Miscellaneous
Monday on Political Rewind: Partisan gerrymandering has reduced the number of competitive congressional seats to lows not seen for decades. Meanwhile, Georgia GOP legislators promote bills that would exert new control over the teaching of race in state classrooms. Also, the federal trial for the McMichaels for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery begins this week. The Panel: Jim Galloway — Former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Karen Owen — Professor of political science, University of West Georgia Michael Thurmond — CEO of DeKalb County Sam Olens — Former Georgia attorney general Timestamps: :00- Eyes turn to Brunswick for the federal trial of the McMicaels in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery 1:25- Introductions 4:38- Partisan gerrymandering 28:36- HB1217 wants to put a filter on school computers 41:17- The Washington Post highlights the first Black students at the University of Georgia Please be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.