Political Rewind with Bill Nigut for July 17, 2020 ..read more

Political Rewind with Bill Nigut | July 20, 2020 ..read more

Political Rewind's July 15, 2020 episode ..read more

Today on Political Rewind, election integrity is a hot issue for voters as the November general election approaches. Joining us on today’s show is the CEO of Fair Fight Action, one of the more prominent organizations to tackle election issues in recent years ..read more

In the final episode of Political Rewind, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's editor-at-large Kevin Riley interviews host Bill Nigut on a lifelong career in journalism, the stories he looks back on, and what he expects in Georgia's political future. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Today is Bill Nigut's last show. Kevin Riley interviews him on his career. 7:00 - Bill's history and love of theater, his early days in Chicago, and political firsts. 16:00 - From Chicago to WSB-TV in Atlanta. 28:00 - How political coverage and standards for candidates have changed. 35:00 - Bill's favorite stori ..read more

Brad Raffensperger has spoken with federal prosecutors investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has a few crucial rulings left on its docket. The panel: Anthony Michael Kreis, @AnthonyMKreis, professor of law Georgia State University Fred Smith, @fredosmithjr, professor of constitutional law Emory University Jim Galloway, former political columnist Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tanya Washington, @AskProfW, professor of law Georgia State University Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 6:00 - Brad Raffensperger spoke to federal prosecutors investigating efforts ..read more

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Supreme Court rejected "independent legislature theory," an idea that its critics say could have undermined American democracy. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Gov. Brian Kemp feud over who's responsible for EV developments in Georgia. Meanwhile, there were two disturbing neo-Nazi protests in Georgia this week. The panel: Alan Abramowitz,@AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emo ..read more

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger will be interviewed for the first time by federal prosecutors. He’ll likely be asked about Donald Trump’s 2020 phone call, in which the former president asked for votes to win the election. The panel Audrey Haynes, professor of political science, The University of Georgia Margaret Coker, @mideastmargaret, editor-in-chief, The Current Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tammy Greer, professor of political science Timestamps 0:00 - Introductions 7:00 - DOJ investigators will intervi ..read more

Monday on Political Rewind: DeKalb Co. DA Sherry Boston announced she's withdrawing her office from criminal cases against "Cop City" protestors, citing prosecutorial differences with the Attorney General's office. Plus, the Department of Justice turns their attention to states' false electors. The panel Michael Thurmond, CEO, DeKalb County Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Rick Dent, vice president, Matrix Communications Sam Olens, @samolens, former state Attorney General Timestamps :00- Introductions 8:00- Dekalb DA, Sherry Boston announces she is ..read more

Friday on Political Rewind: A Cobb County elementary school teacher may be the first casualty of Georgia’s new “divisive concepts” ban. Meanwhile, a state investigation confirms the two election officials at the heart of the “suitcase of ballots” conspiracy theory did nothing wrong. The panel: Adrienne Jones, @adriennemjns, professor of political science, Morehouse College Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, host, GPB-TV’s Lawmakers Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political columnist, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-at-large, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Timest ..read more