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Political Rewind: Insight Into The Future Of Virus Numbers

Thursday on Political Rewind , journalists and researchers are trying to determine how the public health policy of state officials is impacting the...

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Political Rewind: An Election In Unusual Times

Wednesday on Political Rewind , we are joined by the Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to discuss the unfolding primary in Georgia. How have social...

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A poll worker wearing a protective mask is seen at the Dunwoody Library on Monday, May 18, 2020, in Dunwoody, Georgia. Georgians were greeted with a few new procedures as they participated in the first day of in-person early voting in June primaries.

Political Rewind: Politics Feed Divide On Public Health Advice

Tuesday on Political Rewind , we’re back from a long Memorial Day weekend. We discussed the latest on the public health guidance in response to COVID-19...

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Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and former Georgia governor candidate Stacey Abrams find themselves at the same political intersection on Joe Biden's list of potential running mates.

Atlanta Is Home To 2 Potential Contenders For Biden's VP

Keisha Lance Bottoms and Stacey Abrams spent years climbing parallel ladders from nearby outposts at Atlanta City Hall and the Georgia Capitol. Now the...

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Political Rewind: The Stance On Voting By Mail

Friday on Political Rewind , President Donald Trump is threatening to deny federal funds to the state of Michigan because of the promotion of absentee...

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Political Rewind: How Do We Handle Grief, Mental Health In Unprecedented Times?

Thursday on Political Rewind , how do we grieve a loved one in the isolation brought on by the pandemic? Today, a personal story of dealing with loss in...

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Political Rewind: A Look At Re-Opening So Far

Wednesday on Political Rewind , critics said Gov. Brian Kemp took a big risk in beginning to open the state’s economy earlier than was safe. As the...

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A voter wearing a protective mask is seen at the Dunwoody Library on Monday, May 18, 2020, in Dunwoody, Georgia. Georgians were greeted with a few new procedures as they participated in the first day of in-person early voting for the state's June primary.

Political Rewind: Election Politics As Primary Approaches

Tuesday on Political Rewind , politics does not stop in the midst of a nationwide pandemic response. Early voting started this week in the statewide...

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Attorney Jason Sheffield (left) and his law firm partner, Robert Rubin, respond to questions from the press outside their office on Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Decatur, Georgia.

Political Rewind: Ahmaud Arbery Case Draws Visceral Reaction Near And Far

Friday on Political Rewind , national attention turned to Georgia this month as video of the February shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery went viral,...

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Political Rewind: Arbery Case Could Spur Legislative Action

Wednesday on Political Rewind , could the tragic story of Ahmaud Arbery spur action on the part of Georgia’s elected officials? And now that a new...

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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says she disagrees with the Georgia governor's decision to reopen many businesses.

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms On Reopening Georgia: 'I Remain Concerned'

Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's reopening of many businesses on April 24 came earlier than many public health experts had recommended and against...

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Political Rewind: Virus Stresses An Already Strained Budget

Tuesday on Political Rewind , there are many uncertainties as the pandemic continues. One eventuality is certain, however; the state budget will be hit...

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Artist Theo Ponchaveli wears a mask he created that reads, "Runwithmaud", as he poses for a photo in front of a mural that he is painting in the likeness of Ahmaud Arbery in Texas on Friday, May 8, 2020.

Political Rewind: Federal Attention Turned To Arbery Case

Monday on Political Rewind , developments in the case of Ahmaud Arbery over the weekend. State Attorney General Chris Carr formally requested the...

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Political Rewind: The 2-Month Timeline Behind Murder Charges

Friday on Political Rewind , a brief look at the two-month timeline that led up to murder charges this week in the case of Ahmaud Arbery. New...

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Political Rewind: A Clearer Understanding Of Virus Spread?

Thursday on Political Rewind , a metric that gives fresh perspective on how to view Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to reopen the state: the number of new...

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