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Political Rewind: Bill Nigut signs off at GPB
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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