Tony Ressler on Georgia Early Voting Efforts, NBA Season

The transcript discusses efforts to improve voting accessibility in Atlanta, highlighting the use of State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium for early voting. It emphasizes the importance of measuring success by voter turnout rather than election outcomes. The conversation also touches on the role of public-private partnerships in enhancing community engagement, especially during the pandemic. The Atlanta Hawks' involvement in community initiatives beyond voting, such as education and economic empowerment, is noted. Finally, the NBA's adaptation to COVID-19 restrictions and its impact on the season is discussed.

What was one of the main goals of using State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium for early voting?

• To make voting more accessible and efficient

• To provide a venue for sports events

• To make voting a longer process

• To increase the number of polling stations

How does Tony measure the success of the voting initiatives?

• By the number of votes for a specific candidate

• By the number of complaints received

• By the amount of media coverage

• By the increase in voter turnout

What role did the private sector play in enhancing voting accessibility during the pandemic?

• They provided financial support to candidates

• They offered venues for voting

• They organized political rallies

• They reduced the number of polling stations

In addition to voting rights, what other community initiatives is the Atlanta Hawks involved in?

• Organizing sports tournaments

• K12 public education and economic empowerment

• Building new sports arenas

• Hosting international basketball games

How has the NBA adapted to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic?

• By canceling the season

• By increasing ticket prices

• By playing games without fans

• By reducing the number of teams

What has been the general public's response to the Atlanta Hawks' community engagement efforts?

• Indifference from the community

• Negative feedback from fans

• Enormous positive support from diverse groups

• Protests against the initiatives

What is one of the challenges mentioned about playing NBA games during the pandemic?

• Lack of player interest

• Difficulty in maintaining quality without fans

• Increased ticket sales

• Shorter game durations