Political Breakfast from WABE
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What Tuesday's election results mean for Georgia in 2020
We look at this week's election results in Kentucky and Virginia, and whether it means anything for Georgia in 2020.
Georgia Debate Preview; Odds for Legalized Gambling
Some predictions about the themes for the Democratic presidential candidates when Georgia hosts their next debate; a look at how Atlanta's explosive growth and demographic changes will affect our politics in the next few decades; and the political chess b
Georgia's New Voters; Abortion Law Blocked; Senate Stampede
A look at what the major parties must do to win Georgia's new voters; the role impeachment might play in Governor Kemp's selection of a U.S. Senator; and the political impact of the temporary injunction against the state's new abortion law.
Senate Casting Call; Ossoff Jumps In; APS Faces Future
A look at Governor Kemp's open auditions for one U.S. Senate seat; the entry of a high-profile Democrat in the race for the other Senate post; and what's next for the Atlanta Public Schools, after the board declined to renew Superintendent Meria Carstarph
Isakson Succession Free-for-All; More Hazardous Emissions Fallout
A look at the strategies for both Republicans and Democrats in what are now two Georgia U.S. Senate contests; also, the continuing discoveries in the investigation of hazardous emissions at a Cobb County medical sterilization plant.
A Conversation with Senator Isakson
Georgia's senior U.S. Senator, Republican Johnny Isakson, is speaking about his resignation, and what he wants to do before he leaves the Senate at the end of the year. Isakson made the announcement on Wednesday, August 28. The three-term Senator,
Something Toxic in the Air; Meter Runs on New Vote System
A look at the politics of cleaning up toxic air emissions in Cobb and Newton counties; the time limits imposed on Georgia's new voting system by a Federal judge; and the continuing legal fight over the state's new abortion law.
Gun Bills Under Gold Dome; Toxic Chemicals Near Neighborhoods
A look at whether there will be a successful new push for new gun laws in Georgia, following the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton; also, the state's response to the revelations of toxic emissions near neighborhoods in the Smyrna and Covington areas.
Democratic & GOP Strategies Post-Mueller; Threats to Georgia's Election Security
A look at what Georgia U.S. House members did during the Robert Mueller hearings; the security threats facing Georgia's election system for 2020; and a preview of the presidential, House and Senate primaries in both parties.
Democratic Senate Scramble; GOP Healthcare Dilemma
A look at whether Georgia Democrats are still searching for the perfect U.S. Senate candidate, while GOP incumbent David Perdue stockpiles re-election campaign cash; lots of other subjects, too, including the possible dilemma for Georgia Republicans if th