Atlanta resident Dr. Sharon Willis is a prolific composer of afro-centric operas, founder of her own opera company and a conductor of Black church music. Through her Americolor Opera Ensemble she has created countless opportunities for Black opera singers while telling the stories of previously-unpublicized stories of remarkable Black Americans.

Atlanta resident Dr. Sharon Willis is a prolific composer of afro-centric operas, founder of her own opera company and a conductor of Black church music. Through her Americolor Opera Ensemble she has created countless opportunities for Black opera singers while telling the stories of previously-unpublicized stories of remarkable Black Americans.

In These Times with Bill Nigut is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, in-depth conversations about the political, cultural, and social forces shaping Georgia and the wider world. This series brings together expert analysts to help listeners make sense of the biggest stories of the moment, offering clarity without the noise of partisanship. But politics is just part of the story — the show also highlights voices from the arts, music, theater, film, and literature, exploring how creativity and culture help us navigate and reflect on these complex times. Insightful, wide-ranging, and grounded in curiosity rather than division, In These Times with Bill Nigut is your guide to understanding where we are — and where we’re going.

In These Times with Bill Nigut&nbsp;is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, in-depth conversations about the political, cultural, and social forces shaping Georgia and the wider world. This series brings together expert analysts to help listeners make sense of the biggest stories of the moment, offering clarity without the noise of partisanship. But politics is just part of the story &mdash; the show also highlights voices from the arts, music, theater, film, and literature, exploring how creativity and culture help us navigate and reflect on these complex times. Insightful, wide-ranging, and grounded in curiosity rather than division, In These Times with Bill Nigut&nbsp;is your guide to understanding where we are &mdash; and where we&rsquo;re going.

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As the candidates race to the finish line on the final weekend before election day, host Bill Nigut asks a panel key questions about the top races:

Is this the change election that many democrats believe it will be? Can democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms become the first Democrat in more than two decades to sit in the governor’s office? or will Rick Jackson, a virtual political unknown less than a year ago, keep the GOP’s hold on the office? Is the republican lock on state constitutional offices in jeopardy? Will incumbent Jon Ossoff's consistent lead in the polls over challenger Mike Collins be confirmed by voters? 

How important are  visits by Donald Trump and Barack Obama in turning out the vote for each side? Our panel of top journalists and analysts look at those questions and more.

Panelists:

Chuck Williams, Publisher & Editor, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Leroy Chapman, Editor-in-Chief, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Prof. Amy Steigerwalt, chair, political science department, Georgia State University

Prof. Karen Owen, Political science professor and Dean, University College and Honors College, University of West Georgia

As the candidates race to the finish line on the final weekend before election day, host Bill Nigut asks a panel key questions about the top races:
Is this the change election that many democrats believe it will be? Can democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms become the first Democrat in more than two decades to sit in the governor&rsquo;s office? or will Rick Jackson, a virtual political unknown less than a year ago, keep the GOP&rsquo;s hold on the office? Is the republican lock on state constitutional offices in jeopardy? Will incumbent Jon Ossoff's consistent lead in the polls over challenger Mike Collins be confirmed by voters?&nbsp;
How important are&nbsp; visits by Donald Trump and Barack Obama in turning out the vote for each side? Our panel of top journalists and analysts look at those questions and more.
Panelists:
Chuck Williams, Publisher &amp; Editor, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Leroy Chapman, Editor-in-Chief, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Prof. Amy Steigerwalt, chair, political science department, Georgia State University
Prof. Karen Owen, Political science professor and Dean, University College and Honors College, University of West Georgia

Next Week's Midterm Elections

With midterm elections just around the corner, Meg Kinnard, national political reporter for the Associated Press, joins familiar faces Charles Bullock and Andre Gillespie to discuss recent developments.

With midterm elections just around the corner, Meg Kinnard, national political reporter for the Associated Press, joins familiar faces Charles Bullock and Andre Gillespie to discuss recent developments.

Georgia Midterms

Actor, playwright, director and producer Tom Key has been a beloved presence on the Atlanta theatre scene for decades. He is best known for his musical Cotton Patch Gospel, a perennial favorite for theaters across the country. He and host Bill Nigut discuss theatre as a sacred space where people come together to learn about one another. 

Actor, playwright, director and producer Tom Key has been a beloved presence on the Atlanta theatre scene for decades. He is best known for his musical Cotton Patch Gospel, a perennial favorite for theaters across the country. He and host Bill Nigut discuss theatre as a sacred space where people come together to learn about one another.&nbsp;

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