Political Rewind: Previewing mental health reform bill; DOJ investigates fake slate of electors

Published: Jan. 26, 2022, 5:29 p.m.

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The Department of Justice is investigating the fraudulent slate of Donald Trump electors in Georgia. Plus, House Speaker David Ralston prepares to unveil a bill to dramatically expand mental health resources. And GOP lawmakers are looking to ban access to abortion pills by mail.\n\nThe Panel:\nDr. Amy Steigerwalt \u2014 Professor of political science, Georgia State University \nEllen Eldridge \u2014 Health reporter, Georgia Public Broadcasting\nGreg Bluestein \u2014 Politics reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution\nLeroy Chapman \u2014 Managing editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution\n\nTimestamps \n:00- Introductions \n4:25- Department of Justice investigating fraudulent electors for Donald Trump \n12:51- Critical race theory becomes a hot button issue in the Legislature\n21:14- Kemp and Perdue challenge\n25:04- Faith and Freedom Coalition leads to standing ovations for some GOP candidates \n32:45- Sen. Bruce Thompson introduces SB 351, The Women's Health and Safety Act. It would require anyone who wants to use abortion pills to visit a doctor in advance\n34:16- It's Political Rewind newsletter day \n34:24- GPB's Ellen Eldridge joins the call\n35:50- Mental Health Ominibus bill to be introduced later today\n\nPlease be sure to sign up for our newsletter: www.gpb.org/newsletters. And subscribe, follow and rate this show wherever podcasts are found.