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Jewish students respond to protests; VP Harris to visit ATL; Carson McCullers book

Georgia Today - April 26, 2024 19:55 - 17 minutes
On the Friday April 26th edition of Georgia Today: Jewish students responds to campus protests over the war in Gaza; Vice President Kamala Harris makes plans to visit Atlanta next week; And we'll hear part two of my conversation with the author of a new biography of Carson McCullers.

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GOP Congressman Tony Gonzales attacks party peers

Party Politics - April 26, 2024 16:52 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFxwX7r4nTY This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss President Biden's remarks on abortion in Florida, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales' attacks on his GOP colleagues, and the upcoming elections in Texas, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS ...

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Police disperse protestors at Emory; Black mayor conference; Carson McCullers book

Georgia Today - April 25, 2024 20:08 - 15 minutes
On the Thursday, April 25 edition of Georgia Today: Police disperse protesters at Emory University as campus demonstrations take place across the state; Black mayors from around the country are gathering in Atlanta this week — 50 years since the election of Atlanta’s first Black mayor, Maynard Ja...

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Human trafficking bill; Heat injury tools; Magnet fisher uncovers evidence

Georgia Today - April 24, 2024 19:58 - 11 minutes
LISTEN: On the Wednesday, April 24 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Kemp signs a human trafficking bill, the latest in a flurry of bill signings; the CDC is partnering with the National Weather Service to help address heat related injuries; and a Georgia magnet fisher uncovers new evidence in a nin...

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Dept. of Corrections held in contempt; Tick map; School choice bill becomes law

Georgia Today - April 23, 2024 20:52 - 8 minutes
LISTEN: On the Tuesday, April 23 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Dept of Corrections is in trouble for failing to fix certain practices deemed unconstitutional; a new map lists the locations of Georgia's most common tick species; and Gov. Brian Kemp signs into law a controversial school cho...

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ReGeneration Rising S2E5: Indirect Work with Carol Sanford

RSA Conversations - April 23, 2024 10:11 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In this episode, Daniel and Philipa talk with award-winning author and regenerative leadership expert, Carol Sanford. In this episode, Daniel and Philipa are in conversation with award-winning author and regenerative leadership expert, Carol Sanford. Carol draws on her experience working with bu...

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Solar panels boosted; Certificate of Need requirements ended; Voter reg. deadline

Georgia Today - April 22, 2024 15:47 - 12 minutes
LISTEN: On the Monday, April 22 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia is getting a big financial boost from the White House to help with solar panel adoption; Gov. Brian Kemp signs a law relaxing some requirements for the construction of rural county hospitals; and today is the deadline to register t...

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TikTok ban; Orange Crush festival; Rico Wade remembered

Georgia Today - April 19, 2024 19:47 - 16 minutes
LISTEN: On the Friday, April 19 edition of Georgia Today: How the federal legislation on TikTok could affect Georgia content creators; a look at how organizers of Tybee Island's Orange Crush festival could be on the hook for costs to taxpayers; and we remember Atlanta rap pioneer Rico Wade.

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Is Mike Johnson’s job in jeopardy?

Party Politics - April 19, 2024 15:35 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPXEIzFAM54 This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the security of Mike Johnson's speakership, Trump's hush-money trial, and the campaign war chests of Ted Cruz and Colin Allred, among other stories. NATIONAL TOPICS Johnson speaker...

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Kemp signs tax-cutting bills; Georgia stalled in Pre-K enrollment; RIP Dickey Betts

Georgia Today - April 18, 2024 18:22 - 9 minutes
LISTEN: On the Thursday, April 18 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp signs tax-cutting bills into law; a new report shows Georgia stalled in its efforts to boost pre-K enrollment; and we remember Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers, who died today at the age of 80.

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ATL mayor on protester vandalism; School-based health centers; Augusta National heist

Georgia Today - April 17, 2024 20:11 - 10 minutes
LISTEN: On the Wednesday, April 17 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says vandalism won't stop the construction of the controversial police training center; a statewide program provides needed medical care in some rural areas; and an Augusta man is charged with trafficking sto...

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Should Policy Match Voters' Preferences?

Not Another Politics Podcast - April 17, 2024 12:00 - 42 minutes
How do we know if our democracy is healthy? For political scientist, the answer often comes down to things we can measure like responsiveness to voter’s wishes. But is that really the right thing to measure? There are two camps in this debate. The empiricists want to focus on what and how we ca...

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Postmaster General senate hearing; Atlanta trail project; Savannah Trolley Tour noise 

Georgia Today - April 16, 2024 20:47 - 9 minutes
On the Tuesday April 16th edition of Georgia Today: Postmaster General Louis Dejoy faces tough questions about mail delivery delays before the U.S. Senate; Atlanta works to finish part of a trail connecting the city to the Chattahoochee River; And Savannah attempts to cut down on noise created by...

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The Rwandan genocide 30 years on: witnessing atrocities - and trying to stop them

Inside Geneva - April 16, 2024 07:00 - 37 minutes
The world is marking 30 years since the Rwandan genocide. Inside Geneva talks to those who witnessed it.  “We came to one village where there were a few survivors and a man came to me with a list and said ‘look, the names have been crossed out one by one, entire families, they were killing ever...

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Commission vote on GA Power request; Savannah requires gun locks; Tax Day discounts

Georgia Today - April 15, 2024 19:52 - 7 minutes
On the Monday April 15th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's Public Service Commission votes tomorrow on Georgia Power's request to generate more electricity; The city of Savannah is requiring locks for guns left inside motor vehicles; And we'll give you the scoop on businesses offering discounts...

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USPS oversight hearing planned; New MARTA stations proposed; Coal ash ponds

Georgia Today - April 12, 2024 18:33 - 16 minutes
On the Friday April 12th edition of Georgia Today: A senate hearing is planning on looking into delays at the US Postal Service; Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens unveils the proposed locations for three new MARTA stations; And we’ll take a closer look at Georgia Power’s plans to close toxic coal ash p...

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A look at John Whitmire’s first 100 days as Houston mayor

Party Politics - April 12, 2024 14:53 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=affCq4r0cpY This week, Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina discuss the recent near-total ban on abortion in Arizona, Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Harris County, and the first 100 days of John Whitmire's inaugural term as Houston mayor, among other s...

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Prosecutor named in Jones case; Hope for peach farmers; Pension for former Brave

Georgia Today - April 11, 2024 19:26 - 13 minutes
On the Thursday April 11th edition of Georgia Today: A prosecutor has been named to investigate Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones’ possible role in the Georgia’s election interference case; Georgia peach farmers are looking to have a better yield this year; And an online petition is encouraging the ...

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Prosecutor named in Jones case; Hope for peach farmers; Pension for former Brave

Georgia Today - April 11, 2024 19:26 - 13 minutes
On the Thursday April 11th edition of Georgia Today: A prosecutor has been named to investigate Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones’ possible role in the Georgia’s election interference case; Georgia peach farmers are looking to have a better yield this year; And an online petition is encouraging the ...

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Georgia Today: EPA limits chemicals in water; Opioid lawsuit settlement website; Atlanta pro hockey

Georgia Today - April 10, 2024 14:43 - 15 minutes
On the Wednesday April 10th edition of Georgia Today: Money from a sprawling opioid lawsuit settlement is now available to eligible Georgians; A man who has spent 22 years in prison will now get a new trial; And could Atlanta finally be ready for a new professional hockey team?

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ReGeneration Rising S2E4: Architects of Abundance with Lyla June Johnston

RSA Conversations - April 10, 2024 11:15 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In this episode, Daniel and Philipa talk with Indigenous musician, scholar, and community organiser, Dr Lyla June Johnston. Lyla June shares lessons from her Diné, Tsétsêhéstâhese and European heritage and highlights the importance of engaging with, recognising and respecting Indigenous wisdom t...

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TRUMP'S 'PORN'-STAR HUSH-MONEY 'CRIMINAL' TRIAL - ON APRIL "15TH"

RoughRiderz-RADIO - April 09, 2024 16:30 - 11 minutes
ON APRIL "15TH" . TRUMP BEGINS HIS ---  . ''--STAR --- . HUSH MONEY --- . 'CRIMINAL' TRIAL .  

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Norfolk Southern settles class action suit; Okefenokee Mine public comments deadline

Georgia Today - April 09, 2024 15:49 - 11 minutes
On the Tuesday, April 9 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern agrees to pay more than $600 million to settle a class action lawsuit; it's the last day to submit written comments on a plan to mine near Georgia's Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge; and a former chief financial o...

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Complaint filed against Emory; Alzheimers study; Aaron 715th Home Run anniversary

Georgia Today - April 08, 2024 19:54 - 13 minutes
On the Monday April 8th edition of Georgia Today: Two advocacy groups file a complaint against Emory University for creating what they say is a hostile environment for Muslim students; Researchers recruit older patients for a new Alzheimer's study; And its the fiftieth anniversary of the night Br...

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DONALD J. TRUMP FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION

RoughRiderz-RADIO - April 06, 2024 18:30 - 6 minutes
Donald J. TRUMP --- . Federal Correctional Institution  . OH YEAH .  

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Georgia Republican chairman ousted; Inmate mail bomber indicted; Braves home opener

Georgia Today - April 05, 2024 20:51 - 12 minutes
On the Friday April 5th edition of Georgia Today: The removal process begins for the vice chairman of the Georgia Republican Party after a judge found he violated state election law; and Federal prosecutors indict a state inmate accused of building and mailing bombs from inside prison. 

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House passes fiscal budget for 2024; New voter registration system; baby turtles

Georgia Today - April 05, 2024 17:15 - 14 minutes
On the Friday, March 10 edition of Georgia Today : The Georgia House passes its version of the fiscal year 2024 budget; we explain Georgia's new voter registration system; and Zoo Atlanta introduces two tiny new additions.

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Election interference case update; Sea turtle release; MLK assasination anniversary

Georgia Today - April 04, 2024 20:03 - 7 minutes
On the Thursday April 4th edition of Georgia Today: Former President Donald Trump faces a setback in the Georgia election interference case; Jekyll Island hosts the largest release of rehabbed sea turtles in state history; And we mark the anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Marti...

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What Makes a Life Worth Living?

Aspen Ideas to Go - April 04, 2024 16:07 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 213 ratings
For years, Yale undergraduate students have lined up to take a wildly popular course called Life Worth Living. Bucking the highly competitive tone you might expect at an Ivy League school, the class teaches students to look beyond traditional markers of success for deeper meaning. Theology profe...

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Tornado hits Conyers; Chattahoochee 'protected green space'; Keith Lee returns to ATL

Georgia Today - April 03, 2024 19:42 - 12 minutes
LISTEN: On the Wednesday, April 3 edition of Georgia Today: Cleanup efforts are underway after a tornado touched down in Conyers last night; Another mile of the Chattahoochee River is becoming protected green space; and food-reviewing TikToker Keith Lee says he plans to give Atlanta another try.

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