Shirley Franklin, Atlanta's first woman mayor, discusses civil rights, female empowerment and retirement.

Shirley Franklin, Atlanta's first woman mayor, discusses civil rights, female empowerment and retirement.

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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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 the best-selling author from last November when she joined us to promote her most recent book, Paper Girl. 

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 the best-selling author from last November when she joined us to promote her most recent book, Paper Girl.&nbsp;

Beth Macy Update

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 and CEO of the Task Force for Global Health.

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 and CEO of the Task Force for Global Health.

Kevin Riley and Dr. Mark Rosenberg

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. Former CNN President Tom Johnson and Rick Davis, another long-time CNN executive, contribute stories as well.

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. Former CNN President Tom Johnson and Rick Davis, another long-time CNN executive, contribute stories as well.

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