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The Local Option with Dana BarrettWhat holiday? It's budget season!Welcome to The Local Option podcast! While everyone else may be taking it easy for the holiday season, Fulton County is breaking down its $1.3 billion budget. It's said that a budget is a statement of values, so what are the values of this one? You can follow Commissioner Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. #gapol 2024-12-0637 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettThe real enemy is apathy.Welcome to The Local Option podcast! Today we're recapping the US Department of Justice investigation into the Fulton County Jail, and one idea Dana had to take some steps forward. Read the full DOJ report:https://www.justice.gov/crt/media/1377011/dl Watch the full CJCC discussion: https://youtu.be/YG2DO4OqLCI?t=26882 You can follow Commissioner Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. #gapol 2024-11-2239 min

The Local Option with Dana Barrett"Here a motion, there a motion, everywhere a motion."Welcome to The Local Option podcast! Have you heard? There's an election coming up! Apologies if you're already ready for it to be Christmas, so are we. But what does running an election look like from the inside? We get Dana's take. Then, the County discussed what it was going to request from our esteemed legislators for the upcoming legislative session. Some of it is, as you can imagine, frustrating. You can follow Commissioner Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov...2024-10-1845 min

Rise, Reclaim and Step Out After Divorce | Christian, Divorce, EncouragementEp 23, Healing from Divorce, How to Process and Let Go of Anger, Part 2Episode Description: Are you struggling with anger and rage after a divorce? This is part 2 with our special guest Toni Thrash, Host of the Start Your Comeback Podcast. Join us as we delve deeper into how to handle our anger. We also talk about anger turned inward and depression. You are not alone in your journey of healing and rebuilding life after divorce from a Christian perspective. Guest Bio: Toni Thrash understands the unique challenges women face when trying to align their faith with their transitions. With a w...2024-10-0823 min

Rise, Reclaim and Step Out After Divorce | Christian, Divorce, EncouragementEp 22, Healing from Divorce, How to Process and Let Go of Anger, Part 1Episode Description: Are you struggling with anger and rage after a divorce? I've been there, and so has our special guest Toni Thrash, Host of the Start Your Comeback Podcast. Join us as we delve into the journey of healing and rebuilding life after divorce from a Christian perspective. Guest Bio: Toni Thrash understands the unique challenges women face when trying to align their faith with their transitions. With a wealth of experience, she has helped hundreds of women create clear and compelling game plans, identify strategic pri...2024-10-0117 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettCats, Dogs, and MoneyWelcome to The Local Option podcast! This week, we've got to go over a huge cost for local governments: insurance. But wait! Before you stop listening, we promise to talk about some cute puppies and kittens immediately after. And then of course, once again, we need to cover what decorum should look like for governments not just in Fulton but across the country. It's probably simpler than you think. You can follow Commissioner Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barre...2024-09-2048 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettThe Third Rails: Abortion & ElectionsWelcome to The Local Option with Dana Barrett! We're taking on the easy topics on The Local Option this week: abortion & elections. First, Dana recaps her participation in a public town hall on reproductive healthcare. What can we do, beyond just voting? Then, Preston gives some history on the State Elections Board and why Fulton County is signing a contract for elections monitors in 2024. You don't want to miss it. You can follow Commissioner Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana...2024-09-0653 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettThe Interns Tell AllWelcome to The Local Option with Dana Barrett! We've got some very special guests this week. As our two summer interns wrap their time with us, we thought it would be great to hear their takes on Fulton County, and local government as a whole. Some of it will definitely surprise you! Then, we recap Fulton County's eventual adoption of the millage rate and the politics behind it. You can follow Commissioner Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fulto...2024-08-2350 min

Rise, Reclaim and Step Out After Divorce | Christian, Divorce, EncouragementEp 15, Part 2 with Guest Toni Thrash, How To Deal With Loneliness After Divorce.mp3Are you feeling the sting of loneliness after a divorce? I've been there, and so has our special guest Toni Thrash, Host of the Start Your Comeback Podcast. Join us as we delve into the journey of healing and rebuilding life after divorce from a Christian perspective. Guest Bio: Toni Thrash understands the unique challenges women face when trying to align their faith with their transitions. With a wealth of experience, she has helped hundreds of women create clear and compelling game plans, identify strategic priorities, and build a supportive community to navigate t...2024-08-1223 min

Rise, Reclaim and Step Out After Divorce | Christian, Divorce, EncouragementEp 14, Part 1 on How To Deal With Loneliness After Divorce with Guest Toni ThrashAre you feeling the sting of loneliness after a divorce? I've been there, and so has our special guest Toni Thrash, Host of the Start Your Comeback Podcast. Join us as we delve into the journey of healing and rebuilding life after divorce from a Christian perspective. Guest Bio: Toni Thrash understands the unique challenges women face when trying to align their faith with their transitions. With a wealth of experience, she has helped hundreds of women create clear and compelling game plans, identify strategic priorities, and build a supportive community to navigate the complexities of...2024-08-0523 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettNot so open records?Welcome to The Local Option with Dana Barrett! We're being EXTRA transparent this week on the Local Option Podcast. When are open records really open? Just because you CAN find something, does that make it good enough? Then, we're covering a surprisingly fraught meeting concerning the Housing Authority of Fulton County. All that, with a few more rants thrown in at the end! You can follow Commissioner Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. #gapol 2024-08-0253 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettBoneless Wings Are Serious BusinessWelcome to The Local Option with Dana Barrett! We've got another local news roundup featuring clips from across the country. Everything from cityhood to endorsements is on the table for discussion. Then, Fulton County has a new opening for its Board of Registration & Elections Chair. That and much more in this week's sandbox. You can follow Commissioner Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. #gapol 2024-07-121h 11

The Local Option with Dana BarrettThe Federal Poverty Guidelines: Who Pays For The Bad Math?Welcome back to The Local Option Podcast! This week, Dana and Preston are concerned that the federal poverty line may actually be keeping Americans in poverty. The math isn't working, and we have some suggestions. Then, Fulton County started its annual process of setting the tax rate. Once again the math isn't working. You can follow Commissioner Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. #gapol 2024-06-2847 min

Mark Levin PodcastMark Levin Audio Rewind - 6/26/24On Wednesday’s Mark Levin Show, the Supreme Court just ducked a critical free speech and government control of communications issue thanks to Justices Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, and John Roberts. Barrett decided she’s a politician, not a Justice. Kavanaugh will go one way or the other and Roberts is destroying the Court. They just handed the Biden administration a massive iron fist by allowing them to continue to moderate ‘misinformation’ on social sites. It seems the Supreme Court has a new tactic - to let stand what’s being appealed to the Court by simply claiming there is no...2024-06-271h 48

The Local Option with Dana BarrettFulton County Jail: Band-Aid or Build?Welcome to The Local Option podcast with Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett. This week, Commissioner Barrett is joined by Appen Media Publisher Hans Appen to discuss her recent op-ed in the newspaper and the two big decisions before the Fulton County Commission regarding the jail. Something needs to be done about the Fulton County Jail. It’s a critical part of the public safety ecosystem and its failing. We’ve seen horrific deaths and conditions so shocking that the Department of Justice has launched an investigation which is still ongoing. What you might not know is t...2024-06-0738 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettFulton County Jail: 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step BackWelcome to The Local Option podcast! We are once again back to talk about the Fulton County Jail, but with the price tag we are looking at, how could we not be? The Board of Commissioners took back a decision made last fall, and questions remain about where we go from here. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. #gapol 2024-05-1747 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettEverybody gets a stapler!Welcome to The Local Option podcast! If you needed to figure out just how many staplers there were in an entire government, where would you start? Today we're talking about the sometimes unwieldy nature of government programs, before bringing up a few examples right here in Fulton County in the sandbox. Any questions? Reach out to us! You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. #gapol 2024-05-031h 00

The Local Option with Dana BarrettWho paid for this shindig?Welcome to The Local Option podcast! How can you tell when an event you're attending is for the office or the candidate? It's all a bit of a grey area, but we think there are some key signs to help us keep the two hats separate. Then, the Animal Services fight between Fulton and Atlanta is finally at an end. Dana talks about lessons learned for moving forward. Finally, we close with a constant issue plaguing the Board of Commissioners and elected bodies everywhere: decorum. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or...2024-04-1943 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettShut up! Make me!Welcome to The Local Option podcast! If you haven't seen the viral clip of the most recent Fulton County Board meeting making its way across the internet, here you go: https://twitter.com/PatrickQuinnTV/status/1778167821991571908 We're obviously going to dig into the issues of decorum on this week's show, but first an update on animal services in Fulton County. There are a few things where Dana tries to set the record straight. Then, we close with another few issues bubbling up during our recording, so things may have changed by the time you're reading this. But what wo...2024-04-1256 min

The Infamous PodcastBustin' Makes Me Feel Good (a Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Review)When It’s Time To Review Ghostbusters, Who Ya Gonna Call? Carlo of Course! This week on the podcast, Brian and Darry are joined by Carlo Seta to review the latest Ghostbusters film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Plus the talk about the new D+ Series Teaser for The Acolyte. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 The Acolyte: 9:45 Frozen Empire: 23:29 The Acolyte (June 4, 2024 on Disney+) Official Trailer From Disney+ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtytYWhg2mc Summary Set during the twilight of the High Republic era, roughly 100 years before th...2024-03-2400 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettCatoosa County CrazinessWelcome to the The Local Option with Dana Barrett podcast! What the heck is happening in Catoosa County? Wannabe Investigative Reporter Preston Thompson has the full story. Then, for our Fulton County Sandbox, Commissioner Barrett picked a very interesting meeting to miss. There are some choice words for the Fulton County commission this week. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. Proud mem...2024-03-2243 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettAnimal HouseWelcome to the The Local Option with Dana Barrett podcast. This week in our Fulton County Sandbox we're covering a holdup in Animal Control services that could have real consequences very soon. But first, why can't the federal government get their budget together? Do they even want to? And finally, we close with another unfortunate conversation about the Fulton County jail. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. Proud member of the Appen Podcast Netw...2024-03-0850 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettIt's all coming out of your pocketWelcome to the The Local Option with Dana Barrett podcast. This week, we're wishing you a very happy tax season! What happens when one government takes in too much, or one takes in too little? How well are they really working together? Spoiler alert: not that well. Then, we take a short walk down the street to the Gold Dome in our Fulton County Sandbox. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. Pr...2024-02-2345 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettRun, Don't WalkThis week on The Local Option, we’re giving you the hard sell on running for office. How do you know which seat is right for you? What are some of the myths about campaigning? For more information on qualifying, visit https://georgia.gov/run-public-office. Then, we dive into a contentious issue facing the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, and what a commission budget is actually for. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. 2024-02-0949 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettEvery County, USAThis week on The Local Option, we are once again diving into stories from across the country where local governments are taking center stage. Have something you want us to cover? Send us an email at the link below! Then, we break down Fulton County's FY24 Budget. What made it in, or more importantly, how did it make it in? Find out more about Inspredu here: https://www.iuatl.org/ You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Bar...2024-01-261h 13

The Local Option with Dana BarrettBig News Flying Under the RadarThis week on the Local Option, we're discussing two stories that went under the radar this week. First, the highly successful Affordable Connectivity Program is set to expire, leaving internet access for millions of Americans up in the air. Then, Dana dives into a corporate merger that's more complicated than it may seem. What does it mean for how we look at local issues? Lastly, for our Fulton County Sandbox, Dana announces a new program that brings together existing resources to help close the digital divide. You can follow Dana Barrett o...2024-01-1946 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettTo Elect or to Appoint, That is the Question.This week on the Local Option, we're having the conversation no one wantsa have: should we really be voting on all of these positions? Dana and Preston don't have the answer, but they give us a place to start. Then, we turn to drama right here in Fulton County with the Magistrate Court. It takes some explaining, but you won't want to miss it. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network.2023-12-2241 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettThe Politics of JailsWelcome to The Local Option podcast! This week on the Local Option, we're talking about the work of building and maintaining a Jail. Who are they for? What should be in it? Then in our Fulton County sandbox, we dig into the recently presented plan for a replacement jail facility, including where we go from here. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network. #gapol 2023-12-0840 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettThe Truth About How Your Tax Dollars Are SpentWelcome to The Local Option! It's the holiday season, which means it's budget time in Fulton County. How did we get here? What's next year going to look like? Dana answers those questions and more as we dive into the most important role for County Commissioners. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network. #gapol 2023-11-1734 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettThe Hard Work of Local News with Hans AppenWelcome to The Local Option podcast! Dana is away this week, but worry not! Preston has brought in Hans Appen, publisher of Appen Media, to talk about the challenges of running a local news operation. Appen Media covers 7 metro Atlanta markets in both print and online. Preston and Hans dig into financial challenges, building trust with in the community, and engaging with elected officials. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. Proud member of the...2023-11-0334 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettBREAKING: Local News is Hard to FindWelcome to The Local Option podcast! This week, Dana and Preston dig into the problems that arise from not having reliable local news coverage. How do we find the news that really matters to our daily lives? While we can't fully solve the problem, we have some suggestions. Then a quick recap over a bubbling issue regarding, you guessed it, the Fulton County Jail. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. Proud member of the...2023-10-2050 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettMajority Dem Board Fails to Pass Pro-Choice Measure (Huh?)Welcome to The Local Option podcast! This week, we dive deep into an issue that Fulton County Commissioner Barrett brought before the Board to help fund reproductive care access in Fulton County. After over two hours of public comment, the Board rejected the measure that would have matched the City of Atlanta's unanimous contribution. To view the full length comments on today's discussion, click here: https://youtu.be/MBcI14R13QM?t=12527 You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at ...2023-10-0634 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettCheck your cell phones at the doorWelcome to The Local Option podcast! We are joined this week by Megan Gordon who is has been trying to help protect one of Georgia's most historic communities. Megan, a Policy Manager for the Georgia Chapter of the Center for American-Islamic Relations, has been in McIntosh County the last few weeks fighting rezoning proposals that would have a devastating impact on the Gullah Geechee residents of Hog Hammock. Then, Dana and Preston recap a heated week at the Fulton County Commission that once again centered around the Fulton County Jail. You can follow D...2023-09-2254 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettPublic Comment: The MusicalWelcome to The Local Option podcast! This week Dana discusses an eventful Fulton County Board meeting that included a live performance from one of our more colorful public commenters. Next up she and Preston Thompson cover a series of votes dealing with the expenses of the county - some big and some small. Finally, Dana shares her thoughts on the censure of her colleague that drew much public attention. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@ful...2023-09-0826 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettThe Hard Work of Elections with Stephanie AliWelcome to The Local Option podcast! This week we're joined by Stephanie Ali, the Policy Director for the New Georgia Project. Stephanie comes on to talk about election policy across Georgia, and what recent changes to the law could do to rural counties as they look to fund their elections this year. Then, we explain Fulton County's decision to go with a flat millage rate for 2023 after much back and forth. You can check your voter registration here: mvp.sos.ga.gov You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or...2023-08-1855 min

Fate, Luck & Karma: A Ghostbusters Fans PodcastS01E12: Ghostbusters Afterlife sequel delay, Haslab "reveal" fail & Unnecessary Ghostbusters Censorship: Dana Barrett EditionJoin Connor, Lee, Jay, Theo and Dean as the team discuss the impact of pushing back #AfterAfterlife until March 2024, what went wrong with the proposed Haslab Ghostbusters reveal that never was on August 10th, and why the makers of Ghostbusters themed Tarot Cards couldn't predict a delay in their release either...Plus we reveal who we're going to be talking to about the Ghostbusters Preview Cut screening (spoiler: it's someone from the Forgotten Film Club podcast), who might make a good sponsor for Fate, Luck & Karma, and why a young Lee said "nope" to a bubblebath on a...2023-08-1431 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettArts as an Economic DriverWelcome to The Local Option podcast! This week, we're joined by the Director of Fulton County Arts & Culture David Manuel to discuss how the arts help to drive economic activity. David shares his story of being an artist himself before focusing on building opportunities for others in the community. He also shares how art can push a community forward, as it has in Atlanta and Fulton County. Then, we recap another contentious discussion around the Fulton County Jail and set the record straight. You don't want to miss it! You can follow Dana Ba...2023-08-041h 01

The Local Option with Dana BarrettINCOMING: Your Property Tax BillThis week on The Local Option podcast, we're talking taxes. Wait! Don't go! Fulton County is advertising their millage rate for the year, and Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett and her Chief of Staff Preston Thompson take the opportunity to go back to the basics. What is a millage rate? How does it work? Who sets it? All that and more on this week's Local Option. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. Proud memb...2023-07-2151 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettLet me explain...Welcome new listeners of The Local Option with Dana Barrett podcast! Before going over the most recent Fulton County Commission meeting, Commissioner Barrett digs into the under-appraisal of large commercial properties that could be leaving millions on the table for the county. Next, she recounts the strange experience of hearing her own words read back to her in public comment. Finally, there continues to be issues surrounding public safety and the jail. Dana explains her latest vote. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out...2023-06-3053 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettIs there a method to the madness?This week on The Local Option with Dana Barrett podcast, Commissioner Barrett and Preston talk about the recent GOP statewide convention and what it means for the future of local government. Then, they cover an eventful week at the Board of Commissioners that included an attempt by the local Republicans to appoint a rampant voter challenger to the County Elections Board. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. Proud member of the Appen Podcast Netw...2023-06-1648 min

Crime TheoriesMissing: Heather Kelly and Dana Rose GonzolesToday's story is on Missing person cases you haven't heard of before which include Heather Kelly and Dana Rose Gonzoles Heather Kelly is a mother of eight and her case is thought to be a homicide by her ex-boyfriend but he is not being cooperative in this investigation. Dana Rose Gonzoles seems to have just walked off and disappeared without a trace. Told by your host Adriann Barrett Find us at ⁠Crimetheories website⁠ Support us : ⁠Patreon⁠: ⁠Amazon⁠: ⁠Truth finder⁠: --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimetheories/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crimetheo 2023-06-0309 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettDon't Feed the Horses…or the Trolls This week on The Local Option with Dana Barrett podcast, Commissioner Barrett and Preston cover county stories from across America. From wild horses in New Mexico, to pay raises in Sacramento, every county has their own issues. Dana shares her initial reaction to five different stories, before jumping into the latest Fulton County retreat. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network. #gapol 2023-06-0256 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettThe Fight Over Elections is LocalThis week on The Local Option with Dana Barrett podcast, Commissioner Dana Barrett discusses the flurry of activity surrounding the nominations to Chair the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections. She shares her initial reactions to the nomination of former Commissioner Lee Morris by Chair Robb Pitts, as well as why she felt it was important to speak out against the move. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. Proud member of the App...2023-05-2435 min

Bench to BedsideYour Listener Questions with Dr. Barrett RollinsEarlier this season, we shared a conversation on the podcast with Dr. Barrett Rollins, Linde Family Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Chief Scientific Officer Emeritus at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. His recently released book, In Sickness: A Memoir, shares his unbelievable journey as Dr. Rollins discovers that his wife Dr. Jane Weeks, a prominent breast cancer researcher at Dana-Farber, had been suffering from untreated metastatic breast cancer for years and had been hiding it from everyone in her life. Many of our listeners were interested in learning more about this story, and we wanted to give them...2023-05-1114 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettEmergency Jail FundingThis week on The Local Option with Dana Barrett podcast, Fulton County, Georgia Commissioner Dana Barrett discusses the issues currently before the Fulton County Commission. Commissioner Barrett sits down with her Chief of Staff Preston Thompson to recap a long commission meeting where Fulton County moved forward with the next steps for a new jail, provided emergency assistance to the Sheriff, and encountered issues of decorum. In May, we'll be back to our usual schedule with episodes on the 10th and 24th. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit h...2023-04-2647 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettDeKalb County Commissioner Ted Terry This week on The Local Option with Dana Barrett podcast, Fulton County, Georgia Commissioner Dana Barrett sits down with DeKalb County Commissioner Ted Terry to discuss the Atlanta hospital situation, the ongoing debate over the public safety training center, and everything else DeKalb. After serving as Mayor of Clarkston, Ted Terry ran for the DeKalb Commission in 2020. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reach out to her via email at Dana.Barrett@fultoncountyga.gov. Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network. #gapol 2023-04-1958 min

The Local Option with Dana Barrett“…and Politics?” This week on The Local Option with Dana Barrett, Fulton County, Georgia Commissioner Dana Barrett sits down with her Chief of Staff, Preston Thompson, to take a deep dive into navigating the political landscapes of (even) local governments. Wouldn't it be better if every conversation about an issue didn't have to end with "and Politics?" Then, Commissioner Barrett gives her take on the recent headline-making controversy at the most recent Fulton County Commission meeting before offering thoughts on "Invest Atlanta." You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Reac...2023-04-0546 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettHomelessness This week, on the next installment of The Local Option with Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett, we take a look at affordable housing after Commissioner Barrett attended a roundtable discussion on the topic in the City of Atlanta. What can be done to not just house the unhoused, but to support them afterwards? Also, Dana and Preston run through the lively Board of Commission meeting, including the Counties stance on Wellstar Hospital System and an ongoing struggle in the court system. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her w...2023-03-2449 min

The Local Option with Dana BarrettINTRODUCING: The Local Option with Dana Barrett Welcome to The Local Option with Dana Barrett! As the District 3 Representative on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Barrett brings an inside look on how local government is shaping our lives. She’ll be joined every other week by a special guest to dive deep on a particular issue or place, before giving an update on what’s happening in her sandbox of Fulton County. You can follow Dana Barrett on twitter at @TheDanaBarrett, or visit her website electdanabarrett.com. Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network. #gapol 2023-03-241h 21

I Could Never Do That85 Women Who FKT - Calling Women in to Claim Space on the TrailFKT - It’s an acronym that stands for “Fastest Known Time” and if you’re completely unfamiliar with this concept, there is an official website, fastestknowntime.com, where you’ll find hundreds, if not thousands, of routes around the world where people have submitted their times to get that coveted spot of having the FKT - the Fastest Known Time. About a year ago, my guests were searching for new adventures and noticed something when they went to the fastest known time website. The majority of the routes were submitted by men AND many of the routes (reg...2022-10-241h 11

Dominate Your DayYou, Me, We! How to Dominate Your Day at WorkIn this episode, Morag Barrett discusses her upcoming book, You, Me, We, as a collaborative tool to be an ally at work. Morag delves into how we reframe our ally mindset with the five principles of the ally mindset - tweaking the question do I have a best friend at work to how I can be a best friend at work? Episode Overview:  13:54 – Leaders with partnerships in mind, what actions should I take to build teams? 18:56 – Building accountability relationships with business partners and colleagues. 27:12 – Having the conversation around what's working, what's not working...2022-10-2132 min

The Infamous PodcastNotice the AfterlifeGhostbusters Awakens… This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are joined by Real Ghostbusters of Ohio member Carlo Seta to review Ghostbusters: Afterlife, then a quick review of the Netflix Original Movie Red Notice, and finally some Spidey-filled News Bites! Episode Index Intro: 0:11 Ironheart: 1:50 Spider-Man: 7:31 Tom Holland: 16:30 Red Notice:16:09 Ghostbusters Afterlife: 39:29 News Bites Did Marvel Get Ironheart Name from An Iron Man Porn Parody? https://www.piratesandprincesses.net/did-marvel-get-ironheart-name-from-an-iron-man-porn-parody/ SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME Official Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfVOs4VSpmA Tom Holland Suggests What’s Best...2021-11-2100 min

Shotgun Saturday Nights - An Unofficial King Falls AM AND Improv on Tape NSFW Fancast!SSN EP. 22 - 'Somewhere Under the Rainbow' as well as IoT Season 2 Ep. 7, 'Kerplop Kerplop 473'Welcome to Shotgun Sunday Afternoon! Yes, I'm an asshole - we wanted to get back to our regularly scheduled business but I didn't have enough time over the weekend to edit, so here we are - sorry peeps! In this episode, we discuss...! *Majel Barrett, cause she was a badass! *Spray tans! *Random shit not having to do with either episode! *IoT doing a live show, and Kyle coming back with a new podcast! *The actual episodes! What can I say ya'll...2021-07-181h 21

She and IEpisode 155 - Zodiac Signs Compatibility In Love And Life Ft Dana HenryWelcome back to the She & I Podcast. This week B~Love & India Marie are joined by their friend and astrologer Dana Henry. India Marie and Dana have been looking forward to having Dana on to look at their charts. Tune in to find out how a Leo and a Capricorn co-exist. Watch She & I Podcast on YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QipFhSMffc Tune In, Like, Share, and Subscribe. www.sheandipodcast.com/ www.instagram.com/sheandipodcast/ instagram.com/blove1911/ www.instagram.com/india.marie/ www.shedidthat.com/2021-02-091h 12

The Blackhall Podcast with Ryan MillsapDana Barrett's Disrupting the Pack in Georgia!Dana Barrett - Georgia's own liberally leaning talk show host - is running for Congress! Listen up as Ryan Millsap - Chair and CEO of Blackhall Studios talks with Dana about the Georgia Political scene!2020-02-2424 min

Peachpod: A Georgia Politics PodcastDana Barrett is Running for CongressOn today’s podcast we talk with Dana Barrett, a Democratic candidate in Georgia’s 11th congressional district. Dana spoke with us about her views on the issues, but she also weighed in on the temperament and character that a public official should have.2020-01-2231 min

The Relay PodcastThe Relay Podcast Season 2 #005: The Matthew Scianitti InterviewEric and Dana speak with TSN reporter and former Ryerson Journalism student Matthew Scianetti on his time at Ryerson, and his experience covering Canadian NBA Rookie R.J Barrett.2019-11-041h 06

Bizography with Dana BarrettIntroducing Bizography with Dana BarrettWhether they’re a current shining star, in the midst of a massive dumpster fire or settling into the dust heap of history, iconic companies all have a past worth knowing. Hosts Dana Barrett and Nick Bean dive into their strange but true stories. Some are inspiring, some get our blood boiling and some show just how weird American consumers truly are. Bizography with Dana Barrett, the newest iHeartRadio business podcast, launches July 17, 2019. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2019-07-1001 min