Political Rewind July 15, 2020
Political Rewind's July 15, 2020 episode.
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Political Rewind: Bill Nigut signs off at GPB
In the final episode of Political Rewind, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's editor-at-large Kevin Riley interviews host Bill Nigut on a lifelong career in journalism, the stories he looks back on, and what he expects in Georgia's political future. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Today is...
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Political Rewind: Raffensperger speaks with prosecutors; Supreme Court ends term
Brad Raffensperger has spoken with federal prosecutors investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has a few crucial rulings left on its docket. The panel: Anthony Michael Kreis, @AnthonyMKreis, professor of law Georgia State University Fred Smith,...
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Political Rewind: SCOTUS rejects independent legislature theory; Credit for EVs; Antisemitic protest
Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Supreme Court rejected "independent legislature theory," an idea that its critics say could have undermined American democracy. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Gov. Brian Kemp feud over who's responsible for EV developments in Georgia. Meanwhile, there were two disturbing...
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Political Rewind: Raffensperger before federal investigators; New details on 2020 election inquiry
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger will be interviewed for the first time by federal prosecutors. He’ll likely be asked about Donald Trump’s 2020 phone call, in which the former president asked for votes to win the election. The panel Audrey Haynes, professor of...
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Political Rewind: DeKalb DA leaves 'Cop City' prosecution, DoJ investigates false electors
Monday on Political Rewind: DeKalb Co. DA Sherry Boston announced she's withdrawing her office from criminal cases against "Cop City" protestors, citing prosecutorial differences with the Attorney General's office. Plus, the Department of Justice turns their attention to states' false electors.…
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Political Rewind: Did 'divisive concepts' lead to teacher's firing? Ballot suitcase theory debunked
Friday on Political Rewind: A Cobb County elementary school teacher may be the first casualty of Georgia’s new “divisive concepts” ban. Meanwhile, a state investigation confirms the two election officials at the heart of the “suitcase of ballots” conspiracy theory did nothing wrong. The panel:...
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Political Rewind: In conversation with former Atlanta mayor Shirley Franklin
Thursday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut continues our series of conversations with Georgia’s thought leaders. He interviews former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, Atlanta’s first female mayor and the first Black woman to head a major Southern city. 0:00 - Introductions 2:00 - Former Mayor...
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Political Rewind: SEB clears Fulton County; Training center opponents sue over referendum delays
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Opponents of Atlanta's police training center filed a lawsuit against the city clerk after their referendum petition was denied twice, delaying a time-sensitive process. The Atlanta Advisory Board endorsed the referendum. And we discuss the latest on the Supreme...
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Political Rewind: Show's Cancellation; One year since Roe v. Wade; Raffensperger up for debate
Tuesday on Political Rewind: This week marks one year since the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, ending 50 years where women had a guaranteed right to choose an abortion. Plus, Brad Raffensperger challenges Donald Trump to a debate. But first, Bill Nigut speaks on the show's cancellation.…
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Political Rewind: Tony-winning "Parade" tells Leo Frank's story
Last Sunday, the musical Parade won the Tony for Best Revival of a Musical. Written by Atlanta native Alfred Uhry, Parade documents the 1915 lynching of Leo Frank. Host Bill Nigut welcomes Uhry, Rabbi Alvin Sugarman, and author Steve Oney to tell Frank's story. The panel Alfred Uhry, playwright…
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Political Rewind: In conversation with MundoNow CEO Rene Alegria
Thursday on Political Rewind: Rene Alegria has given a voice to Hispanic writers and journalists throughout his career. He's now the CEO at MundoNow, one of the country's most widely-read bilingual and bicultural outlets. The panel Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-at-large, The Atlanta Journal...
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Political Rewind: Updates from Miami as Trump appears in court; Kemp says he'll back GOP nominee
Wednesday on Political Rewind: As Donald Trump made his first appearance in federal court, Gov. Brian Kemp told CBS News that he'd support the former president should he win the Republican primary. Plus, will the federal trial delay Fulton County DA Fani Willis' legal proceedings? The panel Alan...
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Political Rewind: Trump is set to appear in court; Redistricting in Georgia following SCOTUS ruling
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Donald Trump will be arraigned on federal criminal charges in Miami today. Our panel weighs in on the strength of the charges against the 2024 frontrunner. Plus, state Republicans suggest an outright ban on abortion and a return to paper ballots at their Columbus...
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Political Rewind: Donald Trump in Columbus; Voters weigh in on federal indictments
Monday on Political Rewind: The state GOP convention, headlined by Donald Trump and Kari Lake, saw massive support for the far-right wing of the state Republican Party. But while a plurality of voters think the former president should be prosecuted, another plurality sees the charges against him…
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Political Rewind: Rosalynn Carter's legacy on mental healthcare and support for caregivers
Friday on Political Rewind: In this pre-recorded conversation, we discuss the outpouring of support for former first lady Rosalynn Carter as her family announced her dementia diagnosis. This news comes as she spent decades fighting to erase mental health stigma and find support for caregivers. We...
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Political Rewind: Upcoming GA GOP convention; Activists mount referendum campaign against 'Cop City'
Thursday on Political Rewind: Opponents of the planned Atlanta police training center launched a referendum campaign. But first, what to expect from the Georgia GOP convention. The panel: Chuck Williams, reporter WRBL-TV Columbus, @chuckwilliams Donna Lowry, host of Lawmakers & GPB News reporter,...
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Political Rewind: Chris Licht out at CNN; 'Cop City' protestors seek referendum; Pence announces bid
Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Georgia GOP convention is just days away, and some far-right Republicans want to introduce a measure to block mainstream candidates. Plus, before approving the police training center, the Atlanta City Council added an amendment, but opponents say it's…
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Political Rewind: Atlanta City Council approves training center, Updates in Fulton election probe
Tuesday on Political Rewind: After 14 hours of scathing public comment, the Atlanta City Council approved funding for the controversial police training center. Meanwhile, controversy over drag shows hits Hartwell County. And then there's the latest on Fulton County's 2020 election probe. The…
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Political Rewind: Vote on planned Atlanta police training center; Week of GA GOP Convention
Monday on Political Rewind: Donald Trump will headline the state GOP convention this weekend in Columbus. Governor Kemp will not attend, and he's now going after Trump publicly. The Atlanta City Council will vote on funding for the controversial police training center, with large protests…
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Political Rewind: Debt ceiling deal heads to President Biden's desk; GOP presidential field widens
Friday on Political Rewind: After months of wrangling, Congress has officially sent a debt ceiling bill to the president's desk. More Republican hopefuls are throwing their name in for 2024. Mike Pence, Chris Christie, and North Dakota Gov. Doug Bergum will announce in the coming days. The panel...
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Political Rewind: House passes debt bill to Senate, Police arrest 'Cop City' bail organizers
Thursday on Political Rewind: The House sent a debt ceiling bill to the Senate, though four of Georgia’s representatives voted against it. Meanwhile, the GBI and APD arrested three protestors who were raising bail funds for anti-“Cop City” activists. And election denier Kari Lake headlines...
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Political Rewind: Family says Rosalynn Carter has dementia; Pence out at GA GOP convention
Wednesday on Political Rewind: The U.S. House plans to vote tonight on a debt ceiling deal. Far-right Republicans could complicate the math of the agreement. Plus, Mike Pence cancels on Georgia's GOP convention. But first, an outpouring of support for former First Lady Rosalynn Carter after her...
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Political Rewind: Debt ceiling deal heads to U.S. House; Anti-LGBTQ bills rise across the country
Tuesday on Political Rewind: A debt ceiling deal will face its first major test in the U.S. House today. And as Pride Month begins this week, more than 50 bills restricting LGBTQ+ rights were passed around this country this year alone. Plus, crucial Supreme Court rulings to watch as its current...
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Political Rewind: DeSantis and Scott widen GOP field; Supreme Court narrows scope of Clean Water Act
Friday on Political Rewind: The GOP field grows as Tim Scott and Ron DeSantis announce their campaigns for the White House. Meanwhile, President Biden leads in a new CNN poll, but his approval numbers continue to drop. And the Supreme Court strikes a blow to the EPA with its ruling on the Clean...
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Political Rewind: How could AI affect the upcoming 2024 election cycle? Will ChatGPT take our jobs?
Thursday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut welcomes Emory's Paul Root Wolpe to the panel. They'll discuss concerns about AI releasing deep fakes, misinformation, and lies during the 2024 election cycle. The panelist Paul Root Wolpe, Director Center for Ethics, Emory University Timestamps :00-...
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Political Rewind: What journalists need to learn ahead of 2024; DeSantis to announce run on Twitter
Wednesday on Political Rewind: We turn inward and look at how journalists can cover the 2024 elections responsibly. We also talk about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan to announce his presidential run with Twitter's CEO Elon Musk. The panel Heather Hendershot, author, professor of media studies…
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Political Rewind: Gov. Kemp's trip to Israel; Report highlights Georgia's non-competitive districts
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp's trip to Israel is drawing international attention to a bill to fight antisemitism that failed under the Gold Dome. Meanwhile, a report notes that gerrymandering has left Georgia without a single competitive district. And who will voters blame if the...
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Political Rewind: Georgians barred from Russia; Kemp meets Netanyahu; Debt ceiling deadline looms
Monday on Political Rewind: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms got featured on a list of 500 Americans barred from Russia. During a tour of Israel, Gov. Brian Kemp met with Prime Minister Netanyahu, who asked about a state bill codifying...
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Political Rewind: The latest on 'Cop City' protests, Trump vs. Kemp in Columbus, MTG takes on Biden
Friday on Political Rewind: Donald Trump's presence at the state GOP convention highlights the rift between Gov. Brian Kemp's supporters and MAGA Republicans. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene launched a campaign to impeach President Biden and other administration officials. Also: the latest on "Cop...
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Political Rewind: Debt ceiling talks; Trump coming to GA GOP convention
Thursday on Political Rewind: President Biden is facing off with a GOP-held House over a looming debt ceiling default. Donald Trump will also appear at Georgia's Republican convention, but Gov. Brian Kemp will not. The panel: Audrey Haynes, professor of political science,University of Georgia...
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Political Rewind: Cody Hall, adviser to Gov. Brian Kemp, talks 2024, Israel trip, Trump, budget
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Since winning a second term, Gov. Brian Kemp has started to expand his political network beyond Georgia, but it's unclear what he might do with that infrastructure. Host Bill Nigut and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Greg Bluestein ask Kemp's senior adviser Cody...
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Political Rewind: Title 42 ends; Fani Willis fights Trump's effort; Fort Benning renamed
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Title 42, a pandemic-era restriction on migration, came to an end last week. Politicians on both sides have been waiting to see how immigration would change. We break down the results with an expert. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of Georgians could lose Medicaid...
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Political Rewind: Gov. Kemp makes budget cuts, Walker under scrutiny, Trump dominates CNN town hall
Monday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp instructs state agencies to "disregard" several budget items, targeting mental health care and free school lunches. Plus, an investigation finds Herschel Walker solicited campaign donations made out to his company. And we unpack Donald Trump's infamous...
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Political Rewind: In conversation with Soumaya Khalifa, founder of Islamic Speakers Bureau, Atlanta
Friday on Political Rewind: Since August of 2001, Soumaya Khalifa has worked through the Islamic Speakers Bureau to educate Georgians on the ins and outs of life as a Muslim woman in America. The panel Soumaya Khalifa, founder and Executive Director, Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta Timestamps...
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Political Rewind: How can Georgia and the nation better protect children from gun violence?
Thursday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut turns our pre-recorded panel to focus in on gun violence and how we can protect kids in schools. The panel: Kevin Riley, editor at large, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @ajceditor Dr. Mark Rosenberg, Former CDC employee, National Center for Injury...
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Political Rewind: Trump found liable in assault, libel civil case; UGA declines White House invite
Wednesday on Political Rewind: A jury finds former President Trump liable of sexual abuse and libel in a civil case. The pandemic-era rule Title 42 will expire tomorrow, affecting immigration. And the Georgia Bulldogs punt their chance to go to the White House, declining an invite from President...
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Political Rewind: Eight false electors take immunity deals; How the writers' strike affects Georgia
Tuesday on Political Rewind: At least eight fake electors have immunity in Georgia's election probe. We'll discuss where Fani Willis' investigation goes from here. Meanwhile, President Biden is meeting with leaders over the debt ceiling. Plus, how the writers' strike is affecting Georgia's film...
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Political Rewind: Georgia still reeling after Midtown shooting; Kemp signs new budget
Monday on Political Rewind: Lawmakers and citizens fear not much will change after last week's Midtown shooting. Meanwhile, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens proposes the largest budget in the city's history. And Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger sets a date for Georgia's primary. The panel…
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Political Rewind: In conversation with Rev. Dr. Joanna Adams on God, faith, and prayer
Thursday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut speaks to Reverend Doctor Joanna Adams, former Presbyterian pastor and faith leader, on God and prayer as a part of our conversations with Georgia's thought leaders. The panel Reverend Doctor Joanna Adams, former Presbyterian pastor and cofounder,...
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Political Rewind: In conversation with Georgia Tech's experts on AI, ChatGPT and the future
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Artificial intelligence like ChatGPT is already changing aspects of our daily lives, but what will our future with this technology look like? Host Bill Nigut welcomes Georgia Tech's Mark Riedl and Brian Magerko to explain. The panel Brian Magerko, Professor of…
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Political Rewind: Author Heather Hendershot discusses the 1968 DNC in her book "When the News Broke"
Friday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut sits down with author Heather Hendershot to discuss her book When the News Broke. Hendershot is a professor of film and media at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her books include What’s Fair on the Air? Cold War Right-Wing Broadcasting and…
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Political Rewind: Fulton judge extends deadline for DA; GA K-12 panel could soon erase ‘woke’ words
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Lawyers for the former chair of the Coffee County GOP filed a motion claiming the Fulton County investigation violated her rights. Plus, Atlanta Democrats want the DOJ to investigate the death of Manuel Teran. The panel: Amy Steigerwalt, professor of political…
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Political Rewind: Abortion bans fail in 2 red states; Bipartisan PAC attacks far-right politicians
Monday on Political Rewind: GOP-controlled legislatures in Nebraska and South Carolina rejected strict abortion bills, a potential sign that Republicans are concerned their candidates will pay a price in 2024. Meanwhile, a bipartisan super PAC is airing commercials blasting far-right politicians,...
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Political Rewind: Burt Jones targets DEI programs; Raffensperger says disinfo threatens democracy
Friday on Political Rewind: Mirroring conservative leadership nationwide, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is calling for an audit of University System spending on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Plus, Brad Raffensperger tells reporters disinformation is the greatest threat to democracy. The panel...
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Political Rewind: Georgia's prisons under scrutiny after two deaths
Thursday on Political Rewind: Two recent horrific prison deaths have shed light on the conditions in Georgia's prisons and jails. Our special panel breaks down the latest, as well as dire problems in our institutions over the last few years. The panel Grant Blankenship, reporter and editor, GPB...
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The Political game in Georgia is more dynamic than ever. From local elected officials to state and federal government, we're facing complicated issues. On "Political Rewind" we take the time to break down these issues, speaking directly to the decision makers. We not only get you caught up on the week that was in state politics, but we look ahead so that you will stay informed.
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