Political Breakfast from WABE

Political Breakfast from WABE


Latest Episodes

Gold Dome Scramble: Lawmakers Return To The Capitol Amidst Protests And Voting Problems
June 14, 2020

State lawmakers return to the Georgia State Capitol for 11 days to finish the 2020 legislative session amidst protests, a botched election and renewed calls for a hate crimes law.

Voting Meltdown Hearings; Senate Strategies; Hate Crimes Bill; Confederate Monuments
June 12, 2020

A look at the continuing finger-pointing over this week's primary voting problems; the strategies for Jon Ossoff and David Perdue in their upcoming Senate election; and the Gold Dome push for a hate crimes law.

Bonus Edition: Primary Day Glitches, Delays & Blame
June 10, 2020

A bonus edition that delves into the many problems voters encountered on primary day, and what can be done to prevent a repeat during the August runoffs--and especially the November general election.

Can Intentions Turn to Action In Pursuit of Racial Justice?
June 05, 2020

A nuanced discussion of whether intentions can turn to action after the death of George Floyd and the protests that followed; also, some primary predictions.

GA Soul-Searching After Minneapolis Death; More Re-opening from Gov. Kemp
May 29, 2020

A look at whether Georgia authorities will re-examine police training and tactics here, following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, at the hands of Minneapolis police; also, thoughts on Governor Kemp's latest moves to re-open the state.

Numbers Don't Lie--But Could State COVID Numbers Mislead?
May 22, 2020

A look at the recent series of lapses in the state's reporting of COVID-19 numbers on its public health website, plus analysis of new polling that gives Democrats hope of winning the state in November.

Outside Prosecutor for Ahmaud Arbery Case; Georgia's Re-Opening Debate Continues
May 15, 2020

A look behind the decision by state Attorney General Chris Carr to appoint an outside prosecutor in the Ahmaud Arbery killing, and the continuing debate over whether Governor Brian Kemp is re-opening the state's businesses too quickly.

Governor Kemp Faces a Continuing Pandemic, and the Killing of a Young Black Man Near Brunswick
May 08, 2020

Analysis of the consequences of Governor Brian Kemp's decision to re-open most businesses in Georgia, and the newest crisis facing him: the killing of an unarmed young black man by two white men near Brunswick.

Governor Kemp Lifts Stay-at-Home Order for Most Georgians--It's a Gamble
May 01, 2020

Analysis of the calculated risk Governor Brian Kemp took when he lifted the shelter-in-place order for most Georgians, and a look at some of the strategic decisions facing Georgia's Senate candidates in both parties.

Governor Kemp's Partial Re-Opening: Reasons, Risks & Consequences
April 24, 2020

Analysis of Governor Brian Kemp's controversial decision to allow the partial re-opening of some non-essential businesses in Georgia; the effects on local governments; and the flood of applications for unemployment benefits.