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Political Rewind
by Georgia Public Broadcasting
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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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: Dems and GOP rally over the weekend; Student loans debate; Sandra Deal's memorial
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp must testify before the Fulton County special grand jury, but he won't appear until after the midterms. Plus, DA Willis calls Sen. Lindsey Graham's attempt to avoid testifying "erroneous." Meanwhile, there's a declining birth rate in 123 Georgia...
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Political Rewind: In Deadlocked Senate, Some Ask If It Is Time To Repeal The Filibuster
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Georgia voters gave Democrats a majority in the U.S. Senate when they elected Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in January. But the Senate remains a stumbling block for efforts by President Joe Biden to pass the bills in his ambitious agenda. Many frustrated…
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Political Rewind Special Edition: Pulitzer Prize Winner Rick Atkinson
On this Special Edition of Political Rewind , a conversation with Pulitzer Prize winning author Rick Atkinson. His new book, The British Are Coming , tells the story of the early years of the Revolutionary War, a war that took the lives of one in ten Americans. It’s a stark portrait of the…
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Political Rewind: Kemp Medicaid Plan Gets Committee Approval
On this edition of Political Rewind, two major policy proposals are taking shape at the legislature right now. A Senate committee has voted to give Gov. Kemp the power to determine the future of Medicaid expansion in Georgia. The measure is sure to be hotly contested by Democratic lawmakers.
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Political Rewind: National Emergency Declaration Continues to Divide
On this edition of Political Rewind, Republican leaders appear to support President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to justify spending on his wall. but what if some of the money he wants comes from projects on military bases here in our state?
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Political Rewind: Ralston Responds to New Allegations
On this edition of Political Rewind, House Speaker David Ralston is pushing back against an AJC investigative report that alleges he used his position to delay criminal proceedings against a number of his clients. We’ll look at the latest developments in the story.
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Political Rewind: Attorney General Chris Carr on The Future For Stone Mountain
On this edition of Political Rewind, Republican Attorney General Chris Carr says it’s time to pay tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. at Stone Mountain, a state venue long known as a symbol of Confederate pride.
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Political Rewind: Federal Judge Revisits 1940s Lynchings
On this edition of Political Rewind, was former Gov. Eugene Talmadge complicit in the unsolved lynchings in 1946? We’ll soon know more now that a federal judge has ordered the opening of grand jury proceedings of the case.
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Political Rewind: Congress Strikes Deal on Border Funding
On this edition of Political Rewind, a congressional conference committee reaches agreement on funding for border security that’s far short of the money President Trump has demanded. How will the compromise play among trump voters in Georgia?
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Political Rewind: What is The Fate of Confederate Monuments in Georgia?
On this edition of Political Rewind, how should Georgia deal with the Confederate monuments that dot the landscape here? Will state legislators continue to protect them through state law or let local communities decide their fate?
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Political Rewind: Kemp To Ask For Medicaid Waivers, Some Expansion
On this edition of Political Rewind, Governor Kemp says he’ll ask the legislature to approve a plan for Medicaid waivers that will make health care more available to poor and middle-class Georgians. How will the plan fare among lawmakers and Georgia voters?
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Political Rewind: The State of The Union is Divided
On this edition of Political Rewind, during his State of The Union address, President Trump makes a plea for unity but makes it clear he’s not budging on his tough stance on immigration.
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Political Rewind: Jon Ward on Feud Between Edward Kennedy and Jimmy Carter
On this edition of Political Rewind, Jimmy Carter won the White House as an outsider whose successful grassroots campaign took Democratic party regulars by surprise in 1976. But by 1980, with multiple crises driving down confidence in the Carter presidency, many Democrats thought it was time to...
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Political Rewind: Sexism And Bigotry In Today's Politics
On this edition of Political Rewind, Republican and Democratic women in the state legislature have declared a temporary truce to speak out about how they’ve been marginalized by male leaders. State Senator Jen Jordan joins us to talk about the issues driving their concerns.
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Political Rewind: Kemp Names New GBI Director, Abrams Prepares for SOTU Response
On this edition of Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp announces a new director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. We’ll look at the career of the man he’s putting in charge of state law enforcement.
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Political Rewind: Casinos In Georgia, Will Kemp Fold?
On this edition of Political Rewind, Stacey Abrams is in the national spotlight after the announcement that she’ll give the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of The Union address. What impact will this high-reward, high-risk assignment have on her political future?
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Political Rewind: When Did The Weather Become So Political?
On this edition of Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp says the state is prepared and hopes to avoid the catastrophe that has gripped North Georgia during past winter storms.
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Political Rewind: Georgia Officials Prepare for Winter Storm
On this edition of Political Rewind, as wintry weather moves into the state Gov. Kemp is making plans to minimize the impact it might have on residents in the northern part of the state.
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Political Rewind: Shutdown Ends, Trump says 'We Have Reached A Deal'
On this edition of Political Rewind, after two bills failed to break the standoff between Republicans and Democrats, President Donald Trump announced a deal to temporarily reopen all the agencies of the federal government.
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Political Rewind: New Efforts to Reopen the Government
On this edition of Political Rewind, as legislators continue budget hearings at the state capitol, attention has shifted to spending priorities for the coming year.
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Political Rewind: Politicians Explore Running in 2020
On this edition of Political Rewind, the race for 2020 is well underway and Georgia is already a player.
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Political Rewind: Conversation with Author, Historian Dr. Carol Anderson
On this edition of Political Rewind, a conversation with acclaimed author and Charles Howard Candler Professor of African American Studies at Emory University, Dr. Carol Anderson.
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Political Rewind: Analyzing Brian Kemp's First Year Agenda
Today on Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp begins laying out his agenda for his first session of the General Assembly. Flexibility for using medicaid dollars, teacher raises and school safety are among his top priorities. We’ll look at the details of his plan as well as how democrats are responding.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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Georgia Public Broadcasting
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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...
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