With 2026 off to a roaring start, Andra Gillespie, Audrey Haynes, Kevin Riley and Amy Steigerwalt join host Bill Nigut to discuss Georgia and national political headlines.

With 2026 off to a roaring start, Andra Gillespie, Audrey Haynes, Kevin Riley and Amy Steigerwalt join host Bill Nigut to discuss Georgia and national political headlines.

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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Expert Panel Discusses State and National Politics

Sheila Cavanagh is a professor of English at Emory University and Director of the World Shakespeare Project. With the Oscars approaching and Hamnet receiving eight nominations, Sheila and host Bill Nigut discuss Hamnet and Shakespeare.

Sheila Cavanagh is a professor of English at Emory University and Director of the World Shakespeare Project. With the Oscars approaching and Hamnet receiving eight nominations, Sheila and host Bill Nigut discuss Hamnet and Shakespeare.

Discussing Hamnet with Sheila Cavanagh

With a 10,000 bed detainment center coming to Social Circle, immigration lawyer Charles Kuck joins host Bill Nigut to discuss recent developments in immigration policy. 

With a 10,000 bed detainment center coming to Social Circle, immigration lawyer Charles Kuck joins host Bill Nigut to discuss recent developments in immigration policy.&nbsp;

Charles Kuck Returns to Discuss Developments in Immigration Policy

Boston Globe books section editor Kate Tuttle joins host Bill Nigut to discuss recent and upcoming book releases. Kate previously lived in Atlanta where she wrote for the New York Times, LA Times and Washington Post. She is also a former president of the National Book Critics Circle.

Boston Globe books section editor Kate Tuttle joins host Bill Nigut to discuss recent and upcoming book releases. Kate previously lived in Atlanta where she wrote for the New York Times, LA Times and Washington Post. She is also a former president of the National Book Critics Circle.

Expert Panel Discusses State and National Politics

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