Political Rewind: McMichaels want plea deal for federal charges in Arbery killing, SCOTUS nomination
Monday on Political Rewind: The McMichaels have reached a plea deal to avoid federal charges in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, but a judge needs to sign off on it. Meanwhile, Arbery's parents are calling the deal a betrayal. David Shafer, the chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, has been subpoenaed. He'll testify to the congressional committee investigating the January 6th insurrection. Plus, we look at how the Supreme Court could change after the retirement of Justice Breyer. \n\nAmy Steigerwalt \u2014 Professor of political science, Georgia State University\nAudrey Haynes \u2014 Professor of political science, University of Georgia \nFred Smith \u2014 Professor of Constitutional law, Emory University\nJim Galloway \u2014 Former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution\n\n\nTimestamps \n\n:00- Introductions \n3:41- McMichaels seek plea deal in federal hate crime trial\n16:40- David Shafer subpoenaed by Jan. 6th congressional committee \n26:16- A look at Justice Breyer's legacy on The Supreme Court \n40:19- President Biden looks to fulfill promise to nominate a Black woman to The Supreme Court\n\nPlease be sure to download our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.