Tuesday on Political Rewind, election politics return to the spotlight as next week’s runoff elections draw near. As of Friday, more than 250,000 people have cast ballots already. More than two-thirds of the votes cast have been mailed-in absentee ballots, according to the secretary of state’s office.
We discussed the latest news from the high-stakes races across Georgia.
Georgia continues to record more cases of COVID-19 every day. This troubling data comes as Gov. Brian Kemp must decide whether to extend his emergency orders designed to control the virus. The deadline for his latest directive is set to expire today.
We discussed the latest data and policy with our panel of political insiders.
Wednesday on Political Rewind, the body of Congressman John Lewis returns to Georgia today as the nation celebrates the passing of a civil rights icon.
Tuesday on Political Rewind, a court hearing in the case on Atlanta’s mask ordinance was scheduled for today but is now postponed. Gov. Brian Kemp said he was happy with recent concessions from Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and postponing the hearing would allow for more time for negotiation.
And, the school year is just days away, but there is still much debate among teachers, parents, school officials and elected officials about in person classes versus home study.
Friday on Political Rewind, the fall semester approaches as the pandemic still remains a public health crisis. Some parents remain unsure what schooling will look like in the midst of pandemic.
We discussed the latest on Georgia schools and the most recent developments in the dispute between Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms over mask mandates.
Monday on Political Rewind , it is the beginning of a weird week for Georgia, the rest of the country and the rest of the world. People everywhere are...
Thursday on Political Rewind, we remember the life and legacy of civil rights icon C.T. Vivian. DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said the generation of Vivian and Lewis were an exceptional group of activists and leaders.
And, a feud between Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms develops further as the two attempt to reconcile their positions.
Wednesday on Political Rewind, a look at the politics of the moment with a panel of insiders and experts.
State Sen. Nikema Williams was chosen by top Georgia Democrats to replace the late Rep. John Lewis on the ballot for his congressional seat. And shifting public approval on the coronavirus response from state governors. Until now, governors received high marks from the public, but recent polling shows those numbers are changing.
Voting by mail is easier now across the U.S. Officials in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, a swing region in a critical state, are making changes to manage the time-consuming process of counting ballots.
Tuesday on Political Rewind, a deeper look at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. In recent months, the agency has been at the center of the headlines.
For a clearer perspective of the CDC’s role in our current public health emergency, a look back at the role of public health officials in past crisis.
Friday on Political Rewind, as local and state officials joust over mask mandates, it’s become a frequent quote —stop playing politics with this pandemic.
Now the argument becomes a legal dispute after Gov. Brian Kemp files a legal complaint against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottom’s mask order. In a press conference Friday morning, Kemp said mask mandates were unenforceable and ineffective.
Wednesday on Political Rewind, discussion surrounding election integrity as the November general election approaches. Today’s show featured a conversation with the CEO of Fair Fight Action Lauren Groh-Wargo
In other news, the President visits Georgia. The day could be overshadowed by news concerning the White House's attempts to sideline the Center for Disease Control and Dr. Anthony Fauci.
