Best Coastal News Today Podcasts (2024)

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Apalachee students return to school; HBCU voting drives; Coastal housing grants 7:57

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LISTEN: On the Monday, Sept. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Apalachee High School students return to class, three weeks after the shooting that claimed four lives; a Black voting rights group leads registration drives at three Georgia HBCUs; and some of Georgia's coastal communities get grants to help build more housing.…

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Breaking the Bond: How bail reform changed Houston's criminal justice system 38:02

12m ago38:02

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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey at wbur.org/survey. It's been nearly 5 years since cash bail was removed for most people charged with misdemeanors in Harris County, Texas, home to Houston. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd heads to Harris County for a special series on how bail reform has changed the criminal justice system …

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Met Police Launches Race Action Plan, London Faces Overnight Megastorm, High-Stakes Transfer Race, Obesity Crisis Fuels Drug Demand, and more... 10:16

1h ago10:16

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(0:10): Met Police Launches Race Action Plan to Rebuild Trust with Black Community Amid Stop-and-Search Controversies (2:12): London's Summer Ends with Overnight Megastorm: Six Weeks' Rain in 12 Hours Forecasted (3:23): Tottenham, Liverpool, and Newcastle Scout Atalanta's Lookman and Ederson in High-Stakes Transfer Race (5:11): Global Obesity Crisi…

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Warm Spell Faces Thunderstorm Threats, Starmer Faces Scrutiny Over Salary, Boy Killed by Falling Fireplace, New Blood Test Detects Diseases, and more... 11:01

10h ago11:01

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(0:10): Warm Spell Hits Region, But Severe Thunderstorms and Flood Warnings Loom (2:06): PM Starmer Faces Scrutiny Over Chief of Staff's Salary and Gift Declarations Amid Transparency Debate (4:10): Tragic Loss: 2-Year-Old Boy Killed by Falling Fireplace in Greater Manchester Home (5:50): New Blood Test from King's College London Detects Early Sign…

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New election rule requires hand count of ballots; Student walk out for gun safety 16:13

1h ago16:13

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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…

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WNBA playoff preview: What to expect from star teams and players 24:16

21m ago24:16

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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. Journalists Jesse Holland and Ron Elving discuss the week in politics, including the fallout from conspiracy theories Trump has spread about immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Then, Microsoft may soon power its artificial intelligence with an unexpected source…

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Ossoff pushes for Postal legislation; Election board changes; Braves fan fave to retire 14:40

1d ago14:40

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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.

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Halle Berry talks generational trauma and skinning squirrels in 'Never Let Go' 31:17

2h ago31:17

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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. Walkie-talkie and pager explosions have killed more than 30 people and wounded thousands in Lebanon. We get the latest on the attacks on Hezbollah members from NPR's Jane Arraf in Beirut. Plus, security analyst Jim Walsh talks about the implications of the a…

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Al Fayed Accused After Death, Starmer Faces Backlash over Gifts, Coastal Biodiversity Faces Crisis, Joshua and Dubois Clash for Title, and more... 11:31

2h ago11:31

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(0:10): Controversial Legacy: Harrods' Mohamed Al Fayed Accused of Widespread Sexual Misconduct After Death (2:09): Keir Starmer Faces Backlash Over Undeclared Gifts and Adviser Salary Controversy Ahead of First Party Conference (4:20): Coastal Biodiversity Crisis: Climate Change and Human Activities Threaten Marine Life and Vital Habitats (6:45): …

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Some charges against 3 'Cop City' activists dropped; Chatham DA race; Corpse flowers 13:10

22h ago13:10

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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…

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Why cynics earn less and die earlier — and how hope can help 29:41

2h ago29:41

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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. In Kamala Harris' second high-profile national interview since becoming the Democratic nominee for president, she took questions from members of the National Association of Black Journalists. Politico's Eugene Daniels was one of the interviewers. He joins us…

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Princess Kate Returns to Duties, UK Inflation Steady at 2.2%, UK GPs Use AI Without Guidelines, Elderly Man Abducted After Prayer, and more... 11:10

3h ago11:10

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(0:10): Princess Kate Returns to Royal Duties After Cancer Treatment, Focuses on Childhood Initiatives at Windsor Castle (2:04): UK Inflation Steady at 2.2% in August; Interest Rate Cuts Considered Amid Economic Uncertainty (4:14): 1 in 5 UK GPs Using AI Without Guidelines: Safety Concerns Rise (6:36): 87-Year-Old Man Abducted, Beaten, and Abandone…

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Harris statement on an abortion-related death; Walz visits Macon; Antibiotics factory 10:41

1d ago10:41

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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…

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Suicide after climate disasters is common. How can we prevent it? 32:59

2h ago32:59

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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey at wbur.org/survey. Schools are reopening in Springfield, Ohio, after bomb threats rocked the community. The city has become a center of anti-immigrant backlash after former President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance amplified racist falsehoods about Haitian immigrants. …

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Stoke City Pursues New Coach, Family Launches Sepsis Awareness Campaign, UK Universities Admit Unqualified Students, London Rent Crisis Deepens, and more... 11:01

19h ago11:01

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(0:10): Stoke City Eyes Norwich Coach Narcís Pelach to Replace Sacked Steven Schumacher (2:04): Tragic Death of 8-Year-Old Sparks Legal Action and Sepsis Awareness Campaign by Grieving Family (4:02): UK Universities Admit Unqualified Students, Fraud Soars to £2.1M in Shocking Investigation (6:24): London Rent Crisis: Nearly Half of Rentals Exceed A…

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Apalachee students to return to class; Crisis alert badges; Abortion ban subcommittee 11:33

1d ago11:33

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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…

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California coastal erosion is sending homes into the ocean 20:11

39m ago20:11

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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. Police arrested Ryan Wesley Routh Sunday after what the FBI says was an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The New York Times' Thomas Gibbons-Neff talks about interviewing with Routh last year. Then, after a student collapsed and died …

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Starmer and Meloni Tackle Migration, Huw Edwards Pleads Guilty, Campaign for Domestic Abuse Survivors, Lib Dems Demand GP Access, and more... 11:18

2h ago11:18

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(0:10): Starmer and Meloni to Tackle Irregular Migration: Focus on Italy's Offshore Processing Strategy (2:12): Disgraced BBC Presenter Huw Edwards Pleads Guilty to Child Image Charges, Faces Sentencing (4:07): Independent Launches Campaign to Build Safe Haven for Domestic Abuse Survivors (6:22): Lib Dems Demand Urgent GP Access: 17.6M Lengthy Wait…

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Why is Friday the 13th considered so unlucky? 30:41

2h ago30:41

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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey at wbur.org/survey. Author and sociologist Arlie Hochschild shares stories of people facing poverty, the loss of jobs and the rise of the opioid epidemic in Appalachian Kentucky. And she explores what led to their allegiance to former President Donald Trump. And, "Inside Out 2" is out …

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Parental legal responsibility; Trump has 4 counts dismissed; Election board challenges 19:35

3d ago19:35

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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…

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Southern Aurora Borealis Shines, Men Charged in Banksy Theft, Russia Expels British Diplomats, King Charles Visits Black Ferns, and more... 11:49

4h ago11:49

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(0:10): Rare Southern Aurora Borealis: Solar Storms Illuminate Skies as Far South as 40 Degrees Latitude (2:09): Men Charged in Dramatic Theft of Banksy's 'Girl With Balloon' Recovered by Police (4:17): Russia Expels Six British Diplomats for Espionage Amid Rising Ukraine Conflict Tensions (6:35): King Charles III Shares Heartfelt Hugs with Black F…

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The fight for Michigan's open Senate seat 25:02

12h ago25:02

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Israel's attack on a school shelter in Gaza Wednesday killed 18 people, including six United Nations aid workers. We get the latest from the West Bank and Gaza from the Guardian's Julian Borger. Then, in our look at how eastern Kentucky went from blue to MAGA red, host Scott Tong traveled around the region with Republican activist Roger Ford. And, …

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UK Grants £500M to Tata Steel, UK Declares Data Centres Critical, Man Dies in Glasgow's GoMA, NHS Alerts Patients on Diagnoses, and more... 11:11

17h ago11:11

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(0:10): UK Government Grants £500M to Tata Steel for £1.25B Green Furnace, Securing 5,000 Jobs Amid Job Loss Concerns (2:47): UK Declares Data Centres as Critical Infrastructure to Bolster Cybersecurity and Economic Resilience (5:11): Tragic Fall at Glasgow's GoMA: Man Dies, No Suspicious Circumstances Confirmed (6:45): NHS Alerts 11,000 Patients t…

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Burns proposes gun policies; Schools receive threats; Macon building preservation 12:44

1d ago12:44

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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 …

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Georgia Today: Mother of alleged shooter speaks out; First presidential debate; Fearless Fund update 8:19

1d ago8:19

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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…

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How the toxic air from 9/11 is still making former NYC students sick 29:53

1d ago29:53

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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey at wbur.org/survey. Voters say that the economy is one of the most important issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The Washington Post's Jeff Stein joins us to break down what former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris said about the economy in Tuesday's d…

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AWS Invests £8 Billion in UK, Labour Unveils Renters Rights Bill, UK Economy Stagnates in July, Martin Lewis Critiques Tax Collection, and more... 11:13

2d ago11:13

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(0:10): AWS to Invest £8 Billion in UK Data Centers, Boosting Economy and Creating 14,000 Jobs Annually (2:40): Labour's Renters' Rights Bill: Ban on No-Fault Evictions, Rent Hike Limits, and Tougher Landlord Penalties (4:35): UK Economy Stagnates in July, Raising Concerns Ahead of October Budget (6:33): Martin Lewis Slams Councils for 'Grotesque' …

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How the 'collective shame' of addiction shapes politics in Appalachia 26:25

7d ago26:25

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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. Long COVID and chronic Lyme disease share similar symptoms and are often misunderstood. STAT's Isabella Cueto discusses how scientists are studying both conditions in the hopes of discovering new treatments. Then, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has a big decis…

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Some Barrow students return to class; Planes collide at Hartsfield; Election concerns 7:03

3d ago7:03

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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…

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Online News Surpasses TV in UK, Chelsea FC Power Struggle, BBC Chiefs Face Lords Grilling, Report Critiques Met Police Handling, and more... 12:03

3d ago12:03

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(0:10): Online News Surpasses TV in UK: Social Media and Misinformation on the Rise (2:16): Chelsea FC Power Struggle: Boehly and Eghbali Clash Over Club Control Amid Tumultuous Season Start (4:31): BBC Chiefs Grilled by Lords Over Future, Huw Edwards Scandal, and Public Trust Crisis (6:46): Report Slams Met Police for Mishandling Protests, Urges L…

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When coal mining dwindled in Kentucky, regional politics shifted 30:43

4d ago30:43

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The Justice Department is investigating an alleged Russian disinformation campaign targeting the 2024 election. Bloomberg Business's Jeff Stone talks with us about that and other attempts at election interference. And, Republicans enjoy overwhelming support in rural, white America. But it wasn't always that way. Eastern Kentucky was once a solid De…

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Aunt of alleged shooter speaks out; Critical Incident Mapping; FEMA flood maps 9:50

7d ago9:50

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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…

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Lucy Letby Seeks New Trial, UK Covid Inquiry Reveals Failures, Study Shows Vaping Harms Health, UK Braces for Arctic Blast, and more... 10:50

4d ago10:50

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(0:10): Convicted Nurse Lucy Letby Seeks New Trial Amid Public Outcry and Inquiry into Hospital Failures (2:25): UK Covid-19 Inquiry Uncovers Healthcare System's Struggles and Scandals Amid Pandemic (4:31): Study Reveals Vaping Harms Fitness and Health, Comparable to Smoking (6:44): UK Braces for Arctic Blast: Temperatures to Plummet by 26°C, Heavy…

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Shooting suspect and father charged; Chattahoochee River pollution suit; Peanut crops 14:29

7d ago14:29

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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 …

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In 'Soft Power,' playwright David Henry Hwang tackles anti-Asian racism 33:36

7d ago33:36

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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. The U.S. ambassador to Israel has confirmed the death of an American citizen in the West Bank. CNN's Nic Robertson shares the latest. Then, a new study suggests pediatricians can play a role in gun safety. Rinad Beidas, the study's lead author, joins us. And…

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Mass Grave Discovered in Royton, UK Urged for £1 Trillion Boost, UK Looks to Estonia for Prisons, Home Secretary Tackles Smuggling Gangs, and more... 12:15

7d ago12:15

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(0:10): Mass Grave of 300 Discovered in Royton Cemetery, Sparking Outrage and Calls for Memorial (2:21): UK Needs £1 Trillion Investment Boost to Hit Growth Targets, Report Urges (4:29): UK Eyes Estonia to Ease Prison Overcrowding Crisis Amid Record High Inmate Numbers (6:42): UK Home Secretary Leads Summit to Combat Deadly Channel Smuggling Gangs …

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Ga. mourns casualties of Winder shooting; Georgia Power rate cuts; Election monitors 7:28

13d ago7:28

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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 …

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NFL cheerleaders are still fighting for better pay 27:44

8d ago27:44

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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey at wbur.org/survey. Inflation is a big issue for many voters this year. And in some areas, inflation issues translate to food crises and lead to people visiting food pantries more often. Leslie Albrecht Huber from Way Forward Resources joins us. And, elections law expert Rick Hasen say…

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4 dead after shooting in Winder; Sparta rail line; CDC workers will return to office 7:56

9d ago7:56

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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…

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The pecan pie that helped pass the Civil Rights Act 27:23

9d ago27:23

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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have vastly different views on climate change. Time Magazine's Justin Worland tells us more. Then, the Wall Street Journal reports that the CEO of U.S. Steel is pushing back against mounting oppo…

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Mother Recalled to Prison, UK State Pensions to Surge, UK Live Music Sector Thrives, MIND Diet Reduces Alzheimer's Risk, and more... 11:46

9d ago11:46

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(0:10): Baby P's Mother Tracey Connelly Recalled to Prison for License Breach (1:51): UK State Pensions to Surge by £400 Annually Amid Triple Lock Support, Tax Implications Loom for Pensioners (4:01): UK Live Music Sector Hits Record £6.1 Billion, Major Tours Drive Economic Boom (6:31): MIND Diet Cuts Alzheimer's Risk: Study Reveals Leafy Greens as…

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Why Pittsburgh museum workers are unionizing 27:23

10d ago27:23

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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey at wbur.org/survey. As college comes back into session, students face new rules about protesting after the pro-Palestinian encampments across campuses in the spring. Phi Beta Kappa Society CEO and former Brandeis University President Frederick Lawrence joins us. Plus, former Israeli ho…

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Georgia Today: Vance to campaign in GA; AT&T workers continue strike; ATL pledges funds for homeless 11:26

10d ago11:26

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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…

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Migrant Boat Capsizes in Channel, Teens Fatally Attack Man, UK Seabird Crisis Urges Action, 12-Year-Old Faces Riot Charges, and more... 10:37

10d ago10:37

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(0:10): Migrant Boat Capsizes in English Channel: 13 Dead, Rescue Operations Ongoing (1:57): 80-Year-Old Man Fatally Attacked by Teens in Braunstone Town Park (3:38): UK Seabird Crisis: 40% on Red List, RSPB Urges Immediate Government Action (6:02): 12-Year-Old Admits to Riot Charges as Mom Misses Court for Ibiza Holiday; Judge Shocked (7:52): Brit…

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Investigation Underway in Surrey Tragedy, Football Mourns Sol Bamba, Film Set Explosion Sparks Panic, UK Enhances Flood Warnings, and more... 10:10

11d ago10:10

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(0:10): Surrey Tragedy: Father and Three Young Sons Found Dead in Staines Home; Investigation Underway (1:59): Football Mourns: Sol Bamba Passes at 39 After Courageous Cancer Battle (3:56): Film Set Explosion Near O2 Arena Sparks Fire and Panic, Raises Safety Concerns (5:55): UK Launches £40M Initiative to Enhance Flood and Drought Warnings with Ad…

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Why therapists are leaving insurance networks 28:02

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Federal regulators are suing to block the merger of supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons. The AP's Dee-Ann Durbin tells us more. Then, it can be hard to find a therapist who accepts health insurance. A new investigation finds that's in part because insurers are making it hard for some mental health providers to stay on their plans. ProPublica's…

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Worries and anxieties go up in flames at Zozobra ritual 30:01

14d ago30:01

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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey at wbur.org/survey. Vice President Kamala Harris gave her first interview since accepting the Democratic nomination. WABE's Rahul Bali and the Detroit Free Press' Emily Lawler join us to discuss how it's playing in swing states. And, Friday night marks the 100th anniversary of the burn…

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Harris rallies in Savannah; Guards walk off at Fulton Co. Jail; Book profiles murder 17:11

14d ago17:11

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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 …

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Oasis Announces 2025 Reunion Tour, UK Considers Outdoor Smoking Ban, Ryanair Chief Advocates Alcohol Limits, Teen Murder Verdict Delivered, and more... 11:10

14d ago11:10

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(0:10): Oasis Set for 2025 Reunion Tour After 15-Year Feud, Ticket Sales Start Saturday (2:18): UK Government Considers Outdoor Smoking Ban Amid Fierce Debate Over Health Benefits and Economic Impact (4:34): Ryanair Chief Calls for Alcohol Limits at Airports Amid Rising In-Flight Violence (6:40): Teen Girl Fatally Stabbed 36 Times in Hexham: 17-Yea…

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Democrats sue election board; Candidates back on ballot; New tech helps babies breathe 12:30

15d ago12:30

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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.…

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