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Political Rewind: Attorney's comments draw criticism in Brunswick trial; Will Abrams run?

Credit: Photo by Shyann Swanson

Friday on Political Rewind: In a trial already infused with questions about racism, a defense lawyer added fuel to the fire yesterday with comments about the presence of Black religious leaders in the courtroom.

Meanwhile, Sen. Raphael Warnock says Democrats have to do a better job telling voters how their big-ticket legislative agenda will improve daily lives.

Plus: a look at candidates already on the Georgia ballot in 2022. Will Stacey Abrams decide against running for governor? Will former Sen. David Perdue challenge Gov. Brian Kemp?

Panelists:

Patricia Murphy — Political reporter and columnist, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Dr. Tammy Greer — Political science professor, Clark Atlanta University

Dr. Audrey Haynes — Political science professor, University of Georgia

Dr. Amy Steigerwalt — Political science professor, Georgia State University

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Bill Nigut has been a program host and producer at Georgia Public Broadcasting since November, 2013. He currently hosts “Two Way Street,” a show that features long-form conversations with authors, artists, chefs, scientists and other creative people who have fascinating stories to tell. He is host and producer of “Political Rewind,” a twice-weekly political roundtable show featuring some of Georgia’s best-informed insiders weighing in on the big state and national political stories.
Sam joined the Political Rewind team in 2019. He graduated American University in 2015 with a degree in journalism and spent time in North Carolina as a reporter at WCHL in Chapel Hill.
Sarah Kallis