Political Breakfast from WABE

Political Breakfast from WABE


Latest Episodes

Governor Kemp “Running Scared And Hard” For Reelection In 2022
July 14, 2021

Georgia governor Brian Kemp announced his reelection campaign this weekend and says he'll be "running scared and hard.” Is he mainly concerned about the lingering ire of Donald Trump, or potential Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams?

Live Special: How Georgia’s 2020 Elections Got Us to This Place
June 24, 2021

In this special edition—recorded from a live broadcast—we get an inside look at how decisions made by the 2020 campaigns gave Democrats critical victories in Georgia, and set the stage for our current political battles in the state.

Vaccine Rally, Medicaid Expansion, Capitol Riot
June 18, 2021

The political side of Vice President Harris’s visit to push Georgia vaccinations; also, new revelations about Trump administration pressure on Atlanta’s then-U.S. Attorney to overturn the 2020 election results.

GOP Convention Fallout; Kasim Reed Returns
June 11, 2021

A look at the fallout from a rowdy Georgia Republican state convention, and the announcement from former Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed that he’d like to win back his old job.

Take Me Out to the Lawsuit
June 04, 2021

A look at the escalating legal fight over Georgia’s new voting law; also, how Atlanta must confront an event that resembled the Tulsa racial massacre, and thoughts on the reasons Mayor Bottoms gave for her decision not to run again.

A Year After George Floyd’s Death, Racial Reckoning Continues in Georgia
May 28, 2021

A look at the continuing—and multiple—debates on race in Georgia, one year after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis: including changes to Stone Mountain; arguments over critical race theory; and votes on a hate crimes bill to protect Asian-Americ

2022 Candidates Launch Campaigns, Even Before Some 2021 Hopefuls Decide
May 21, 2021

A look at the possible strategies for Governor Brian Kemp, other top state leaders—and their possible opponents--as they launch their campaigns; also, how the search for crime prevention will probably dominate the race for mayor of Atlanta.

Behind Atlanta Mayor’s Decision—and a Familiar Possible Candidate
May 14, 2021

An inside look at the decision by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms not to seek re-election, plus some thoughts on who might consider running to succeed her—including one person familiar to Political Breakfast listeners

Atlanta Officer Reinstated; Violent Crime Continues; New Poll for State Leaders
May 07, 2021

Reaction to the reinstatement of an Atlanta police officer in the Rayshard Brooks killing; also, the Mayor’s search for answers to Atlanta’s violent crime; and a new poll has voters’ grades for state leaders

Biden Celebrates Day 100 in Georgia; Big GOP Names Missing for Senate
April 30, 2021

A look at President Biden’s decision to celebrate his first 100 days with a visit to Georgia; also, why some big GOP names aren’t rushing into the 2022 U.S. Senate race.