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The Atlanta FormulaEnergy: Data-lanta?Send us a text2024-11-1432 minThe Atlanta Formula8. Variable Edition - Generative A.I. and the KidsSend us a text2024-11-1420 minThe Atlanta Formula6. Variable Edition - Ted Turner’s Visionary Impact on Atlanta and Modern BroadcastingSend us a textTed Turner revolutionized modern media, and his story is as riveting as it is inspirational. From a raw and candid Playboy interview where he opens up about love and violence to the tragic suicide of his father that set him on a relentless path to success, you'll learn about the man behind CNN. This episode lays bare the complexities of Turner's life, shedding light on his controversial views and the personal trials that shaped his unyielding drive.We also explore the profound influence of paternal figures like Dr. Martin Luther King...2024-08-3057 minThe Atlanta Formula5. Variable Edition - 50 Years Since Hank Aaron's Crowning Glory and Bitter AftermathSend us a textWhat if breaking a legendary sports record brought not just fame, but also unimaginable pain and regret? Join Zettler IV and Zettler V as they delve into the life and legacy of baseball legend Hank Aaron, focusing on the events surrounding his record-breaking 715th home run and the subsequent impacts. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Aaron's historic home run, they reflect on the Hammer's enduring legacy and the scars that remained long after his playing career.The narrative covers Aaron's unwavering honesty, his weariness after achieving the milestone, and h...2024-06-0144 minThe Atlanta Formula4. Variable Edition - The Talent Gardener: How Rico Wade Harvested Atlanta's BestSend us a textDiscover the unsung hero of Atlanta's music scene as we honor the indomitable Rico Wade, co-founder of Organized Noize. Wade's mastery in elevating the unheard voices from the SWATs to stardom echoes the strategic insight of business moguls when it comes to identifying and nurturing hidden talent. This episode is a heartfelt celebration of the man whose mentorship birthed icons like OutKast and Future, and the profound impact his guidance has had on shaping not just careers but a cultural movement.Venture with us into a world where the potential in...2024-04-1821 minThe Atlanta Formula4. The Variable - The Talent Gardener: How Rico Wade Harvested Atlanta's Best2024-04-1822 minThe Atlanta Formula3. Variable Edition: Literacy Quest for Atlanta's Youth, New Era in Mercedes-Benz and Salute to Atlanta IconsSend us a textDive into an enlightening conversation with Atlanta-born educators Zettler Clay and Shaka Bailey, who bring their passion for academic excellence to our discussion on educational mastery. Bailey, wielding his 'superpower' as an African American male teacher, shares invaluable strategies for guiding students to 100% mastery in their learning. We tackle the obstacles in achieving grade-level competencies, especially in critical areas like reading and math, and consider how respect, knowledge, and motivational scaffolding can reshape the educational experience.As we close this episode, the host gives a toast to his late father, whose...2024-02-0733 minThe Atlanta Formula2. Transportation: Did Something Go Wrong?Send us a textAs the hum of Atlanta's traffic weaves a story of infrastructure and societal evolution, our latest conversation invites you into the living history of a city's love affair with transportation. We lay tracks through the personal and the communal, sharing tales that are often overshadowed by the roar of engines—like the legacy of my own family's Pullman Porters and how these railroading pioneers laid the foundations for our economic growth. Dr. Chris Wyczalkowski from MARTA steps aboard to unravel the systemic challenges preventing Atlanta from fully embracing public transit, dissecting the complex in...2024-01-2359 min