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Broadcast from the Belfry14. Of All the Shirtwaist Factories in the WorldSend us a textMany girls experience a phase during their preteen years called the "Shirtwaist Factory Fire Era." Georgia did not experience this phase, so it's up to Hannah to give her the deets. Fire safety is feminist, and don't you forget it.Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.Further reading:https://trianglefire.ilr.cornell.edu/Support the show
2025-10-0243 min
Advanced TV HerstoryGeorgia Jeffries: Writing TV, Fiction & Feminist StoriesAward-winning writer and professor Georgia Jeffries joins Cynthia Bemis Abrams to reflect on her pioneering work in television and screenwriting. From her early magazine articles to Emmy-winning work on Cagney & Lacey, China Beach and Sisters, Jeffries reveals how she broke into Hollywood's writers' rooms and built a career defined by dramatic integrity and feminist storytelling. In this rich conversation, Georgia discusses: Her transition from journalism to writing TV scripts on spec Championing women writers through her work with the Writers Guild Launching USC's first undergrad screenwriting thesis program How writing fiction compares to television Her 2024 novel The Younger Girl...
2025-07-0148 minBroadcast from the Belfry8. Edison's Lawyer Made Us Change the Name of This Episode So We Wouldn't Get SuedSend us a textBuckle your seatbelts because are we talking you on a wild ride this episode! If you thought you knew about Edison inventing motion pictures, does Georgia sure have news for you. Tune in for this super juicy 19th century gossip.Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.Support the show
2025-06-2659 minBroadcast from the Belfry5. This Ain't A Scene, It's the LaLaurie MansionSend us a textEveryone knows about the cursed LaLaurie Mansion, but what about the dark history beyond Nicholas Cage and the reported hauntings? And who was Madame Delphine LaLaurie? Tune in as we uncover some historical truths. Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For Further Reading:https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/haunted-places/lalaurie-mansion/?srsltid=AfmBOopa8U7oLMhyY4-sHUBkh1vCUE81ZxX2OrmIi67jNMWO8YhHQ6dp https://hauntedhistorytours.com/blog/a-step-into-darkness-the-haunting-tale-of-the-lalaurie-mansion/ht...
2025-03-1354 minBroadcast from the Belfry4. The Mormon Things That No One Ever KnowsSend us a textYou really wouldn't believe what the deal is with the Mormons. Hannah takes Georgia through an abbreviated history of the Latter Day Saints movement, both of them trying hard to understand from an anthropological lens.Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.Support the show
2025-03-1357 minBroadcast from the Belfry3. Waking Up To Yellow FeverSend us a textYou've lived through a global pandemic, but have you ever lived through an epidemic? Dr. Benjamin Rush sure did, not 20 years after he penned his name down on the Declaration of Independence. Did he have some quirky ideas on how to heal people afflicted with yellow fever? Well... yeah. Have we learned anything from that experience? Well... sorta.Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.Support the show
2025-03-0652 minBroadcast from the Belfry2. I Never Told You What the Harpe Bros Do For A LivingSend us a textIt's time for the second epiosde of our second and we're talking about two brothers who didn't deserve any second chances. There are also two of us. There's a 2 thing here somewhere... Anyway, join us for a small dose of what life was like in the Revolutionary War era as we talk vigilante justice and all things gruesome in the poorly documented case of the Harpe Brothers. Spoiler warning: it does get pretty graphic so be wary!Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by...
2025-03-0647 minBroadcast from the Belfry1. There is a Hell Believe Me I've Seen It. There is a Roanoke Let's Keep it a SecretSend us a textAaaaaand we're back! Welcome to our season of American folk tales, true crime, cryptids, and other stories. In this episode, Georgia and Hannah play a little New Year's catch-up, then dive right into the history of the Lost Colony of Roanoke and American colonization.Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.Support the show
2025-02-201h 01Broadcast from the BelfryA Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More Pseudoarchaeology (Bonus!)Send us a textHappy Pre-Season 2! Tune in to this very special episode as we are joined by friend-of-the-show Jordan to discuss all things pseudoarchaeology in all of its racist, fake news un-glory. And please head over to JaySea Archaeology to learn more from Jordan! Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.Support the show
2025-02-201h 33
Georgia TodayAbrams-founded voter advocacy groups fined; Flu and COVID rising; RIP Nathalie DupreeLISTEN: On the Wednesday, Jan. 15 edition of Georgia Today: Two voter advocacy groups founded by Stacey Abrams get hit with massive fines; flu and COVID cases are quickly rising; and Southern cookbook author Nathalie Dupree has died.
2025-01-1514 minBroadcast from the BelfryTurkey Surprise: Finale (Call of Cthulhu Bonus)Send us a textTune in for some super-special Thanksgiving bonus content with your intrepid hosts facing a nightmarish festival for the ages. From the Black Vault, Broadcast from the Belfry presents: Harvest, a Call of Cthulhu 7th edition scenario written by Shannon Webster. Starring: Georgia Abrams as Dr. Edwina "Edie" Hopkins,Hannah Rucinski as Ms. Carlotta Rossi,Special Guest, Darin McVay as Detective Manfred Mann,and Shannon Webster as the Keeper of Arcane Lore.Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound...
2024-12-031h 16
Broadcast from the BelfryTurkey Surprise: Part Two (Call of Cthulhu Bonus)Send us a textTune in for some super-special Thanksgiving bonus content with your intrepid hosts facing a nightmarish festival for the ages. From the Black Vault, Broadcast from the Belfry presents: Harvest, a Call of Cthulhu 7th edition scenario written by Shannon Webster. Starring: Georgia Abrams as Dr. Edwina "Edie" Hopkins,Hannah Rucinski as Ms. Carlotta Rossi,Special Guest, Darin McVay as Detective Manfred Mann,and Shannon Webster as the Keeper of Arcane Lore.Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound des...
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Broadcast from the BelfryTurkey Surprise: Part One (Call of Cthulhu Bonus)Send us a textTune in for some super-special Thanksgiving bonus content with your intrepid hosts facing a nightmarish festival for the ages. From the Black Vault, Broadcast from the Belfry presents: Harvest, a Call of Cthulhu 7th edition scenario written by Shannon Webster. Starring: Georgia Abrams as Dr. Edwina "Edie" Hopkins,Hannah Rucinski as Ms. Carlotta Rossi,Special Guest, Darin McVay as Detective Manfred Mann,and Shannon Webster as the Keeper of Arcane Lore.Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound...
2024-11-291h 33Broadcast from the BelfryWhat Day Is It, October? (Halloween Bongus)Send us a textSurprise, Halloween episode!! Georgia and Hannah took this one to the next level... by starting the recording session with several glasses of wine. Tune in as Hannah discusses los Días de los Muertos (and totally butchers "Mictecacihuatl"), and then Georgia discusses Samhain and one of the origins for Jack-O-Lanterns.You'll hear from us again next month for some more bonus content!Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.Support t...
2024-11-111h 19Broadcast from the Belfry30. My Dragons Know What You Did in the Dark (Light 'Em Up)Send us a textIn this season's final episode, Hannah takes us on one last journey through time and space on the backs of dragons. Did you know that there is more than one kind of alligator? Did you know the 793 AD Viking raid on Lindisfarne was foretold by dragons appearing in Northumbria? Did you know the Book of the Netherworld found in Tutankhamun's tomb had the first ever depiction of the Ouroboros? So many things to learn this episode!Please enjoy this season finale, but don't worry! We will be releasing BONUS episodes in...
2024-09-1258 minBroadcast from the Belfry29. One Day Women Will All Become MermaidsSend us a textThis week, we learn all about the difference between sirens and mermaids, how Starbucks is pagan worship, Pliny the Elder's death in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, our favorite bones, and whether or not Christopher Columbus actually boinked a manatee. What a wild ride! Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.Support the show
2024-09-051h 04Broadcast from the Belfry28. What's It Feel Like To Be A Ghost ShipSend us a textYARRR MATIES it's time to learn about the Flying Dutchman and the S.S. Ourang Medan! If you don't believe in fata morgana, then this is the episode for you. Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://r.mtdv.me/articles/ourangmedansolveshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ourang_Medanhttps://www.de173.com/the-ss-ourang-medan/https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/ourang-medan...
2024-08-2948 minBroadcast from the Belfry27. Baby, You Wouldn't Last A Minute On The KrakenSend us a textIs it a giant crab? Is it a squid? Is it in an island whale? No, it's just the Kraken. Or... maybe it is a squid after all? Tune in to find out! Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://www.livescience.com/terrifying-sea-monster-hafgufa-described-in-medieval-norse-manuscripts-is-actually-a-whalehttps://www.wired.com/2014/09/fantastically-wrong-legend-of-the-kraken/ https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/sea-monsters-inspiration-serpents-mermaids-the-kraken.html Support the show
2024-08-2240 minBroadcast from the Belfry26. La Llorona's Thirst for Revenge is UnquenchableSend us a textEver wandered the streets alone, saw a woman dressed all in white crying about trying to find her kids? Well, do we have some news for you! We discuss themes surrounding women in storytelling and how La Llorona's story has contributed to modern Chicana feminism.Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://dev.surlalunefairytales.com/book.php?id=116&tale=4944https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2021/10...
2024-08-1550 minBroadcast from the Belfry25. Bloody Mary, Count Me InSend us a textIs that Bloody Mary in the mirror or are you just happy to see us? Tune in this week as we talk about the many origin theories of Bloody Mary and how girls just wanna have fun, and by "fun" we mean "summon supernatural creatures at sleepovers." Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://people.howstuffworks.com/bloody-mary-legend.htmhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.n...
2024-08-081h 01Broadcast from the Belfry24. Tell That Lich He Just Made My List of Things to Do TodaySend us a textDungeons & Dragons is a huge part of Georgia and Hannah's lives, so it only makes sense for them to talk about one of the more well-known big baddies, the Lich. We just love to talk about undead things.Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_E._Howardhttp://grognardia.blogspot.com/2011/11/pulp-fantasy-library-sword-of-sorcerer.htmlhttps://ghwiki.greyparticle.com...
2024-08-0147 minBroadcast from the Belfry23. Bluebeard Is A Reasonable ManSend us a textWho's that knocking at your ears? It's Bluebeard! Tune in this week to hear all about Charles Perrault's fairytale, as well as a couple of characters referred to as "real life" Bluebeards - most notably Gilles de Rais (though we suspect another Elizabeth Bathory slander situtation is afoot). Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://ashleyleckwold.wordpress.com/2015/10/16/a-story-with-a-ghost-crimson-peak-is-a-chilling-and-thrilling-gothic-romance/https://www.stephgraves.net/blog/i...
2024-07-2548 minBroadcast from the Belfry22. My Kitsune Can DanceSend us a textBonus double episode! Remember when Hannah mentioned the Kitsune in Episode 10? Listen for more info about how fox spirits may have originated in Japanese folklore, a few different kinds of Kitsune, and of course Hannah talks VERY briefly about Naruto. Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://japaneseonimasks.com/blogs/magazine/what-is-kitsunehttps://rabbitholemag.com/kitsune-the-japanese-fox-trickster/https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/8130...
2024-07-1840 minBroadcast from the Belfry21. The Ballad of Screaming SkullsSend us a textRemember when Georgia mentioned screaming skulls super early on? Well tune in to hear her dive into some of those legends, as well as some other silly stories they've inspired. You also get to hear about our depression and our stims. Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://mjwayland.com/screaming-skull/https://hauntedpalaceblog.wordpress.com/2016/08/13/screaming-skulls-folklore-fact-and-fiction/https://burialsandbeyond.com/2018/08/20/a-short-history-of-british-screaming-skulls/
2024-07-1849 minBroadcast from the Belfry20. Our Ghost Made Us Change the Name of This Song So We Wouldn't Get HauntedSend us a textThe discussion about ghosts and hauntings has finally arrived! Tune in as Georgia and Hannah talk about their experiences with ghosts and what their heaven would look like.Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://www.worldhistory.org/ghost/Support the show
2024-07-1655 minBroadcast from the Belfry19. It Was Fear Of Ghosts That Made Me OddSend us a textBetter late than never, our discussion of ghosts continues with Georgia bringing you different types of hauntings. From residual hauntings, intelligent hauntings, haunted objects, and poltergeists, we cover a wide array. And what does father of computing Charles Babbage have to do with ghosts? Tune in to find out!Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._C._Lethbridge https://e...
2024-06-2546 minBroadcast from the Belfry18. The (After) Life of the PartySend us a textFrom where do ghosts originate? Tune in to this week's episode where Hannah glances over cross-cultural concepts of the afterlife and how they've contributed to creating "ghosts" throughout time.Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2023/09/12/funeral-practices-and-beliefs-about-the-afterlife/https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/historical-ghost-storieshttps://theconversation.com/necromancers-demons-and-friendly-ghosts-humans-have-been-fascinated-with-the-afterlife-since-ancient-mesopotamia-216274#:~:text=Ghosts%20were%20an%20accepted%20part,science%20fiction%20writer%20Philip%20...
2024-06-1356 minBroadcast from the Belfry17. Honey, This Demon Isn't Big Enough for the Two of UsSend us a textCreated and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belial https://the-demonic-paradise.fandom.com/wiki/Belialhttps://mythos-and-legends.fandom.com/wiki/Abaddonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abaddonhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Bible https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asmodeus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leviathan https://mythos-and-legends.fandom.com/wiki/Leviathan ...
2024-06-0659 minBroadcast from the Belfry16. Demons, Lovers, Sinners and SaintsSend us a textGeorgia and Hannah are still possessed! The demon stories continue in this episode as we talk about the Japanese Yokai, Tawantinsuyu Supay, and Islamic Shaitan and how ONCE AGAIN everything we have ever known stems from colonization.Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:Japan:https://yokai.com/introduction/https://yokai.moifa.org/#/https://yokai.com/oni/Fujita, Hiroko, et al. Folktales from t...
2024-05-3044 minBroadcast from the Belfry15. I've Got 10 Demons and a Crowbar That Says You Ain't Gonna Do JackSend us a textThis week, we're talking about DEMONS!! Specifically, those from Judeo-Christian stories associated with the seven deadly sins. But don't worry, there's plenty of Supernatural talk too. Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belial https://the-demonic-paradise.fandom.com/wiki/Belialhttps://mythos-and-legends.fandom.com/wiki/Abaddonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abaddonh...
2024-05-231h 06Broadcast from the Belfry14. Homesick at Witch CampSend us a textThis episode concludes our discussion on witchcraft and witch hunts. It's a little less spooky and a little more actual, real-life horrifying. Hannah talks a bit about the words used to describe Malaysian witchcraft, Wu-ism and Mu-ism, and as always, colonial India.As Hannah mentions at the end of the episode, please considering donating your money, time, and/or energy to the following organizations that work to advocate for women affected by gender-based violence.Majlis ManchEnd Violence Against Women International (EVAWI)Sakhi for South...
2024-05-1647 minBroadcast from the Belfry13. Witchcraft is the Most Fun A Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes OffSend us a textWe're back, witches! This week, Georgia continues the discussion of witch trials with some lesser discussed Salem facts; England's last witch, Helen Duncan; McCarthyism and the Lavender Scare; and... the defamation trial of Stormy Daniels?? It's a wild and depressing ride reminding us once again that history hates women and nothing has changed. Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:"Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials"...
2024-05-0940 minBroadcast from the Belfry12. Nearly Witches (Ever Since We Met...)Send us a textJoin us on part two of our deep dive into witch trials across time and space. In this episode, Hannah runs through the barest minimum of the effects of white colonization in Africa on witchcraft trials and witch hunting. She talks about whether "witches" are a part of any particular African religion, and ends with some gruesome reminders of how much people really just hate women. Sorry for that. Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow t...
2024-05-0245 minBroadcast from the BelfryGive 'Em Hell, Kids (New Orleans Bonus)Send us a textAlright, you asked for it. If you ever wondered what it's like to hang out with us while we're drunk, well it isn't pretty but you no longer have to wonder. The audio quality isn't great as we were sharing a mic in a hotel room but we had a lot of fun diving into New Orleans legends live on location. Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.
2024-05-011h 14Broadcast from the Belfry11. The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Witchcraft is the Press CoverageSend us a textTune in now to hear the first part of our deep dive into witch trials across time and space. We start with the Black Death; then one badass lady, Helena Schuberin, and the Malleus Maleficarum; followed by King James VI's hunt for weather witches and the trials of Geilles Duncan (Outlander?!) and Agnes Sampson; and rounded out with brief mentions of the Pendle witches and the Witchfinder General himself, Matthew Hopkins. What can we say except: history hates women.Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound...
2024-05-0156 minBroadcast from the Belfry10. For A Werewolf, I'm Pretty OptimisticSend us a textThings get a little bit hairy by the end of this episode as Hannah barks through the diverse wolf and dog creatures of Asian folklore.Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://www.wolfsongalaska.org/chorus/node/256https://www.britannica.com/topic/yakshahttps://rkaroma.com/en-us/blogs/our-journal/ancient-indian-cult-of-yakshas-the-tutelary-deity-of-plants-and-fragranceshttps://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/art-asia/south-asia/x97ec695a:1000...
2024-04-1152 minBroadcast from the Belfry9. Don't Threaten Me With a Werewolf TimeSend us a textPerk up your ears this week for a *howling* good time as we talk about all things werewolves in folklore and pop culture. Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/werewolf.htmhttps://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-the-werewolf-legend https://www.livescience.com/24412-werewolves.html https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/werewolves https://the...
2024-04-0446 minBroadcast from the Belfry8. Either They Decorated for Christmas Early or They're All MummiesSend us a textThe mummy conversation continues as Hannah talks about mummification practices in Mesoamerica. The ethics conversation ALSO continues as we discuss public exhibits for displaying mummified human remains and colonizing burial practices.Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading: Sacramento Daily Union, Volume 57, Number 104, 22 June 1887https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SDU18870622.2.6&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN--------Arriaza, Bernardo T. Beyond Death: The Chinchorro...
2024-03-2859 minBroadcast from the Belfry7. All the Best Mummies Have Daddy IssuesSend us a textIt's all about Mummies this week as Georgia dives into the spread of Egyptomania, medicinal cannibalism, and the truth behind the "curse" of King Tutankhamun, amongst other things. We also have a (surprisingly) intelligent conversation about the ethics of handling human remains and cultural appropriation in horror tropes (it's like that's part of our jobs or something...)Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://www...
2024-03-211h 15Broadcast from the Belfry6. Is It Progression if a Zombie Uses a Fork?Send us a textThis week, Hannah goes over some real-life zombie examples and how disease has played a part in the idea of a zombie apocalypse.Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2270819/https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/index.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/leprosy/https://www.britannica.com/science/leprosy/History https...
2024-03-141h 08Broadcast from the Belfry5. Every Frankenstein Needs A LadySend us a textThis week, Georgia briefly discusses the introduction of zombies into western pop culture before doing a deep dive on one of our favorite re-animated corpses, Frankenstein's monster! Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_of_the_Deadhttps://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/lord-byron-dies-in-greecehttps://www.history.com/news/frankenstein-true-story-mary-shelleyhttps://en.wikipedia.org...
2024-03-071h 02Broadcast from the Belfry3. Welcome to the Vampire ParadeSend us a textIt only makes sense we continue the conversation about vampires so join us this week for a deep dive into the origins of western vampire lore and literature!Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://juliamartins.co.uk/on-the-medusa-vampires-and-the-fear-of-the-female-body https://www.jstor.org/stable/658266?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contentshttps://blog.nationalgeographic.org/2010/02/22/six-ways-to-stop-a-vampire/#:~:text=Rabies%20can%20even%20help%20explain...
2024-03-031h 17Broadcast from the Belfry4. Vampire (It Takes One to Know One)Send us a textTune in this week to hear the conclusion of our vampire discussions with stories from East Asia! Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://web.archive.org/web/20180109180950/http://travel.sohu.com/20090914/n266715927.shtmlhttps://archive.org/details/B-001-000-369/page/n21/mode/2up?view=theater https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/living-dead-chinese-hopping-vampires-006050https://www.maayot.com/blog/jiangshi-the-incredible-chinese-zombie/
2024-03-031h 08Broadcast from the Belfry1. It's Not A Fashion Statement, It's the Headless HorsemanSend us a textTune in to our very first episode all about the origins of headless horseman legends in Europe, which led to the birth of the first "American" short story. Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://freerangeamerican.us/legend-of-the-headless-horseman/https://www.history.com/news/legend-sleepy-hollow-headless-horsemanhttps://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20161118-the-horror-of-the-headless-horsemanhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/victoria-advocate/112147848/
2024-02-2957 minBroadcast from the Belfry2. The Vetala Knows Something I Don’t KnowSend us a textJoin us this week to hear about the Vetala, a paranormal being in Hindu folklore that could have helped to inspire Bram Stoker’s Dracula.Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk.For further reading:https://www.gutenberg.org/files/54697/54697-h/54697-h.htm (Duncan Forbes)https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2400/2400-h/2400-h.htm (Sir Richard Burton)https://enrouteindianhistory.com/baital-pachisi-in-the-modern-world/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/art...
2024-02-291h 05Broadcast from the BelfryBroadcast from the Belfry: Teaser/TrailerSend us a textBroadcast from the Belfry is a brand new weekly podcast with two archaeologists discussing all things folklore, mythology, history, anthropology, literature, pop culture, and much more. Created and cohosted by Georgia Abrams & Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shannon Webster.Inspired by your mom's pillow talk. Support the show
2024-02-2802 min
Political RewindPolitical Rewind: Buckhead Cityhood leader leaves Buckhead; Stacey Abrams heads to Howard UniversityThursday on Political Rewind: Bill White, the leader of the "Buckhead City" movement, announced he's headed for the North Georgia hills after blaming Gov. Brian Kemp for killing the effort. Meanwhile, Stacey Abrams accepted a chair position at Howard University, but she'll remain a resident of Georgia.
The panel:
Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus of political science, Emory University
Emma Hurt, @Emma_Hurt, reporter, Axios Atlanta
Kevin Riley,@ajceditor, editor at large, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tammy Greer, professor of political science, Clark Atlanta University
Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions
3:00 - "Buckhead City" movement leader Bill White announced he's leaving Atlanta, citing Kemp's d...
2023-04-0651 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Gov. Kemp announces solar panel deal; Abrams' future; Biden's classified documentsWednesday on Political Rewind: A Korean solar panel manufacturer will open a $2.5 billion plant near Cartersville, adding to the list of clean energy businesses in Georgia. Stacey Abrams says she'll run for public office again on a talk show appearance. And we discuss classified documents in Biden's office.
Panel:
Andra Gillespie,@AndraGillespie, professor of political science & director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University
Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia
Chris Grant, professor of political science, Mercer University
Greg Bluestein,@bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
3:00 - A K...
2023-01-1151 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Ending runoffs; Abrams open to run again; Texts between Meadows and GOP revealedThursday on Political Rewind: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling for an end to Georgia's runoffs. Stacey Abrams gave her first public interview after the election. And texts between Mark Meadows and Georgia Republicans show influence of unfounded conspiracy theories.
The panel:
Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, political science professor and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for Race and Difference, Emory University
Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Stephen Fowler, @stphnfwlr, political reporter, GPB News
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
4:00 - Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger floated ending the state's runoff policy.
18:00 - Stacey Abrams speaks publicly for the first time since the...
2022-12-1537 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Could Georgia decide who controls Congress? And what's next for Stacey Abrams?Thursday on Political Rewind: Two days after the midterms, all eyes are on Nevada and Arizona's congressional races. Depending on the outcome, Georgia could decide who controls the Senate. Plus, we look at the voting coalitions that got Kemp reelected and ask what's next for Stacey Abrams.
The panel
Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Margaret Coker, @mideastmargaret, editor-in -chief, The Current
Edward Lindsey, @edlindsey14, former member, Georgia House of Representatives
Rep. David Wilkerson (D), @repdwilkerson, 38th District, Georgia House of Representatives
Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions
4:00 - How the election unfolded from an election official's perspective
7:00 - Georgia voters could...
2022-11-1051 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Polls open on Election Day; A potential Senate runoff; Can Abrams tie Kemp?Monday on Political Rewind: It's Election Day in Georgia. Will the U.S. Senate race go into a runoff? Will the Abrams campaign prove the polls wrong? Will Republicans sweep down-ballot races? Our panel watches the polls in our first of two Election Day shows.
The panel:
Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science, Emory University
Rick Dent, political ad expert and vice president, Matrix Communications
Stephen Fowler, @stphnfwlr, political reporter, GPB News
Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introductions
8:00 - Two and a half million Georgians voted early. More than a million are expected to vote...
2022-11-0851 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Georgia on pace for 2M votes; Massive campaign fundraising; Graham must testifyWednesday on Political Rewind: Georgians are on pace to hit 2 million votes today during the early voting period. The Abrams and Kemp campaigns report massive amounts of money raised in a final report. Plus, the Supreme Court ruled that Sen. Lindsey Graham must testify in Fulton County. Meanwhile, conspiracy theories spread after Paul Pelosi was attacked in his home.
The panel:
Chuck Williams,@chuckwilliams,reporter, WRBL-TV Columbus
Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Maya King, @mayaaking, politics reporter, The New York Times
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introductions
2:00 - Early voting in Georgia nears two million voters today.
18:00 - The second...
2022-11-0251 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Abrams and Kemp's final debate; Obama stumps in Georgia; Paul Pelosi attackedMonday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams debated over the weekend, sparring over abortion, gun violence, and COVID relief funds. Elsewhere, Barack Obama and Mike Pence headline rallies in Georgia. We also discuss the dangers of violent rhetoric after the attack on Paul Pelosi.
The panel
Karen Owen, @ProfKarenOwen, political science professor, University of West Georgia
Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Michael Thurmond, CEO, DeKalb County
Sam Olens, @samolens, former attorney general of Georgia
Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions
5:00 - Thoughts on the final debate between Stacey Abrams and Gov. Brian Kemp
17:50 - Candidates deb...
2022-10-3151 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Lindsey Graham must testify; Record early voting; Celebrities campaign in GeorgiaFriday on Political Rewind: Candidates receive new celebrity endorsements; Walker has the support of his former coach, Vince Dooley; Oprah Winfrey and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda campaign for Warnock and Abrams. Plus, new records are set for early voting — maybe. Our panel looks at who's coming to the polls.
The panel
Bernard Fraga, @blfraga, professor of political science, Emory University
Shannon McCaffrey, reporter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political columnist, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps
0:00 - Intros
3:00 - Sen. Lindsey Graham will have to testify in Fulton probe
9:00 - Trends on early voting during this first week
18:20 - Democrats hope to get...
2022-10-2139 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Kemp, Abrams, and Hazel face off on debate stage; Herschel sits down with HannityTuesday on Political Rewind: Georgians showed up in droves for the first day of early voting, smashing records from 2018. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams took the debate stage together for the time in four years. Elsewhere, Herschel Walker skipped the Atlanta Press Club Debates, for a town hall with Sean Hannity.
The panel:
Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University
Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, host, GPB-TV’s Lawmakers
Emma Hurt, @Emma_Hurt, reporter, Axios Atlanta
Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps
0:00...
2022-10-1851 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Abrams and Kemp to take the debate stage; Walker and Warnock faced off in SavannahMonday on Political Rewind: Early voting opens today across Georgia, as candidates have spent months and millions trying to win races. Balloting also comes just a few days after Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker faced off in Savannah — and, tonight, Stacey Abrams and Gov. Brian Kemp take the debate stage.
The panel:
Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, professor emeritus, political science, Emory University
Kendra King Momon, professor of political science, Oglethorpe University
Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Stephen Fowler, @stphnfwlr, political reporter, GPB News
Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions and early voting begins today
5:00 - Recapping Friday night's deba...
2022-10-1751 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Looking at issues voters care about; Quinnipiac poll says Abrams and Kemp are tiedThursday on Political Rewind: Our panel looks at polled responses in yesterday's poll from GPB News, the AJC, and the Georgia News Collaborative. Voters were asked about a variety of hot-button issues. Plus, a new poll from Quinnipiac says the governor's race is too close to call.
The panel
Leroy Chapman, @AJCLeroyChapman, managing editor, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Kurt Young, @kurtbyoung, political science professor, Clark Atlanta University
Leo Smith, @leosmithtweets, GOP political consultant & CEO, Engaged Futures
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
3:00 - Breaking down the issues that Georgia voters indicate are most important.
18:00 - Voters say they're struggling with inflation and the economy.
26:00...
2022-10-1339 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: New poll shows Senate race in dead heat; Abrams lags in governor's raceWednesday on Political Rewind: A new poll from GPB News and the Georgia News Collaborative shows Walker and Warnock nearly tied, but recent controversies might have an impact on the outcome in November. The poll also shows Abrams trailing Kemp by double digits, and republicans leading down-ballot races.
The panel:
Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, host, GPB-TV’s Lawmakers
Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Stephen Fowler, @stphnfwlr, political reporter, GPB News
Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions
3:00 - Analyzing the demographics of the new poll for GPB News and the Georgia News Collaborative.
12:00 - UGA's new poll shows Warnock and Walker in a...
2022-10-1238 min
The Free Georgia PodcastDon’t Be Mean to Stacey Abrams... She’s a Victim w/ Brad Binkley- FGP#17Host of the Propaganda Report, Brad Binkley joins us for a deep dive into Stacey Abrams, her history, and why she is unfit to run for governor, even though she's been "primed" for this since childhood.Follow The Propaganda Report on all podcast platforms and directly support their content through their Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/propagandareportProduced by Peaceful Sea Productions•Website: peacefulseaproductions.com•Instagram: @peacefulseaproductions•Twitter: @peacefulseaprodTo join the Libertarian Party or for more information visit LPGeorgia.com and join in on the conversation on Twitter (@LPGeorgia)You can find the video version of this podcast on all major platfo...
2022-10-041h 22Political RewindPolitical Rewind: $130M for Grady, Flowers and MTG race for funds, Abrams reaches out to Black malesFriday on Political Rewind: Governor Kemp plans to give Grady a cash infusion to prepare for the closure of the Atlanta Medical Center.
Plus, the fundraising race between Marjorie Taylor Greene and Marcus Flowers.
And will DA Fani Willis subpoena former President Donald Trump?
The panel
Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tia Mitchell, @TIAreports, Washington correspondent, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Leo Smith, @leosmithtweets, GOP consultant, president, Engaged Futures
Howard Franklin, @iruncampaigns, president & CEO, Ohio River South
Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps
0:00 – Introductions
5:40- Special Master assigned to Mar-a-Lago raid
9:00- $130M infused into Gr...
2022-09-1652 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Stacey Abrams' campaign manager Lauren Groh-Wargo talks strategy this time aroundThursday on Political Rewind: The rematch between Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp for Georgia's governor is one of the most closely watched races in the country. Republicans have held the seat since 2003, but in 2018 Abrams came within 50,000 votes for the position. So what is Abrams' strategy this time around?
The panel
Lauren Groh-Wargo, @gwlauren, campaign manager for Stacey Abrams
Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions
3:00 - New polling shows Stacey Abrams and Governor Brian Kemp in a near-tie for the gubernatorial seat.
16:00 - The Abrams campaign responds to the...
2022-09-1551 min
Greater Greener GeorgiaEpisode 30: (Another) PSC Lawsuit Update and Stacey Abrams' Policy PlansJoin us for our 30th (!!) episode to hear from Wan Smith, our c3 organizing director, about the latest update in the Rose v. Raffensperger lawsuit, and learn about Stacey Abrams' policy plans for Environmental Resilience
2022-08-2615 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Abrams on Fulton probe, Mexican immigrants trafficked to GA, CFP returns to ATLFriday on Political Rewind: While President Biden loses support from many Democrats, Stacey Abrams and Sen. Raphael Warnock haven't disavowed him yet. Meanwhile, Gov. Brian Kemp attacked federal spending packages he says drove inflation, but he also spent federal funds to win voters' favor.
The panel
Audrey Haynes, professor of political science, University of Georgia
Chuck Kuck, @ckuck, immigration attorney
Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political columnist, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tia Mitchell, @ajconwashington, Washington reporter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions
3:40 - Stacey Abrams defends Fulton County probe
20:00 - Debate over how to spend surplus
32:40 - College Football National Championship comes back to G...
2022-08-1952 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Sen. Graham must testify; Abrams appeals to Black men; Mar-a-Lago warrant unsealedMonday on Political Rewind: Barring another delay, Rudy Giuliani is scheduled to appear before the Fulton Co. special grand jury this week. Plus, Abrams proposes legalizing gambling to fund education. But first, a federal judge rejects Lindsey Graham's appeal in a Fulton County probe.
The panel:
Adrienne Jones, @adriennemjns, Professor of political science and director, pre-law, Morehouse College
Margaret Coker, @mideastmargaret, Editor in chief, The Current
Maria Saporta, @mariasaporta , Editor, The Saporta Report
Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, Political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
4:00 - A federal court has ruled that Lindsey Graham must testify in the Fulton...
2022-08-1551 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Abrams contracts covid, moves to legalize gambling; Kemp to push tax breaksWednesday on Political Rewind: As both Kemp and Abrams turn to economic issues, Kemp plans to unveil a tax refund for Georgians, funded by the state's surplus. And while much about the Mar-a-Lago search is unknown, GOP figures nationwide are using it to motivate their base. But first, Greg Bluestein provides a breaking update from the Abrams campaign.
The panel:
Leo Smith, @leosmithtweets, president, Engaged Futures
Michael Thurmond, CEO, Dekalb County
Rick Dent, CEO, Matrix Communications
Tanya Washington, @AskProfW, professor, Georgia State University
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introductions
2:04 - Both Abrams and Kemp make appeals to voters on the camera
11:10 - Stacey...
2022-08-1050 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: What Georgia politicians are taking from Kansas' abortion vote; Walker on debatesWednesday on Political Rewind: Stacey Abrams launches a counteroffensive to Brian Kemp's unrelenting TV attack ads, which allege that she would defund law enforcement. Plus, partisan efforts are fueled by Music Midtown's cancellation. And elections nationwide hint at Trump's enduring influence
The panel:
Andra Gillespie, @AndraGillespie, professor of political science & director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, Emory University
Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia
Greg Bluestein, @bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Rick Dent, vice president, Matrix Communications
0:00 - Introductions
3:00 - Kansas voters turned out en masse to keep abortion rights in...
2022-08-0351 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Former Rep. Buddy Darden on panel; Kemp ties Abrams to Biden; Back-to-school timeMonday on Political Rewind: Former Congressman Buddy Darden joins the panel as we discuss nationwide inflation. Meanwhile, Gov. Kemp attempts to tie Stacey Abrams to President Biden's economic policies. But Abrams isn't backing away from Biden, despite his low approval ratings. Plus, the State Ethics Commission investigates Abrams' 2018 campaign.
The panel:
Adrienne Jones, @adriennemjns, professor of political science and director of pre-law, Morehouse College
Buddy Darden, former U.S. representative, 7th District
Edward Lindsey, @edlindsey14, former GOP state representative, Atlanta
Karen Owen, @ProfKarenOwen, professor of political science, University of West Georgia
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introductions and back-to-school memories
4:30 - As Georgians grap...
2022-08-0151 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Fulton probe heats up; Abrams clears stance on defunding police; pain of inflationMonday on Political Rewind: The Fulton County election probe issued letters to state Sen. Burt Jones and Georgia GOP chair David Shafer informing them that they could face criminal charges. House Speaker David Ralston was called to testify last week as Sen. Lindsey Graham looks to avoid the stand.
The panel:
Kurt Young, @kurtbyoung, Political science professor & department chair, Clark Atlanta University
Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, Political reporter & columnist, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Rene Alegria, CEO, Mundo Hispanico
Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions
1:30 - 14th District race sees massive fundraising efforts
4:30 - The Fulton County special grand jury warned Burt Jones and David Shafer that they co...
2022-07-1851 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Abrams cautions her supporters, Biden's low approval rating, Jan 6th hearing todayTuesday on Political Rewind: Abrams urges supporters to avoid complacency as her campaign surpasses Kemp's in financing. This comes as Biden's approval rating hits 33% and two-thirds of Democrats say they don't want him to run again. Plus, analyzing today's upcoming January 6th hearing.
Chauncey Alcorn, @CLamontLives, politics reporter, Capital B
Chris Grant, co-chair of the Department of Political Science, Mercer University
Claire Sanders, @SandersPolitics, senior lecturer of political science, Georgia College & State University
Tia Mitchell, @ajconwashington, Washington correspondent, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions
6:00 - As Stacey Abrams' campaign coffers overflow, she warns her supporters not to tune out.
16:00 - Biden's...
2022-07-1251 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: New COVID relief funding, Kemp and Abrams tied in polls and financingFriday on Political Rewind: With an additional $2 billion in COVID relief in hand, Gov. Brian Kemp is eyeballing budget options that make him more appealing to voters this November. Plus, close ties in the polls and in campaign chests as Kemp and Abrams anticipate the next four months.
The panel
Charlie Hayslett, @charliehayslett, writer, Trouble in God's Country
Margaret Coker, @mideastmargaret, editor-in-chief, The Georgia Current
Rahul Bali, @rahulbali, political reporter, WABE
Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
3:30 - Kemp has a new influx of federal COVID relief to use as an appeal to voters.
12:00 - A...
2022-07-0852 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Abrams and Dems win big; Trump-backed candidates lose; Wandrea Moss' testimonyWednesday on Political Rewind: Stacey Abrams' three endorsed candidates win their runoffs. Plus, Trump-endorsed candidates lose races, a sign that state Republicans are moving away from the former president. Meanwhile, the Jan. 6 committee hearing featured compelling testimony from Georgians.
The panel:
Alan Abramowitz, @AlanIAbramowitz, Emeritus professor of political science, Emory University
Chauncey Alcorn, @CLamontLives, Reporter, Capital B Atlanta
Karen Owen, @ProfKarenOwen, Professor of political science, University of West Georgia
Greg Bluestein,@bluestein, Political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introductions
3:00 - Abrams' endorsed candidates win their runoffs
12:00 - Brad Raffensperger testified in the Jan. 6 hearings yesterday, will face Bee Nguyen...
2022-06-2251 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Loudermilk under scrutiny, Abrams blasts Kemp for receiving Daniel Defense fundsThursday on Political Rewind: The January 6th Committee wants to talk to Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia about a tour he led on the 5th. Plus, Abrams calls out Daniel Defense's campaign donations to Kemp. Meanwhile, Fox News featured only one candidate in the 2nd Congressional District race.
The panel:
Chuck Williams — Investigative reporter, WRBL
Kevin Riley — Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Donna Lowry — Host of Lawmakers, GPB News
Dr. Chris Grant — Professor of political science, Mercer University
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introductions
5:08 – Rep. Loudermilk questioned about his tour on Jan. 5
12:16 – Gov. Brian Kemp endorses Mike Collins in the 10th District
18:20 – A deeper dive into school safety
...
2022-06-1651 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Keisha heads to Washington; Abrams sticks with Biden; Walker faces controversyWednesday on Political Rewind: Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is headed to the White House. Plus, Abrams gets a nod from the president. Meanwhile, Herschel Walker's campaign deals with two troubling stories: false claims that he worked for law enforcement and reports that he has another son.
The panel:
Edward Lindsey, former state representative
Emma Hurt, reporter, Axios Atlanta
Greg Bluestein, political reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Rafael Olavarria reporter, Univision
Timestamps:
Introductions - 0:00
Keisha Lance Bottoms hired by the Biden administration - 3:30
Stacey Abrams voices continued support for Joe Biden - 13:30
Fair Fight takes 2018 election results to court - 16:00
...
2022-06-1551 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Abrams promises big boost for teachers; BJay Pak testifies; 10th district heats upTuesday on Political Rewind: Kemp and Abrams disagree on how to protect schools after the Uvalde Massacre, but they both tout raises for teachers. Plus, former U.S. Attorney Pak says there was no fraud in Georgia. Meanwhile, the race for the 10th District turns vicious.
The panel:
Audrey Haynes — professor of political science, University of Georgia
Karen Owen — professor of political science, University of West Georgia
Tamar Hallerman — senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions
4:25 - The governors' race turns to teachers' salaries
19:25 - The future of school safety after Uvalde
29:45 - Former Georgia U.S. Attorney BJay Pak test...
2022-06-1451 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: First January 6th Committee Hearing recap, Rural Georgia needs focus in midtermFriday on Political Rewind: The Jan. 6 Committee hearings featured the testimony of Georgia-born Capitol Hill Police officer Caroline Edwards. Plus, how will Kemp and Abrams focus on rural Georgians' issues? Meanwhile, the U.S. House passed gun safety legislation led in part by Rep. Lucy McBath of Georgia.
The panel:
Charlie Hayslett — Writer, Trouble in God's Country
Jim Galloway — Former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Margaret Coker — Editor, The Current
Tia Mitchell — Washington correspondent, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps
3:25 – Results of the Jan. 6 committee
23:28 – Caroline Edwards’ testimony
16:23 – Georgia’s role in the hearings
24:00 – Republicans’ counternarrative
30:20 – Optics of the hearing
34:50 – Raffensperger and Gabe Sterling
44:20 – Rural Geor...
2022-06-1052 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Morning after election, results reveal Georgia voters' picks for general electionWednesday morning on Political Rewind: The results from the Georgia primary reveal the candidates voters picked to head into the general election. Who made earned their party’s nomination? And what do the winners tell us about the state of Georgia politics?
The panelists:
Dr. Andra Gillespie — Professor of Political Science and Director of the James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference at Emory University
Dr. Alan Abramowitz — Professor emeritus of political science, Emory University
Greg Bluestein — Politics reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tia Mitchell — Washington correspondent, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamp:
0:00- Introductions
6:16- David Perdue concedes early on t...
2022-05-2550 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: All eyes on Georgia as voters head to the polls, Candidates vie for nominationsTuesday on Political Rewind: Voters are flocking to the polls on election day. David Perdue got one last shout-out from Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Gov. Kemp got a boost from Trump's former vice president. Georgians also have to decide on lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, and more.
The panelists:
Adrienne Jones — Political science professor and director, pre-law, Morehouse College
Amy Steigerwalt — Political science professor, Georgia State University
Rick Dent — Vice president, Matrix Communications
Tamar Hallerman — Senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps:
0:00 – Start
3:20 – Perdue vs. Kemp
10:30 – Perdue attacks Abrams with racist tropes
19:50 – Trump and Pence divorce
29:00 – Campaign spending
32:50 – New ad attacks Warnock
36:4...
2022-05-2451 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Kemp OKs permitless carry; Perdue swipes at State Patrol; New Abrams' adWednesday on Political Rewind: Georgia gunowners can carry a concealed gun without a permit or background check now after Gov. Brian Kemp signing of the Constitutional Carry Act. Meanwhile, Senate candidate David Perdue blames the governor for a spike in violent crime. Plus, Abrams' latest campaign move emphasizes her business background.
Timestamps
0:00 – Introductions
5:35 – Kemp signs permitless carry
18:30 – Perdue criticism of Kemp, Georgia State Patrol
28:45 – Internal poll from pro-Kemp group
37:47 – Stacey Abrams "business" ad
46:05 – Florida Gov. Ron de Santis' "Cold War" remark
48:30 – No monument to "Original 33," yet
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2022-04-1351 min
Battleground: Ballot BoxStacey Abrams is ready for a rematch (and Medicaid expansion)On this week's episode, we continue coverage of the Georgia governor's race by following Democrat Stacey Abrams' campaign as she launches a "One Georgia" tour.
2022-03-2314 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Ossoff makes headlines; Kemp reverses on election laws; Abrams mounts lawsuitTuesday on Political Rewind: Sen. Jon Ossoff makes headlines for his remarks during Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmations hearings. Back stateside, voting rights groups are mounting up to defeat a new election bill. Also, Stacey Abrams files a new lawsuit over campaign finances.
The panel:
Sam Olens — Former Georgia attorney general
Shirley Franklin — Former mayor of Atlanta
Tamar Hallerman — Senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps:
:00 - How to listen to the Senate confirmation hearings
1:32 - Introductions
6:51 - The significance of Kentaji Brown Jackson's nomination
14:17 - Sen. Ossoff's role on the Senate Judiciary Committee
18:27 - Bipartisanship surrounding Supreme Court nomine...
2022-03-2250 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Walker's comments on NATO and evolution make headlines; A look at Abrams' financesFriday on Political Rewind: Senate challenger Herschel Walker's comments draw attention as the former college football player tries to maintain his lead in the GOP primary. Plus, Stacey Abrams' financial disclosure report shows how much has change since her 2018.
The panel:
Patricia Murphy — Politics reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Rene Alegria — CEO, Mundo Hispanico Digital
Timestamps:
:00 - Introductions
3:00 - Herschel Walker's comments
21:52 - Marjorie Taylor Greene speech
34:15 - Stacey Abrams financial disclosure
42:14 - Abrams' "Star Trek" appearance
47:09 - Charlie Chaplin
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2022-03-1852 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Crossover deadlines; Abrams and Kemp trade barbs; One year since Spa Shootings;Wednesday on Political Rewind: Dust settles at the state Capitol as the crossover deadline has now passed. Our team of legislative experts gives you an update on what passed. Meanwhile, as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addresses Congress, Georgia GOP chairman David Shafer is under fire for liking tweets linked to Russian propaganda. Also: Abrams and Kemp fire back at each over TV ads.
The panel:
Greg Bluestein — Politics reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Rahul Bali — Politics reporter, WABE
Stephen Fowler –—Politics and election reporter, Georgia Public Broadcasting
Riley Bunch — Public policy reporter, Georgia Public Broadcasting
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:00 - Election bill
14:05 - Street prote...
2022-03-1650 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Chef Hugh Acheson talks feeding refugees; Crossover Day; Abrams kicks off tourTuesday on Political Rewind: We talk to chef Hugh Acheson, who is back from Eastern Europe after feeding Ukrainian refugees. Then we buckle up for Crossover Day under the Gold Dome as lawmakers rush to get bills over to the next chamber. Plus, Stacey Abrams' campaign is in full swing.
The panel:
Audrey Haynes — Professor of political science, University of Georgia
Hugh Acheson — Chef, restaurateur
Kurt Young — Professor of political science, Clark Atlanta University
Tamar Hallerman — Senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps
:00 - Introductions
2:02 - Talking to chef Hugh Acheson about feeding Ukrainian refugees
18:04 - Acheson leaves the program
20:41 - Professors Aud...
2022-03-1551 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: It's been a challenging year for many of Georgia's mayors. So what's next?Tuesday on Political Rewind: A discussion with Georgia mayors. We asked them about governing through the pandemic. Meanwhile, an Atlanta federal judge began hearing arguments this week in a lawsuit claiming Georgia’s newly drawn congressional map underrepresents Black voters. Plus, school mask mandates are being dropped in a number of states, some with Democratic governors who had been early supporters of tough mitigation tactics. How have the politics of COVID played out in local Georgia communities?
Panelists:
Tamar Hallerman — Senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mayor Rusty Paul – Mayor of Sandy Springs
Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham – Mayor of East Point
Mayor Ke...
2022-02-0850 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: What you need to know about Abrams’ run; Supreme Court discusses abortion accessGeorgia Democrats are expressing excitement and relief now that Stacey Abrams has declared she is running for governor next year. Some Republicans welcomed the news, too. They claim Abrams will energize their base to turn out and vote against her. Longtime observers of the Supreme Court say the right to an abortion may be in jeopardy after they heard the justices' comments and questions in yesterday's Mississippi court hearing. And it's now clear that local runoff elections around the state this week favored many challengers over incumbents — in some races, voters were looking for fresh, younger leaders.
Panelists:
Amy Steigerwalt — prof...
2021-12-0250 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Voting in runoff elections in Atlanta, across state; Will it be Kemp vs. Abrams?Tuesday on Political Rewind: Voters head to the polls in runoff elections in communities across Georgia. Elections include mayoral races in four cities, including Atlanta and Brunswick, Ga.
The 2021 races have drawn low turnout so far.
"Less than 25% of registered voters in Atlanta voted in early November, and now you know you're seeing less than half that," Emory University professor Dr. Bernard Fraga said. "So I think the question is whether you're going to see a surge of turnout again in some of these swing areas."
In other news, Gov. Brian Kemp won the endorsement of the Georgia Chamber of...
2021-11-3050 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Attorney's comments draw criticism in Brunswick trial; Will Abrams run?Friday on Political Rewind: In a trial already infused with questions about racism, a defense lawyer added fuel to the fire yesterday with comments about the presence of Black religious leaders in the courtroom.
Meanwhile, Sen. Raphael Warnock says Democrats have to do a better job telling voters how their big-ticket legislative agenda will improve daily lives.
Plus: a look at candidates already on the Georgia ballot in 2022. Will Stacey Abrams decide against running for governor? Will former Sen. David Perdue challenge Gov. Brian Kemp?
Panelists:
Patricia Murphy — Political reporter and columnist, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Dr. Tammy Greer — Political science professor, Clar...
2021-11-1252 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Kemp pushes back on vaccine mandate; Georgia GOP and Dems clash over redistrictingMonday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr have expanded their legal battle against the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. They filed a new lawsuit even as Georgia passed 25,000 deaths from COVID-19.
Axios political reporter Emma Hurt pointed out that Kemp's resistance to the vaccine mandate falls in line with his strategy throughout the pandemic, and his opposition to Biden.
"He says, 'This is your choice,'" she said. "'You and your doctor should decide. I think it's a good idea, but I'm not going to tell you what to do. I'm the government. You deci...
2021-11-0850 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Abrams Dodges 'Rumors' At Kickoff Of U.S. Tour; Raffensperger Starts Tour Of His OwnWednesday on Political Rewind: Despite enormous speculation Stacey Abrams intends to run for Georgia governor in 2022, she has so far kept quiet on her political plans. During a sold-out event this week in San Antonio, Abrams kicked off a national tour. During the event she again avoided any mention of the governor's race. Her tour will take her to dozens of cities.
Meanwhile, Brad Raffensperger is taking the first steps in a virtual tour to begin promoting his new book on how he fought former President Trump’s heated efforts to have Georgia’s election results overturned. On CNN this week...
2021-09-2236 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: New Poll Shows Split Approval Ratings In Georgia — And What It Could Mean For 2022Wednesday on Political Rewind: Candidates continue to line up for the 2022 election in races that will determine just how purple Georgia has really become. Democratic state Rep. Bee Nguyen launched her effort to take on Brad Raffensperger in the battle for Secretary of State, while 6th District congresswoman Lucy McBath draws another GOP challenger. In the gubernatorial race, it is unclear if Gov. Brian Kemp will see a notable Republican challenger.
Plus, the results of a new poll from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reveal approval numbers for top elected officials in Washington and Georgia. How do state voters feel about the...
2021-05-0538 min
MOVEmentsEngage Symposium Session 4: "What Life Lessons Have you Learned as a GT Leader?" (w/ Dean Stein, Jen Abrams & Sydney Blakeney)Welcome to MOVEments and the final session of the Engage Symposium, hosted by Georgia Tech's Center for Student Engagement! In today's session, our Georgia Tech Student Interviewer Sydney Blakeney sat down with the Dean of Students John Stein and GT Alumni Jen Abrams to answer the question, "What Life Lessons Have you Learned as a GT Leader?"
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2021-02-051h 00Political RewindPolitical Rewind: Georgia's Voices At Convention Call For Unity Behind BidenToday on Political Rewind, the second day of the Democratic National Convention brought several prominent voices from Georgia to the stage. A highly entertaining roll call featured state party chairwomen Nikema Williams report Georgia’s delegate votes before a mural of Congressman John Lewis in Atlanta.
Stacey Abrams, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, Sam Park and Sally Yates all stepped into the limelight last night.
Our panel today included Greg Bluestein, Politics Reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, State Sen. Jen Jordan a Democratic National Convention delegate, Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick, a state Representative and first-time DNC delegate, Edward Lindsey, a former Repu...
2020-08-1952 min
On Second ThoughtGeorgia's Voter Registration Purge Raises EyebrowsVoting in Georgia has remained a prickly subject after last year's midterm elections. The governor's race between Republican Secretary of State Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams was steeped in allegations of voter suppression targeting minorities.
2019-11-0604 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Georgia Chamber Draws Top Lawmakers; Abrams On 2020 PlansOn this edition of Political Rewind , Stacey Abrams’ future plans have been a secret for months ever since she passed on a run for U.S. Senate. Now, her plans are revealed.
2019-08-1452 minOn Second ThoughtBlack Widow Movie And J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele Series Among What’s Filming In GeorgiaIt’s where The Walking Dead roam the earth. It’s Black Panther ’s home away from Wakanda, and it’s the only spot where Donald Glover’s Atlanta rightfully could be made. It’s Y’allywood! It’s hard to keep track of the TV shows and movies filming in Georgia, so The Credits podcast host Kalena Boller occasionally stops by On Second Thought with an update. She’s moderating a podcasting panel at the Macon Film Festival Aug. 17. It’s called "Making Room at the Table: Women in Georgia’s Film Industry." TV Shows and Movies Mentioned in This Interview Black W...
2019-08-0508 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Kemp Names New GBI Director, Abrams Prepares for SOTU ResponseOn this edition of Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp announces a new director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. We’ll look at the career of the man he’s putting in charge of state law enforcement.
2019-02-0255 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Kemp Names New GBI Director, Abrams Prepares for SOTU ResponseOn this edition of Political Rewind, Gov. Brian Kemp announces a new director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. We’ll look at the career of the man he’s putting in charge of state law enforcement.
2019-02-0255 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Casinos In Georgia, Will Kemp Fold?On this edition of Political Rewind, Stacey Abrams is in the national spotlight after the announcement that she’ll give the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of The Union address. What impact will this high-reward, high-risk assignment have on her political future?
2019-01-3153 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Casinos In Georgia, Will Kemp Fold?On this edition of Political Rewind, Stacey Abrams is in the national spotlight after the announcement that she’ll give the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of The Union address. What impact will this high-reward, high-risk assignment have on her political future?
2019-01-3153 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Stacey Abrams Group Files Federal Election LawsuitOn this edition of Political Rewind, a lawsuit filed in federal court calls for changes to Georgia laws that supporters of Stacey Abrams say suppressed the vote in the midterm election.
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