Tony Ressler on Georgia Senate Runoffs, NBA Covid Precautions

The transcript covers the Atlanta Hawks' efforts to facilitate voting by opening their arena as a polling location, the impact on voter turnout, and the community initiatives they are involved in, such as refinancing with black banks. It also discusses the economic challenges faced by Atlanta due to COVID-19 and the need for fiscal stimulus. Finally, it addresses the NBA's plans for the upcoming season and the safety measures being implemented.

What was one of the main goals of the public-private partnership in Atlanta regarding voting?

• To ensure voting could be done in under 20 minutes

• To offer online voting options

• To increase the number of polling locations

• To provide free transportation to polling stations

What is a potential reason for increased voter turnout at the Hawks arena?

• The arena is open 24/7 for voting

• Voters can come from anywhere in Fulton County

• The arena offers free food and drinks

• Voters receive a discount on Hawks merchandise

Why might voter fatigue be a concern in Georgia?

• Due to frequent elections and political events

• Because of long travel distances to polling stations

• Due to limited voting hours

• Owing to a lack of interest in local politics

How is the Atlanta Hawks organization contributing to black economic empowerment?

• By hosting job fairs for the black community

• By providing free financial literacy workshops

• By refinancing with black-owned banks

• By offering scholarships to black students

What is one of the challenges mentioned in running professional sports during COVID-19?

• Finding new players to join the teams

• Ensuring safety while maintaining high-quality games

• Reducing ticket prices for fans

• Expanding the number of games in a season

What measure is being taken to ensure player safety in the NBA during the pandemic?

• Players must wear masks during games

• Games are played without referees

• Daily testing and strict regulations

• Players are required to live in a bubble

What is a key reason for the NBA's exhaustive rules and regulations during COVID-19?

• To reduce the cost of running games

• To allow fans to attend games

• To ensure the safety of players and staff

• To increase the number of games played