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Columbus is ranked #74 out of 100 by Livability.com's 2014 Best Places to Live.

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Political Rewind: Upcoming state GOP convention; Activists mount referendum campaign vs. 'Cop City'

Thursday on Political Rewind: Opponents of the planned Atlanta police training center launched a referendum campaign. But first, what to expect from the Georgia GOP convention.

June 08, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut and
  • Natalie Mendenhall
Stop 'Cop City' presser

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Political Rewind: Chris Licht out at CNN; 'Cop City' protestors seek referendum; Pence announces bid

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Georgia GOP convention is just days away, and some far-right Republicans want to introduce a measure to block mainstream candidates. Plus, before approving the police training center, the Atlanta City Council added an amendment, but opponents say it's insufficient and are launching a referendum campaign to stop the project.

June 07, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Natalie Mendenhall
Protesters gathered, lined up and created banners in front of Atlanta City Hall on June 5, 2023 as Atlanta City Council holds a period of public comment and votes on funding for the proposed police training facility.

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Political Rewind: Atlanta City Council approves training center; Updates in Fulton election probe

Tuesday on Political Rewind: After 14 hours of scathing public comment, the Atlanta City Council approved funding for the controversial police training center. Meanwhile, controversy over drag shows hits Hartwell County. And then there's the latest on Fulton County's 2020 election probe.

June 06, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Atlanta Police Deparment Hiring

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Political Rewind: Vote on planned Atlanta police training center; Week of state GOP convention

Monday on Political Rewind: Donald Trump will headline the state GOP convention this weekend in Columbus. Gov. Kemp will not attend, and he's now going after Trump publicly. The Atlanta City Council will vote on funding for the controversial police training center, with large protests expected.

June 05, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Political Divisions Threaten President Biden’s Agenda: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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Political Rewind: Debt ceiling deal heads to President Biden's desk; GOP presidential field widens

Friday on Political Rewind: After months of wrangling, Congress has officially sent a debt ceiling bill to the president's desk. More Republican hopefuls are throwing their name in for 2024. Mike Pence, Chris Christie, and North Dakota Gov. Doug Bergum will announce in the coming days.

June 02, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of R-Calif., speaks as House Minority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise, R.La., left, and Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., listen at a news conference after the House passed the debt ceiling bill at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, May 31, 2023. The bill now goes to the Senate. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

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Political Rewind: House passes debt bill to Senate; Police arrest 'Cop City' bail organizers

Thursday on Political Rewind: The House sent a debt ceiling bill to the Senate, though four of Georgia’s representatives voted against it. Meanwhile, the GBI and APD arrested three protestors who were raising bail funds for anti-“Cop City” activists. And election denier Kari Lake leads Georgia’s GOP convention. 

June 01, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Rosalynn Carter in 2006

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Political Rewind:Family reveals Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis; Pence out at GA GOP convention

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The U.S. House plans to vote tonight on a debt ceiling deal. Far-right Republicans could complicate the math of the agreement. Plus, Mike Pence cancels on Georgia's GOP convention. But first, an outpouring of support for former first lady Rosalynn Carter after her family reveals her dementia diagnosis. 

May 31, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached a final agreement Sunday on a deal to raise the nation's debt ceiling while trying to ensure enough Republican and Democratic votes to pass the measure in the coming week.

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Political Rewind: Debt ceiling deal heads to U.S. House; Anti-LGBTQ bills rise across the country

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A debt ceiling deal will face its first major test in the U.S. House today. And as Pride Month begins this week, more than 50 bills restricting LGBTQ+ rights were passed around this country this year alone. Plus, crucial Supreme Court rulings to watch as its current term ends.

May 30, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
PBS NewsHour DeSantis defends blocking African American studies course in Florida schools

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Political Rewind: DeSantis and Scott widen GOP field; Supreme Court narrows scope of Clean Water Act

Friday on Political Rewind: The GOP field grows as Tim Scott and Ron DeSantis announce their campaigns for the White House. Meanwhile, President Biden leads in a new CNN poll, but his approval numbers continue to drop. And the Supreme Court strikes a blow to the EPA with its ruling on the Clean Water Act.

May 26, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Natalie Mendenhall
Logo for OpenAI the makers of ChatGPT

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Political Rewind: How could AI affect the upcoming 2024 election cycle?

Thursday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut welcomes Emory's Paul Root Wolpe to the panel. They discuss concerns about AI releasing deep fakes, misinformation, and lies during the 2024 election cycle.

May 25, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Natalie Mendenhall

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: What journalists need to learn ahead of 2024; DeSantis to announce run on Twitter

Wednesday on Political Rewind: We turn inward and look at how journalists can cover the 2024 elections responsibly. We also talk about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan to announce his presidential run with Twitter's CEO Elon Musk.

May 24, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Governor Brian Kemp and Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu

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Political Rewind: Kemp's trip to Israel; Report highlights Georgia's non-competitive districts

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp's trip to Israel is drawing international attention to a bill to fight antisemitism that failed under the Gold Dome. Meanwhile, a report notes that gerrymandering has left Georgia without a single competitive district. And who will voters blame if the U.S. debt defaults? 

May 23, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his speech during the Victory Day military parade marking the 78th anniversary of the end of World War II in Red square in Moscow, Russia, Monday, May 9, 2022. (Gavriil Grigorov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

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Political Rewind: Georgians barred from Russia; Kemp meets Netanyahu; Debt ceiling deadline looms

Monday on Political Rewind: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms gotfeatured on a list of 500 Americans barred from Russia. During a tour of Israel, Gov. Brian Kemp met with Israeli Prime Minister Minister Netanyahu, who asked about a state bill codifying antisemitism. 

May 22, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Hundreds of people lined up at City Hall to sign up to speak out against the police training center at a city council meeting May 15, 2023.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The latest on 'Cop City' protests; Trump vs. Kemp in Columbus; MTG takes on Biden

Friday on Political Rewind: Former President Donald Trump's presence at the state GOP convention highlights the rift between Gov. Brian Kemp's supporters and MAGA Republicans. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene launched a campaign to impeach President Biden and other administration officials. Also: the latest on "Cop City" protests.

May 19, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
President Joe Biden

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Political Rewind: Debt ceiling talks; Trump coming to Georgia GOP convention

Thursday on Political Rewind: President Biden is facing off with a GOP-held House over a looming debt ceiling default. Donald Trump will also appear at Georgia's Republican convention, but Gov. Brian Kemp will not.

May 18, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
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