Political Breakfast from WABE

Political Breakfast from WABE


Latest Episodes

Schools Open in Pandemic; Vote-by-Mail Fight Gets Local
August 07, 2020

A look at how some Georgia schools re-opened, amid troubling COVID-19 trends; also the battle between the state’s top elections official and a local county over vote-by-mail.

John Lewis Farewells; Congress Demands GA COVID Documents
July 31, 2020

A look at the strain on Georgia hospitals as COVID-19 cases continue at very high levels; also, the demands from Congress that Governor Kemp produce documents from his response to the virus in the state.

Two Giants Remembered; Lewis Succession Debate; Mediation in Kemp-Bottoms Fight
July 24, 2020

Personal memories of two Atlanta civil rights giants; also, analysis of the nomination of a Democratic successor to Rep. John Lewis, and a judge orders mediation in Gov. Brian Kemp’s lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Masked Battle; School Dilemmas; Abortion Ruling
July 17, 2020

Analysis of the intensifying battle over masks, between Governor Brian Kemp and local officials—including Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms; also, the re-opening dilemma for schools, and the Federal court decision against Georgia’s “heartbeat” abortion l

Gun Violence; Face Masks; Reopening Schools
July 10, 2020

A look at the criticism of Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms following a weekend of gun violence in the city—including the death of an 8-year-old girl; also, the decisions facing Governor Brian Kemp as local leaders push beyond his COVID-19 orders with m

COVID Warnings & Mask Decisions; Budget Cuts Go Deep
July 03, 2020

A look at Governor Brian Kemp’s push to get Georgians to wear masks, while he resists calls to require them; also, the effects of deep state budget cuts.

Gold Dome Scramble: Liquor Delivery And Hate Crimes Bill Pass Georgia Legislature
June 28, 2020

Georgia lawmakers ended their 40 day session, but not before passing a tight budget, allowing liquor delivery and making history with a hate crimes bill.

Georgia Lawmakers Move To Pass Hate Crime Bill; Coronavirus Numbers; Absentee Voting
June 26, 2020

After resisting the idea for years, Georgia lawmakers suddenly moved fast to pass a hate crimes bill. Meanwhile, some grim Coronavirus numbers raised the question of whether the state re-opened too fast. And the Secretary of State promised some fixes th

Gold Dome Scramble: Georgia Hate Crimes Bill Takes Detour
June 21, 2020

A much anticipated hate crimes bill now includes police as a protected class in Georgia. It's a hurdle lawmakers have to tackle while also cutting 11 percent from the state budget.

Charges in Rayshard Brooks Killing; Policing Debate Intensifies; Coronavirus Persists
June 19, 2020

A look at why Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard moved so quickly to file charges against two Atlanta police officers in the Rayshard Brooks killing, while the debate intensified over the future of policing.