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.

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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Kate Tuttle

Atlantan pianist Joe Alterman has taken the stage at iconic venues including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Birdland and Blue Note and performed alongside jazz greats like Houston Person, Les McCann, and Ramsey Lewis. After studying music at NYU and playing gigs around New York City, he returned home to Atlanta to serve as Executive Director of Neranenah, an Atlanta-based concert and culture series celebrating Jewish contributions to the arts. On In These Times he discusses his career and recent writings on current events, especially as they pertain to Judaism and the arts.

Atlantan pianist Joe Alterman has taken the stage at iconic venues including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Birdland&nbsp;and Blue Note and performed alongside&nbsp;jazz greats like Houston Person, Les McCann, and Ramsey Lewis. After studying music at NYU and playing gigs around New York City, he returned home to Atlanta to serve as Executive Director of Neranenah, an Atlanta-based concert and culture series celebrating Jewish contributions to the arts. On In These Times he discusses his career and recent writings on current events, especially as they pertain to Judaism and the arts.

Joe Alterman

Doug Shipman, founding CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, former President and CEO of the Woodruff Arts Center and member of countless Atlanta boards discuses his background in civil rights and weighs in on how to heal the deep partisan divides that plague us today.

Doug Shipman, founding CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, former President and CEO of the Woodruff Arts Center and member of countless Atlanta boards&nbsp;discuses his background in civil rights and weighs in on how to heal the deep partisan divides that plague us today.

Doug Shipman

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.

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