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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For the past month Atlanta has seen visitors from around the world pour into the city to cheer on their teams in the World Cup. Senior Reporter Gavin Godfrey of the AJC, Dr. Brandon Harris of Georgia Southern University, and Scott Schadl, Director of Youth and Adult Sports at the Metro Atlanta YMCA all join host Bill Nigut to discuss the reach of the World Cup and the impact it has had on Atlanta.

For the past month Atlanta has seen visitors from around the world pour into the city to cheer on their teams in the World Cup.&nbsp;Senior Reporter Gavin Godfrey of the AJC, Dr. Brandon Harris of Georgia Southern University, and Scott Schadl, Director of Youth and Adult Sports at the Metro Atlanta YMCA all join host Bill Nigut to discuss the reach of the World Cup and the impact it has had on Atlanta.

World Cup in Atlanta

How much will Rick Jackson spend to defeat Keisha Lance Bottoms in the Georgia Gubernatorial race? What is President Trump hoping to gain by sending 250 FBI agents officers to Georgia to find proof of fraud in his 2020 Presidential election loss? And what does the SCOTUS split decision over birthright citizenship say about controversy over who is an American? A panel of Georgia political experts weigh in.

How much will Rick Jackson spend to defeat Keisha Lance Bottoms in the Georgia Gubernatorial race? What is President Trump hoping to gain by sending 250 FBI agents officers to Georgia to find proof of fraud in his 2020 Presidential election loss? And what does the SCOTUS split decision over birthright citizenship say about controversy over who is an American? A panel of Georgia political experts weigh in.

Georgia Political Experts Discuss Recent SCOTUS Rulings and More

Grammy Award-winning songwriter, author and entrepreneur Tena Clark is restoring a community built almost 100 years ago to nurture artists is a lush setting near Atlanta. She joins host Bill Nigut to discuss her past writing and producing music for iconic artists including Natalie Cole and Aretha Franklin, her memoir about growing up gay in rural Mississippi, and her new role in revitalizing Dunaway Gardens in Newnan, Georgia. 

Grammy Award-winning songwriter, author and entrepreneur Tena Clark is restoring a community built almost 100 years ago to nurture artists is a lush setting near Atlanta. She joins host Bill Nigut to discuss her past writing and producing music for iconic artists including Natalie Cole and Aretha Franklin, her memoir about growing up gay in rural Mississippi, and her new role in revitalizing Dunaway Gardens in Newnan, Georgia.&nbsp;

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