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News Articles: Political Rewind

John  Lewis speaks to a group of children.

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Political Rewind: The Legacy Of 'Good Trouble,' John Lewis

Today, we remember an icon of the Civil Rights movement and Georgia politics. Congressman John Lewis passed away at the age of 80 on Friday night.

Our panel of political insiders discuss the impression Lewis left on Georgia and the country.

July 20, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
A business closed by pandemic in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Fiery Battle On Mask Mandates Enters The Court Room

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.

July 17, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
GPB  NPR

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Local Leaders In The Spotlight As Crisis Continues

Thursday on Political Rewind, there is an ongoing tension between how the state and local governments handle the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Brian Kemp ordered Georgia one direction, while several municipal and county governments have tried to enact their own policy.

The pandemic has put a lot of pressure on local leaders. On today’s episode discuss with a panel of mayors how they have led through crisis.

July 16, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
Voters stand ready to vote in Georgia in this file photo from Grant Blankenship.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Election Integrity Front And Center In November Lead-Up

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.

July 15, 2020
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By:
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes and
  • Bill Nigut
History As Comfort

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: History As Comfort, Teacher In Troubled Times

Tuesday on Political Rewind, conventional wisdom states that we are living through an unprecedented era of crisis in America today. As the country looks...

July 14, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
piercing experience

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Tension Between Governor and Mayor As Both Lead Through Virus

Monday on Political Rewind , the relationship between Gov. Brian Kemp and Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has frayed, as both officials take opposing views...

July 13, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
STEPHEN FOWLER / GPB NEWS

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Parties Play Politics With Recent Unrest

Friday on Political Rewind , a look at recent violence in Atlanta and the political backlash. The unrest is featuring already in the politics of the day...

July 10, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
Virus numbers spike

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: As Virus Numbers Spike, What Is The State Doing?

Thursday on Political Rewind , coronavirus case numbers soar in Georgia and across the country even as some facet of American life has begun to reopen....

July 09, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
Former Georgia U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Masks, Public Safety A Focus Point In Busy Week of Politics

Wednesday on Political Rewind , a busy week of Georgia politics. Following a weekend of violence in Atlanta, Republicans have criticized Mayor Keisha...

July 08, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
7.7

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Uncertainty For Families, School Kids Looking Ahead to Fall

Tuesday on Political Rewind education experts joined guest host Donna Lowry for a conversation about the uncertainty over the coming school year. Many...

July 07, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Lawmakers Move To Address Inadequate Senior Care

Today on Political Rewind, discussion on the reforms mandated by the state for senior care homes following a year-long investigation into the industry...

July 06, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
Two members of an Indian medical team get together to vaccinate a small child against smallpox at Hakegora village in India's Bihar state, June 23, 1974.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: When The World Took On Global Disease, And Won

Thursday on Political Rewind , as public health officials battle the ongoing public health crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, we look back at...

July 02, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Today's Challenge For Journalism

Wednesday on Political Rewind, a discussion with On The Media host Brooke Gladstone and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 's editor Kevin Riley about the...

July 01, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Workers loosen the base of a Confederate monument Thursday, June 18, 2020, in Decatur, Ga. The 30-foot obelisk in Decatur Square, erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy in 1908, was ordered by a judge to be removed placed into storage.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Confederate Monuments Become Flash Points

Monday on Political Rewind , Confederate monuments across America have become a flash point during ongoing protests over police brutality and systemic...

June 29, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Sine Die As 2020 Legislative Session Comes To A Hectic Close

Today on Political Rewind , host Bill Nigut spoke with GPB News' Stephen Fowler, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 's Tia Mitchell and Adam Van Brimmer...

June 26, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
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