ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Voting in the 2024 presidential election is about the begin, but controversy over counting the ballots of two independent candidates - Cornell West and Socialist Party candidate De la Cruz - remains unresolved.On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, host Bill Nigut is joined by deputy secretary of state Jordan to discuss that and other issues surrounding the election.
Then, AJC elections reporter Mark Niesse continues the conversation about the upcoming election.
And Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander discusses the star-studded celebration in music of Jimmy Carter’s upcoming 100th birthday, and gives her take on President Carter’s legacy.
Links to today’s topics:
Want to vote in Georgia? National Voter Registration Day is today
Votes for Cornell West & Claudia De la Cruz will count - for now
Why Tim Walz is visiting Georgia today
JD Vance blames "ridiculous" political rhetoric for Trump assassination attempt
Fox Theater celebration in music of Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday
Musicians share stories about Jimmy Carter ahead of birthday concert
Here are Georgia events planned to mark Carter 100th birthday
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Credits
Executive producer- Shane Backler
Producer- Natalie Mendenhall
Engineer- Shane Backler
Editor- Matt Owen
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