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Georgians who traveled to New Orleans to celebrate the New Year and cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs in the Sugar Bowl found themselves caught in the middle of a deadly terrorist attack. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, host Bill Nigut speaks with Greg Bluestein, reporting live from New Orleans, about the attack and its impact, including the critical injury of a University of Georgia student. Then, we reflect on the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter as we are joined by professors Charles Bullock and Andra Gillespie, historian Joe Crespino, and veteran political strategist Rick Dent. They'll share insights into what Carter meant to Georgia, the nation, and the world. Finally, our panel turns to the future, offering their predictions for the biggest political stories set to shape Georgia and the nation in 2025. Links to today's topics: Suspect in New Orleans terrorist attack had Georgia, military ties Officials identify UGA student, 19, critically injured in New Orleans attack Sugar Bowl kickoff time announced after CFP quarterfinal postponement Full coverage: Jimmy Carter 1924-2024 Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sam Olens and Michael Thurmond discuss what the political landscape in Georgia looks like in the aftermath of President-elect Donald Trump's convincing victory in Georgia and as candidates on both sides of the aisle prepare to run in the elections of 2026. Then, Emory University professor Andra Gillespie looks at the data showing that Gen-Z men were attracted to the Trump campaign's emphasis on masculinity. What impact will the bro-centric Trump administration have on White House policies and more moving forward? Georgia AG declares candidacy for governor Georgia Democrats map out post-election strategy after Trump victory The rise of Trump bros and why some Gen Z men are shifting to Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President-elect Donald Trump is now preparing to take office for his second term in office. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris has conceded the 2024 presidential race but is encouraging voters to stay engaged and to continue fighting for a better America. Emory professors Dr. Pearl Dowe and Andra Gillespie return to “Closer Look,” for analysis of post-presidential election results and what exit polls reveal about specific voting blocs. Plus, for a journalists' roundtable, Rose talks with Dan Whisenhunt, the founder and editor of Decaturish.com, Nsenga Burton, an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and editor-in-chief of The Burton Wire, and Donnell Suggs, the editor-in-chief of The Atlanta Voice. The group shares how they will approach covering the Trump administration for a second term.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Back in the day, Jesse Jackson told us to keep hope alive. And when Barack Obama first ran for president, his image became almost synonymous with hope (maybe you still have one of the posters). We've spent this season learning about all the obstacles standing between Black people and the ballot box. But hope IS alive. A 2022 poll by the African American Research Collaborative found Black Americans are actually some of the most hopeful about democracy, while white Americans are the least. Dr. Andrene Wright from the University of Wisconsin-Madison helps us unpack the data and what's behind it. And Dr. Andra Gillespie from Emory University joins us to talk about a group that gets a lot of attention around Election Day, but little respect the rest of the time: Black women voters.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump took center stage in their first presidential debate Tuesday night in Philadelphia. Reproductive rights, immigration, the Israel-Hamas war, and the economy were among some of the top issues discussed during the debate. Both sides are claiming victory, but “Closer Look,” show host Rose Scott gets debate analysis from Andra Gillespie, a political scientist at Emory University. Then, for more reaction to the debate, we hear from Scott Klug, a former Wisconsin congressman, Fred Hicks, an Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst, and GSU politics and policy professor Tammy Greer. They discuss the individual strategies of Trump and Harris during the presidential debate. They also discuss recent political polls and share what they think Democrats and Republicans must do to win the November election. Plus, Tim Franks, an award-winning veteran journalist and host of the BBC News' flagship radio program, “Newshour” also talks with Scott about the presidential debate and the BBC's approach to covering U.S. politics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Kamala Harris has chosen Tim Walz as her running mate. The 60-year-old Governor of Minnesota has already gone viral for calling Donald Trump ‘weird', but will he secure Harris victory in November's US election? Today, political scientist Andra Gillespie on why Harris picked the former school teacher and the swing voters that might be tempted to back the pair. Featured: Andra Gillespie, associate professor of political science at Emory University
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear campaigns in Georgia Kamala Harris. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia Podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Greg Bluestein discuss why the location of Beshear's rally is of particular interest. But first, former Democratic Governor Roy Barnes joins the podcast to share his thoughts on what the ascension of Kamala Harris to the top of the Democratic presidential ticket may mean for Democrats' chances of victory in Georgia and nationwide. Political analysts Andra Gillespie, professor of political science at Emory University and political insider Rick Dent weigh in on Vice President Harris' rise in national and swing state polls, the troubles facing JD Vance and Donald Trump's efforts to find a new line of attack against Harris. Plus, Louisville Courier-Journal politics reporter Rebecca Grapevine shares insights about Democratic Governor Beshear's appeal in a red state, and describes what he might bring to the Democratic ticket if Harris chooses him as her VP running mate. Links to today's topics: Andy Beshear campaigns for Harris in typically red Atlanta suburb Harris campaign centers on abortion with Georgia voters Beshear challenges JD Vance claim to be voice of Appalachia Harris visit to Atlanta tomorrow adds to long list of trips to our state Have a question or comment for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during the listener mailbag segment on next Friday's episode. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Credits Executive Producer- Shane Backler Producer- Natalie Mendenhall Engineer- Shane Backler Editor- Matt Owen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
His family, supporters, opponents? Our is Andra Gillespie, Associate Professor of Political Science at Emory University and author of Race and the Obama Administration: Substance, symbols, and hope.
The Biden campaign says it's going all in to shore up support among Black voters. It comes as polls show him underperforming with the key Democratic constituency that helped deliver him the Democratic nomination and the White House in 2020. It's also unfolding as the Trump campaign tries to make inroads with Black men. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Emory University professor Andra Gillespie. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Biden campaign says it's going all in to shore up support among Black voters. It comes as polls show him underperforming with the key Democratic constituency that helped deliver him the Democratic nomination and the White House in 2020. It's also unfolding as the Trump campaign tries to make inroads with Black men. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Emory University professor Andra Gillespie. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A bipartisan group of Senate negotiators has reached a hard-fought agreement on border security measures. Today on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's “Politically Georgia” podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell introduce Emory University political science professor Andra Gillespie and immigration attorney Charles Kuck to dig deeper into what's in the border security measure and discuss the fact that the bill gives Republicans much of what they've asked for, even as House GOP leaders say it will be dead on arrival in their chamber. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden wins 96% of the vote in South Carolina's Democratic primary over the weekend. But it was an imperfect test of his strength since he was competing against two virtual unknowns. Hear what imperfect conclusions may be drawn from the Biden victory. Plus, the Fulton County district attorney's office files a motion acknowledging that DA Fani Willis is in a romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. But the motion disputes many allegations made by defendants who want Willis dismissed from the case. Links to today's topics: Senators release a border and Ukraine deal but the House speaker declares it 'dead on arrival' President Joe Biden wins South Carolina's Democratic primary as he gears up for his reelection bid Fulton DA Fani Willis responds: A closer look at the allegations and her defense Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour "Politically Georgia" Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on tomorrow's episode. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell discuss whether Tim Scott's abrupt decision to drop out of the Republican presidential race will have any impact here in Georgia. Could it elevate Nikki Haley's chances to win Georgia GOP votes? Plus, in a talk at the University of Georgia just hours after declaring he won't run for re-election to his U.S. Senate seat, Joe Manchin says he'll travel the country encouraging voters to avoid the extremes and embrace the politics of moderation. Tia Mitchell offers an assessment of whether the GOP-controlled U.S. House is on track to pass a bill to keep the government funded past the end of this week. She reports that Georgia's GOP delegation is split on Speaker Mike Johnson's unique plan for passing a Continuing Resolution. Plus, Charles Bullock and Andra Gillespie weigh in on the southern states that are now under federal court order to redraw political maps to give Black vote fairer representation. Will legislators redraw Georgia's maps that follow the federal order? Links to today's topics: Manchin stresses bipartisanship at UGA event Tim Scott exits presidential race Mike Johnson's first big test What went wrong with Georgia maps? Have a question for the show? Call the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 404-526-AJCP. That's 404-526-2527. We'll play back your question and answer it during the Listener Mailbag segment on next Friday's episode. Subscribe to the AJC: If you aren't a subscriber to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, click here to get unlimited digital access to the AJC at a special price. Listen and subscribe to our podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play Politically Georgia podcast.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 neo-Nazi protests in Georgia this week. The panel: Alan Abramowitz,@AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 6:00 - An EV manufacturer is coming to Bainbridge, drawing political crossfire. 24:00 - The Supreme Court rejected "independent state legislature" theory. 43:00 - Two antisemitic protests in Georgia cause alarm outside synagogues. 47:00 - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene may be ousted from the far-right Freedom Caucus. Thursday on Political Rewind: Former columnist Jim Galloway joins the panel.
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 Court's docket. The panel: Alan Abramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University Andra Gillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon John Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University, @AndraGillespie Charles Bullock, professor of political science University of Georgia, @AlanIAbramowitz Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:00 - The state election board signaled it wouldn't take over Fulton County's elections. 9:00 - A referendum to block the Atlanta police training center has been denied, delayed twice by the city clerk. 15:00 - A majority of Atlanta's neighborhood planning units support the referendum effort. 19:00 - The Supreme Court is expected to release several major opinions shortly, including a ruling on affirmative action and independent state legislature theory. 40:00 - Hunter Biden reached a plea deal on two tax charges and a gun charge. Thursday on Political Rewind: Former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin joins the show.
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. The panel: Kendra King Momon, professor of political science and interim provost, Oglethorpe University State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver (D) Decatur, @mmo_mary Patricia Murphy, political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @MurphyAJC Tamar Hallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @TamarHallerman Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Bill comments on the cancellation of Political Rewind 18:00 - It's been one year since the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade. 41:00 - Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger challenged Donald Trump to a debate over 2020 election fraud. 46:00 - The latest on Fulton County DA Fani Willis' investigation into the 2020 election. 50:00 - The DNC is trying to tweak primary dates in Democratic strongholds. Wednesday on Political Rewind: Emory's Andra Gillespie joins the show.
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 convention. The panel: Andra Gillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, @AndraGillespie Audrey Haynes, professor of political science, University of Georgia Charles Bullock, professor of political science, UGA Fred Smith, professor of law, Emory University, @fredosmithjr Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 2:00 - Donald Trump will be arraigned on federal criminal charges in Miami today. 27:00 - Voters think Trump should face charges, but also think the prosecution is politically motivated. 38:00 - Trump remains the Republican frontrunner for 2024. 43:00 - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Alabama must redraw distric maps that disenfranchise Black voters. 50:00 - The court will rule on affirmative action in college admissions. Wednesday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Greg Bluestein joins the panel.
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 Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science, Emory University Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 4:00 - New jobs report 6:00 - Update on Georgia's election interference probe 9:00 - Debt ceiling deal headed to President Biden's desk 31:00 - Republican GOP field widens in presidential race 43:00 - Where does the Georgia Republican Party stand? Monday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Patricia Murphy joins the show.
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 U.S. debt defaults? The panel: Alan Abramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University, @AlanIAbramowitz Andra Gillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University, @AndraGillespie Tamar Hallerman, senior reporter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @TamarHallerman Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 2:00 - Fulton DA Fani Willis hints an August release for indictments. 12:00 - Kemp's trip to Israel has garnered international attention over a failed bill addressing antisemitism. 22:00 - A report finds Georgia has zero competitive congressional districts. 36:00 - Tim Scott announced his bid for the Republican ticket in 2024. 48:00 - Opinion: Voters don't want Trump or Biden in '24 — Abramowitz Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Heather Hendershot joins the panel for a look inward, as we examine how the media prepares to cover this next election cycle.
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 Biden. The panel: Andra Gillespie, professor, Emory University, @AndraGillespie Chauncey Alcorn, politics reporter, Capital B, @CLamontLives Greg Bluestein, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, @bluestein Matt Brown, democracy reporter, The Washington Post, @mrbrownsir Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Donald Trump found guilty of libel, sexual battery in New York. How will it impact his political support? 17:00 - Georgia Democrats look to hold a special session on gun violence. 26:00 - The Biden administration looks to avoid defaulting on the debt ceiling. 28:00 - The Biden administration is preparing for the end of Title 42. 40:00 - The Georgia Bulldogs will not be visiting the White House. 42:00 - State tax revenues are down 16% from last April. Thursday on Political Rewind: Bill Nigut is in conversation with thought leaders on gun violence and school safety. *Note- this conversation took place before the mass shooting in Midtown Atlanta last week.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: It's official — President Biden is running again in 2024, and he sees Georgia as a key state for his campaign strategy. But polls show voters don't want him or Donald Trump to run again. The panel Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science, Emory University Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Reactions to Biden's presidential election announcement 12:00 - DNC wants to push Georgia up in the primary 16:00 - Is Joe Biden's age a large factor? 23:00 - Kemp denies friction with state's GOP 33:00 - Marjorie Taylor Greene has more outbursts in Congress 45:00 - Trump indictments and his 2024 campaign GPB is in its spring fund drive. Please consider pledging your support at gpb.org/donate.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: The 2024 Democratic National Convention will take place in Chicago, snubbing Georgia Democrats who wanted the convention in Atlanta. Meanwhile, as Americans react to news of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' vacations with key donors, we ask our panel about the politicization of the court. The panel Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Michael Thurmond, CEO, DeKalb County Sam Olens, @samolens, former Georgia attorney general Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 4:00 - Atlanta loses DNC bid to Chicago 11:00 - Did the controversy surrounding the planned police training center sway the DNC decision? 20:00 - How happy were Georgians with the legislature? 33:00 - Dekalb County CEO Mike Thurmond gives an update on the planned police training center, dubbed "Cop City." 43:00 - Justice Clarence Thomas makes headlines over not disclosing vacations from billionaires Thursday on Political Rewind: AJC editor-at-large Kevin Riley joins the panel.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: As Donald Trump appears in court today, his most visible ally is Georgia's Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who will be in New York to protest. Plus, the outcome in Wisconsin's Supreme Court election could forecast what to expect in 2024's presidential election. The panel Andra Gillespie, @AndraGIllespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University Anthony Michael Kreis, @AnthonyMKreis, professor of law, Georgia State University Fred Smith, @fredosmithjr, professor of law, Emory University Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Fifty-five years ago today, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 15:00 - Former President Donald Trump will be arraigned today 22:20 - Why we won't see a mugshot, perp walk 29:00 - NY Mayor Eric Adams calls out Marjorie Taylor Greene ahead of her planned protest of Trump's arraignment 39:00 - Will this affect Trump's 2024 run? 44:00 - Wisconsin Supreme Court election Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Atlanta Journal Constitution's Tia Mitchell joins the panel.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: As Sine Die looms over the Dome, legislators scramble to pass several high-profile bills. Gov. Brian Kemp supported a school choice measure that critics say would rob public schools of much-needed funds. Sports betting and expanded hate crime bills also saw a second life. We also discuss a tragic school shooting in Nashville. The panel: Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University Charles Bullock, professor of political science University of Georgia Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - A sports betting bill has been revived in the last days of the 2023 session. 13:00 - A school voucher bill could pass with support from Gov. Brian Kemp. 20:00 - A bill that would add antisemitism to hate crime prosecution is under fire. 29:00 - The latest on New York's prosecution against Donald Trump and how it affects Georgia. 44:00 - Marjorie Taylor Greene visits January 6th defendants. 47:00 - Six were shot and killed at a Christian school in Nashville. Wednesday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein join the panel for Sine Die.
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.
Monday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut returns! We'll discuss when Fulton County DA Fani Willis could release possible indictments from her investigation into the 2020 election. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp joined national GOP donors at a retreat in Texas, as he cuts ties with the state GOP. But first: Two Buckhead cityhood bills advance moments before our 9 a.m. show. The Panel: Amy Steigerwalt, @DrSteigerwalt, professor of political science, Georgia State University Andra Gillespie,@AndraGillespie, professor of political science & director, James Weldon Johnson Institution for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University Michael Thurmond, @dekalblikesmike, CEO DeKalb County Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter & columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - A state Senate committee passed two bills which would create an independent Buckhead City. 24:00 - No indictments have been made public in Fulton County's 2020 election investigation. 36:00 - Chicago and Atlanta continue to compete for the Democratic National Convention. 40:00 - Brian Kemp cuts ties with Georgia's state GOP in favor of national figures. 43:00 - How should the media cover Marjorie Taylor Greene? Tuesday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Tamar Hallerman joins the panel.
Friday on Political Rewind: Across the state, legislators and organizers are looking for solutions to homelessness — this as the cost of home ownership continues to skyrocket. Also, we look at environmental issues facing our state. The panel Guest host Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, GPB's Lawmakers Grant Blankenship, @Grant_Blank_, editor and reporter, Georgia Public Broadcasting Margaret Coker, @mideastmargaret, editor-in-chief, The Current Martin Matheny, @martinmatheny, programming director, WUGA, and producer, Athens News Matters Maya Prabhu, @MayaTPrabhu, government reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - Statewide approach to housing homelessness 20:00 - More affordable rent 33:00 - Glynn County environmental issues 36:00 - Georgia coal ash 48:00 - Plains continues to lift up former President Carter Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found. Monday on Political Rewind: Emory University's Andra Gillespie joins the panel.
Friday on Political Rewind: With Fulton County's partial 2020 election report released, our panel breaks down what we know so far. Jurors believe at least one witness lied under oath, but we don't have names of those under suspicion. Jurors also found no evidence of voter fraud. The panel Anthony Michael Kreis, @AnthonyMKreis, professor of constitutional law, Georgia State University Fred Smith, @fredosmithjr, professor of constitutional law, Emory University Stephen Fowler, @stphnfwlr, political reporter, GPB News Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Monday on Political Rewind: Emory University's Andra Gillespie joins the panel. 0:00 - Introductions 7:00 - What was revealed in the partial release of the report from the Fulton County special grand jury probe 25:00 - Who are the targets for indictments? 40:00 - Are indictments imminent? Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Going into his State of the Union speech, President Biden's approval rating was underwater in Georgia. With 2024 around the corner, our panel breaks down the appeals he made to Georgia's voters and where he might have fallen flat. The panel Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science, Emory University Anthony Michael Kreis, @AnthonyMKreis, professor of constitutional law, Georgia State University Leo Smith, @leosmithtweets, GOP consultant and president, Engaged Futures Thursday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Kevin Riley joins the panel. 0:00 - Introductions 5:00 - First impressions of the President's State of Union 17:00 - Firey exchange on cutting social security and Medicare 26:00 - Working on lowering the price of insulin, blue collar jobs 39:00 - College Board responds to backlash over AP African American studies curriculum Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Georgia's members of Congress are anticipating President Biden's State of the Union address tonight, signaling which issues are important to them based on guests they invite. Plus, Georgia Senate leaders call for an investigation into a trip to Europe with taxpayer funds. The panel Buddy Darden, former Georgia U.S. congressman Rahul Bali, @rahulbali, politics reporter, WABE Sam Olens, @samolens, former state attorney general Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 0:00- Introductions 6:00- President Biden on State of the Union 19:00- Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan's European trip under review 29:00- Bill defining antisemitism in Georgia 40:00- Parents of slain activist hold press conference over Atlanta Training Center Wednesday on Political Rewind: Emory University's Andra Gillespie joins the panel. Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says criminal charges are "imminent" in her investigation into the 2020 election. Her final report will stay sealed while she pursues charges. Meanwhile, although they don't have the votes, state Democrats filed bills to overturn Georgia's abortion ban. The panel: Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University Anthony Michael Kreis, @AnthonyMKreis, professor of law, Georgia State University Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:00 - Fulton County DA says criminal indictments are "imminent". 28:00 - Gov. Brian Kemp gives his "State of the State" speech later today. 37:00 - State Democrats introduce a doomed measure to ensure abortion access in Georgia. 42:00 - State and national Republicans propose consumption taxes, replacing income tax. Thursday on Political Rewind: State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver and conservative thought leader Leo Smith will both join the panel.
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Wednesday on Political Rewind: A Korean solar panel manufacturer will open a $2.5 billion plant near Cartersville, adding to the list of clean energy businesses in Georgia. Stacey Abrams says she'll run for public office again on a talk show appearance. And we discuss classified documents in Biden's office. Panel: Andra Gillespie,@AndraGillespie, professor of political science & director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia Chris Grant, professor of political science, Mercer University Greg Bluestein,@bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - A Korean solar panel manufacturer is expanding its operation in Cartersville, highlighting Georgia's clean energy economy 16:00 - How will Gov. Brian Kemp work with the Legislature? 25:00 - Stacey Abrams says she'll run for public office again. 37:00 - District Attorney Fani Willis could pursue charges against targets in Fulton County's investigation. 44:00 - Confidential documents were found in President Joe Biden's personal office. 50:00 - House Republicans vow to investigate "weaponization of the federal government" against conservatives. Thursday on Political Rewind: You get a double dose of Political Rewind with an abbreviated episode at 9 a.m. as GPB prepares to give you live coverage of Kemp's inauguration. Then we're back for a live show at 2 p.m. to break down Kemp's speech.
Thursday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp says he won't support the move by national Democrats to move Georgia's primary earlier. After two days of failed votes, Rep. Kevin McCarthy continues his bid for House Speaker. Panelists Kevin Riley, editor in chief, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Andra Gillespie, professor of political science, Emory University Audrey Haynes, professor of political science, University of Georgia Chuck Kuck immigration attorney Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 4:15 - Kemp opposes Biden's plan for earlier primaries 21:00 - Kevin McCarthy tries to gain speakership on the third day of voting in U.S. House 38:00 - Two years since Ossoff and Warnock won the special election and handed the Senate Control to the Democrats 41:00 - Supreme Court revising Title 42 as it pertains to immigration law 50:00 - Former Brunswick DA Jackie Johnson case, connection to Arbery murder investigation Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.
Thursday on Political Rewind: The January 6th Committee pushed the final release of its report, instead releasing interview transcripts with subjects ranging from Proud Boys to Trump officials. On our last live show of the year, our panel looks ahead to what you can expect in the 2023 legislative session. The panel Guest Host - Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, host, GPB's Lawmakers Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science, Emory University Chuck Bullock, professor of political science, The University of Georgia Stephen Fowler, @stphnfwlr, politics reporter, Georgia Public Broadcasting State Rep. Teri Anulewicz, @tanulewicz, state representative, District 42 (D) Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 3:20 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's surprise visit to Washington 6:00 - January 6th committee to release their full report after a delay 21:00 - Programming notes 24:00 - What to expect from the 2023 legislative session 43:00 - Best political moments of 2022 Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.
Thursday on Political Rewind: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling for an end to Georgia's runoffs. Stacey Abrams gave her first public interview after the election. And texts between Mark Meadows and Georgia Republicans show influence of unfounded conspiracy theories. The panel: Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, political science professor and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for Race and Difference, Emory University Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Stephen Fowler, @stphnfwlr, political reporter, GPB News Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger floated ending the state's runoff policy. 18:00 - Stacey Abrams speaks publicly for the first time since the end of her campaign. 35:00 - Text messages from Mark Meadows show the presence and influence of conspiracy theories between Georgia's representatives on election fraud. Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.
Monday on Political Rewind: With less than 24 hours before polls open one last time, Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock are making their final appeals to Georgians — though nearly 2 million have already voted. Our panelists offer their insights on how we got here and what we can expect this week. The panel Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science, Emory University Bernard Fraga, @blfraga, professor of political science, Emory University Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 0:00 - Introduction 6:30 - What we're looking at as the runoff winds down 12:30 - Walker campaign more open to Kemp's help in runoff 28:34 - Trump not stumping with Walker 40:00 - Effects of SB 202 and voter enthusiasm 42:00 - Is it time to finally get rid of runoffs? 48:00 - DNC moving towards elevating the South, Georgia to early primaries Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.
Monday on Political Rewind: With their runoff two weeks away, the Walker and Warnock campaigns are pulling out all the stops. Will Warnock benefit from early Saturday voting? How will Trump and Kemp affect Walker's campaign? And will the overturning of Georgia's abortion law come into play? The panel Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, Emeritus, Emory University Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science & director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference Shannon McCaffrey, @shannonajc1, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 2:00 - A court ruled that Saturday early voting can go forward the weekend after Thanksgiving. 30:00 - Donald Trump could return to Twitter. 40:00 - Breaking down voter turnout demographics. 47:00 - Judge McBurney ruled Georgia's abortion law is unconstitutional. How will that impact the runoffs? Please sign up for the GA Today Politics newsletter coming out later this week: https://www.gpb.org/newsletters.
Monday on Political Rewind: It's Election Day in Georgia. Will the U.S. Senate race go into a runoff? Will the Abrams campaign prove the polls wrong? Will Republicans sweep down-ballot races? Our panel watches the polls in our first of two Election Day shows. The panel: Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science, Emory University Rick Dent, political ad expert and vice president, Matrix Communications Stephen Fowler, @stphnfwlr, political reporter, GPB News Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps: 0:00 - Introductions 8:00 - Two and a half million Georgians voted early. More than a million are expected to vote today. 16:00 - Will the U.S. Senate race end in a runoff? 28:00 - Can Abrams close the gap in the gubernatorial race? 38:00 - National stories to watch on Election Day. Tune in to our 2 p.m. edition of Political Rewind on Facebook or at gpb.org.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Georgians showed up in droves for the first day of early voting, smashing records from 2018. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams took the debate stage together for the time in four years. Elsewhere, Herschel Walker skipped the Atlanta Press Club Debates, for a town hall with Sean Hannity. The panel: Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, host, GPB-TV's Lawmakers Emma Hurt, @Emma_Hurt, reporter, Axios Atlanta Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 6:00 - Analyzing who's turning out to vote early. 12:00 - Recapping the debate between Gov. Brian Kemp, Stacey Abrams, and Shane Hazel. 41:00 - After his Friday debate against Sen. Raphael Warnock, Herschel Walker didn't appear at a second debate, instead appearing on Sean Hannity's TV show for a town hall. 51:00 - A brief update on District Attorney Fani Willis' investigation into 2020 election interference. GPB continues our Fall Pledge Drive. You can donate by calling 800-222-4788, or visiting gpb.org.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Updates on Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' investigation into interference in the 2020 election: CNN reports that she will have former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson testify. Elsewhere, Sens. Rick Scott and Tom Cotton are campaigning for Herschel Walker today. The panel Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science, Emory University Margaret Coker, @mideastmargaret, editor in chief, The Current Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 4:00 - Fulton DA Fani Willis seeks more witnesses in the special grand jury. 10:00 - Democrats attempt to mobilize rural Black voters. 19:00 - Gov. Brian Kemp's reelection relies on his incumbency. 29:00 - Republican senators come to Georgia to campaign for Herschel Walker. We're in the middle of our Fall Radio Fund Drive. Please visit www.gpb.org if you'd like to support Political Rewind with a donation. Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.
Thursday on Political Rewind: Gov. Kemp heads to Savannah ahead of #HurricaneIan. Plus, political ad spending reaches new heights. Meanwhile, the state election board works towards voters' confidence after the Coffee County breach. The panel Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science & director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia Rick Dent, vice president, Matrix Communications and political advertising expert 0:00- Introductions 3:36 - The power of incumbency for Gov. Kemp during Hurricane Ian 10:26 - State election board pushes further election investigation into Coffee County breach 33:00 - Spending on political ads grows 43:00 - Herschel Walker swings further to the right Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.
Detroit, Michigan is the largest Black-majority city in the United States, with almost 78-percent of the population Black. And since 1955, Detroit has been represented in Congress by at least one Black representative. But a redistricting process and a primary in which 8 of 9 Black candidates split 71-percent of the vote left the only non-Black candidate, Shri Thanedar, to win with just 28-percent of the vote. We speak with Mario Morrow, political consultant based in Detroit and CEO of Mario Morrow and Associates, and Andra Gillespie, political scientist at Emory University, and explore the history of Black representation in Michigan, the political and electoral forces which led to this result, and the implications of this outcome on the Black community in Detroit.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: A new poll shows a toss-up between Walker and Warnock and a wider lead for Gov. Brian Kemp over Stacey Abrams. Our panel analyzes the results. Plus, the latest on the Fulton County special grand jury and an update on Hyundai's plant in Southeast Georgia. The panel: Adam Van Brimmer, @adamvanbrimmer, opinion writer, Savannah Morning News Andra Gillespie,@AndraGillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University Chuck Williams,@chuckwilliams, reporter, WRBL-TV Columbus Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 4:00 - New polls from the AJC bear bleak news for Democrats. 24:04- Correction to Friday's show 27:00 - An update on the Fulton County special grand jury and its political fallout. 44:00 - Hyundai may face problems opening its Southeast Georgia plant. Please sign up for Political Rewind's newsletter: https://www.gpb.org/newsletters.
Thursday on Political Rewind: Business leaders say Georgia's new abortion law puts them at a competitive disadvantage. Meanwhile, the Warnock and Walker campaigns spar with ads alleging domestic abuse. Plus, Latino voters are a powerful voting bloc, but are elected politicians listening to them? The panel Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science, Emory University Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Rafael Olavarria, @RafaelOlavarria, fact checker, Factchequeado Tanya Washington, @AskProfW, professor of law, Georgia State University Timestamps 0:00- Introductions 3:00 - Georgia executives say the "heartbeat law" is hurting businesses 11:44 - Stacey Abrams lagging behind, using abortion rights as key part of her platform 23:45 - Warnock and Walker pit ugly ads against each other 36:50 - The power of the Hispanic voting bloc 44:00 - Special master must be appointed by tomorrow in DOJ's search of Mar-a-Lago Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.
Monday on Political Rewind: Gov. Kemp's Medicaid expansion with a work requirement has been approved by a federal judge. Sen. Lindsey Graham's order to appear in Fulton County has been temporarily blocked. And a judge refused to stay a ban on distributing food and water at polling places. The Panel: Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science & director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference Leo Smith, @leosmithtweets, Republican consultant & found, Engaged Futures Patricia Murphy, MurphyAJC, columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 3:00 - A federal judge in Brunswick has ruled that Gov. Kemp's Medicaid expansion with a work requirement can go into effect. 17:00 - An Atlanta judge upheld the state's ban on distributing food and water in lines at polling places. 28:00 - A panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals allowed a temporary block of Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony. 34:00 - The Supreme Court removed Public Service Commissioner's races from Georgia's November ballots following a lower court's ruling that state practice disenfranchised minority voters. 41:00 - Herschel Walker's appeal to Georgians. Please sign up for Political Rewind's newsletter coming out later this afternoon: https://www.gpb.org/newsletters.
Friday on Political Rewind: Attorney General Merrick Garland wants to unseal the warrant that led to an FBI search of Mar-a-Lago. Plus, a special panel of guests discusses voting in Georgia, including its history of discriminatory voting rules, Senate Bill 202, the experiences of election workers and more. The panel Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science & director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University Joseph Kirk, Bartow County elections director Mark Niesse, @markniesse, Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter covering voting and elections Matt Brown, @mrbrownsir, Washington Post Democracy Team reporter Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 2:00 - The Washington Post reported that the FBI was searching Mar-a-Lago for sensitive nuclear documents. 9:00 - A breakdown on Georgia's history of voting, and how it's disenfranchised voters. 29:00 - Breaking down SB 202, Georgia's latest election omnibus law. 43:00 - Are voters moving away from methods available during the pandemic? And sign up for Political Rewind's newsletter : https://www.gpb.org/newsletters
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Stacey Abrams launches a counteroffensive to Brian Kemp's unrelenting TV attack ads, which allege that she would defund law enforcement. Plus, partisan efforts are fueled by Music Midtown's cancellation. And elections nationwide hint at Trump's enduring influence The panel: Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science & director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Rick Dent, vice president, Matrix Communications 0:00 - Introductions 3:00 - Kansas voters turned out en masse to keep abortion rights in the state constitution. What does that mean for Georgia? 18:00 - Abrams and Kemp continue a brutal fight in TV ads over law enforcement funding. 31:00 - The Warnock campaign has funded ad after ad that confront lies that Herschel Walker has told. Will they be effective? 44:00 - Democrats funded far-right candidates in order to make their campaigns more legitimate after primaries. This move has backfired in a few states. Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.
The 2022 Georgia Senate race is heating up as Republican Herschel Walker, a political newcomer, faces off against incumbent Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock. As was evident in the 2020 Georgia Senate races that saw Warnock and Democrat Jon Ossoff win election, the importance of Black voters in Georgia is expected to play a key role in determining the outcome of this election. We speak with Maya King, New York Times politics reporter covering the South, who has been covering the race, and Andra Gillespie, political scientist at Emory University, who discuss the latest developments in the race, and the efforts and strategies by both sides to garner support from Black voters.