Battleground: Ballot Box
News & Politics Podcasts
Georgia has been the epicenter for the national conversation about who gets to vote and how those votes are counted. In the last few years, many changes have been made through the courts and the court of public opinion. Georgia Public Broadcasting political reporter Stephen Fowler walks through the ins and outs of how voting and politics works in Georgia, highlighting the good, the bad and the complicated.
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
Georgia has been the epicenter for the national conversation about who gets to vote and how those votes are counted. In the last few years, many changes have been made through the courts and the court of public opinion. Georgia Public Broadcasting political reporter Stephen Fowler walks through the ins and outs of how voting and politics works in Georgia, highlighting the good, the bad and the complicated.
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.gpb.org/battleground
Episodes
There is no such thing as an offseason in election administration
2/28/2023
LISTEN: On today’s special episode, we take stock of the state of elections in Georgia roughly one year before the presidential race begins in earnest.
Duration:00:12:53
2023 sees Georgia on the rise in Washington
1/6/2023
LISTEN: On this special episode, we travel to Washington, D.C., and speak with Georgia lawmakers who'll play an important role in Congress.
Duration:00:21:54
Battleground: Ballot Box | As midterms end, Georgia's political spotlight burns brighter than ever
12/15/2022
LISTEN: On this final regular episode, we look at the 2022 midterm elections in Georgia and how they will influence the future of American politics.
Duration:00:29:17
Disruptions and disagreements dominate Georgia debates
10/19/2022
On this week's episode, we look at what key general election debates tell us — or don’t — about Georgia’s top candidates.
Duration:00:17:56
The road to November runs through Southwest Georgia
10/5/2022
LISTEN: On this week's episode, we take a deep dive into Georgia's 2nd Congressional District race and its potential effect on the midterm election. ——
Duration:00:24:33
The positives and pitfalls of political polling in Georgia
9/21/2022
LISTEN: On this week's episode, we look at the good, the bad and the statistically significant parts of polling Georgia's governor and U.S. Senate races. ——
Duration:00:17:17
Georgia Democrats see an opening in 2022 midterm elections
8/31/2022
LISTEN: On this week's episode, we visit the Democratic Party of Georgia's convention in Columbus to hear their vision for November and beyond. ——
Duration:00:17:54
Why Georgia's economy is good/bad for Democrats/Republicans
8/10/2022
LISTEN: On this week's episode, we look at how Georgia's top candidates are talking about local and national economic issues.
Duration:00:20:53
After Georgia Guidestones bombing, a community picks up the pieces
7/21/2022
On this week's episode, we look at conspiracies surrounding Elberton's granite monument, the Georgia Guidestones, and how the community is reacting to their demolition.
Duration:00:22:22
Georgia reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court abortion decision
7/7/2022
On this week's episode, we look at the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision to undo precedent around abortion — upending Georgia politics in the process.
Duration:00:12:00
The path to understanding Jan. 6 runs through Georgia
6/23/2022
On this week's episode, we look at Georgia’s role in understanding the leadup to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Duration:00:14:39
On the high-stakes primary runoff debates for key Georgia elections
6/7/2022
On this week's episode, we look at some of Georgia's primary runoff debates, from Democratic secretary of state to several Republican congressional races.
Duration:00:14:23
Kemp, Raffensperger prevail over Trump in Georgia Primary
5/25/2022
On this week's episode, we dive into Georgia's primary races: who won, who lost and what it all means for November's election.
Duration:00:12:54
Abortion news, 2020 election dominate Georgia primary debates
5/4/2022
On this week's episode, we take a look at how abortion news and the 2020 election affected Atlanta Press Club primary debates.
Duration:00:15:16
How Georgia elections officials helped quash more voting law changes
4/20/2022
On this week's episode, we look at how elections officials stepped up and helped stop the creation of unnecessary voting laws.
Duration:00:15:14
The dust settles on a controversial legislative session
4/13/2022
On this week's episode, GPB public policy reporter Riley Bunch joins to discuss the final days of the 2022 legislative session.
Duration:00:15:41
Checking in with Georgia's 'election superheroes'
4/6/2022
On this week's episode, we visit Georgia's elections official training conference for a temperature check ahead of the May 24 primary.
Duration:00:13:12
Trump rallies for chosen candidates in high-stakes Georgia primary
3/30/2022
On this week's episode, we look at a recent Trump rally and how a pro-Trump slate of primary challengers could reshape Georgia politics.
Duration:00:13:00
Stacey Abrams is ready for a rematch (and Medicaid expansion)
3/23/2022
On this week's episode, we continue coverage of the Georgia governor's race by following Democrat Stacey Abrams' campaign as she launches a "One Georgia" tour.
Duration:00:14:51
What survived Georgia lawmakers' internal Crossover Day deadline
3/16/2022
On this week's episode, host Stephen Fowler and GPB public policy reporter Riley Bunch discuss major legislation approved before the close of the Georgia General Assembly's Crossover Day.
Duration:00:13:33