In 2002, Jimmy Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
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In 2002, former President Jimmy Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Tributes to Carter continue after he entered hospice care this weekend.

Credit: The Carter Center

The panel 

Guest host Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Emma Hurt, @Emma_Hurt, political reporter, Axios 

Jen Jordan, @senatorjen, former state senator and Democratic nominee for attorney general 

Leo Smith, @leosmithtweets, GOP consultant and president of Engaged Futures

Tia Mitchell, @ajconwashington, Washington correspondent, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

 

The breakdown:

1. Tributes continue to pour in for former President Carter. 

 

2. The foreperson of the Fulton County Grand jury makes several media appearances. 

  • Foreperson Emily Kohrs spoke to The Associated Press and several TV networks in an unusual move. 

LISTEN: Jen Jordan on the Fulton County foreperson's media appearances.

3. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene makes headlines calling for a national divorce. 

  • The outspoken congresswoman called for a separation of red and blue states. 
  • Greene has been largely outspoken as her status at the U.S. Capitol has risen after she supported Kevin McCarthy's speakership. 

LISTEN: Emma Hurt on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's new position in the U.S. House.

4. As the Legislature passes the halfway point, the culture wars heat up.

  • Issues like the Buckhead City movement, religious liberties, and transgender rights have come up seemingly out of nowhere.

LISTEN: Tia Mitchell on state Republicans' political "sensibilities."

Thursday on Political Rewind: Breaking down The Atlanta Journal Constitution's series "American Dream for Rent." Please leave us a voicemail on the topic at 404-494-0421 or a comment on our Twitter page @PoliticsGPB.