Political Breakfast from WABE

Political Breakfast from WABE


Latest Episodes

Plugged In: With just weeks to go, election rules and rulings are in flux
September 27, 2024

Politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss last-minute rules approved by Georgia's State Election Board despite opposition from Republican state officials and local election officials.

Trump stumps in Savannah this week, Vance covers Macon and metro Atlanta, Burt Jones' texts surface that criticize fellow Republicans
September 24, 2024

On this week's Political Breakfast, we start with former president Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance stumping in Georgia this week. The pair are traveling separately to cover more ground.Plus, more political theater from Georgia's GOP.Text

Plugged In: Does a new state law discriminate against homeless voters?
September 20, 2024

Politics reporter Sam Gringlas speaks with housing reporter Stephannie Stokes about the housing policies being proposed by presidential candidates and a new state law dealing with mass voter challenges and how it could affect voters experiencing homelessn

Women voters disenchanted by JD Vance's 'childless cat ladies' comments, power of women voters in Georgia
September 19, 2024

On the latest edition of Political Breakfast, we hone-in on the role of women voters in Georgia, and the issues that will sway them.A recent Gallup analysis found that women aged 18 to 29 are more liberal than young women in the past on specific issues,

The second assassination attempt targeting Donald Trump, State legislators step-up to tackle gun safety issues in Georgia
September 17, 2024

On this edition of Political Breakfast, the team talks about the second assassination attempt on the life of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.What is this saying about the overall political climate?Republican strategist Brian Robinson, D

How Georgia voters saw the Trump-Harris debate
September 13, 2024

The team shares their stories of watching the first and possibly the only debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

Harris versus Trump: who's crowned the winner?
September 12, 2024

On this week's Political Breakfast, the gang is live soon after the first high-stakes presidential debate between Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.We know that debates don't necessarily win elections. But many surveys of voters nationwide,

Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock's thoughts on a possible mandatory gun buyback program. The role of Georgia elected officials in addressing gun safety measures. Presidential debate preview.
September 10, 2024

On this edition of Political Breakfast, the team talks about a renewed push for gun safety after the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County.Strategists Brian Robinson and Tharon Johnson and host Lisa Rayam address the role Georgia leg

Plugged In: Elected officials respond to deadliest school shooting in Georgia history
September 06, 2024

Reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how elected officials are responding to the deadliest school shooting in Georgia history and how the tragedy has reignited the debate over the state's gun laws and school safety.

Plugged In: Harris looks to win over voters outside Atlanta
August 30, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign is trying to show that Democrats are serious about winning votes outside of Metro Atlanta, as political reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss on this week’s episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast."