On The Record is a weekly political show hosted by Atlanta News First anchor Rick Folbaum and Doug Reardon. It airs every Sunday at 11 a.m. on Atlanta News First and is available on-demand on ANF+ and as a podcast. Each episode features extensive interviews with Georgia’s most influential political leaders, newsmakers and analysts.
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RSS FeedThis week on the campaign trail, we dive into the mounting controversies in the Georgia Senate race as Rep. Mike Collins faces fallout from a viral rally clip and Sen. Jon Ossoff answers to critics over his votes on Israel.
Plus, the governor's race is a statistical tie as Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms target key voting blocks. We also look at MARTA's decision to name a permanent CEO.
With less than 90 days remaining until the midterm elections, Georgia’s high-stakes political matchups took center stage at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual congressional luncheon. Atlanta News First's Rick Folbaum and Abby Kousouris also talk the upcoming Atlanta News First debate between U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and U.S. Rep. Mike Collins; Marjorie Taylor Greene's new gig; and a legendary political watering hole marks 70 years this weekend.
In this episode of On the Record, we break down U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins evading tough questions regarding his family’s ties to white nationalism, followed by a look at Rick Jackson’s historic eighty-seven-million-dollar gubernatorial ad blitz and the growing bipartisan battle over data centers in Georgia.
A prime-time address from President Donald Trump revisited 2020 election claims, promised newly declassified documents, and urged passage of the “Save America Act.” The speech reignited debate over trust in elections as Georgia prepares for upcoming contests, with state leaders citing audits and security reviews. Rick Folbaum and Doug Reardon, hosts of On the Record With Atlanta News First, talk about the president's speech last night.
A judge rejected a subpoena seeking personal information for election workers, calling it unnecessary and overreaching.
Georgia’s special legislative session ended this week without action on redrawing congressional and legislative maps, leaving unresolved political pressure inside the Republican Party and setting up a renewed fight ahead of the 2028 cycle.
Lieutenant Gov. Burt Jones signaled frustration with delaying redistricting, warning that postponing could bring political consequences for lawmakers as national Republicans push states to revisit district lines.
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Georgia GOP leaders say they won’t redraw congressional maps during the current special session, despite pressure from Gov. Brian Kemp. The decision drew cheers from activists at the Capitol, and Sen. Raphael Warnock also spoke out against mid-decade redistricting.
Lawmakers are moving toward delaying the QR-code voting system deadline and studying a possible shift to hand-marked paper ballots.
Property tax changes are also on the agenda, as campaigns pivot to the newly set November general-election matchups.
Georgia voters woke up Wednesday to a dramatically altered 2026 political map after a slate of runoff elections produced major upsets and set the stage for marquee general-election matchups this fall. Rick Folbaum, co-host of On the Record With Atlanta News First, and digital producer Tim Darnell break down the results.
Georgia lawmakers are returning to the Capitol for a special legislative session called by the governor to address a short list of unfinished and time-sensitive issues, including redistricting, a looming deadline tied to Georgia’s ballot QR codes, and legislation needed for counties considering tax shifts.
Rick Folbaum, co-host of On the Record With Atlanta News First, talks with Dr. Ben Taylor, Kennesaw State University professor of political science and Atlanta News First political analyst, about the issues facing lawmakers.
Trump backs U.S. Rep. Mike Collins in the Republican U.S. Senate runoff, while Gov. Brian Kemp endorses Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the GOP governor’s race. Rick Folbaum, co-host of the Emmy-award winning series, On the Record With Atlanta News First, and digital producer Tim Darnell examine the latest dramatic developments in Georgia's runoff election.
