Best The Bottom Turtle Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Dems rally in Cherokee; Cash bail lawsuit; Sea turtle nesting season begins 8:32

8h ago8:32

8:32

On the Friday May 2nd edition of Georgia Today: Democrats rally in one of Georgia's Republican strongholds, two incarcerated women sue the state over Georgia's cash bail law, and coastal Georgia's sea turtle nesting season is officially underway.

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Tabatha 36:53

7h ago36:53

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When Tabatha Trammell was 50 years old, she started studying to become a doula — a support person for pregnant women. Today, most of her clients are incarcerated. She says she always tells them her own story when she meets them: “I went down that same road. But I'm here today. And I'm going to tell you how to navigate this prison system.” Say hello…

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Americorps workers laid off; New police training; Flannery O'Connor paintings exhibit 10:21

1d ago10:21

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On the Thursday May 1 edition of Georgia Today: Americorps volunteers across Georgia face layoffs from the Trump administration; the Georgia Alzheimers Association partners with state law enforcement for a new training initiative; and a Milledgeville farm hosts an exhibit of paintings by author Flannery O'Connor.…

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SCOTUS could rule on FBI raid case; Brunswick pollution report; Georgia's trade war 7:09

2d ago7:09

7:09

On the Wednesday, April 30 edition of Georgia Today: The Supreme Court could rule in a Georgia case of a botched FBI raid; Emory University details health effects of pollution in coastal Brunswick; and the Georgia Chamber reports on the trade war.

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"Cop City" opens in Atlanta; Head Start may face cuts; Loeffler event in Suwanee 7:35

3d ago7:35

7:35

On the Tuesday, April 29 edition of Georgia Today: The city of Atlanta officially opens its public safety training center known as "Cop City"; A nonprofit for early childhood development is the latest to face possible federal budget cuts; And U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler visits Suwanee.…

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Bottoms files for Governor run; Kemp signs education bills; Funding cuts for research 7:53

4d ago7:53

7:53

On the Monday April 28th edition of Georgia Today: Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms makes plans to run for governor; Governor Kemp signs several education bills into law; And public health research is the latest target of the federal government's efforts to reduce the national budget.

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Episode 115: Done and Dusted 1:53:20

5d ago1:53:20

1:53:20

On this episode, The Majesty Boys take another shot at love as they talk about Done and Dusted. Fuck.By The Majesty Boys

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Federal govt. restores legal status of intl. students; The future of Piedmont Park 13:32

7d ago13:32

13:32

On the Friday, April 25 edition of Georgia Today: Savannah city officials draw up a new zoning district for affordable housing; a nonprofit unveils its "future vision" for Atlanta's Piedmont Park; and after a brief court battle, the federal government restores the legal status of dozens of international students.…

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The Job 32:03

8d ago32:03

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Not long into his job as prison superintendent, Frank Thompson had to prepare his staff to perform Oregon's first execution in three decades. They simulated each step of the process over and over and over. This episode was first released in 2018. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional newsletter. Follow the show and…

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Judge hears case of targeted students; The Stitch gets new funding; Antiques Roadshow 8:28

8d ago8:28

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On the Thursday, April 24 edition of Georgia Today: A federal judge hears the case of dozens of international students targeted for deportation by the Trump administration; a proposed greenspace over parts of the interstate in Atlanta finds a new source of funding; and the popular PBS program Antiques Roadshow heads to Savannah.…

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Ga. Dems announce plans for deportation bill; Cowsert AG run; Air Quality Report 7:31

9d ago7:31

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On the Wednesday, April 23 edition of Georgia Today: Democratic state senators announce legislation to protect U.S. Citizens from deportation; Athens state Sen. Bill Cowsert says he'll run for state attorney general. And a new study says air quality in Georgia has a lot of room for improvement.

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Kemp signs tort reform bills; Georgia crop outlook; Atlanta Beltline rail link 11:31

10d ago11:31

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On the April 22 edition: Kemp signs two new bills limiting lawsuits in Georgia; this could be a good year for Georgia crops; and will the imagined rail link for Atlanta's Beltline ever come to fruition?

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Court victory for targeted students; Pope Francis dies; Healthy Start expansion 9:49

11d ago9:49

9:49

On the April 21 edition: A victory in court for Georgia international students; Georgians react to Pope Francis' death; 10 counties will soon benefit from Healthy Start program.

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Episode 114: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time 1:54:10

12d ago1:54:10

1:54:10

On this episode, The Majesty Boys get totally radical as they join up with their favourite turtles in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time.By The Majesty Boys

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The Roofman, Part 2 33:24

15d ago33:24

33:24

When Jeffery Manchester escaped from prison, a lot of people weren't surprised. But they didn't expect what happened next. "I kind of figured he'd be on the beach with a margarita, but nope." This is the second part of a two-part story. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional newsletter. Follow the show and review us…

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Judge hears arguments over targeted foreign students; Fatal high-speed chase in Atl. 17:07

15d ago17:07

17:07

On the Thursday April 17th edition of Georgia Today: A federal judge hears arguments over foreign students targeted for deportation allegedly without due process; Activists call for an end to high speed police chases after a fatal crash in Atlanta. And how language barriers can put older adults at risk in our healthcare system.…

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3 people arrested at MTG town hall; Fort Benning has name restored; Flouride in water 15:09

16d ago15:09

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On the Wednesday April 16th edition of Georgia Today: Three people are arrested at a chaotic town hall meeting for Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene; The Army restores the name of Fort Benning; And we speak with a Georgia doctor who says removing fluoride from drinking water, as some conservatives want, would be bad for children.…

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Fed official says tariffs may raise prices; Students sue over deportation risk; WAYMO 15:39

17d ago15:39

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On the Tuesday, April 15 edition of Georgia Today: The head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta says consumers should get ready for higher prices; Self driving cars are coming to Atlanta, and 17 foreign college students sue the federal government for seemingly using their past interactions with police to make them vulnerable to deportation.…

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Tax filing deadline approaches; Student visas revoked; WWII veteran honored by France 12:48

18d ago12:48

12:48

On the April 14 edition: Georgians have a little extra time to file taxes this year; a Macon hospital has special care program for pregnant or postpartum; a 100-year-old WWII vet receives France's highest honor.

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Episode 113: Labyrinth 1:32:50

19d ago1:32:50

1:32:50

On this episode, The Majesty Boys are just so thirsty for David Bowie as they talk about Labyrinth.By The Majesty Boys

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Bernice King speaks out against HUD cuts; Fort Gaines disbands its police department 10:51

21d ago10:51

10:51

On the Friday April 11th edition of Georgia Today: The daughter of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks out against federal cuts to public housing; Southwest Georgia's Fort Gaines disbands its police department; And the city of Columbus celebrates the centennial of the Liberty Theatre.

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The Roofman, Part 1 38:44

22d ago38:44

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Between 1998 and 2000, more than 40 stores and chain restaurants across the country were robbed by a masked man who always entered through the roof. Police couldn’t figure out where he’d turn up next. To listen to Part 2 right now, sign up for Criminal Plus. You'll also get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening to all of o…

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Family of man who died in Bibb jail preps civil lawsuit; Kemp considers Senate run 15:48

22d ago15:48

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On the Thursday, April 10 edition of Georgia Today: The family of a man who died in the Macon-Bibb County jail prepares a civil lawsuit; Gov. Brian Kemp considers a senate run in 2026; and the Masters Tournament tees off in Augusta.

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Renewed tax credits for foster youth aging out; Two Ga. universities are consolidated 6:41

23d ago6:41

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On the Wednesday April 9th edition of Georgia Today: State lawmakers renew a tax credit helping children who age out of foster care; The University System of Georgia combines two schools; And a health expert says the federal government's message about vaccines is confusing.

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BioLab fined by OSHA for chemical fire; Tariff effects; Cold snap delays peanut crop 9:11

24d ago9:11

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On the Tuesday, April 8 edition of Georgia Today: OSHA says improperly stored chemicals sparked last year's fire at the BioLab facility in Conyers; the Georgia Chamber of Commerce tells its members to prepare for the effects of new tariffs enacted by the Trump administration; and a cold snap delays the start of this year's peanut crop in Georgia.…

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'Hands Off' protests; Masters Week in Augusta; Shrimpers support Trump tariffs 10:48

25d ago10:48

10:48

On the Monday, April 7 edition of Georgia Today: Activists gathered across Georgia as part of the nationwide "Hands Off" protests; it is Masters Week in Augusta; and Georgia shrimp farmers are praising President Trump's tariffs

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Episode 112: Nevermind - Nirvana 1:35:08

26d ago1:35:08

1:35:08

On this episode, The Majesty Boys smell like something as they talk about Nevermind by Nirvana.By The Majesty Boys

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ICE raids in NW Ga.; Rivian plant construction plans; Religious freedom bill signed 20:34

28d ago20:34

20:34

On the April 4 edition: Authorities give details on Bartow County ICE raids; Rivian resumes new plant construction plans; Gov. Brian Kemp signs the 'religious freedom' bill into law

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The Pride of Pine Hill 43:10

29d ago43:10

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In the midst of the 1996 race for North Carolina governor, a new candidate emerged. Her name was Jolene Strickland, and her campaign slogan was “Too Good to be True.” Barry Yeoman wrote about Jolene Strickland for The Assembly. Tricia Romano's book is called The Freaks Came Out to Write. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our …

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Last day of Georgia's legislative session; Tifton woman charged after miscarriage 14:06

29d ago14:06

14:06

On the April 3 edition: Georgia lawmakers are working on new bills before it's too late; and a South Georgia woman's arrest and case following a miscarriage is in limbo.

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DPH funding cuts; Future flooding risks; HS student makes scholarship history 9:17

1M ago9:17

9:17

On the Wednesday April 2nd edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's Dept. of Public Health faces federal funding cuts; A scientific study says a large portion of coastal Georgia is at risk of flooding in the next century; And a Georgia high school senior is one of the top scholarship earners in the history of the state.…

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School safety bill passes; More CDC layoffs; Fentanyl mandatory minimum sentences 11:52

1M ago11:52

11:52

On the Tuesday April 1st edition of Georgia Today: Georgia lawmakers give final passage to a bill aimed at increasing school safety; More layoffs at the Atlanta based CDC; And a new bill establishes mandatory minimum sentences for fentanyl distribution. But some in the drug recovery community worry that won't help.…

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Democratic Party chair steps down; Election lawsuit dismissed; Maternal mortality 18:14

1M ago18:14

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On the March 31 edition: U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams steps down as the chair of the state's Democratic Party; the U.S. attorney general orders dismissal of a lawsuit challenging election law in Georgia.

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Episode 111: Super Mario Bros.: Movie (1993) 2:01:36

1M ago2:01:36

2:01:36

On this episode, The Majesty Boys just want two mustaches and the colours to be correct. Is that so much to ask?! As they talk about Super Mario Bros.: Movie from 1993.By The Majesty Boys

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IVF and tort reform bills pass House; Savannah rezones for more affordable housing 10:50

1M ago10:50

10:50

On the Friday March 28 edition of Georgia Today: IVF and tort reform bills pass the Georgia House; Savannah looks to create more affordable housing.

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The Bottom of the Cliff 36:23

1M ago36:23

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In May of 2021, the National Park Service received a call that a woman had fallen over the Grandview Overlook at New River Gorge National Park. After days of searching with rappel lines, infrared cameras, and dogs, they didn't find anyone. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional newsletter. Follow the show and review…

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Lawmakers push for Georgia's first Natl. park; New EV plant; Braves opening day 15:09

1M ago15:09

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On the Thursday, March 27 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia lawmakers make another push to create the state's first national park; Hyundai opens a new electric vehicle plant in Bryan County; And it's opening day for the Atlanta Braves!

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Fed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP; Public safety bills in House; GA bridges score well 11:22

1M ago11:22

11:22

On the March 26 edition: Georgia Medicaid and SNAP could be affected by federal cuts; The Georgia House's bills on children and public safety; Georgia bridges get good marks in national infrastructure report.

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Georgia Today: Measles outbreaks; School cellphone ban; Flannery O'Connor home tour 11:05

1M ago11:05

11:05

On the Tuesday, March 25 edition of Georgia Today: A series of measles outbreaks in states including Georgia has health care providers concerned; the Georgia Legislature passes a bill banning cellphones from elementary and middle schools; and on what would have been Flannery O'Connor's 100th birthday, a tour lets visitors explore the celebrated aut…

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Ossoff holds Atlanta rally; Youth Village expansion; Tariffs and Ga. brewing industry 11:15

1M ago11:15

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On March 24th edition: Ossoff holds a rally in Atlanta; Douglasville expands a children's behavior health facility; tariffs worry Georgia's brewing industry

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Episode 110: The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 1:51:20

1M ago1:51:20

1:51:20

On this episode, The Majesty Boys just want colours of things to be consistent as they talk about The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3.By The Majesty Boys

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Protests against DOGE; Fiscal budget deadline approaches; UNICEF recognizes Decatur 10:21

1M ago10:21

10:21

On the Friday, March 21 edition of Georgia Today: Spending cuts from Trump's DOGE spark protests in Georgia; state lawmakers have just two weeks left to pass a budget for the upcoming fiscal year; Decatur develops a plan to address the needs of the youth.

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The Man Without a Will 43:03

1M ago43:03

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A Toronto police officer was having an affair with a government worker – and then they found out about an elderly man who died with a large estate, and no will. For more on the story, read Katherine Laidlaw’s piece, “The Inside Job.” Say hello on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional newsletter. Follow the show and review us on…

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Trump signs order closing U.S. Education Dept; Taliban hostage from Atlanta freed 8:54

1M ago8:54

8:54

On the March 20 edition: Trump aims to dismantle the Department of Education; study shows AI helps predict which children will develop mental health issues; an Atlanta man held by the Taliban is released.

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Equal pay bill approved; Collins absent from town hall; Chatham County sales tax 10:04

1M ago10:04

10:04

On March 19: The Georgia legislature OKs minimum wage for those with intellectual disabilities; U.S. Rep. Mike Collins is absent from a town hall in Athens; Savannah's Chatham County OKs a sales tax to fund school improvements.

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Special elections; Ga. will work with ICE; Otis Redding Center for the Arts 9:35

2M ago9:35

9:35

On the March 18 edition: 41 counties hold special elections; The Georgia Dept. of Public Safety set work with ICE; and Macon opens a new music education center named for Otis Redding.

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Dangerous storms across Georgia; Protests against proposed VA cuts; Peach Pass scam 12:16

2M ago12:16

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LISTEN: On the March 17 edition: Dangerous storms sweep through Georgia over the weekend; Georgians protest proposed cuts to the VA; and be wary of a growing scam.

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Episode 109: Super Mario World 2:06:53

2M ago2:06:53

2:06:53

On this episode, The Majesty Boys take a trip down memory lane as they talk about Super Mario World.By The Majesty Boys

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Bonus Episode: Andrew Young Reflects on Legacy, Faith, and America’s Future 51:20

2M ago51:20

51:20

From marching in Selma to serving as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. under President Jimmy Carter, Andrew Young has shaped history. Now 93, he looks back on his extraordinary life and the work still left to do. GPB's Pamela Kirkland sits down with Andrew Young in this bonus episode of Georgia Today.

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Debate over tort reform continues; Pesticides bill passes House; Georgia Film Week 13:09

2M ago13:09

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On the Friday, March 14 edition of Georgia Today: The debate over lawsuit reform heats up at the state Capitol; a bill limiting liability for pesticide manufacturers passes the House; and Georgia Film Week celebrates contributors to the state's growing film industry.

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