Friday on Political Rewind: Former Gov. Sonny Perdue is one step away from the top job overseeing Georgia's public universities and colleges. Meanwhile, the latest from the federal hate crimes trial in Brunswick. The prosecution presented evidence to proves racial animus lead to the murder of Ahmaud Arbery by Gregory and Travis McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan. The Panel: Rene Alegria — CEO, Mundo Hispanico Digital Dr. Andra Gillespie — Professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University Patricia Murphy — Politics reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps: :00- Introductions 3:41- Sonny Perdue closes in on chancellorship 16:08- Kemp, Walker lead in new poll 28:50- From East Cobb to Buckhead cityhood movements dominate the legislative session 39:31- Biden gets rid of Trump-era rule on green cards 41:59- Prosecutor's reveal Ahmaud Arbery's murderers used racial slurs 48:47- Rep. Terry England won't run for re-election Be sure to tune in for Political Rewind on GPB TV on Fridays at 7 p.m.

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Political Rewind: Sonny Perdue closes in on chancellor seat; Evidence presented in hate crime trial

Monday on Political Rewind: In celebration of Black History Month, we're re-airing our conversation with Ambassador Andrew Young. 

Political Rewind: Andrew Young reflects on his remarkable life and career

Thursday on Political Rewind: A bill from the Georgia Senate would allow people to sue companies if their social media posts are removed or altered. The University of Georgia released a study saying abortions could be cut down with access to more morning-after pills. And texts are released from defendants in Ahmaud Arbery's murder. The Panel Emma Hurt — Reporter, Axios Atlanta Kevin Riley— Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tammy Greer — Political science professor, Clark Atlanta University Timestamps :00- Introductions 4:13- SB 393 would allow people to sue social media companies 17:09- UGA study shows emergency contraception is the key to cutting abortions in the state 25:00- Latest GOP polling 33:00- Perdue asked about his beliefs about the 2020 race 41:49- Fact-check about voting during runoff elections 44:00- Pushback on the transparency of the Rivian deal Tomorrow on Political Rewind: You can stream Political Rewind on GPB News' Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GPBNews/.

Political Rewind: Suing social media platforms; Plan B pills key to cutting abortions; New GOP poll

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Sonny Perdue will become the next chancellor of the state's university system. Meanwhile, Dems are fuming at GOP maneuvers during redistricting. And on the coast, testimony is underway in the trial of the men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. The panel: Greg Bluestein — Political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Margaret Coker — Editor-in-chief, The Current Stanley Dunlap — Reporter, Georgia Recorder Stephen Fowler — Political reporter, GPB News Timestamps :00- Introductions 3:40- Sonny Perdue sole finalist for the chancellorship 12:06- Andrew Pinson nominated for state supreme court 17:23- Testimony heard in Brunswick 25:47- Tempers flare over redistricting 41:08- Show announcements 42:25- Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger holds press conference on election safety 47:13- New social media bill introduced Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.

Political Rewind: Kemp flexes with new appointments; Testimony heard in Brunswick; Redistricting woes

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A conversation about new efforts to help Americans lift themselves out of poverty. Guaranteed basic income initiatives are popping up across the country. Two new programs in Georgia seek to provide impoverished residents with a stable flow of income over one year. Can these programs help tackle inequity? The panel: Amir Farokhi – Atlanta city councilmember Tamar Hallerman – Senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kyle Wingfield – President and CEO of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation Timestamps: :00- Introductions 3:00- Dr. King's thoughts on guaranteed income 4:00- Introductions continue 6:59- Introduction of two Atlanta guaranteed income programs 23:31- How guaranteed income programs can knock people out of the threshold of their government benefits 30:39- How these programs help address needs in real time 43:19 - Are these programs viable nationwide? Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.

Political Rewind: Can guaranteed basic income programs help Georgians get out of poverty?

Monday on Political Rewind: The federal trial to determine whether racial hatred led to the murder of Ahmaud Arbery begins in Brunswick, Georgia. And, after many months the Buckhead city movement collapsed in a matter of hours last week. But we start with all of the Georgia connections in last night's Super Bowl. The panel: Adrienne Jones — Professor of political science & director of pre-law, Morehouse College Audrey Haynes — Professor of political science, University of Georgia Charles Bullock— Professor of political science, UGA Timestamps :00 Introductions 1:14 - Some UGA pride after alum Matt Stafford leads his team to a Super Bowl win 5:08 - Jury to be seated in federal hate crimes trial in Arbery's murder 23:49 - Buckhead cityhood movement dies 36:45 - GPB reporter Benjamin Payne is covering the hate crimes trial on the coast 38:20 - Former U.S. Sen. Mack Mattingly writes about republic 45:05 - "Patriotic Souls to the Polls" campaign tackles Sunday voting for rural Republicans Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.

Political Rewind: GA Super Bowl ties; Hate crimes trial in Arbery's murder; Buckhead cityhood dies

Friday on Political Rewind: GOP state lawmakers want Georgia colleges to report on where they’ve increased spending, and if curriculum included “diversity, equity, inclusion, advocacy and activism.” Plus, can Vernon Jones win in the 10th District with a Trump endorsement? Patricia Murphy — Politics reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Rene Alegria — CEO, Mundo Hispanico Digital Dr. Andra Gillespie — Professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference at Emory University Timestamps :00- Introductions 3:09- Clarence Thomas statue 13:56- Rep David Knight's letter to universities 19:34- Buckhead cityhood movement takes hit 25:01- Show announcement 26:25- Republican Governors Association endorses Kemp 32:06- New revelations from Herschel Walker's police records 42:23- Vernon Jones' jump to Congress Be sure to tune in for Political Rewind on GPB TV on Fridays at 7 p.m.

Political Rewind: GOP lawmaker want look into Ga. college curriculum; Duncan opposes Buckhead city

Thursday on Political Rewind: Gov. Kemp said he supports legislation giving parents the right to decide if their children should wear masks in school. Plus, a conservative voter mobilization group launches a campaign to expand Sunday voting in rural areas of the state. The panel:  Adam Van Brimmer — Editorial page editor, Savannah Morning News Chuck Williams — Reporter, WRBL-TV Columbus Kevin Riley — Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Maya Prabhu — Statehouse reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps: :00 - Introductions 5:28- Kemp will introduce legislation that lets parents decide whether or not to send their kids to school in a mask 14:15- Bill banning mailing of abortion pills passes committee in the senate 21:17- GOP lawmakers push "Patriotic Souls to the Polls" 26:51- Chief justice addresses court backlog, exasperated by COVID 33:50- Fani Willis criticism 34:32- Redistricting battles continue 41:30- Deborah Lipstadt's nomination on hold 47:44- Republican Governor's Association endorses Kemp Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.

Political Rewind: Kemp tackles school mask mandates; restrictions on abortions pills; Sunday voting

Wednesday on Political Rewind: A federal judge in Atlanta suggests he may have to stop hearing a voting rights lawsuit after a Supreme Court decision on a Alabama redistricting case. Newly released campaign fundraising totals show Stacey Abrams and Raphael Warnock outraised their GOP rivals. And Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has further distanced himself from Republican loyalists to former President Donald Trump. Panel: Dr. Alan Abramowitz — Emeritus professor of political science, Emory University Greg Bluestein — Political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Rahul Bali — Politics reporter, WABE Timecodes: 00:00 – Introductions 03:00 – Supreme Court ruling on Alabama redistricting 17:03 – New, massive fundraising numbers in Georgia 22:55 – Does Trump hold sway over 10th District? 36:00 – McConnell, Duncan push back against Trump loyalists 44:27 – Justice Clarence Thomas statue in state Capitol? Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.

Political Rewind: Trump endorses Jones; Redistricting battles; Duncan distances himself from RNC

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A discussion with Georgia mayors. We asked them about governing through the pandemic. Meanwhile, an Atlanta federal judge began hearing arguments this week in a lawsuit claiming Georgia’s newly drawn congressional map underrepresents Black voters. Plus, school mask mandates are being dropped in a number of states, some with Democratic governors who had been early supporters of tough mitigation tactics. How have the politics of COVID played out in local Georgia communities? Panelists: Tamar Hallerman — Senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Mayor Rusty Paul – Mayor of Sandy Springs Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham – Mayor of East Point Mayor Kelly Girtz – Mayor of Athens Time codes: 00:00 – Introduction 04:48 – Municipal governance through COVID 16:21 – How the mayors are using federal COVID relief 18:30 – Redistricting and court battles 29:30 – Abrams' mask controversy 36:54 – Mayors on state of their public safety 43:22 – Latest on DA Fani Willis' investigation Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.

Political Rewind: It's been a challenging year for many of Georgia's mayors. So what's next?

Monday on Political Rewind: Partisan gerrymandering has reduced the number of competitive congressional seats to lows not seen for decades. Meanwhile, Georgia GOP legislators promote bills that would exert new control over the teaching of race in state classrooms. Also, the federal trial for the McMichaels for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery begins this week. The Panel: Jim Galloway — Former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Karen Owen — Professor of political science, University of West Georgia Michael Thurmond — CEO of DeKalb County Sam Olens — Former Georgia attorney general Timestamps: :00- Eyes turn to Brunswick for the federal trial of the McMicaels in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery 1:25- Introductions 4:38- Partisan gerrymandering 28:36- HB1217 wants to put a filter on school computers 41:17- The Washington Post highlights the first Black students at the University of Georgia Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.

Political Rewind: Gerrymandering and a new lack of competitiveness; Internet filters in schools

Friday on Political Rewind: This year's session of the General Assembly might be defined by efforts to control what is taught in the state’s schools. GOP bills banning “critical race theory” and “obscene” books are in the mix. Our panel looks at the potential impact. Meanwhile, one defendant in the federal trial of the murderers of Ahmaud Arbery withdraws his guilty plea, ensuring the hate crime trial will go forward for at least one of the three men convicted in the state trial. The panel: Dr. Andra Gillespie — Professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University Patricia Murphy — Politics reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Rene Alegria — CEO, Mundo Hispanico Digital Timestamps :00- Introductions 4:10- McMichaels will not take a guilty plea in the federal trial for Arbery killing 11:11 Education issues dominate the legislator 32:50- Sonny Perdue back on track to become chancellor 39:29- Gov. Kemp releases attack ad for David Perdue, countering Perdue's Trump endorsement 46:03- Stacey Abrams raises $9.2 million 48:19- Stacey Abrams' sister considered for SCOTUS nomination Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.

Political Rewind: GOP lawmakers eye schools in General Assembly; McMichael's federal trial next week

Thursday on Political Rewind: A look at the slate of legislation in the General Assembly. Among those bills, we discussed a proposed parental "bill of rights” for Georgia schools. Gov. Brian Kemp said the legislation would allow parents a more active role in their child’s education, but critics warn the bill could cause a chill on free speech. Republican governors of other states, like Gov. Ron DeSantis in Florida, are pushing similar legislation. Kevin Riley — Editor-in-chief, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kristal Dixon — Reporter, Atlanta Axios Margaret Coker — Editor-in-chief, The Current Riley Bunch — Public policy reporter, Georgia Public Broadcasting Thomas Clyde — Lawyer, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP Timestamps :00- Introductions from guest host Kevin Riley 2:41- President of CNN steps down 5:46- Sarah Palin sues The New York Times 16:36- Gov. Kemp introduces Parents' Bill of Rights 26:03- Transgender sports ban 29:54- Gwinnett redistricting, school board battles 36:20- Fundraising in Georgia political races 42:47- The McMichaels could try for a last-minute plea deal in the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery before case goes to a federal trial 48:22- Kemp pledges to spend more than $400 million on broadband Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.

Political Rewind: Parents' Bill of Rights, transgender sports ban and Gwinnett maps dominate session

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Permitless carry advances in the state Senate. Meanwhile, more than two dozen business leaders oppose Buckhead cityhood. David Perdue releases his first TV commercial. Plus, we'll hear from a lead sponsor on HB 1013, which seeks to improve mental health resources. The Panel: Greg Bluestein — political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Leo Smith — Republican consultant & president, Engaged Futures Mary Margaret Oliver — State representative, (D) Decatur Timestamps :00- Introductions 2:36- Constitutional carry bill advances in the senate 12:09- Gwinnett County maps 23:47- Show announcements 24:38- Big business leaders oppose Buckhead cityhood 32:05 - Abrams fundraising 33:25- Perdue releases first TV ad 38:05 - Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver provides update on mental health reform 44:56- Thoughts on HBCU bomb threats 47:08- Groundhog's Day fun Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.

Political Rewind: Permitless carry bill advances; Gwinnett maps; Business oppose Buckhead cityhood

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A judge rejected a plea deal in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. Meanwhile, the Fulton County district attorney asked the FBI for security help as she investigates former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the election. Sonny Perdue could be back on track to become the next chancellor for the Georgia university system. And a Senate committee takes up constitutional carry today at 4 p.m.  The Panel Emma Hurt— Reporter, Axios Atlanta Steve Fennessy — Host, Georgia Today for Georgia Public Broadcasting Tamar Hallerman — Senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tia Mitchell — Washington reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps :00- Introduction 3:19- Federal Judge denies plea deal for McMichaels in the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery 12:11- Fani Willis ask for FBI security as she investigates President Donald Trump 18:30- David Perdue has first campaign video featuring Donald Trump 23:00- Sonny Perdue back on track for chancellorship 27:26- Axios' Emma Hurt joins the panel 32:29- HBCU bomb threats continue 35:05- Vernon Jones may drop out of the race for governor 46:31- Bill 319 regarding constitutional carry will be heard by the Senate Judiciary committee 48:12 - Guaranteed Income preview from Tamar Hallerman Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.

Political Rewind: McMichael's plea deal denied; Fulton DA seeks FBI help; HBCU bomb threats

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