Political Breakfast from WABE

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Atlanta School Board Member Jason Esteves Weighs in on Critical Race Theory Feb 23, 2022

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In part two of Political Breakfast’s examination of the debate around Critical Race Theory, Atlanta Public Schools board member and former chair Jason Esteves critiques the argument from conservatives that certain concepts about race have no place in the classroom. And Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced a series of events this week meant to foster peace and community to stem the rising tide of violent crime.

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Gold Dome Scramble: The raw politics of redistricting emerge and mental health bill gets praises Feb 20, 2022

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Georgia's massive bi-partisan mental health overhaul has people hopeful, but Republicans are flexing their muscle in drawing political boundaries to their party's benefit. WABE's politics team of Susanna Capelouto, Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas talk about these and other bills, including controversial education measures, that are moving forward during this legislative session.

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School Mask Mandates and Critical Race Theory with Rep. Will Wade Feb 16, 2022

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State Rep. Will Wade (R-Dawsonville) joins Political Breakfast to discuss school masking policies in the wake of legislation proposed by Gov. Brian Kemp that would allow parents to opt out of mask mandates. And Rep. Wade makes the case for legislation he’s sponsored as a member of the House Committee on Education that would limit the teaching of certain race-based concepts in schools, as well as give parents a framework for filing complaints.

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Gold Dome Scramble: Georgia Republicans are pushing divisive education bills Feb 13, 2022

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Bills dealing with divisive issues in education are taking the bulk of the legislative energy at the state capitol this session. WABE's Susanna Capelouto, Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali talk about the progression of bills that deal with whether transgender kids can participate in sports, what materials should be banned from libraries and how race and racism should be taught in the classroom.

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Stacey Abrams, Vernon Jones, and Cobb Cityhood Movements Feb 09, 2022

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Georgia Democrats and Republicans engage in renewed debate over masking requirements after Stacey Abrams’ campaign posts a controversial photo of the candidate in a classroom without her mask. Vernon Jones drops out of the race for governor and declares his intent to run for Georgia’s 10th congressional district, leaving former Sen. David Perdue and Gov. Brian Kemp to go head-to-head in the Republican primary. And the question of cityhood looms large in Cobb County where four different movements are underway; what is driving the push for independence?

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Gold Dome Scramble: Kemp bets big on education, gun bills Feb 06, 2022

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Georgia legislators take up bills on transgender kids and sports, a parents' bill of rights, permitless weapons carry and how Gwinnett County residents pick their leaders. WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali break the bills down with WABE's Emil Moffatt.

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Vernon Jones' bid for governor and Critical Race Theory Feb 02, 2022

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Recent polls show Vernon Jones attracting only a slim percentage of voters in Georgia's Republican gubernatorial primary, especially after Trump-endorsed David Perdue entered the race. Will he stay in the running, possibly siphoning votes from Perdue, or drop out to consider a run for U.S. Congress? And multiple bills currently before the General Assembly would limit what could be taught in Georgia schools with regard to race. Are these teachings further dividing us or trying to deliver a complete picture of our country's history?

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Gold Dome Scramble: How should race and racism be taught in Georgia schools? Jan 30, 2022

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Georgia lawmakers want to control how schools teach race and racism with a list of definitions they call "divisive concepts". WABE Politics editor Susanna Capelouto talks with reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas about the effort by Republicans to set rules about what can be taught about race and racism in classrooms. They also tackle bills about mental health reform and partisan school board elections.

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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens gets tested on combating crime in the city after a 6-month-old is shot and killed during a drive by shooting Jan 26, 2022

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Mayor Andre Dickens received a standing ovation and a lot of support from state legislators, but then he gets a tough test on violent crime when a 6-month-old is shot and killed during a drive by shooting in the city. We’ll look at how this latest tragedy could shed more light on the Buckhead City movement.

The Constitutional Amendment to ban "noncitizen voting" fails on a party line vote in the Senate but will it remain a hot topic during the 2022 election cycle?

The crew shares thoughts on how Fulton County's District Attorney was given clearance to request a special grand jury to investigate former President Donald Trump's efforts to interfere in Georgia's 2020 presidential election.

Saba Long from the Atlanta Civic Circle sits in for Tharon Johnson and the crew tackles a very busy week in Georgia politics.

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Gold Dome Scramble: Trying to halt the "Great Resignation" in State Government Jan 23, 2022

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Georgia's state agency heads complain about massive turnover, but it's not clear a $5,000 dollar jump in pay will help. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas talk with editor Susanna Capelouto about the great resignation among state employees. They also look ahead to an expected mental health reform proposal and some controversial bills that will spill onto the 2022 campaign trail.

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