Best Public Broadcasting Atlanta Podcasts (2025)

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New report reviews aftermath of 2020 racial justice protests; ICE seeks tenant records from property managers 49:31

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The National Urban League has released a new report highlighting both the strides and the setbacks in local and federal policy reform in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in 2020. NUL President and CEO Marc Morial joins “Closer Look” to discuss “George Floyd Five Years Later: Was It a Moment or a Movement?” Also, ICE is now serving administrat…

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"No Kings Day" protests; Cuts could affect libraries; Increase in dementia diagnoses 11:54

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On the Monday June 16th edition of Georgia Today: Saturday's national "No Kings" protests bring out demonstrators in many Georgia cities; Looming federal cuts could mean scaling back services in Georgia libraries; And the number of people diagnosed with dementia in the coming years is expected to double.…

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'No Kings' Protests this weekend; Man dies in ICE custody; Federal cuts to Job Corps 12:11

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On the Friday, June 13 edition of Georgia Today: Weekend protests for so-called "No Kings Day" are planned across the nation; a Mexican citizen dies by suicide while in ICE custody in Georgia; federal budget cuts to the Job Corps program leave vulnerable young people wondering where they'll go next.

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Feedback Friday: Listeners share concerns about AI and ethics 50:46

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A recent opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal made a straightforward claim with its headline: “AI Is Learning to Escape Human Control.” The author, AE Studio CEO Judd Rosenblatt, cites reported incidents of artificial intelligence models disobeying orders to shut down and even blackmailing a human engineer. But others in the industry say Rosenb…

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Study shows above-average PFAS levels; CDC jobs reinstated; The Gathering arena approved 12:45

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On the Thursday, June 12 edition of Georgia Today: A new study shows residents of two Georgia cities have above average levels of forever chemicals in their blood; More than 400 CDC employees have their jobs reinstated; And a new $3 billion development in Atlanta could mean the return of pro hockey.

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Equine therapy nonprofit benefits humans and horses; Atlantans flock to Wylde Center's chickens 50:13

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Since 1996 Flying Change Equine Therapy has been helping children, adults and whole families discover a new way to approach emotional and behavioral health. On today's edition of “Closer Look,” the team returns to Flying Change Equine Therapy to visit with founder Lissa Corcoran and, of course, the sassy horses. Plus, we revisit an April interview …

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Lengthy YSL case wraps up; Discovering Lady Liberty’s connection to abolition 48:37

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28 indictments and three years later, the YSL case resulted in minimal charges and may have cost taxpayers millions of dollars. Atlanta-based investigative journalist George Chidi joins “Closer Look” to talk about the trial’s outcome and his estimate of its cost. Plus, the Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognized symbols in the world, but so…

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Protests against CDC rules; State AG warns future protesters; Barrow Co. SRO funding 7:53

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On the Wednesday June 11th edition of Georgia Today: Protesters show out to demonstrate against the Trump administration's changes to CDC guidelines; The State Attorney General threatens domestic terrorism charges against future protesters who quote "earn it"; And the fight over who will pay for school security officers in Barrow County continues.…

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Education reform in K-12 schools; Atlanta company empowers AI use in nonprofits 49:50

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Many students are still struggling since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and are now facing shrinking federal oversight as the Trump administration seeks to abolish the Department of Education. Careshia Moore, founder and CEO of Compete to Succeed Educational Resources, shares why she thinks education reform is crucial in a changing educationa…

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State Election Board rules struck down; Housing challenges for intellectually disabled 12:55

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On the June 10 edition: The state Supreme Court strikes down changes to State Election Board rules; Georgia's getting new area code; and a look at the challenges Georgians with intellectual disabilities face when it comes to housing.

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Trump considers ‘symbolic’ pardons for fake electors; ‘Workplace fixer’ on April jobs loss for Black women 50:10

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A new Mother Jones article reveals the Trump administration is considering pardons for so-called fake electors in the 2020 presidential election – even though none of them have been charged with a federal crime. Senior reporter Dan Friedman shares why the move is largely symbolic and what implications it has for President Trump’s legacy. Also, self…

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RNC convention; Public Service Commission election; COVID vaccine recommendation ended 10:10

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On the Monday, June 9 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Republicans wrap up their state convention in Dalton; the election for Georgia's Public Service Commission suffers from low voter turnout; how COVID-19 vaccine recommendations affect those with long-term complications.

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Savannah mayor goes undercover; Social media law; 2025 FIFA Club World Cup 12:18

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On the Friday, June 6 edition of Georgia Today: The mayor of Savannah goes undercover with the Chatham County sheriff to catch scammers; courts hear a challenge to a Georgia law aimed at restricting childrens' social media use; and the city of Atlanta gears up to host six matches of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.…

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Emory professor Dr. Karida Brown on her new book 'The Battle for the Black Mind' 50:47

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Dr. Karida Brown says her new book “The Battle For the Black Mind” is much more than a history lesson for readers – it’s personal. The NAACP Image Award-winning author follows the history of segregation in America's education system and the ongoing struggle for educational justice. Dr. Brown returns to "Closer Look" to share more about her new book…

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Medicaid and SNAP backlog; MTG's regrets over spending bill vote; Restoring oyster beds 11:25

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On the Thursday June 5th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia tackles a backlog of Medicaid and SNAP applicants; Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has regrets about her vote for the so-called Big Beautfiul Bill; And wildlife officials try a new method for restoring oyster habitats near Sapelo Island.…

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Investigative report raises questions about money earmarked for affordable housing in Atlanta; Vegan Wangs expands to brick-and-mortar location in Southwest Atlanta 51:09

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According to a new investigative report published by Atlanta Civic Circle, the City of Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund is being used to pay housing bond debt and staff salaries. Sean Keenan, a housing reporter at Atlanta Civic Circle, returns to “Closer Look,” to discuss the story and the response from housing advocates and some city offici…

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Folkston ICE center doubles capacity; Cuts to Job Corps program; Space photo exhibit 16:18

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On the Wednesday, June 4 edition of Georgia Today: An ICE processing center in Southeast Georgia more than doubles its capacity as part of a nationwide federal crackdown on immigration; Federal cuts to the Job Corps program affect at-risk youth in Atlanta; And we'll tell you how some rare photographs taken in space ended up in Columbus, Ga.…

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Bibb County Jail under fire for conditions; Apalachee responder is Sheriff of Year 11:59

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On the Tuesday, June 3 edition of Georgia Today: Allegations of inhumane conditions at Macon's Bibb County Jail sparks a debate about whether to build a new one; the Atlanta Motor speedway in Henry County is getting a new name; and the sheriff who responded to last years shooting at Apalachee High School is selected as Georgia Sheriff of the Year.…

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Georgia organizations brace for food assistance demand due to SNAP cuts 50:18

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Today's special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott" is a themed show focusing on hunger. According to the latest data from Feeding America, nearly 40% of the food-insecure population in the United States is white. Yet, in most counties, food insecurity rates among Black, Hispanic and Latino households exceed those of white households. This all…

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Sanctuary cities list disappeared; Lt. Gov. race adds another; More solar for Fulton 8:39

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On the Monday, June 2 edition of Georgia Today: A federal list of so-called "sanctuary cities" that included Atlanta and Athens has disappeared; a Macon state senator has entered Georgia's lieutenant governor race; Fulton County is poised to generate a lot more solar power.

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Nonprofit building a disability rights movement across the South; Food justice advocate outlines five food policy recommendations for states to follow 50:41

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The New Disabled South is working to build a coalition of disability justice activists and advocates. Dom Kelly, the co-founder, president, and CEO of New Disabled South, discusses the organization’s mission: 'To improve the lives of disabled people and build strong disability justice and rights movements in the South. Plus, with looming potential …

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Feedback Friday: Trump-era public health policy shifts raise alarm 51:02

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There have been significant public health policy changes under the Trump administration, including Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent statement. He announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would stop recommending COVID-19 vaccines for healthy pregnant women and children. This all comes as ongoing conc…

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Four counties named 'sanctuary jurisdictions'; Mayor of Camilla arrested 11:19

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On the Friday, May 30 edition of Georgia Today: Four Georgia counties are among those labeled quote "sanctuary jurisdictions" by the Trump administration; the mayor of a Southwest Georgia town is arrested for alleged election interference; and Grammy award winner Jon Batiste addresses graduates at the Savannah College of Art and Design.…

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Billions lost in clean energy jobs; SNAP theft; Columbus fires city manager 11:05

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On the Thursday, May 29 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia loses billions of dollars in clean energy investments; SNAP recipients say they've lost $23 million dollars to theft; And the Columbus City Council fires city manager Isaiah Hugley.

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Biden-era rule for medical debt on credit reports in limbo; KSU 2025 grad to research information security in Belgium 50:34

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In Jan. 2025, then-Vice President Kamala Harris announced a final rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to remove medical debt from consumers’ credit reports. The policy was to take effect in March, but just like many other Biden-era actions, the Trump administration is changing course. Now, a federal judge is expected to decide in mid-J…

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Dalton student's arrest could be citizenship path; Williams vows Head Start expansion 8:02

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On the Wednesday, May 28 edition of Georgia Today: How a false arrest could actually lead to a path to citizenship for a 19-year-old student; The Georgia Supreme Court upholds gun carry restrictions for people under 21; And U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams says she intends to expand the early childhood education program Head Start.…

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Clean energy advocates share funding uncertainty under Trump Administration; Morris Brown valedictorian champions resilience to achieve academic excellence 50:16

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Under the Biden administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar For All program aimed to improve access to clean energy and solar programs. Now, under the Trump Administration, local advocates and business leaders say $7 billion, embarked for organizations nationwide, was temporarily withheld. Diamond Spratling, the founder and exe…

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Federal cuts hit community violence intervention programs; Mother, 3 daughters graduate together from GSU 50:15

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Federal funding cuts are impacting community violence intervention (CVI) programs. CJ Jones, the founder of Dream Builders of Atlanta, Chee'Tara Alexander, the co-founder of H.O.P.E. Hustlers, and Amber Goodwin, founder of the Community Justice Action Fund, discuss how funding cuts are impacting their work and the actions they are now taking. We co…

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Georgia Power energy negotiations; New BioLab report; Non-opioid painkiller approved 9:05

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On the Tuesday, May 27 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Power pushes more fossil fuel use to accommodate data center growth; Investigators highlight the "disturbing" ways BioLab was storing dangerous chemicals; And a new painkiller could help patients avoid addiction to opioids.

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Trump's new budget plan cuts clean energy; Augusta VA healthcare report; Momocon 11:23

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On the Friday May 23rd edition of Georgia Today: Energy advocates warn President Trump's new spending bill could hurt Georgia's green energy industry; A scathing new report details problems with Augusta's VA healthcare system; And Momocon, this weekend in Atlanta, finds its economic strength in its diverse fanbase.…

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Executive order on prescription drugs; Hurricane season; New mother mental health 10:34

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On the Thursday May 22nd edition of Georgia Today: A look at what the President's executive order on prescription drugs might mean for local retailers; This year might be a big one for hurricanes; And specialists across the state are paying special attention to the mental health concerns of new mothers.…

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Tax relief for seniors; Autonomous vehicles; Public Service Commission public comments 15:14

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On the Wednesday, May 21 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta housing authority is offering 20 years of property tax relief to seniors; an autonomous vehicle company is coming to Georgia; does the state's Public Service Commission actually consider what people say during public comment periods?

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GSU database with historical information of enslaved people now available; Morehouse grad’s mission for transformative change in education 50:24

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A team of Georgia State University researchers have compiled historical data of thousands of enslaved people from Georgia and other southern states. The information dates to before the Civil War. It’s called the Data Mining and Mapping Antebellum Georgia. Elizabeth J. West, a professor of English and co-director of Georgia State University’s Center…

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Coffee Conversations: Morehouse School of Medicine at 50 years & beyond 55:11

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The latest data suggests, there are more than 150 accredited medical schools in the U.S. However, only four of them, less than 3%, are located on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is one of those institutions. The Atlanta-based institution, regarded as being one of the nation’s t…

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Deadly shootings in Macon; Savannah PD trained on LGBTQ hate crimes; Atlanta author 19:18

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On the May 20 edition of Georgia Today: Macon police are investigating two recent shootings which claimed the lives of four people;tThe Savannah Pride Center trains city police on how to identify and respond to LGBTQ hate crimes; and in an Atlanta author's new memoir, she compares her story with that of legendary English novelist Virginia Woolf.…

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'Death of democracy' protest; Ga. Power freezes rates; Ossoff takes on housing crisis 9:15

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On the Monday, May 19 edition: Hundreds gather in Atlanta to protest what they call "the death of democracy"; Georgia Power freezes rates for three years; and Sen. Jon Ossoff targets corporate landlords who some tenants say treat them unfairly.

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Remembering Malcolm X’s revolutionary legacy 100 years after his birth; Spelman 2025 mathematics grad to pursue a career as an aerospace engineer 50:22

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Monday marks what would have been Malcolm X’s 100th birthday. Akinyele Umoja, a professor in the department of Africana Studies at Georgia State University, talks more about the Muslim minister and civil and human rights leader’s life and legacy, from his early years when he was known as “Detroit Red” to his period within the Nation of Islam. Profe…

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BioLab closes Conyers plant; Trump's mega-bill hits roadblock; Missing hiker found 11:35

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On the Friday, May 16 edition of Georgia Today: The BioLab plant in Conyers is closing; Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill hits a roadblock; and the parents of a Georgia woman lost in the California wilderness for weeks describe how they felt when they learned she was safe.

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Feedback Friday: Where does the U.S. stand five years after the 2020 racial justice movement 50:34

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In the summer of 2020, it appeared the United States was experiencing a racial awakening. The killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor sparked global protests and declarations for racial justice and equity. Corporations pledged their support to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and the Black Lives Matter philosophy. For …

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Protests over student facing deportation; DOJ cancels grants; Flag football 14:36

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On the Thursday, May 15 edition of Georgia Today: Hundreds of protesters demand the release of a college student facing deportation; the U.S. Justice Department cancels grants to Georgia organizations related to crime prevention and victim services; and state leaders push more Georgia high schools to girls' flag football.…

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: New PTA association for special needs students; Georgia woman with rare condition empowers others 49:20

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Georgia has formed its first PTSA with a focus on special needs students. Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association was established to provide advocacy for special needs students and their families across the state – a group that lacks resources outside of the Atlanta metro area. Rose talks with Lola Green, the founder and executive dire…

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SNAP benefits at risk; Crime drops in Atlanta; Effect of Trump tariffs on retail 11:05

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On the Wednesday, May 14 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Democrats say kids may go hungry because of Republican-proposed cuts to SNAP benefits; new data show a drop in crime in Atlanta; and President Trump's tariffs change the way one Georgia toy retailer is stocking her shelves.

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GLAAD Down South amplifying Southern LGBTQ voices; Coalition calls for change to officer pursuit policies; Emory grads on business, identity, and lifelong learning 50:47

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GLAAD is the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization. Last year, Darian Aaron, the director of Local News: U.S. South, founded GLAAD Down South to expand GLAAD’s work, specifically making sure accurate and inclusive narratives about LGBTQ Southerners and people living with HIV are told in th…

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Student still in ICE custody after charges dropped; Voter challenge ruling appealed 11:18

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On the Tuesday, May 13 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia college student remains in ICE custody, even though charges against her were dismissed; Morehouse College announces its next president; And a judge hears arguments over whether a conservative-led mass voter challenge intimidated voters of color.…

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Hurricane season outlook; King enters Senate race; Ga. Catholics honor Pope Leo XIV 8:04

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On the Monday, May 12 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia climate scientists predict another busy hurricane season this year; Another Republican has entered the race for U.S. Senate; and Georgia Catholics honor the new Pope Leo XIV in Savannah.

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Legal expert on inmates’ mistaken releases in Georgia; Oglethorpe 2025 grad on consulting career, helping Kenyan women 50:42

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In March, a convicted murderer was released from the Clayton County Jail by mistake. The family of his victim and Clayton County officials say they were not alerted until days later. The inmate was eventually apprehended almost three weeks later, not far from the Florida hometown of his victim’s family. Today we’re asking, how often are inmates rel…

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: How CareYaya, college students are addressing loneliness in seniors; Feedback Friday: How can Georgia best support indie TV and filmmakers? 49:37

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CareYaya is a healthcare tech startup that connects college students with families in need of caregiving services. Neal K. Shah, the co-founder and CEO of CareYaya, and Hannah Imolode, a CareYaya Joygiver and student at Georgia State University, discuss how CareYaya is celebrating seniors in Georgia and across the country through a Mother's Day Ini…

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Timber industry relief bill signed; ICE detains 19 yr. old student; The Raven podcast 12:50

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On the May 9 edition: Relief is on the way for Georgia's timber industry; ICE detains a 19-year-old Georgia college student described as a "good soul"; and a new podcast profiles the 2000 double murder that shocked Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood and made national headlines.

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Kemp looks to upgrade 911 infrastructure; Health providers urge action on pollution 15:25

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On the Thursday, May 8 edition: Gov. Brian Kemp looks to upgrade the infrastructure for the state's 911 emergency hotline; some Georgia health care providers urge state and federal governments to take action against pollution; and today's the birthday of jazz pioneer Mary Lou Williams.

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Georgia attorneys and immigration rights advocates respond to Trump’s crackdown on student visas 49:01

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Despite legal status for international students being restored after the Trump administration revoked their visas, the White House vows to keep targeting international students deemed disruptive. Meanwhile, advocates and legal experts fear this won't be the government's last attempt to target international students. On today’s edition of “Closer Lo…