GPB public
[search 0]
More
Download the App!
show episodes
 
Artwork

1
Georgia Today

Georgia Public Broadcasting

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Daily
 
Georgia Today is the daily podcast from GPB News bringing you compelling stories and in-depth reporting that you won’t hear anywhere else. Peter Biello hosts this quick and convenient way to get the best of GPB News’ extensive coverage of the topics that matter to you, delivered directly to your device every weekday afternoon.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Narrative Edge

Georgia Public Broadcasting

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly+
 
Narrative Edge from Georgia Public Broadcasting highlights books with Georgia connections. Hosted by two of your favorite public radio book nerds who also happen to be your hosts of All Things Considered on GPB radio, Peter Biello and Orlando Montoya . In this podcast Peter and Orlando will introduce you to authors, their writings, and the insights behind their stories mixed with their own thoughts and ideas on just what gives these works the Narrative Edge.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
GPB News Podcast

Georgia Public Broadcasting

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Updated throughout the day, this podcast features Georgia Public Broadcasting's Radio News Team. Our reporters give you the latest statewide news and features from all across the state.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
The Credits

Georgia Public Broadcasting

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
In this podcast, we meet the people who work in Georgia's multibillion dollar film industry. Host Kalena Boller is a location manager with more than 40 film and television credits to her name. This podcast is Kalena's love letter to the people whose names you see when the credits roll.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Speakeasy with Denene

Georgia Public Broadcasting

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
SPEAKEASY WITH DENENE is a 30-minute podcast hosted by New York Times bestselling author, Denene Millner. On the show, we’re deep diving into the beauty and humanity of blackness. We take one word like BLACK, BEAUTY, or LOVE, and we break down the many ways that word applies to the African American experience.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
WPPR Podcast

Georgia Public Broadcasting

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
The Northeast Georgia flagship public radio station is part of the GPB radio network, located in the Swanson Center of Piedmont College in Demorest, Georgia.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Political Rewind

Georgia Public Broadcasting

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly+
 
The political game in Georgia is more dynamic than ever. From local elected officials to state and federal government, we're facing complicated issues. On "Political Rewind" we take the time to break down these issues, speaking directly to the decision makers. We not only get you caught up on the week that was in state politics, but we look ahead so that you will stay informed.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
The Bitter Southerner Podcast

Georgia Public Broadcasting

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
The Bitter Southerner Podcast, hosted by Bitter Southerner magazine editor Chuck Reece, explores the culture and history of the American South. It is a co-production of Georgia Public Broadcasting and The Bitter Southerner magazine.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Battleground: Ballot Box

Georgia Public Broadcasting

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
It’s been nearly three years since a failed attempt to overturn Georgia’s presidential results. Now, a grand jury in Atlanta will soon decide if former President Donald Trump and his allies will face criminal charges for their actions. In this special season of Battleground: Ballot Box, Georgia Public Broadcasting political reporter Stephen Fowler continues to track the fight for who we vote for and how those votes are counted with an in-depth look at historic investigation into election int ...
  continue reading
 
In 1991, seven black and five white jurors convicted Troy Davis of murder in the shooting death of Savannah police officer Mark MacPhail. Davis sat on Georgia’s deathrow for 20 years. Leading up to his execution, there were mass protests. Some of Davis’ supporters included Pope Benedict XVI, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and former Republican Congressman Bob Barr of Georiga. Their efforts to stop the execution weren’t successful. On September 21, 2011, the state of Georgia executed Tro ...
  continue reading
 
"Shots in the Back: Exhuming the 1970 Augusta Riot" tells the story of one of the first major Civil Rights Era riots in the South. The immediate cause of the riot in Augusta, Ga. was the brutal murder of Charles Oatman, an African American teenager held by police in the county jail. During the riot, six Black men were killed by white police officers, all of them shot in the back. In a collaboration, students at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts join GPB in telling this story.
  continue reading
 
“Nothing Funny about Money,” is the brainchild of hosts Matt Goren and Michael Gene Thomas from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences’ department of financial planning, housing and consumer economics at The University of Georgia. Goren is an adjunct assistant professor and Thomas is a doctoral student in the department. Our intended audience is people who find personal finance a bit scary and frustrating but still need help,” Goren said. The focus is less on money and more on quality o ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
On the Friday September 20th edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia Election Board passes a rule requiring a hand-count of ballots; Vice President Kamala Harris rallies voters in Atlanta; And hundreds of students across the state walk out to demonstrate for gun safety. Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast from GPB News. Today is Friday…
  continue reading
 
LISTEN: On the Thursday, Sept. 19 edition of Georgia Today: Sen. Jon Ossoff pushes legislation that he says will help fix the Postal Service; the State Election Board is set to vote on more rule changes ahead of the November election; and a Braves fan favorite is hanging up his cleats for good.
  continue reading
 
On the Wednesday, Sept. 18 edition of Georgia Today: A trio of bail fund administrators have the money laundering charges against them dropped; candidates for Chatham County district attorney clash at a forum in Savannah; and the Atlanta Botanical Garden celebrates the blooming of four rare African corpse flowers. Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georg…
  continue reading
 
On the Tuesday, Sept. 17 edition of Georgia Today: Kamala Harris says that Donald Trump's policies played a role in a Georgia woman's death; vice president hopeful Tim Walz made a stop in Macon today; and the American factory making one of the most common antibiotics is at risk of shutting down. Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast fr…
  continue reading
 
On the Monday, Sept. 16 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia schools use a new technology to enable a swift response in active shooter situations; a subcommittee by Sen. Jon Ossoff looks into Georgia's abortion ban; and a new study explores what is driving up the rate of childhood obesity in the state. Orlando Montoya: Hello and welcome to the Georgia…
  continue reading
 
On the Friday September 13th edition of Georgia Today: The killing of four people at Apalachee High School last week raises legal questions about parential responsibility; A judge dismisses four counts in the election interference case against Donald Trump; And the Georgia State election board faces more challenges. Peter Biello: Welcome to the Geo…
  continue reading
 
On the Thursday September 12th edition of Georgia Today: Georgia state lawmakers say they will consider new gun policies next session; Some schools boost precautions following threats made on social media; And preservationists, say several buildings in Macon are in need of what they call "intensive care". Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today …
  continue reading
 
LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Sept. 11 edition of Georgia Today: The mother of the alleged Apalachee High School shooter speaks out; Georgia voters react to last night's presidential debate; and the Fearless Fund agrees to close down a grant program for Black women entrepreneurs. Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast from GPB News. Today i…
  continue reading
 
On the Tuesday September 10th edition of Georgia Today: Some students in Barrow County went back to school today, six days after a school shooting in Winder; Two Delta planes collide at the Atlanta airport; And Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger reiterates his concerns about the State Election Board. Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today po…
  continue reading
 
The coming-of-age story of Philbet, gay and living with a disability, battles bullying, ignorance, and disdain as he makes his way in life as an outsider in the Deep South—before finding acceptance in unlikely places. Fueled by tomato sandwiches and green milkshakes, and obsessed with cars, Philbet struggles with life and love as a gay boy in rural…
  continue reading
 
LISTEN: On the Monday, Sept. 9 edition of Georgia Today: New revelations about last week's Apalachee High School shooting have some asking if the tragedy could've been prevented; the Savannah school system adopts maps to help first responders during active shooter scenarios; and residents hurt by Tropical Storm Debby ask why their homes weren't inc…
  continue reading
 
Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast from GPB News. Today is Friday, September 6th. I'm Peter Biello. On today's episode, both the 14 year old suspect accused of killing four people at his high school and his father face charges. The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper sues the city of Atlanta over e-coli pollution, and researchers get funding …
  continue reading
 
Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast from GPB News. Today is Thursday, Sept. 5. I'm Peter Biello. On today's episode, the state mourns the loss of two teachers and two students in yesterday's school shooting in Winder, Ga. Georgia Power gets approval to cut rates, and the Fulton County Board of Commissioners will provide monitors for …
  continue reading
 
Sofi Gratas: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast from GPB News. Today is Wednesday, Sept. 4. I'm Sofi Gratas. On today's episode, a suspect is in custody after a shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County leaves four people dead. Public service commissioners vote to grant a Georgia railroad company private land for a new rail line, and the…
  continue reading
 
Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast from GPB News. Today is Tuesday, Sept. 3. I'm Peter Biello. On today's episode, Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance plans a town hall meeting in Brazelton. AT&T workers across the South continue their strike, and Atlanta's mayor says the city will be dedicating $60 million towards add…
  continue reading
 
On the Friday August 30th edition of Georgia Today: Vice President Kamala Harris holds a rally in Savannah, her first since accepting the democratic party's nomination for president; Dozens of guards walk off the job at the Fulton County Jail; And a new book looks into the role of race and privilege in the pursuit of justice for a man who murdered …
  continue reading
 
On the Thursday August 29th edition of Georgia Today: Democrats sue Georgia Elections Board over rules they say could delay election certification; Georgia's secretary of state makes a decision on who can be on this year's presidential ballot; And new technology helps babies with respiratory problems breathe on their own.…
  continue reading
 
On the Wednesday August 28th edition of Georgia Today: VP Kamala Harris kicks off a two day bus tour today in South Georgia; Georgia senate republicans push to ban transgender women from womens sports; And a look at what it's like for the few Black students attending what historians call "segregation academies"…
  continue reading
 
On the Tuesday, Aug. 27 edition of Georgia Today: A group of nonprofits works to combat so-called "hidden homelessness;" a state judge rules to keep third party candidates off of Georgia's presidential ballot; and WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark draws a record-breaking crowd to State Farm Arena.
  continue reading
 
The 1987 murder of Lita McClinton Sullivan sent shockwaves through the affluent Atlanta suburb of Buckhead. The neighborhood, with its stately mansions and top-tier schools, was not the kind of place where women were gunned down in cold blood in broad daylight. In A Devil Went Down to Georgia, author Deb Miller Landau details the shocking events th…
  continue reading
 
LISTEN: On the Friday, Aug. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Officer misconduct leads a Georgia prosecutor to drop charges in three murder cases; Georgians speak at the last day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago; and a Savannah columnist talks about her new books of essays.
  continue reading
 
LISTEN: On the Thursday, Aug. 22 edition of Georgia Today: Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan urges other Republicans to vote for Harris for president; historical preservationists work to uncover the forgotten stories of Oak Ridge Cemetery in Macon; and as the Braves take on the Phillies, a rivalry between two players reignites.…
  continue reading
 
On the Wednesday Augsut 21st edition of Georgia Today: Georgia republicans rally in Hall County for former president Donald Trump; More Georgia plaintiffs join a racial discrimination suit against cereal maker General Mills; And Richmond Hill residents air their grievances about the city's response to Tropical Storm Debby.…
  continue reading
 
LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Aug. 20 edition of Georgia Today: The state board of elections adopts a new rule critics say could delay certification; A new program offers financial assistance to Atlanta business owners; And a Georgia church makes efforts to reduce the stigma of Alzheimer's disease, and help those affected by it.…
  continue reading
 
LISTEN: On the Monday, Aug. 19 edition of Georgia Today: A new report says Georgia is one of the worst states for Women's health; Gov. Brian Kemp announces lowered expectations for the state's Pathways to Coverage program; and a new podcast explores why so many bodies were found around a crematorium in Northwest Georgia more than 20 years ago.…
  continue reading
 
On the Friday, Aug. 16 edition of Georgia Today: As book bans continue in one school district, a West Georgia library system puts limits on who can challenge books; UGA researchers work to protect student athletes from heat stroke; and Atlanta's Truist Park is noted as a welcoming spot for vegans.
  continue reading
 
On the Thursday August 15th edition of Georgia Today: One of Georgia's largest counties will start charging people who challenge the eligibility of voters; The mother of a murder victim plans to file a wrongful death suit against Columbus State University; And mayor from west Georgia is arrested by the GBI for giving alcohol to an inmate work crew.…
  continue reading
 
On the Wednesday, Aug. 14 edition of Georgia Today: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger puts the state's voting machines to the test; Georgia women continue to speak out about horrific treatment of pregnant women in prison; and we'll look at an effort to protect a native flower in Macon from invasive plants.…
  continue reading
 
On the Tuesday, Aug. 13 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia Power issues a safety alert after a fire at Plant Vogtle in East Georgia; parts of Southeast Georgia continue to struggle after Tropical Storm Debby; and after a school bus accident, one Northwest Georgia school delays the start of its football season.…
  continue reading
 
On the Aug. 12 edition of Georgia Today: A new study shows Georgia has almost the worst behavioral health care in the country; the Democratic National Committee launches its first ads for Harris presidential campaign; and the RICO trial against Young Thug and seven co-defendents, the longest in Georgia history, is set to resume today.…
  continue reading
 
LISTEN: On the Thursday, Aug. 8 edition of Georgia Today: Nearly one-and-a-half billion federal dollars are coming to Northwest Georgia; three new State Election Board members want to reopen the investigation into Fulton County's handling of the 2020 election; and a Georgia native has become the first U.S. men's weightlifter to medal at the Olympic…
  continue reading
 
LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Aug. 7 edition of Georgia Today: Passengers sue Delta Air Lines over flights impacted by widespread tech problems; the Georgia Superintendent reverses his position on whether AP African American studies violates the states "divisive concepts" law; and a look at the dangers of the Georgia State Patrol's pursuit policy.…
  continue reading
 
On the Tuesday August 6th edition of Georgia Today: Officials assess the damage in South Georgia following heavy rain dropped by Tropical Storm Debby; Jon Ossoff's criminal justice reform bill has been signed into law; And grassroots effort aims to help hospitals return to rural Georgia.
  continue reading
 
LISTEN: On the Monday, Aug. 5 edition of Georgia Today: Businesses and homes are without power as Hurricane Debby moves through Georgia; former President Donald Trump criticizes Gov. Brian Kemp at an Atlanta rally; and a bipartisan group of former political leaders join forces to inspire confidence in American elections.…
  continue reading
 
On the Friday, Aug. 2 edition of Georgia Today: It's back to school season, and cellphone bans are going into effect at schools across Georgia; underwater cameras placed inside former MARTA cars go missing off the Georgia coast; and Georgia athletes bring home medals at the Olympic Games in Paris.
  continue reading
 
LISTEN: On the Thursday, Aug. 1 edition of Georgia Today: Vice President Harris plans to be in Georgia again next week; a UGA football player has been dismissed from the team after his arrest; and a federal investigation finds pregnant women in prison aren't always getting the basic care they need.
  continue reading
 
Wednesday on Political Rewind: Georgia's abortion ban has been ruled unconstitutional by a Fulton County judge. After announcing he'd be running for president in 2024, Donald Trump also sang Herschel Walker's praises publicly. Meanwhile, Democrats sue to restore Saturday early voting ahead of the runoff.The panel Charles Bullock, professor of polit…
  continue reading
 
LISTEN: On the Wednesday, July 31 edition of Georgia Today: Vice President Kamala Harris energizes Georgia voters with a stop in Atlanta; the Georgia's secretary of state's office holds surprise voting machine checks in Bibb County; and a new stamp celebrates baseball legend Hank Aaron.
  continue reading
 
LISTEN: On the Tuesday, July 30 edition of Georgia Today: Both presidential candidates will make appearances in Georgia this week; a disciplinary hearing against six UGA students suspended for their roles in an on-campus protest began today; and the Atlanta Falcons have reached a milestone for the first time in nearly two decades.…
  continue reading
 
Winner of the AWP Prize for the Novel, Parul Kapur’s "Inside the Mirror" is set in the aftermath of colonialism, as an impoverished India struggles to remake itself into a modern state. Jaya’s story encompasses art, history, political revolt, love, and women’s ambition to seize their own power. In this episode, Peter and Orlando discuss this relata…
  continue reading
 
On the Friday, July 26 edition of Georgia Today: A federal grand jury indicts the man allegedly behind a string of cyber attacks including one at Warner Robins Air Force Base; a bike trail linking Athens and Savannah will break ground tomorrow; and the Braves hold the National League Wild Card spot right now — but can they hang on?…
  continue reading
 
LISTEN: On the Thursday, July 25 edition of Georgia Today: The family of a man who died at a state prison is suing for negligence; President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill strengthening federal prison oversight; and dozens of athletes from Georgia prepare to compete tomorrow in the Olympics.
  continue reading
 
LISTEN: On the Wednesday, July 24 edition of Georgia Today: Delta Air Lines hurries to assist customers whose flights were canceled due to a tech failures; President Joe Biden will make his first public address since dropping out of the presidential race; and incarcerated women in Clarke County learn homebuilding skills behind bars.…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide