In These Times with Bill Nigut
In These Times with Bill Nigut
Playlist by In These Times with Bill NigutIn 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…Follow the podcast:
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Georgia Politics
Professor Charles Bullock of the University of Georgia, Professor Andra Gillespie of Emory University, and political reporter Rahul Bali of WABE 90.1 Atlanta join host Bill Nigut to discuss the upcoming primary runoff elections and speculate what the outcomes might mean for Democrats' chances to wi…
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A Tribute to Dr. Bill Foege, a Hero of Global Health
Four months ago on January 24, Dr. Bill Foege, widely considered to be one of the giants of global public health, died at age 89. Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Foege developed the strategy that eradicated smallpox. For that and much more, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Pr…
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Beth Macy Update
After the Virginia State Supreme Court's recent ruling to nullify new maps drawn by Democrats, candidate for the US House of Representatives Beth Macy finds herself running in a deeply red district. While we at In These Times are off for the week, we encourage you to re-listen to our interview with…
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Kevin Riley and Dr. Mark Rosenberg
Host Bill Nigut is joined by two old friends to discuss current events and more. Kevin Riley is the former Editor in Chief of the Atlanta Journal Constitution, and Dr. Mark Rosenberg was the founding Director of the CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control before becoming President a…
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Remembering Ted Turner
Host Bill Nigut remembers the Atlanta legend in a conversation with Teya Ryan, who worked for Turner as Senior Executive Vice President of CNN, and Bob Hope, Turner's long-time trusted advisor and PR Director of the Atlanta Braves. They join host Bill Nigut to discuss Turner's life and ethos. Forme…
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Voting Rights Act
Dr. Charles Bullock of the University of Georgia, Andra Gillespie of Emory University and Amy Steigerwalt of Georgia State University discuss the Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act and how it affects Georgians.
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David Lindsay-Abaire
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning writer David Lindsay-Abaire discusses his latest play, which is about how the toxic culture in Washington D.C. can seep into the most mundane of issues in daily American life.
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Dr. Robert Franklin
Host Bill Nigut and Reverend Dr. Robert Franklin have a discussion about faith, God, morality and ethics in these difficult times.
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Dr. Stan Deaton
As we approach the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Dr. Stan Deaton, Distinguished Historian at the Georgia Historical Society, joins host Bill Nigut to discuss events in Georgia and other colonies leading up to this historic event.
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Wil Haygood
Author Will Haygood discusses the subject of his latest book, The War Within a War: The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home.
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