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President Donald Trump's Supreme Court shortlist: asset-mezzanine-16x9

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GPB Morning Headlines for July 5, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court and some federal health agencies are at an impasse when it comes to whether or not EMTALA -- a federal health statute that ensures patients get emergency care when it’s needed -- protects emergency abortions, regardless of state restrictions. 

Congresswoman Nikema Williams (D-Georgia) is weighing in on the debate over whether President Joe Biden should continue his reelection bid after his performance at last week's debate sparked concern.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources had a record year for intentional fires with over 96,000 acres burned in fiscal year 2024.

July 05, 2024
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Author John Pruitt and his latest novel, Tell It True

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Political Rewind: Author, anchor John Pruitt documents a Klan-involved murder in 'Tell It True'

Friday on Political Rewind: In 1964, two Klansmen killed Lt. Col. Lemuel Penn, a Black veteran, near the Broad River Bridge in Athens. John Pruitt, then a 22-year-old cameraman for WSB-TV, covered the case. He documents that experience in his novel Tell It True.

October 07, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Cover of "Le Petit Journal", 7 October, 1906. Depicting the race riots in Atlanta, Ga.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Anniversary of the Atlanta Race Massacre; What poll results mean for candidates

Thursday on Political Rewind: On this day in 1906, white mobs killed at least 25 Black Georgians in what would be known as the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre. Plus, the 11th Circuit says the Department of Justice can still examine classified documents from Mar-a-Lago. Also, we look at the story of a Stone Mountain bridge.

 

September 22, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
highland park shooting

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Political Rewind: Highland Park shooting on Fourth of July; Abortion law in Georgia

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The team is back with a live show. The Fourth of July brought out some of the best and worst realities of our country. A mass shooting in Highland Park, Ill., turned a joyous celebration into a scene of carnage. Meanwhile, candidates on the November ballot show no signs of slowing down over the holiday. 

July 05, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut and
  • Natalie Mendenhall
Sarah Suggs

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Georgia Southern research project seeks to fill in the gaps of African American maritime history

African American maritime history has long gone understudied, says a Georgia Southern history professor. A new research project is meant to help change that.

May 18, 2022
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  • Benjamin Payne
An illustration for Sine Die depicting votes on a bill in the background as paper tumbles from the sky.

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Political Rewind: As the dust settles following Sine Die, which bills passed and what didn't?

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The final day of the 2022 legislative session was yesterday. What legislation made it past the deadline and what will have to wait till the next time lawmakers meet? Our panel took a deep dive into the latest.

April 05, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
Morning rises on the state Capitol in Atlanta, Ga., on the final day of the 2022 legislative session.

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Political Rewind: Taxes, cannabis, abortion pills, gambling and other issues face Sine Die deadline

Monday on Political Rewind: It’s the 40th and final day of the 2022 legislative session. A handful of high-profile measures remain to be decided. In the frenzy of activity marking the final day, what surprise measures could emerge? Our panel discusses the latest stories down at the Capitol. 

April 04, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
An illustration of Fani Willis, Brian Kemp and suburban homes.An illustration of Fani Willis, Brian Kemp and suburban homes.

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Political Rewind: Fulton DA calls grand jury to investigate Trump; Primary sees focus on crime

Friday on Political Rewind: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has called for a grand jury to investigate former President Donald Trump's attempts to meddle in the 2020 election. Plus, A fiery gubernatorial election drives the Republican primary to hot-button issues.

January 21, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Joe Alterman on the power of music.

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Best of Political Rewind: Tap your feet to the joyful jazz of pianist Joe Alterman

This conversation on Political Rewind originally aired Sept. 2. We talked to pianist Joe Alterman about the power of music.

December 30, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
Author Anna Sales talks about navigating tough conversations.

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Best of Political Rewind: Anna Sale on her book 'Talk About Hard Things'

This episode originally aired on Political Rewind on May 19th, 2021. Author Anna Sales talks about navigating difficult times during this pandemic.

December 29, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes
 It was a busy 2021 for Gov. Brian Kemp, who played a major factor in some of the year’s most noteworthy news, including battles over federal vaccine mandates, a major economic development announcement and signing Georgia’s controversial new voting law. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder

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Georgia’s 2021 was rocked by COVID controversy, election rage

In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic pitted parents against school boards, a high-profile murder trial played out in Coastal Georgia, and embittered fights over state voting law were spurred by baseless claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 presidential election.

December 27, 2021
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  • Stanley Dunlap
A pile of vaccine syringes.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Vaccines arrived in Ga. a year ago; Eliminating ballot drop boxes; Rivian factory

On today's show: A Republican leader in the state Senate filed a bill to eliminate drop boxes, which have enabled voters to cast absentee ballots more easily. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp is expected to announce later this week that Rivian, one of the country’s largest manufacturers of electric vehicles, is set to build an assembly plant in Georgia.

December 14, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
Brightly colored shipping containers fill the Garden City Terminal at the Port of Savannah

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  • Economy

Busy Port of Savannah sees relief at Atlanta's Hulsey Yard, three other offsite facilities

East Atlanta's Hulsey Yard will help avoid more than 500 roundtrip truck miles per box, with anticipated volumes of 1,200 containers per month. The move is aimed at easing the nation's supply chain crunch.

December 06, 2021
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  • Benjamin Payne
A photo of David Perdue.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: David Perdue jumps in the race for Georgia governor; remembering Bob Dole's legacy

Monday on Political Rewind: We looked at former GOP Sen. David Perdue's announcement on his run for governor, launching a primary challenge against Republican incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp. Plus, a discussion on the legacy of longtime GOP Sen. Bob Doyle following his passing.

December 06, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 2 more
Illustration of covid viruses.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: More cases of the omicron variant found in U.S.; effects on travel, schools in Ga.

Friday on Political Rewind: We looked at the latest news about the coronavirus. We tackled your questions about the new omicron variant, and where it is likely is it to become the dominant strain of COVID in Georgia. How will schools, public spaces and travel change in the coming months?

December 03, 2021
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sarah Kallis ,
  • and 2 more
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