The team shares their stories of watching the first and possibly the only debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

On this week's Political Breakfast, the gang is live soon after the first high-stakes presidential debate between Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. We know that debates don't necessarily win elections. But many surveys of voters nationwide, including undecided swing voters, suggest that Harris won the debate.  Still, the latest polls show Trump and Harris are still neck-and-neck in Georgia and other battleground states, with Trump having a slight edge.  Republican strategist...

On this edition of Political Breakfast, the team talks about a renewed push for gun safety after the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County. Strategists Brian Robinson and Tharon Johnson and host Lisa Rayam address the role Georgia legislators are bound to play. Plus, they ponder the question: Is a gun buyback program a viable solution? This after Georgia U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock was pressed about the topic on national television. See Privacy Policy at...

Reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how elected officials are responding to the deadliest school shooting in Georgia history and how the tragedy has reignited the debate over the state's gun laws and school safety.

Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign is trying to show that Democrats are serious about winning votes outside of Metro Atlanta, as political reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss on this week’s episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast."

On this edition of Political Breakfast, the team discusses how influential Georgia Republicans are still conflicted when it comes to supporting former president Donald Trump.  Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's tense relationship with Donald Trump appears to be fading. He's now attending a fundraiser for Trump in Atlanta.   How can this be a win/win for both? Plus former GOP Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan is now endorsing Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. He's now calling on more...

In this edition of Political Breakfast, Democratic Strategist Tharon Johnson's take of the Democratic National Convention. He was there in Chicago and spent time on the convention floor. Plus Republican Strategist Brian Robinson and Tharon both share their take on the stumping that will be ramping-up in the battleground state of Georgia with host Lisa Rayam. Hear why they say spending time in the Peach State will make or break who comes out on top in November. See Privacy Policy at...

Political reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss what happened at the Democratic National Convention and introduce listeners to some of the Georgians who were there.

On this edition of Political Breakfast, the team talks about the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock took center stage and ignited the crowd with a fiery speech. Republican Strategist Brian Robinson and The Atlanta Civic Circle's Saba Long provide insight on Warnock's time at the podium. Plus the moment some call bittersweet for President Joe Biden. His address and how it could have been embraced by both Democrats and Republicans...

WABE Health Reporter Jess Mador has been reporting on Georgia's ongoing maternal mortality crisis. She joined WABE’s Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali for this week’s episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast."

On this week's second edition of Political Breakfast, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, postponed a visit to Georgia due to Tropical Storm Debby. But their Honeymoon has not waned. Will it? And if so, when? Republican Strategist Brian Robinson and the Atlanta Civic Circle's Saba Long talk with host Lisa Rayam about the prospect. Plus, how the GOP-led Georgia State Election Board has revisited ways to handle and monitor...

On this edition of Political Breakfast, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp makes it clear that he supports the GOP presidential ticket, even though Donald Trump continues to attack him personally. Why is the Governor becoming more and more vocal about his stance now? Republican strategist Brian Robinson and the Atlanta Civic Circle's Saba Long share their thoughts with host Lisa Rayam. Plus, the charges and politics surrounding a Georgia state lawmaker arrested for driving under the influence of...

WABE political reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss a new rule approved by the Georgia State Election Board that could open the door for local election boards to refuse to certify election results.

On this week's Political Breakfast, how former Presdent Donald Trump is once again taking aim at Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. Kemp was his target at a recent rally in Atlanta.  Is this good or bad politics for the GOP presidential nominee? Host Lisa Rayam asks that question of Republican strategist Brian Robinson and the Atlanta Civic Circle's Saba Long. What do they make of more Republicans expressing disdain for Trump? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how Kamala Harris is trying to muster the coalition of voters of color, independents and disaffected Republicans who helped propel Democratic wins in 2020.

On this edition of Political Breakfast, more talk about the very fluid presidential race that's all-encompassing here in the battleground state of Georgia.  Republican Strategist Brian Robinson, the Atlanta Civic Circle's Saba Long and host Lisa Rayam sort through the aftermath of Donald Trump's tense on-stage appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago.  Did this ruin Trump's chances of winning over undecided voters in Georgia?  Plus, what will the...

Vice President and now-presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is coming to stump in Atlanta.  It's Harris' first Georgia visit since becoming the likely Democratic nominee for president, and her 15th this year alone.  The team talks about how this latest visit may serve as a wake-up call for the Georgia GOP, which has been unusually silent in recent days.  Saba Long, executive director of the Atlanta Civic Circle, and Republican Strategist Brian Robinson join host Lisa...

WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali and photographer Matthew Pearson gauge political reactions in Georgia as President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and backed Vice President Kamala Harris in his place.

On this week's live edition of Political Breakfast, it continues to be a historic week in politics.  President Joe Biden officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the November presidential race, in a first farewell speech to the nation from the Oval Office.  Now there's reports that Harris will be back in Atlanta on Tuesday, signaling how important Georgia is this November. How has Donald Trump's attack strategy had to change overnight?  Republican Strategist Brian Robinson and...

On this week's live edition of Political Breakfast: The team talks about what's next for both Democrats and Republicans now that President Joe Biden has dropped-out of the 2024 presidential race.  Biden and top Democrats, nationally and here in Georgia, are endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the new nominee. Are enough Democrats on board with Harris? Republican strategist Brian Robinson, Atlanta Civic Circle director Saba Long share with host Lisa Rayam their "temperature check"...

On this week's live edition of Political Breakfast, Donald Trump accepts the GOP's official nomination to run for president this November, along with his running mate, JD Vance. Plus, President Joe Biden has scaled-down appearances this week, and is recovering from COVID-19. Strategists Tharon Johnson, Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam discuss all this from a Georgia lens. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali and education reporter Juma Sei discuss Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump's pick for Vice President, the former president's complicated history with Georgia's Republican Governor Brian Kemp and how both Republicans and Democrats are reaching out to Black communities leading up to the election on this week’s edition of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast."

On a special LIVE edition of Political Breakfast this week, strategists Tharon Johnson, Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam break down Donald Trump's decision to select U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate.  Vance is a 39-year-old venture capitalist, Senator, and author of the famous memoir "Hillbilly Elegy."  The team tackles how Democrats view Trump's pick for VP, and how the GOP expects Vance to resonate in Georgia -- a key battleground state.  See Privacy Policy at...

On this edition of Political Breakfast, strategists Brian Robinson and Tharon Johnson share with host Lisa Rayam their thoughts on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. An innocent bystander was killed. Two others were wounded. They ponder what the aftermath means for both the Trump campaign and President Biden's campaign moving forward. Did the shooting fuel the Trump campaign with the momentum needed to get over the hump in November? What's...

WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali dig into parallels between two crucial states ahead of the November presidential election on this week’s episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast."