Best Public Broadcasting Atlanta Podcasts (2025)

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ICE raids Hyundai plant; Atlanta public schools to merge; Michael Hardwick book 15:27

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On the Friday September 5th edition of Georgia Today: Workers are detained in a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Bryan County; Atlanta Public Schools are planning a merge; And a new book profiles the story of an Atlanta man whose arrest and trial made him an icon of the LGBTQ community.…

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Election board update; Apalachee shooting anniversary; Kennedy grilled on health care 13:43

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On the Thursday, Sept. 4th edition of Georgia Today: The Fulton County Board of Commissioners delays confirmation of two nominees to an election board; one-year anniversary of the shooting at Apalachee High School; Georgia U.S. senators call for the resignation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Atlanta Fed President says economic ‘uncertainty abounds’; New documentary on America’s first Black Supreme Court Justice 51:27

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On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” we discuss the latest quarterly economic report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta with analysis from President and Chief Executive Officer Raphael Bostic. The report on the southeastern United States shows a slight economic decline, with tariffs rising from 2% to 18% since late 2024. Despite current …

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Hurricane season coming; New EV plant on the way; Declining film production in Ga. 14:48

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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Sept. 3 edition of Georgia Today: Weather forecasters are warning people on the potential danger of Georgia's upcoming hurricane season; despite delays, a new electric vehicle factory is still coming to Middle Georgia; and in recent years, film and television productions are down in the state. We'll talk about what that me…

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Belgium's Ambassador tours Atlanta; HHS Workers call for Sec. Kennedy’s Resignation; Federal funding cuts lead to uncertainty for local legal services programBelgium's Ambassador tours Atlanta; HHS Workers ... 49:36

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Today’s edition of Closer Look with Rose Scott begins with Frédéric Bernard, Belgium's Ambassador in the United States. While touring Atlanta, he discusses his plans to meet with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and entrepreneurs, plus his view on the working relationship between the U.S. and Belgium, and how it can benefit both countries. Then, we hear…

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Fulton County commissioners refuse to confirm nominees for the elections board; Preserving Black Churches grant program now accepting applications; New partnership focuses on debt elimination for 3,500 ... 50:36

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A Fulton County Judge has delayed his order requiring Fulton County to pay $10,000 a day until two Republican nominees are appointed to the Fulton County Board of Elections. Senior Superior Court Judge David Emerson is now allowing the county to appeal. This is a story that has been developing for months. Rose talks with Fulton County Commissioners…

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Senators hold meeting on social media and kids; Macon benefits package; Seafood risks 10:07

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On the Tuesday, Sept. 2 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia senators meeting on the impact of social media and artificial intelligence on children; Macon tries to entice newcomers with a new benefits package; and UGA research details potential health risks for imported seafood.

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Labor Day protests organized; Election Board fines paused; Peach Bowl CEO steps down 15:22

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On the Friday August 29th edition of Georgia Today: Groups organize Labor Day protests against President Donald Trump; A judge pauses his order for the Fulton County Election Board to face daily fines; And longtime president and CEO of the Peach Bowl Gary Stokan is stepping down.

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Atlanta 2075: A look to the future at Dragon Con 2025 53:30

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Imagine Atlanta in 2075. From politics to technology, to climate change, what will the city that’s been dubbed “too busy to hate” look like? That was the topic of discussion for “Closer Look’s” August installment of Coffee Conversations held at #Dragon Con 2025. Host Rose Scott spoke with a diverse group of creatives from various genres about how a…

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ICE arrests in South Georgia; Fulton Election Board fined; AJC will end print edition 14:19

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On the Thursday August 28th edition of Georgia Today: The Fulton County Election Board will face fines for not confirming two Republican nominees accused of being election deniers; The Atlanta Journal Constitution will stop providing its print edition at the end of the year; And Georgia communities experience the new reality of the Trump administra…

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Senate race goes to runoff; Jones kicks off Gov. campaign; Grady Memorial helicopter 9:15

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On the Wednesday, Aug. 27 edition of Georgia Today: The race to replace state Sen. Brandon Beach is headed to a runoff; Lt. Gov. Burt Jones kicks off his campaign for governor in Butts County; and Grady Memorial celebrates its new airbound trauma care unit.

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Thousands of federal records and documents released about Emmett Till’s murder; New art installation honors civil rights leader Xernona Clayton 50:42

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Thursday, Aug. 28, marks 70 years since Emmett Till was brutally lynched. Just days ago, the U.S. National Archives released thousands of documents and records about the case and the government’s response. At the time of his death, Till, who was from Chicago, was visiting his family in Money, Mississippi, when he was accused of whistling at a white…

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The Colonnade: Nearly 100 years of family-style service; The student-led protest for Eva L. Thomas High School 50:51

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As its 100th anniversary approaches, Rose Scott and the “Closer Look” team sit down with the staff of The Colonnade. Established in 1927, the Cheshire Bridge Road diner is one of Atlanta’s oldest restaurants, with some employees from the 1970s and 1980s still working in the kitchen and dining room. Scott talks with the owners about the history of T…

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Carter visits Ga. pharmacy; Disaster Mitigation Committee; New food bank in Atlanta 10:13

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On the Tuesday, Aug. 26 edition of Georgia Today: U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter visits an Atlanta pharmacy to learn about rising drug costs; Athens hosts a conference of experts from around the country focused on mitigating natural disasters; and a new community food center opens in Atlanta.

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Exec order targets unions; Aerospace and Defense Alliance; Alzheimer's advisory group 8:03

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On the Monday, Aug. 25 edition of Georgia Today: An executive order targets unions at the Department of Health and Human Services; Georgia aerospace and defense companies form an organization to advance their industries; and two Georgia residents will serve on a new advisory group for Alzheimer's disease.…

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Labor Crisis: Black women’s unemployment rate increasing 50:52

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It’s estimated that more than 300,000 Black women have left the workforce. Federal layoffs, budget cuts, and diversity, equity, and inclusion rollbacks are among the many contributing factors. While July data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows an overall national unemployment rate of 4.2%, that number rose to 6.3% for Black women—the hi…

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Vance visits Peachtree City; Tuberculosis rising; First Housing Center opens 15:27

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On the Friday August 22nd edition of Georgia Today: Vice President J.D. Vance visits Peachtree City; Tuberculosis is on the rise in Metro Atlanta; and a new apartment building in Gwinnett County offers a place where unhoused men can get back on their feet.

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Lawsuit cites cruel and unusual punishment for not providing gender-affirming care; Transit advocates differ on newly announced plans for Atlanta’s Beltline 50:33

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Nearly 300 Georgia inmates are suing Georgia corrections officials and the state's healthcare contractor for not providing gender-affirming care. Rose talks with Emily Early, the associate director of the Southern Regional Office of the Center for Constitutional Rights, and Chinyere Ezie, a senior staff attorney at the Center for Constitutional Rig…

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Coastal Ga. paper mills to close; Tobacco tax committee; Documentary on Mercer alumna 13:18

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On the Thursday, August 21st edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia paper mill announces plans to close, eliminating more than 1-thousand jobs; State lawmakers consider ways to help people quit smoking; And a new documentary tells the story of a woman who fifty years ago was denied an exhibition in Mercer University's art gallery because she was black…

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CDC workers accuse Trump of endangerment; Collins kicks off Senate campaign 7:27

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On the Wednesday August 20th edition of Georgia Today: Current and former CDC workers accuse the Trump administration of endangering them; U.S. Representative Mike Collins kicks off his Senate campaign; And a vigil is held for two Georgia women who died from abortion-related complications in 2022.

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AARP on 90 years of the Social Security Program; NPR’s Michel Martin talks keeping audiences informed, connected and uplifted amid federal cuts 49:45

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This month, as the nation marks 90 years since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, 1.9 million Georgians will receive a Social Security payment. However, some say the future of Social Security is uncertain. “Closer Look” host Rose Scott talks with Alice Bennett, the advocacy manager for AARP Georgia. Bennett add…

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Beacon Hill community leads push for reparations in Decatur 50:55

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The Decatur City Commission recently approved a resolution from the Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights to establish the Decatur Reparations Task Force. The newly formed 11-member group, recommended by the Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights, is comprised of Beacon Hill legacy residents, historians, legal experts, a youth representa…

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GOP pushes to end state income tax; Emory cancer research; Fulton to repair County Jail 8:11

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On the Tuesday August 19th edition of Georgia Today: GOP lawmakers explore options for eliminating the state income tax; Emory University is awarded a new grant for cancer research; And Fulton County plans to spend a billion dollars to repair the deadly Fulton County Jail.

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Savannah Pride Center expands services to include gender-affirming healthcare; Atlanta Beltline CEO on estimated $3.5 billion transit plan 51:50

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The Savannah Pride Center—a Georgia-based nonprofit—has found itself expanding beyond its advocacy work to help meet the healthcare needs of the LGBTQ+ community in Savannah. “Closer Look” host Rose talked with Michael Bell, the executive director of the Savannah Pride Center, Nikolas Indigo, a Savannah Pride Center's outreach team lead, and GeorgA…

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Conyers town hall on BioLab fire; Georgia scores low on college affordability 9:41

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On the Monday, Aug. 18 edition of Georgia Today: Conyers residents have lingering questions about chemical exposure in the wake of the BioLab fire; A plane crash temporarly closes Albany's airport; And Georgia still misses the mark on college affordability.

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Vaccine task force; New EPA guidelines; Documentary series on Magic City 15:01

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LISTEN: On the Friday, Aug. 15 edition of Georgia Today: Leaders from the Atlanta-based CDC will be part of a reinstated vaccine task force; the EPA announces new guidance for farmers on a controversial herbicide; and a new documentary series profiles the Atlanta cultural institution known as Magic City.…

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Mana Nutrition to resume operations; BioLab gets federal investigation 14:42

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On the Thursday, Aug. 14 edition of Georgia Today: A manufacturer of emergency food for starving children will resume operations; a state senator is sued for defamation; federal investigators look into last year's fire at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers.

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East Lake Foundation talks 30 Years of Revitalization; New report examines environmental injustices and corrections 20 years after Hurricane Katrina 50:39

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The foundation that supports Atlanta’s East Lake community, the East Lake Foundation, is celebrating 30 years. Show host Rose Scott talks with Ilham Askia, the president and CEO of the East Lake Foundation, about how the neighborhood — once overshadowed by crime, poverty, and crumbling infrastructure — was transformed into a thriving community. It’…

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Judge hears arguments over voting law; Pierce County Library Board; Beltline rail 7:05

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On the Wednesday, Aug. 13 edition of Georgia Today: A court hears arguments over Georgia's controversial voting law; the newly assembled Pierce County Library Board in Southeast Georgia has its first meeting after the library's manager was fired over a book display; and plans for light rail on the Atlanta Beltline take shape.…

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Suspended Emory Palestinian medical student files lawsuit, citing civil rights violations 48:57

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Umaymah Mohammad, a Palestinian medical-sociology dual degree student at Emory, was at the midway point of completing her PhD program when she was suspended from Emory’s medical school. She says she was suspended after participating in various pro-Palestine demonstrations on Emory’s campus, including the April 2024 encampment. She also appeared on …

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CDC shooting motivated by vaccine discontent says GBI; New e-cigarettes; Bee deaths 8:21

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On the Tuesday, Aug. 12th edition of Georgia Today: Investigators say last week's shooting at the CDC was motivated by discontent with COVID-19 vaccines; health leaders warn schools about e-cigarettes that look like highlighters; and some bad news for Georgia beekeepers.

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Details on CDC shooting; Ossoff highlights abuse at immigration detention centers 11:03

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On the Monday, Aug. 11 edition of Georgia Today: New details on last week's shooting at the CDC in Atlanta; Sen. Jon Ossoff shines a light on abusive conditions at immigration detention centers; and a look at the impact of the closure of a paper mill in Georgia's Early County.

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New book traces Atlanta's political history, argues leaders ignored Black working class; Analysis of Georgia’s latest political news 50:33

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The new book, "Class Warfare in Black Atlanta," explores Atlanta's transformative political history from 1966 onwards and gives a critique of the city’s leadership. “Closer Look,” host Rose Scott, talks with author Augustus Wood, a scholar of African American History of the Urban South and assistant professor in the School of Labor and Employment R…

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Georgia Milestone test results; Nerd Store to change locations; McDonough Meteorite 9:06

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LISTEN: On the Friday, Aug. 8 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia students are still scoring below pre-pandemic levels; a shop for gamers in Albany prepares to close, citing high rent; and UGA researchers study a meteorite that crashed through the roof of a home in Henry County.

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Update on Fort Stewart shooting; Two former Augusta COs indicted for inmate's death 8:03

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On the Thursday, Aug. 7 edition of Georgia Today: We'll have the latest on yesterday's shooting at Fort Stewart in Southeast Georgia; two former corrections officers at an Augusta prison are charged in connection with a man's death; and Macon-Bibb County officials ask residents for help handling the housing shortage.…

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The Legacy & Challenges to the 1965 Voting Rights Act 47:08

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Sixty years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the 1965 Voting Rights Act, saying “The denial of the right to vote, is still a deadly wrong and the time for injustice has gone.” Today, we look back on the landmark legislation and the challenges voting rights see today. Joining Rose Scott for today’s special call-in edition of “Closer Loo…

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Five soldiers shot at Fort Stewart; Michael Thurmond announces governor run 7:34

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On the Wednesday, Aug. 6 edition of Georgia Today: Five soldiers injured in a shooting at Georgia's Fort Stewart Army base; former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announces a run for governor; and delayed federal education grants are on the way.

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KSU researchers use supercomputing to better understand Alzheimer’s disease; New book offers a critique of HBCUs and encourages them to focus on being “pan-Black” 50:36

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Researchers at Kennesaw State University are trying to better understand Alzheimer's disease and how to treat it. They are now using advanced computational modeling and drug discovery simulations that could potentially speed up treatment research. Rose talks with Chloe Yixin Xie, an assistant professor of information technology and Johaan Kathilank…

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Former Lt. Gov. switches parties; Nonprofit preps for more patients due to fed. cuts 15:14

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LISTEN: On the Aug. 5 edition: Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan switches parties; a nonprofit health center prepares for more patients ahead of federal cuts to health insurance; and Southwest Atlanta residents want answers on ongoing construction they say is impacting local businesses

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Health care costs expected to rise; Weapons detection systems installed in schools 8:59

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On the Monday, Aug. 4 edition of Georgia Today: Health care costs are expected to rise next year; a Northeast Georgia community considers moving a whole cemetery to make way for a business park; and as some Georgia kids head back to school, they'll have to pass through a weapons detection system.

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Season 5 of “Buried Truths”: "A Preacher, a Policeman and a Physician." the story of Clarence H. Pickett; 60 Years Later: the legacy and future of the Voting Rights Act 50:17

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Season 5 of WABE’s Peabody Award-winning podcast “Buried Truths” launches on August 26th. This season delves into the life of Clarence Horatious Pickett. The preacher and advertising salesman was beaten by police in December 1957, and died days later after a white doctor dismissed his injuries. For a special preview of the series, “Buried Truths” h…

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Georgia Today: Macon mental health results; Atlanta bridge reopens; Joro spiders behavior 8:37

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LISTEN: On the Aug. 1 edition: Mental health advocates in Macon have results from a community survey of adverse childhood experiences; after seven years, a bridge in Atlanta reopened to drivers in a rededication ceremony; and a new University of Georgia survey found aggressive behaviors in some Joro spiders.…

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Georgia Today: Gwinnett ICE detentions; Pushback against health care cuts; Forsyth Park fountain 13:16

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On the July 31st edition: Gwinnett County leads the state in ICE detentions, despite no formal agreement with federal law enforcement; state Democrats push back against health care cuts that could jeopardize nursing home funds; and Savannah's iconic Forsyth Park fountain gets a deep clean after decades.…

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Hearing on marijuana; New Buford stadium; Columbus to host international kayak events 11:30

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LISTEN: On the July 30 edition: A Georgia House committee looks at marijuana regulation; Buford High School is opening a $62 million football stadium; and Columbus will host important international events in kayak and canoe

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Georgia Tech leads a multi-year initiative to help cities and communities adapt to urban heat 50:02

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A heat wave has swept across metro Atlanta this week, with temperatures hitting 100 degrees. “Closer Look” host Rose Scott talks with Rounaq Basu, an assistant professor in the School of City and Regional Planning at Georgia Tech. Climate scientists warn that extreme heat events like this are becoming more frequent due to human-caused climate chang…

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The evolving role of AI: from voice commands to hiring decisions 50:16

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For a special edition of “Closer Look,” we explore the good, the bad, and the complexities of using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in our everyday lives. Researchers and experts discuss AI in voice recognition, the controversy surrounding its use in human resources software, and its role in denying medical claims. We revisit Rose’s conve…

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Older women protesting; Brant Frost Ponzi investigation; Norfolk Southern merger 13:22

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On the July 29 edition: Recent protests around the state are being driven and attended by older, politically active women; State officials released facts and figures around which students are taking advantage of private school vouchers; And a proposed data center in Monroe County failed to get past a zoning committee.…

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Mike Collins runs for Senate; Violent Atlanta weekend; Heat advisory in effect 15:26

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On the July 28th edition: U.S. House Representative Mike Collins announced his candidacy for Senator Jon Ossoff's seat in next year's election; The Georgia Department of Agriculture is warning about the dangers of extreme heat on pets and livestock.; And a teenage track star is setting new records.

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GRO Fund launches new guaranteed income & Baby Bonds pilot program; Oscar Harris on becoming one of the most influential architects in the South 49:32

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The GRO Fund is launching Freedom Futures: Cash for Today, Capital for Tomorrow. The pilot program, which aims to address the racial wealth divide, gives selected participants $500 a month in guaranteed income and up to $40,000 in Baby Bonds for wealth-building, along with financial advising. Hope Wollensack, the founding executive director of the …