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Storms, Delays, and Budget Battles at the Gold Dome Jan 25, 2025

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This week, the Georgia General Assembly was pretty quiet. This is budget week, but even with a light week, we're staying on top of what our legislators have been up to. Donna Lowry, host of GPB's Lawmakers, joins for this week's Lawmaker Huddle.

Legislative Kickoff: Budget, Bills, and Big Debates Jan 18, 2025

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In our first Lawmakers Huddle, Lawmakers host Donna Lowry joins GPB's Devon Zwald to discuss what happened during the first week of the 2025 legislative session and what lawmakers will prioritize.

The Life and Legacy of Jimmy Carter - A GPB Podcast Special - Part 2 Dec 31, 2024

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A GPB special program looking back at the life and legacy of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, highlighting his accomplishments, relationships, and enduring impact. In this episode, you'll hear about his environmental conservation efforts, close relationship with his wife Rosalynn, lifelong passion for music, and lasting influence on American politics and culture.

The Life and Legacy of Jimmy Carter - A GPB Podcast Special - Part 1 Dec 29, 2024

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A GPB special program looking back at the life and legacy of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, focusing on his work through the Carter Center to promote human rights, conflict resolution, and the eradication of preventable diseases worldwide. Plus, his role in establishing Georgia's film industry and the impact of his presidency and post-presidency on the state and the nation.

Battleground: Ballot Box | 2020 election RICO update: a plea deal and courtroom appeals Oct 12, 2023

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LISTEN: Later this month, a courtroom in Atlanta is expected to host the first trial in the Georgia election interference case that includes former President Donald Trump and 18 others who advanced his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential race. But it’s possible that the defendants might take plea deals to avoid a lengthy trial.

Battleground: Ballot Box | The push to punish DA Fani Willis widens a Republican rift Sep 19, 2023

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LISTEN: Former President Donald Trump’s Georgia indictment has spurred varied responses from Republicans both inside and outside the state. This week, we look at how the indictments are deepening the Republican rift between Trump’s biggest supporters and the rest of the GOP.

19 defendants, two courthouses and a flurry of filings. Sep 06, 2023

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LISTEN: On this episode, we talk with Georgia State University law professor Anthony Michael Kreis about Mark Meadows’ federal court hearing and the slew of motions that mark the latest maneuverings within the election interference case.

Battleground: Ballot Box | Trump’s arresting hold on the GOP Aug 29, 2023

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LISTEN: On this special episode, we look at Donald Trump’s Georgia arrest — and his arresting hold over the GOP presidential primary.

Battleground: Ballot Box | Breaking down the Georgia indictments Aug 18, 2023

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LISTEN: After a years-long investigation, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has made her findings public. On this episode, we break down the state RICO charges brought against former President Donald Trump and his allies in Fulton County.

Why Trump's grand 2020 election plan now goes to a grand jury Aug 14, 2023

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On this episode, we go deeper into Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of Georgia’s election and how prosecutors are likely to show those actions were tantamount to a criminal enterprise.

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