Monday on Political Rewind: Former president Donald Trump held a rally in Commerce, Ga., over the weekend with candidates he is endorsing in GOP primaries. In the state Capitol, the Senate approves a budget with teachers raises. What bills are in the making as the last week of the session approaches? Managing editor of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kevin Riley hosts today's show.
Friday on Political Rewind: Former President Donald Trump visits Georgia this weekend for a rally in support of a growing list of candidates in GOP primaries. In other news, a viral disinformation campaign among conservatives attacks the bipartisan bill to expand Ga’s mental health services. Our panel discusses support for the bill and the conspiratorial pushback.
Thursday on Political Rewind: We take a break from political news to speak with longtime New York Times journalist Frank Bruni. He's served as White House correspondent, Rome bureau chief, restaurant critic and opinion writer. His new book, The Beauty of Dusk is about how his life was transformed by a stroke that left him permanently blind in one eye. It is a piercing look at how he gained a new understanding of how to face our own traumas and afflictions
Monday on Political Rewind: Confirmation hearings begin for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as she closes in on the country's highest court. Meanwhile, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan launches his first TV ads zeroing in on Abrams and calling for a new Republican party. Plus, Koch Industries and Rivian make headlines.
Friday on Political Rewind: Senate challenger Herschel Walker's comments draw attention as the former college football player tries to maintain his lead in the GOP primary. Plus, Stacey Abrams' financial disclosure report shows how much has change since her 2018 run.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Dust settles at the state Capitol as the crossover deadline has now passed. Our team of legislative experts gives you an update on what passed. Meanwhile, as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addresses Congress, Georgia GOP chairman David Shafer is under fire for liking tweets linked to Russian propaganda. Also: Abrams and Kemp fire back at each over TV ads.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: We spoke to chef and Georgia restaurateur Hugh Acheson, who is back from Eastern Europe after feeding Ukrainian refugees. Then we buckled up for Crossover Day under the Gold Dome as lawmakers rush to get bills passed into their next chamber. Plus, the Stacey Abrams campaign is in full swing.
Monday on Political Rewind: As the deadline for bills to pass at least one chamber in the General Assembly looms, legislation aimed at suspending the state's gas tax, mental health reform and "constitutional carry" move forward. Plus, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reveals new info on U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker's businesses. Finally, we talk of the death of respected Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell.
Friday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp filed the necessary qualifying paperwork for his gubernatorial campaign. But how's his campaign shaping up? Plus, a bill in the state Capitol gives law enforcement more power over protestors and demonstrations. Meanwhile, a proposed measure would prevent private schools from talking about sexual orientation.
Thursday on Political Rewind: The countdown to Crossover Day looms in the legislature, where House Republicans have introduced a sweeping bill they say will combat election fraud. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp officially qualifies for the race for governor as Stacey Abrams kicks her campaign into high gear.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Leaders on both sides of the aisle are working to relieve pain at the pump. Gov. Brian Kemp and Sen. Raphael Warnock want to halt gas taxes as prices climb. Plus, Abrams sticks to her 2018 messaging after qualifying. Also: More updates from under the Gold Dome.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: As the qualifying week unfolds new, candidates emerge, including one challenger to longtime U.S. Rep. David Scott. And while races are now officially underway, millions have already been spent on ads. Plus, voters are to weigh in on development of a spaceport along the Georgia coast.
Monday on Political Rewind: The case of Clarence Henderson. Henderson was convicted and sentenced to death not once but three times for the 1948 murder of 22-year-old Buddy Stevens, an Army veteran and son of a well-known Carrollton, Ga., family. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s reporter Chris Joyner said that the strange story of Henderson and Stevens had been part of his life since he began his career in newspapers more than 20 years ago. And now, he’s turned it into a fascinating book: The Three Death Sentences of Clarence Henderson.