Political Rewind

Political Rewind


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Political Rewind: Bill Nigut signs off at GPB
June 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. Tim

Political Rewind: Raffensperger speaks with prosecutors; Supreme Court ends term
June 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 G

Political Rewind: SCOTUS rejects independent legislature theory; Credit for EVs; Antisemitic protest
June 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 Georg

Political Rewind: Raffensperger before federal investigators; New details on 2020 election inquiry
June 27, 2023

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger will be interviewed for the first time by federal prosecutors. Hell likely be asked about Donald Trumps 2020 phone call, in which the former president asked for votes to win the election

Political Rewind: DeKalb DA leaves 'Cop City' prosecution, DoJ investigates false electors
June 26, 2023

Monday on Political Rewind: DeKalb Co. DA Sherry Boston announced she's withdrawing her office from criminal cases against "Cop City" protestors, citing prosecutorial differences with the Attorney General's office. Plus, the Department of Justice turns th

Political Rewind: Did 'divisive concepts' lead to teacher's firing? Ballot suitcase theory debunked
June 23, 2023

Friday on Political Rewind: A Cobb County elementary school teacher may be the first casualty of Georgias new divisive concepts ban. Meanwhile, astate investigation confirms the two election officials at the heart of the suitcase of ballots conspira

Political Rewind: In conversation with former Atlanta mayor Shirley Franklin
June 22, 2023

Thursday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut continues our series of conversations with Georgias thought leaders. He interviews former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, Atlantas first female mayor and the first Black woman to head a major Southern city.

Political Rewind: SEB clears Fulton County; Training center opponents sue over referendum delays
June 21, 2023

Wednesday on Political Rewind:Opponents of Atlanta's police training center filed a lawsuit against the city clerk after their referendum petition was denied twice, delaying a time-sensitive process. The Atlanta Advisory Board endorsed the referendum. An

Political Rewind: Show's Cancellation; One year since Roe v. Wade; Raffensperger up for debate
June 20, 2023

Tuesday on Political Rewind:This week marks one year since the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, ending 50 years where women had a guaranteed right to choose an abortion. Plus, Brad Raffensperger challenges Donald Trump to a debate. But first, Bill

Political Rewind: Tony-winning "Parade" tells Leo Frank's story
June 16, 2023

Last Sunday, the musical Paradewon the Tony for Best Revival of a Musical. Written by Atlanta native Alfred Uhry, Paradedocuments the 1915 lynching of Leo Frank.Host Bill Nigut welcomes Uhry, Rabbi Alvin Sugarman, and author Steve Oney to tell Frank's