Episodes

  • Political Rewind: Abortion ban overturned; Trump announces 2024 run; Lawsuit over Saturday Voting

    Political Rewind: Abortion ban overturned; Trump announces 2024 run; Lawsuit over Saturday Voting
    Aug 1 2024
    Wednesday on Political Rewind: Georgia's abortion ban has been ruled unconstitutional by a Fulton County judge. After announcing he'd be running for president in 2024, Donald Trump also sang Herschel Walker's praises publicly. Meanwhile, Democrats sue to restore Saturday early voting ahead of the runoff. The panel Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Rick Dent, political ad expert and vice president, Matrix Communications Tia Mitchell, @ajconwashington, Washington reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 5:00 - Georgia's "heartbeat" abortion law was thrown out yesterday by a Fulton County judge. 16:00 - Donald Trump announced his 2024 campaign for president from Mar-a-Lago yesterday. 29:00 - Will Republicans support Herschel Walker ahead of the runoffs? 34:00 - Walker alleged that Raphael Warnock wasn't a present father; Warnock responds. 44:00 - Republicans vie for leadership roles in Congress. 47:00 - Democrats sue to restore Saturday early voting. 50:00 - Gov. Brian Kemp testified before Fulton County's investigation into 2020 election fraud. Please sign up for the GA Today Politics Newsletter coming out later today. https://www.gpb.org/newsletters
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    51 mins
  • Political Rewind July 15, 2020

    Political Rewind July 15, 2020
    Apr 16 2024
    Today on Political Rewind, election integrity is a hot issue for voters as the November general election approaches. Joining us on today’s show is the CEO of Fair Fight Action, one of the more prominent organizations to tackle election issues in recent years.
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    51 mins
  • Political Rewind July 17, 2020

    Political Rewind July 17, 2020
    Apr 16 2024
    Political Rewind with Bill Nigut for July 17, 2020.
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    53 mins
  • Political Rewind July 20, 2020

    Political Rewind July 20, 2020
    Apr 16 2024
    Political Rewind with Bill Nigut | July 20, 2020.
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    51 mins
  • Political Rewind July 15, 2020

    Political Rewind July 15, 2020
    Apr 16 2024
    Political Rewind's July 15, 2020 episode.
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    51 mins
  • Political Rewind: Bill Nigut signs off at GPB

    Political Rewind: Bill Nigut signs off at GPB
    Jun 30 2023
    In the final episode of Political Rewind, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's editor-at-large Kevin Riley interviews host Bill Nigut on a lifelong career in journalism, the stories he looks back on, and what he expects in Georgia's political future. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Today is Bill Nigut's last show. Kevin Riley interviews him on his career. 7:00 - Bill's history and love of theater, his early days in Chicago, and political firsts. 16:00 - From Chicago to WSB-TV in Atlanta. 28:00 - How political coverage and standards for candidates have changed. 35:00 - Bill's favorite stories. 38:00 - On Bill's personal life. 43:00 - On why he thinks Political Rewind was a success. This is Political Rewind's finale, but you can continue to listen to our episodes on Apple Music and Spotify.
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    51 mins
  • Political Rewind: Raffensperger speaks with prosecutors; Supreme Court ends term

    Political Rewind: Raffensperger speaks with prosecutors; Supreme Court ends term
    Jun 29 2023
    Brad Raffensperger has spoken with federal prosecutors investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has a few crucial rulings left on its docket. The panel: Anthony Michael Kreis, @AnthonyMKreis, professor of law Georgia State University Fred Smith, @fredosmithjr, professor of constitutional law Emory University Jim Galloway, former political columnist Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tanya Washington, @AskProfW, professor of law Georgia State University Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 6:00 - Brad Raffensperger spoke to federal prosecutors investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 election. 14:00 - The Supreme Court rejected independent legislature theory. 28:00 - The court will also rule on two major college admissions cases addressing affirmative action. 9:41 - It's also set to rule on a case that will test LGTBQ+ rights vs. free speech on public accommodations. 48:00 - Student loan debt rulings could come down soon. Friday on Political Rewind: Bill Nigut signs off for the final episode of Political Rewind.
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    51 mins
  • Political Rewind: SCOTUS rejects independent legislature theory; Credit for EVs; Antisemitic protest

    Political Rewind: SCOTUS rejects independent legislature theory; Credit for EVs; Antisemitic protest
    Jun 28 2023
    Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Supreme Court rejected "independent legislature theory," an idea that its critics say could have undermined American democracy. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Gov. Brian Kemp feud over who's responsible for EV developments in Georgia. Meanwhile, there were two disturbing neo-Nazi protests in Georgia this week. The panel: Alan Abramowitz,@AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 6:00 - An EV manufacturer is coming to Bainbridge, drawing political crossfire. 24:00 - The Supreme Court rejected "independent state legislature" theory. 43:00 - Two antisemitic protests in Georgia cause alarm outside synagogues. 47:00 - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene may be ousted from the far-right Freedom Caucus. Thursday on Political Rewind: Former columnist Jim Galloway joins the panel.
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    51 mins