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News Articles: Political Rewind

President Donald Trump spoke for 50 minutes at a campaign rally in Rome, Ga. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.

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Political Rewind: Trump to appear in court today; Wisconsin's Supreme Court election and 2024

Tuesday on Political Rewind: As Donald Trump appears in court today, his most visible ally is Georgia's Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who will be in New York to protest. Plus, the outcome in Wisconsin's Supreme Court election could forecast what to expect in 2024's presidential election.

April 04, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Sonny Perdue addresses the legislature.

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Political Rewind: Sonny Perdue denounces budget cuts; Majorie Taylor Greene debuts on '60 Minutes'

Monday on Political Rewind: The Legislature's outcomes are still front of mind for Georgians. Chancellor Sonny Perdue decried a cut to the University System and mental health advocates mourn a failed expansion. Plus, CBS' 60 Minutes is under fire for an interview with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. 

April 03, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Trump's Showdown: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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Political Rewind: Donald Trump indicted in New York, Georgia's politicians respond

Friday on Political Rewind: The New York grand jury indictment of former president Donald Trump shook up legal and political circles across the country. While Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responded quickly, Gov. Brian Kemp has remained silent on the unprecedented charges.

March 31, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
The Georgia state Senate meets in Atlanta, Wednesday, March 29, 2023, during the final day of the legislature's 40-day session. Lawmakers faced final votes on a state budget and sought to reach agreement on a plan to improve mental-health care.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Recapping Sine Die 2023, What bills to watch for, DeSantis set to visit Georgia

Thursday on Political Rewind: As the dust settles after Sine Die, the fate of several major bills has become clear. A controversial budget, private school vouchers, expanded mental health care, and legalized sports betting - our panel weighs in.

March 30, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Lawmakers work in the House chambers during crossover day at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The final day of legislative session; GA Supreme Court hears case on abortion law

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Today is Sine Die at the Legislature, the last day of the 2023 session. Our panel weighs in on what to expect and what the GOP majority has already passed. Meanwhile, state justices were skeptical of arguments made against Georgia's abortion law. The high court promised a swift opinion.

March 29, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Gambling

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Political Rewind: Sine Die deadline looms; Gov. Kemp supports vouchers; Nashville school shooting

Tuesday on Political Rewind: As Sine Die looms over the Dome, legislators scramble to pass several high-profile bills. Gov. Brian Kemp supported a school choice measure that critics say would rob public schools of much-needed funds. Sports betting and expanded hate crime bills also saw a second life. We also discuss a tragic school shooting in Nashville. 

March 28, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
A downed oak tree blocks traffic in Macon's Mercer Village after a line of storms with heavy winds blew through Monday morning, March 27, 2023.

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Political Rewind: Severe weather impacts; Lt. Gov. Jones backs down on hospital bill; Kemp on 2024

Monday on Political Rewind: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has given up legislation that would threaten key health care bills. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp quickly signed SB 140, which restricts gender-affirming care for transgender minors. And there are new developments at the site of the future Atlanta police training center.

March 27, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Kevin Riley

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Political Rewind: In conversation with Kevin Riley, retiring from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Friday on Political Rewind: We have Kevin Riley on to reflect on his career and time at The Atlanta Journal-Constituiton. The Political Rewind team also congratulates his successor Leroy Chapman, who makes history as the first Black editor-in-chief in the paper's 155-year history.

 

March 24, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Vagina Monologues playwright V Ensler

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Political Rewind: In conversation with V, activist and 'Vagina Monologues' playwright

Thursday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut welcomes The Vagina Monologues playwright V — formerly known as Eve Ensler — and former state Sen. Jen Jordan to the panel for a conversation on women's autonomy, V's life, and more.

CONTENT WARNING: sexual assault, violence against women

March 23, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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A person holds up a flag during rally to protest the Trump administration's reported transgender proposal to narrow the definition of gender to male or female at birth, at City Hall in New York City, U.S., October 24, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: SB 140 passes; Debate over rural hospitals; Atlanta preps for chance to host DNC

Wednesday at Political Rewind: The Legislature passed Senate Bill 140, which would block gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Will Gov. Brian Kemp sign the bill? Meanwhile: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is pushing a bill on hospitals in rural Georgia that could benefit his family's business.

March 22, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Fani Willis

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Fani Willis considers RICO charges for Trump; YSL trial; GA's justice system

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Trump's lawyers filed a motion to dismiss every finding of the Fulton County special grand jury. Meanwhile, a new article suggests the YSL trial in Fulton County is straining resources. And, a new report from The Urban League highlights inequalities Black Georgians face.

March 21, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event Monday, March 13, 2023, in Davenport, Iowa.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Trump asks for protests; Former Texas gov. sabotaged Carter in Iran hostage crisis

Monday on Political Rewind: Former President Donald Trump called for supporters to protest his possible indictment in New York. His move sends a message to Fani Willis. Plus, new information lends credence to the theory that the 1980 Reagan campaign sabotaged efforts to bring American hostages home.

March 20, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Belfast and the Best of Northern Ireland: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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Political Rewind: Celebrating Ireland's cultural contributions on St. Patrick's Day

Friday on Political Rewind: This Saint Patrick's Day, we celebrate Ireland's cultural contributions to the world, despite centuries of hardship.

March 17, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Boxes of the drug mifepristone sit on a shelf at the West Alabama Women's Center in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on March 16, 2022. Lawsuits have been filed in West Virginia and North Carolina challenging the states' restrictions on the use of abortion pills.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Texas judge to rule on 'abortion pill'; More on Trump and Ralston's 2020 call

Thursday on Political Rewind: A Texas federal judge says he’ll rule soon on the use of a pill that induces more than half of the abortions in the U.S. Plus, new details on the 2020 phone conversation between former President Donald Trump and late Georgia House Speaker David Ralston.

March 16, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Representative Deborah Silcox (R- Sandy Springs) presenting HB 500 on House Floor

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: HOPE Scholarship boost and mental health bill stall; Raising retirement age

Wednesday on Political Rewind: A bill meant to expand Georgia's mental health services faces pushback in the state Senate. Plus, the House rejects Kemp's proposal to boost funding for HOPE Scholarship recipients. Meanwhile, presidential hopeful Nikki Haley proposes raising the retirement age.

March 15, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
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