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Battleground: Ballot Box

Georgia Public Broadcastingwww.gpb.org
Each week during Georgia’s legislative session, Donna Lowry, the host of GPB's TV show Lawmakers, joins GPB News host Pamela Kirkland to break down the week's top stories from the Capitol in the Lawmakers Huddle edition of the Battleground: Ballot Box podcast.
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Episodes

Battleground: Ballot Box: The year in Georgia partisan lawsuits

There have been a number of high-profile legal battles over legislation in Georgia recently, including laws on abortion restrictions and voting changes, and other complaints filed by Georgia political leaders over actions taken by the federal government. This week, GPB's Stephen Fowler talks lawsuits with GPB's public policy reporter Riley Bunch.

Dec 16, 202111 min

A conversation with McDonough's new mayor

On this week's Battleground: Ballot Box, we interview Sandra Vincent, the mayor-elect of McDonough, and learn what the city's past and present can tell us about Georgia's future.

Nov 30, 202114 min

Mapping Georgia's future through redistricting

On this week's episode, we take a look at the good, the bad and the ugly of redistricting in Georgia, which has grown by a million residents primarily in metro Atlanta.

Nov 10, 202112 min

Battleground: Ballot Box Season 2 Trailer

GPB's "Battleground: Ballot Box" podcast, hosted by political reporter Stephen Fowler, returns for a second season starting Nov. 3 to cover the latest developments in Georgia politics.

Oct 14, 20213 min

Episode 22: Democrats Flip Senate As Republicans Subvert Democracy

A historic day in Georgia was overshadowed by senseless violence encouraged by the President of the United States and hundreds of Republicans that have pushed baseless claims of election fraud. On this episode of Battleground: Ballot Box, what comes next in Georgia after Democrats flipped both U.S. Senate seats.

Jan 11, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Bonus: In Georgia Politics, A Week For The History Books

What a week. Somewhere between the president's call to Brad Raffensperger on Saturday and the seething and lawless mob in our nation's capitol on Wednesday, Georgia hosted a momentous election. In a conversation from GPB's Georgia Today podcast, Battleground Ballot Box host Stephen Fowler talks about coming to terms with a historic week for Georgia, and for America. ​​​​​​​

Jan 08, 202124 min

Episode 21: Inside Trump's Call To Steal Georgia's Election

On this episode of Battleground: Ballot Box, we were going to ask Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger about challenges faced during 2020, but then we got audio of President Donald Trump angrily asking him to overturn the election instead.

Jan 04, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Episode 19: For Trump, Georgia Republicans Ignore Election Reality

On this episode of "Battleground: Ballot Box," we look at the extraordinary steps Georgia Republicans have taken to try and overturn the state's election results, attack the systems and rules they put in place and support President Trump's false claims of fraud.

Dec 15, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Episode 17: As Recount Wraps, Longshot Lawsuits Emerge

On this episode of Battleground: Ballot Box, we tackle Georgia’s recount, more misinformation from the President and long-shot conspiracy-laden lawsuits seeking to overturn the election.

Dec 02, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 15: Why Georgia's Audit Is Re-Counting 5 Million Ballots By Hand

On this episode of “Battleground: Ballot Box,” we explore Georgia’s historic hand recount of 5 million ballots through a risk-limiting audit. Counties are working ahead of schedule to finish. The Republican Secretary of State said this will ensure Georgians have faith in the outcome. Meanwhile, top Republicans continue to attack the integrity of the voting process.

Nov 16, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 14: After The Votes Are Counted, What Comes Next?

It's been a week since polls closed in Georgia, and it may be weeks until we officially know the winner in the presidential race. On this episode of Battleground: Ballot Box, we take a look at what to expect as the state braces for a recount, and voters prepare for two U.S. Senate runoff races.

Nov 10, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 13: Election Day Survival Guide

On this episode of "Battleground: Ballot Box," Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Mark Niesse explains what to expect on Election Day in Georgia, from long lines to how votes are counted.

Nov 02, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 11: How To Stop Voting Disinformation

On this episode of Battleground: Ballot Box, we hear from ProPublica's Jessica Huseman about the best ways to guard against election misinformation in the final days of the 2020 campaign.

Oct 27, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10: A Deep Dive Into Voting Numbers

On this episode, we dissect Georgia’s voting data, and discuss the recent early voting numbers coming out of the state at the moment.

Oct 24, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 8: Long Lines, Record Turnout Mark Start of Early Voting

On Monday, Oct. 12, in-person early voting began in Georgia, and with it came long lines, problems with voting equipment, and a sinking feeling that the issues that plagued June’s primary were doomed to be repeated. It seemed like deja-vu for many voters.

Oct 17, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: The History Of Racist Voting Laws In Georgia

On this episode of "Battleground: Ballot Box," we go back in time and explore the history of racist voting laws in Georgia and how the remnants of those decisions are still present today.

Oct 13, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 7
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