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Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Concerns about political violence come into focus as presidential campaigns push to the finish

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 21:27


The FBI is warning that extremists with concerns about the election could turn to violence in the coming weeks.In this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali take the political temperature in Georgia.Plus, former Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama return to Atlanta and an explanation of those wordy and confusing ballot measures dealing with taxes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Georgia smashes a turnout record as early voting starts

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 20:35


Early voting is now underway in Georgia and over 300,000 voters showed up on the first day, more than doubling the previous record set in 2020.With less than three weeks to go until election day, WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss the latest election news in this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast."Plus, two Georgia judges have undercut a series of controversial rules passed by the State Election Board. The rulings amounted to a rebuke of the board's Republican-majority, which has been praised by former President Donald Trump, and brought relief to election officials worried about the last-minute changes.And in Sumter County, 100 year-old former President Jimmy Carter has voted by mail for Vice President Kamala Harris.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Indian Americans in Georgia are exercising their political power

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 23:41


Georgia's growing Indian-American community is getting more politically involved, both as voters and as candidates.On this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali take listeners to the Festival of India in Atlanta and discuss how this community could shape local and presidential races in Georgia.Plus, more drama with the State Election Board and actress and Smyrna native Julia Roberts campaigns for Vice President Kamala Harris in Canton.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Climate change is fueling extreme weather, even in areas far from the coast

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 30:07


Hurricane Helene left a path of devastation across the Southeast, killing more than 200 people since making landfall in Florida. Hundreds are still missing.On this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," climate reporter Emily Jones and environment reporter Marisa Mecke discuss the historic storm, how climate change is making extreme weather worse and what we can learn from the disaster.Plus, politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali unpack a judge's ruling overturning Georgia's restrictive abortion law.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: With just weeks to go, election rules and rulings are in flux

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 28:31


With a little more than a month left until election day, Georgia's State Election Board has approved several last-minute changes to the election process, despite opposition from Republican state officials and local election officials.Tensions on the board are growing as Republican members hint that their work is not done and criticize those who question their motives.On this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss the new rules and what else could happen between now and election day.Plus, Former President Donald Trump rallies in Savannah, two presidential candidates are disqualified from Georgia's ballot and a conversation about American politics with German journalist Laura Goudkamp, who has been working at WABE as part of the Burns Fellowship.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Does a new state law discriminate against homeless voters?

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 25:57


The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a point this week and further cuts are expected between now and the end of next year.Mortgage rates have already started coming down in anticipation of the rate cuts, making it easier for many to buy a home, but home ownership still remains out of reach for millions of Americans.On this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," politics reporter Sam Gringlas speaks with housing reporter Stephannie Stokes about the housing policies being proposed by presidential candidates and what the state of Georgia is and isn't doing to address the issue.Plus, a conversation about a new state law dealing with mass voter challenges and how it could affect voters experiencing homelessness.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
How Georgia voters saw the Trump-Harris debate

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 21:21


Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump debated Tuesday for the first and possibly the only time before Election Day.On this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," the team shares their stories of watching the debate.Plus, an update on the fight to keep or remove third-party and independent presidential candidates on Georgia's ballot and a rundown of recent proposals put out in response to the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Elected officials respond to deadliest school shooting in Georgia history

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 16:39


Two students and two teachers are dead after a 14-year-old student opened fire inside a Barrow County high school on Wednesday. The student, and his 54-year-old father, are now facing multiple charges.In this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how elected officials are responding to the deadliest school shooting in Georgia history and how the tragedy has reignited the debate over the state's gun laws and school safety.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Harris looks to win over voters outside Atlanta

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 19:37


Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up a campaign swing in coastal Georgia with a Savannah rally on Thursday.Harris, along with her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, visited a marching band practice and a barbecue restaurant, among other local stops.The goal, campaign strategists say, is to show Democrats are serious about winning votes outside of Metro Atlanta, as political reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss on this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast."Plus, the Georgia State Election Board is facing growing scrutiny over new rules that could result in local election board members refusing to certify election results and an update on the status of third party and independent presidential candidates appearing on the state's ballots.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Georgia makes a splash at the Democratic National Convention

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 22:50


Vice President Kamala Harris has officially accepted her party's historic nomination for president.Atlanta may have missed out on hosting the Democratic National Convention this year, but the city's culture was prominently on display.In this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss what happened at the DNC and introduce listeners to some of the Georgians who were there.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Georgia is facing a maternal mortality crisis

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 28:03


Georgia's maternal mortality rate is among the worst in the nation and health officials say the vast majority of pregnancy related deaths in the state are preventable.WABE Health Reporter Jess Mador has been reporting on the crisis and potential solutions. She joined WABE's Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali for this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Explaining Georgia's new rule on certifying elections

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 17:28


A new rule approved by the Georgia State Election Board could open the door for local election boards to refuse to certify election results. The measure will go into effect ahead of the November presidential election.On this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," political reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss the new rule, which is just one sentence long, and how opponents worry it could have sweeping consequences this fall in a critical swing state if local election members, driven by unsupported claims of election fraud, use it to delay certifying the results or to reject them outright.Plus, a look at how former president Donald Trump has reignited his feud with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Is the Sun Belt back in play?

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 22:09


Thirty-three days after President Joe Biden's ill-fated debate in Atlanta, Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Atlanta this week as the new presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.On this week's edition of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," Reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how Harris is trying to muster the coalition of voters of color, independents and disaffected Republicans who helped propel Democratic wins in 2020.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Georgians react as President Biden ends his bid for reelection

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 16:27


It's been yet another historic week in the 2024 presidential race as President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and backed Vice President Kamala Harris in his place.On this week's edition of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," politics reporter Rahul Bali and photographer Matthew Pearson gauge political reactions in Georgia to the change at the top of the Democratic ticket.Plus a conversation about the ethical considerations news photographers have to make in the field and as they're filing images.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Republicans re-nominate Trump days after attempted assassination

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 21:01


Georgia's Republican Governor Brian Kemp and Republican Vice Presidential nominee J.D. Vance both have complicated relationships with former President and now Republican nominee Donald Trump.Plus, Black communities in swing states like Georgia could be one of the most important voting blocs in the upcoming presidential election, especially for the Democratic Party.WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali and education reporter Juma Sei dive into these issues and discuss how they could impact the results in November on this week's edition of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Can popular governors in Michigan and Georgia lift Biden and Trump?

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 17:45


Georgia and Michigan moved in tandem during the last two presidential elections, elevating Donald Trump in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020. But in the midterms, they elected governors who pushed their states in opposite directions and are now rising stars on the national stage at a time when many voters are unhappy with the choices for president.WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali dig into parallels between two crucial states on this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Come along for a Georgia presidential history summer road trip

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 24:04


The Peach State could be a deciding factor in the 2024 presidential election, as it was in 2020. But Georgia's status as a critical state in presidential history isn't new.On this week's special Independence Day episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," politics reporter Sam Gringlas takes listeners on a summer road trip to a pair of towns that helped shape former presidents Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Georgia's own Jimmy Carter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Biden and Trump face off in Atlanta for first presidential debate

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 11:25


President Joe Biden faced Donald Trump in Atlanta on Thursday night during their first debate ahead of the November election. It was the first time the two have shared a stage since they last debated in October of 2020.In this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss the debate and how it could shape the trajectory of the 2024 presidential election.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Trump and Biden make debate history, set to square-off tonight in Atlanta

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 15:59


On this week's second edition of Political Breakfast, Joe Biden and Donald Trump are set to make presidential debate history tonight on CNN in Atlanta. Despite months of public scrutiny for both candidates and voter fatigue being part of a national conversation, most U.S. adults plan to watch tonight -- and believe the debate is crucial for both campaigns, according to a new poll from The Associated Press.Last time the two clashed on the debate stage, the coronavirus pandemic dominated the questioning.Now four years later, voters are focused on other key issues. Is it fair to say whoever wins the debate wins Georgia, and other battleground states? Host Lisa Rayam asks Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: How LGBTQ voters could shape the upcoming presidential election

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 19:33


LGBTQ voters are a highly engaged and growing voter bloc in Georgia and throughout the country. They're also reliable Democratic supporters and a crucial demographic in tight elections.On this week's special Pride Month episode of the "Plugged In" podcast, WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas and guest host Patrick Saunders – WABE's Supervising Digital Editor – discuss the LGBTQ community and how they fit into the upcoming presidential election.To learn more about the issues affecting LGBTQ people in Georgia, check out WABE's Beyond Pride.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: New law could help third party, independent presidential candidates get on the GA ballot

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 19:07


Thanks to a new law, SB 189, it could be easier for third party and independent presidential candidates to make it onto Georgia ballots. And since Georgia's last presidential race was decided by less than 12,000 votes, the presence of those candidates could shape whether President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump win in November. On this week's episode of WABE's “Plugged In,” politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss SB 189 and some of the candidates that could be joining Biden and Trump on the Georgia ballot.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Atlanta water woes highlight city leadership, aging infrastructure

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 19:20


Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is known for being a mayor who seems to be everywhere. But this week, he's facing criticism over his being absent during the early hours of the city's water emergency. That's as Dickens has already faced protests over his support for the Atlanta Police Training Center. On this week's episode, politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss Dickens' leadership and the spotlight the crisis has put on the city's aging infrastructure.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: What a historic conviction in New York means for Georgia

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 15:07


A jury in New York City has unanimously found former President Donald Trump guilty on 34 criminal counts for covering up hush money payments to an adult film star before the 2020 election. This is the first time in U.S. history that a former president has been convicted of felony crimes. On this week's episode, WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss the verdict and what it means for the 2024 election in Georgia. Plus an update on Trump's criminal case in Georgia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
What do Georgia's primary results signal about the November election?

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 15:46


More than a million Georgians voted in the May primary and election officials are now gearing up for another round of voting as races where no candidate got more than 50% of the vote head to a runoff on June 18th. On this week's episode, WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss one of those runoffs and explore whether any primary results provide clues about what's to come in November.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: How the upcoming Georgia primary showcases Trump's influence on the modern GOP

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 19:36


Cherokee Rose Sporting Clays in Spalding County recently hosted a GOP debate featuring five primary candidates that are vying to represent Georgia's third Congressional district, which stretches from Atlanta's exurbs to the Alabama border. On this week's episode, WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali talk about this race and how it showcases former President Donald Trump's sway in the modern GOP. Plus a look at other Congressional and state house races ahead of Tuesday's primary.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Trump's on the ballot this year. So are the judge and prosecutor on his Georgia case.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 20:58


Former President Donald Trump, the top defendant in the Georgia election interference case, isn't the only one on the 2024 ballot. So is the judge, Scott McAfee, and the prosecutor, District Attorney Fani Willis. In this week's episode, WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss these and some of the other big candidates you can expect to see on the ballot in Georgia's May election.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: An inside look at the growing campus protests

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 27:15


Protests against the war in Gaza are continuing at Emory University and other campuses across the country. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas speak with criminal justice reporter Chamian Cruz, who was at Emory as law enforcement began removing protestors, and education reporter Juma Sei, who's been tracking the fallout at Emory and other colleges, where students are calling on their schools to divest from companies that do business with Israel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: On the right and left, activists and organizers prep for the campaign ahead

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 24:07


With less than 200 days until Election Day 2024, right-wing grassroots activists and progressive organizers are gearing up for the campaign ahead. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas bring listeners along as they attend two events, just forty miles apart but on polar opposites of the political spectrum.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Introducing Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 1:55


Launching this Friday from the team behind "Gold Dome Scramble," "Plugged In" is a Georgia politics roundup from the WABE newsroom. From under the Gold Dome or across the state, reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali talk to politicians and experts to break down each week's biggest headlines."Plugged In" premieres on Friday, April 26. Episodes will publish here in the "Political Breakfast" feed, and subscribe to "Plugged In" wherever you find podcasts.For more, visit wabe.org/pluggedin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Gold Dome Scramble: Lawmakers pass flurry of bills before last day of legislative session

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 21:27


Lawmakers pass a flurry of bills before the last day of the legislative session, sine die, but not every big ticket item made it to the governor's desk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Gold Dome Scramble: Lawmakers rush to get bills through as legislative session comes to a close

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 42:37


With just a few days left in this year's legislative session, lawmakers are jamming through bills any way they can. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss the proposals they're tracking as the session starts wrapping up. Plus, a conversation with WABE'S environment reporters Emily Jones and Marisa Mecke.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Gold Dome Scramble: GA Republicans pass public subsidies for private school tuition, blindside Democrats with move to ban puberty blockers

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 46:23


Georgia Republicans have passed public subsidies for private school tuition by the slimmest of margins. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss all things education with WABE education reporter Juma Sei. Plus a look at a last minute move to ban puberty blockers and efforts to expand gambling in Georgia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Gold Dome Scramble Update: Fani Willis can remain on Trump case, as Nathan Wade resigns

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 7:28


A judge ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis could remain on the Georgia election interference case, but only if special prosecutor Nathan Wade stepped aside.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Gold Dome Scramble: Haley, Trump's last Republican challenger, bows out ahead of GA primary

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 26:06


Former President Donald Trump's last Republican challenger, Nikki Haley, has bowed out of the race ahead of Georgia's presidential primary on Tuesday. Now the campaign is turning to the General Election, with Trump and President Joe Biden set to hold competing rallies in Georgia on Saturday. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas also discuss a busy qualifying week at the state capitol and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Gold Dome Scramble: Lawmakers jostle to keep their bills alive as immigration takes center stage

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 30:18


Lawmakers scramble to keep their bills alive on Crossover Day. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss some of the major bills that are still making their way through the legislature and those that didn't make the cut this session. Plus a conversation about immigration with WABE's immigration and communities reporter Emily Wu Pearson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Gold Dome Scramble: Haley and Trump campaigns head to SC ahead of 'First in the South' primary

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 40:54


The “First in the South” Republican Presidential Primary is this Saturday in South Carolina. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas speak with South Carolina Public Radio's Maayan Schecter about the primary and more. Plus, a roundup of what's been happening at the Georgia Capitol.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Gold Dome Scramble: Fulton DA Fani Willis fights push to remove her from Georgia election case

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 25:27


Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis took the stand in an Atlanta courtroom Thursday to defend her ability to continue helming the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss what ended up being a dramatic day in court. Plus, a roundup of the week's news from the capitol and a conversation with WABE business reporter Marlon Hyde about Georgia's film tax credit, a bill that could make it harder to organize a labor union and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Gold Dome Scramble: Bill awaiting Gov. Kemp's signature could keep more people in jail for longer

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 24:23


Advocates are calling a bill headed to Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's desk a step back from years of criminal justice reform. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas speak with criminal justice reporter Chamian Cruz about Senate Bill 63, which would add more than two dozen offenses to the list of charges requiring cash bail while limiting charitable bail funds from securing the release of no more than three people a year from jail. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Gold Dome Scramble: Senate approves sports betting, but a last minute change could complicate things

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 25:40


The Georgia Senate has passed a bill that would allow sports betting, but a last minute addition could complicate its ultimate passage. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas also discuss efforts to recruit poll workers and speak with health reporter Jess Mador about a slew of health related issues, including a possible Medicaid expansion and the $636 million Georgia is getting from a major opioid drugmaker settlement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Gold Dome Scramble: Trump joins motion seeking to disqualify lead prosecutor from election interference case

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 26:55


Republicans under the Gold Dome have pounced on misconduct allegations lodged against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, the lead prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has joined a motion seeking to disqualify Willis from the case. Also this week, WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali speak with their colleague Stephanie Stokes who recently published a story in partnership with ProPublica titled: "When families need housing, Georgia will pay for foster care rather than provide assistance."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Gold Dome Scramble: Gov. Kemp touts budget as state economist warns of recession

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 28:34


It's budget week at the Georgia State Capitol and more than $35 billion a year are at stake. WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali talk about the state budget with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's James Salzer, who's been covering state government and politics in Georgia since 1990. Plus a look at the ongoing debate over Medicaid expansion and a roundup of election news ahead of Georgia's primary on March 12.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Gold Dome Scramble: The legislature is back in session

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 19:12


The Georgia legislature is back under the Gold Dome, just a few weeks after a contentious special session on redistricting. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss what they'll be keeping an eye on this legislative session. Plus, some of the key takeaways from Governor Brian Kemp's sixth State of the State address and a preview of what will likely be a heated election year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Kemp's former campaign manager joining up with former VP Mike Pence in possible White House run

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 9:07


Governor Brian Kemp's re-election campaign manager is taking over a new GOP super PAC, "Committed to America." That's in support of former Vice President Mike Pence's possible bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Republican strategist Brian Robinson and Atlanta Civic Circle Director Saba Long, who is in for Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, weigh in.Plus, drama over Fulton County's Election Board. The League of Women Voters in Atlanta are opposing a move to nominate Republican Atlanta City Councilman Lee Morris to serve on the County's Election Board, and point out his support for the controversial Buckhead cityhood movement. 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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New GOP Poll favors Desantis over Biden in Georgia

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Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 9:28


On this week's edition of Political Breakfast, Host Lisa Rayam, Democratic Strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican Strategist Brian Robinson sort through a new poll conducted by a GOP firm that has Florida Governor Ron DeSantis leading President Joe Biden in Georgia if the presidential race took place today.Live on Morning Edition, Brian and Tharon zero in on what this means for Republicans and Democrats since Desantis is not an official candidate running for president.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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Gold Dome Scramble Bonus: Fulton County's investigation into former President Donald Trump

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 17:07


With former President Donald Trump pleading "not guilty" to 34 criminal charges in New York, WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas catches up with Lawfare's Anna Bower, who has been reporting on Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis's case involving the former president. They talk about impacts the case in New York may have on Fulton County, where Willis's investigation stands now and next steps.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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Gold Dome Scramble: The 2023 state legislative session is over

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 27:10


With a wave of last-minute maneuvers and negotiations Sine Die came to a close at the capitol, ending the 2023 state legislative session. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss some of bills headed to the governor's desk and those headed back to the drawing boardSee 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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Sine Die is next week, some bills are still on the table, others don't have a clear path forward

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 24:59


March 29th marks the end of the 2023 Georgia legislative session which means lawmakers are almost out of time to get their bills passed. WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss what hasn't made much progress, like medical marijuana, what has already passed and big issues that remain on the table, like sports betting and the 2024 budget. Then, Rahul and Sam talk with Maya Prabhu, AJC government reporter, about what she's watching as Sine Die approaches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Gold Dome Scramble: Sports betting is back on the table, plus an in-depth look at SB-140, which would most ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 26:14


With fewer than two weeks left of the state legislative session, bills continue to make their way through the capitol. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas cover the return of sports betting, possible changes to the Hope scholarship and more. WABE digital editor Patrick Saunders joins Sam and Rahul to go in-depth on SB-140. If it becomes law, the bill would ban transgender youth from access to most gender-affirming care like surgery and hormone replacement therapySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
'Cop City' protester's autopsy released, Holding out for sports betting, Bills that survived crossover day

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 44:02


This week on Political Breakfast, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson discuss the latest news from an autopsy of the environmental activist killed while protesting Atlanta's public safety training facility. The family of Manuel Teran is now suing the city of Atlanta. And with years of pent-up momentum, what happened to legalizing sports betting under the Gold Dome? In the end, the votes were just not there before crossover day.Plus, we tackle other bills that have gained traction and survived the General Assembly's crossover deadline. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Gold Dome Scramble: Which bills cleared the Crossover Day hurdle and which came up short

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 28:35


As the dust settles from Crossover Day, WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas and Axios reporter Emma Hurt talk about the bills that passed and those that didn't. Plus, WABE reporters Emily Wu Pearson and Chamain Cruz join for a discussion of the growing number of Asian American/Pacific Islander and Latino legislators under the Gold Dome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.