Political Breakfast from WABE

Political Breakfast from WABE


Latest Episodes

A Choice for Georgia Democrats, and the Difficult Details for Affordable Housing
June 28, 2019

A look at whether Georgia's Democrats face a choice on whether to focus their grassroots efforts on the Presidential race, or the U.S. Senate contest--plus a conversation about what could be difficult details in Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms's afford

Keys to GA Democratic Primary; GOP Governor's Appointment Strategy
June 14, 2019

A look at what the Democratic presidential candidates will have to do to win the Georgia 2020 primary, and an assessment of the strategy behind Governor Brian Kemp's recent appointments of minority candidates to high-level positions.

Hollywood Warns Georgia; Political Leaders React to Mueller
May 31, 2019

Thoughtful analysis of recent Georgia political news, including a look at the dilemma facing Gov. Brian Kemp after some Hollywood leaders threatened to boycott the state because of its new abortion law.

Insurance Commissioner Indicted; Republicans & Democrats Seek 2020 Strategies
May 17, 2019

The Federal indictment of Georgia's insurance commissioner rocked the state's political world, even as Republicans and Democrats were trying to develop winning 2020 strategies after the "heartbeat" abortion bill fight.

Stacey Abrams Says "No Thanks;" Parties and Candidates Scramble
May 03, 2019

A look at what Democrats will do now that Stacey Abrams has decided not to seek a U.S. Senate seat from Georgia; how will both parties go after moderate voters; and the political implications of Attorney General Chris Carr's decision to investigate cases

Will New Medical Marijuana Law Open Path to Recreational Use? Also: Film Producers Face Decision On GA Abortion Bill
April 19, 2019

A look at whether some in Georgia's film and TV production industry will follow through on their warnings to leave, now that Governor Kemp has signed the "heartbeat" abortion bill; and whether his signature on the medical marijuana bill could pave the way

Legislature Leaves Town; What's Next in Fights Over Abortion, Voting and Airport?
April 05, 2019

Now that the Georgia General Assembly has adjourned for the year, we look at what's next in the fights over abortion, voting machines, and control of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Gold Dome Battles on Abortion & Airport; Isakson on Trump; MARTA Gwinnett Vote Fallout
March 22, 2019

A look at why voters in Gwinnett County opted not to join MARTA in the recent referendum; what Sen. Johnny Isakson's critique of President Trump might mean for 2020 elections; and analysis of late-session fights at the State Capitol.

Gold Dome Deadlines; Gwinnett MARTA Vote; Atlanta Airport Battle
March 08, 2019

A look at the upcoming referendum on MARTA in Gwinnett County; the new indictment in the Atlanta City Hall corruption scandal--just as the state legislature considered a bid for a state takeover of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport; and w

Live Show: Voting System Changes & Lawsuits; Airport Takeover Bid; House Speaker Controversy
February 23, 2019

A look at the latest news from the Georgia state legislature--including the battle over how to change the state's voting machines and rules; a lawsuit over the current voting system and the 2018 election; a bid to for a state takeover of Atlanta's Hartsfi