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Political Rewind: Back-to-school with the divisive concepts bill; How are our teachers doing?

Thursday on Political Rewind: A special panel unpacks S.B. 377, which bans the teaching of "divisive concepts". The bill was created to curb what conservatives called "Critical Race Theory" in classrooms. Opponents say it harms their ability to teach Georgia's painful racial history.

September 01, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Political Rewind: $300M spent in top races; ad focuses on Walker's domestic violence; rural voters

Wednesday on Politcal Rewind: The Abrams, Kemp, Warnock and Walker campaigns have spent a combined $300 million on ads. But Democratic campaigns are outspending GOP opponents by wide margins. Plus, will Walker and Warnock ever debate? Meanwhile, Abrams stumps for votes in rural Georgia. 

August 31, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
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Political Rewind: Judge delays Kemp’s testimony; Low birth rates in rural GA; Engaging Black voters

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp must testify before the Fulton County special grand jury, but he won't appear until after the midterms. Plus, DA Willis calls Sen. Lindsey Graham's attempt to avoid testifying "erroneous." Meanwhile, there's a declining birth rate in 123 Georgia counties. 

August 30, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
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Political Rewind: Dems and GOP rally over the weekend; Student loans debate; Sandra Deal's memorial

Monday on Political Rewind: President Biden's decision to forgive student loan debt sparked a backlash from conservatives and enjoyed wide support from his base. Plus, state Democrats rally at a convention in Columbus while Gov. Kemp headlines a GOP fish fry in Perry. And we talk of the legacy of former first lady Sandra Deal.

August 29, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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FILE PHOTO: White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows attends U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign event, in Lititz, Pennsylvania, U.S., October 26, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

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Political Rewind: Willis targets Trump Admin.; Kemp testimony update; New Texas abortion ruling

Friday on Political Rewind: Fani Willis has called for testimony from Trump allies former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and attorney Sidney Powell. Plus, a Fulton County judge heard Brian Kemp's case to avoid testimony. Meanwhile, a Texas federal court ruled that doctors are not required to perform abortions.

 

August 26, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Activists demonstrate outside an entrance to the White House calling for the cancellation of student debt in Washington, U.S., April 27, 2022. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

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Political Rewind: Student loan forgiveness; Pooches pushed into politics; Okefenokee Swamp saga

Thursday on Political Rewind: President Biden announced a student debt relief plan, partially meeting one of his campaign promises. Plus, two candidates on the top of Georgia's ballot get a boost from Sen. Mitch McConnell. Meanwhile, a settlement leaves the fate of a proposed mine at the Okefenokee’s edge in the hands of the Georgia EPD.

August 25, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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In this Saturday, June 13, 2020 file photo, "RIP Rayshard" is spray-painted on a sign as flames engulf a Wendy's restaurant where Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by police in Atlanta. Three people have been indicted on arson charges in the burning of the Wendy’s restaurant in Atlanta where a police officer fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in June 2020.

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Political Rewind: Officers acquitted in Rayshard Brook's killing; Remembering Sandra Deal

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Fulton County prosecutors have lambasted Gov. Brian Kemp's efforts to avoid testifying before the grand jury investigating election interference in 2020. Plus, a shooting rampage in Midtown left two dead and has once again made guns an election-year issue. And we look at the life and legacy of former Georgia's former first lady Sandra Deal. But first: Two officers were acquitted of the murder of Rayshard Brooks. 

August 24, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Political Rewind: Abortion, inflation, COVID and decriminalizing marijuana: Georgia mayors weigh in

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Bill Nigut welcomes East Point Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham, Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz, and Tifton Mayor Julie Smith to the panel. With 80 days left until the midterms, we'll talk to these city leaders about what their communities want out of candidates. But first, Tamar Hallerman provides an update on the latest in Fani Willis' probe in Fulton County.

August 23, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Political Rewind: Rulings rain down on Medicaid, water at polling places, and Sen. Graham's subpoena

Monday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp's Medicaid expansion with a work requirement has been approved by a federal judge. Sen. Lindsey Graham's order to appear in Fulton County has been temporarily blocked. And a judge refused to stay a ban on distributing food and water at polling places. 

August 22, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Candidates for governor Stacey Abrams (left) and Gov. Brian Kemp address educators in June 2022 at the Georgia School Boards Association conference in Savannah.

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Political Rewind: Abrams on Fulton probe; Mexicans trafficked to Georgia; CFP returns to ATL

Friday on Political Rewind: While President Biden loses support from many Democrats, Stacey Abrams and Sen. Raphael Warnock haven't disavowed him yet. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp attacked federal spending packages he says drove inflation, but he also spent federal funds to win voters' favor. 

August 19, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Political Rewind: Kemp files to block Fulton subpoena; Biden signs new law; Pence calls for calm

Thursday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp has filed to block the subpoena calling him before the Fulton County special grand jury. Meanwhile, President Biden has signed an expansive law, addressing tax, climate and drug prices. Plus, Mike Pence asks Republicans to stop harsh rhetoric against the FBI.

 

August 18, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks during a news conference June 7, 2022, in New York. The Georgia investigation into potential criminal interference in the 2020 election is heating up. Prosecutors are trying to force allies and advisers of former President Donald Trump to come to Atlanta to testify before a special grand jury.

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Political Rewind: Giuliani scheduled to testify; Liz Cheney loses seat; Senate race tops $207M

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Rudy Giuliani will appear before the Fulton Co. special grand jury today. He'll likely be questioned about his election fraud claims at the State Capitol. Plus, Liz Cheney lost her primary to a Trump-endorsed candidate, and what that means for Georgia. 

August 17, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Rudy Giuliani talks with Georgia State Sens. Jen Jordan (D-Atlanta) and Elena Parent (D-Atlanta) during a break in a Georgia State Senate hearing Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.

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Political Rewind: Giuliani a target in Fulton probe; Abortion law stays in place; Medicaid expansion

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Less than 48 hours before his scheduled testimony, Rudy Giuliani was informed that he's a target of the Fulton County special grand jury. Meanwhile, state GOP legislators look to expand Medicaid, a frequent state Democrat talking point. 

August 16, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
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Political Rewind: Sen. Graham must testify; Abrams appeals to Black men; Mar-a-Lago warrant unsealed

Monday on Political Rewind: Barring another delay, Rudy Giuliani is scheduled to appear before the Fulton Co. special grand jury this week.  Plus, Abrams proposes legalizing gambling to fund education. But first, a federal judge rejects Lindsey Graham's appeal in a Fulton County probe. #gapol

August 15, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
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Political Rewind: 3 p.m. deadline to unseal Mar-a-Lago warrant; Election officials on SB 202 impact

Friday on Political Rewind: Attorney General Merrick Garland wants to unseal the warrant that led to an FBI search of Mar-a-Lago. Plus, a special panel of guests discusses voting in Georgia, including its history of discriminatory voting rules, Senate Bill 202, the experiences of election workers and more. 

August 12, 2022
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