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Georgia Today

Georgia Public Broadcasting

Georgia Today is the daily podcast from GPB News bringing you compelling stories and in-depth reporting that you won’t hear anywhere else. Peter Biello hosts this quick and convenient way to get the best of GPB News’ extensive coverage of the topics that matter to you, delivered directly to your device every weekday afternoon.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Georgia Today episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Georgia Today for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Georgia Today episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

LISTEN: On the Friday, April 19 edition of Georgia Today: How the federal legislation on TikTok could affect Georgia content creators; a look at how organizers of Tybee Island's Orange Crush festival could be on the hook for costs to taxpayers; and we remember Atlanta rap pioneer Rico Wade.
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On the Tuesday, Sept. 17 edition of Georgia Today: Kamala Harris says that Donald Trump's policies played a role in a Georgia woman's death; vice president hopeful Tim Walz made a stop in Macon today; and the American factory making one of the most common antibiotics is at risk of shutting down.

Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast from GPB News. Today is Tuesday, Sept. 17. I'm Peter Biello. On today's episode, Vice President Kamala Harris says that Donald Trump's abortion policies played a role in a Georgia woman's death. Vice presidential hopeful Tim Walz campaigns in Macon. And the American factory making one of the most common antibiotics is at risk of shutting down. These stories and more are coming up on this edition of Georgia Today.

Story 1:

Peter Biello: Vice President Kamala Harris says Donald Trump's role in undoing national abortion rights is to blame for a Georgia woman's death. Amber Thurman died after waiting 20 hours for a hospital to treat complications from an abortion pill. Her death in 2022, first reported by ProPublica yesterday, is the first publicly reported instance of a woman dying from delayed care. Harris and other Democrats are likely to talk about it in speeches and campaign ads as the election approaches.

Story 2:

Peter Biello: Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz kicked off a Democratic campaign swing through two battleground states, Georgia and North Carolina, with a stop in Macon today. GPB's Grant Blankenship was there.

Grant Blankenship: Walz first spoke to local Democratic Party volunteers who are working the phones for the campaign, then visited H&H, Macon's legendary soul food restaurant. At the call center, he addressed the second thwarted attempt on the life of Republican candidate Donald Trump.

Tim Walz: We don't solve our differences in this country with violence. We condemn it in all its forms. We solve our differences at the ballot box.

Grant Blankenship: And he challenged his opponent J.D. Vance's statement that school shootings like the one at Appalachee High School in Barrow County are, quote, "a fact of life."

Tim Walz: That is not just a fact of life, people. That is not just a fact of life. And as Donald Trump would know, this violence across the country has got to end. Gun violence has got to end.

Grant Blankenship: Walz reminded volunteers that the path to presidential victory once again runs through Georgia, which he called a privilege for the state. For GPB News, I'm Grant Blankenship in Macon.

Story 3:

Peter Biello: The only American factory making the generic version of the antibiotic amoxicillin is at risk of shutting down. This comes ahead of a season where flu and viruses typically go up. GPB's Ellen Eldridge has more.

Ellen Eldridge: U.S. Antibiotics says it can't compete with China on generic drug costs. They're now asking for federal government to support them by purchasing the drug produced here in the U.S. for their own stockpiles. CEO Rick Jackson says access to lifesaving medication is crucial to public health.

Rick Jackson: We're not asking the federal government to subsidize us or give us money. We're asking them to simply purchase what they're purchasing now from us. They are buying a product for the stockpile and the Army and armed services.

Ellen Eldridge: The Food and Drug Administration currently lists amoxicillin in its database of drugs experiencing a shortage. For GPB News, I'm Ellen Eldridge.

Story 4:

Peter Biello: In a rare bipartisan consensus about Georgia's election process, both Republicans and Democrats agree that persistent mail delivery delays in the state could cost voters who use absentee ballots their chance to be counted on Election Day this November. Georgia's county election officers joined several dozen of their counterparts from across the nation this month who are raising serious concerns about the U.S. Postal Service's ability to properly deliver absentee ballots on time for the Nov. 5 general election. The National Association of Secretaries of State and the National Association of State Election Directors sent a letter to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy that listed a range of complaints about Postal Service processing facilities, inadequate staff training, as well as potentially lost and delayed election mail that could put eligible voters at risk of having their registration canceled or absentee ballots not delivered to local elections offices in time to have the votes counted. Meanwhile, the mail delivery delays are attracting scrutiny from a bipartisan group of Georgia's congressional delegation. Several Republican Georgia members of Congress, including Reps. Andrew Clyde, Mike Collins and Austin Scott, have requested updated information from DeJoy to explain mail delays. Georgia Democratic Sens. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff also h...

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On the Thursday August 15th edition of Georgia Today: One of Georgia's largest counties will start charging people who challenge the eligibility of voters; The mother of a murder victim plans to file a wrongful death suit against Columbus State University; And mayor from west Georgia is arrested by the GBI for giving alcohol to an inmate work crew.

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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Dec. 31 edition of Georgia Today: We continue our remembrance of 39th president and Georgia native Jimmy Carter; a new law strengthens ties between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities; and NYE festivities scheduled for tonight in Georgia.

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LISTEN: On the Monday, Dec. 30 edition of Georgia Today, we remember former President Jimmy Carter, who died yesterday in Plains, Ga., at the age of 100.

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On the Thursday April 4th edition of Georgia Today: Former President Donald Trump faces a setback in the Georgia election interference case; Jekyll Island hosts the largest release of rehabbed sea turtles in state history; And we mark the anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther Junior.
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LISTEN: On the Monday, April 22 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia is getting a big financial boost from the White House to help with solar panel adoption; Gov. Brian Kemp signs a law relaxing some requirements for the construction of rural county hospitals; and today is the deadline to register to vote in May's upcoming primary election in Georgia.
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On the Thursday April 11th edition of Georgia Today: A prosecutor has been named to investigate Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones’ possible role in the Georgia’s election interference case; Georgia peach farmers are looking to have a better yield this year; And an online petition is encouraging the Atlanta Braves to put a 67-year-old Savannah resident on the roster.
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On the Friday, April 12 edition of Georgia Today: A Senate hearing is planning on looking into delays at the U.S. Postal Service; Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens unveils the proposed locations for three new MARTA stations; and we’ll take a closer look at Georgia Power’s plans to close toxic coal ash ponds.
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LISTEN: On the Wednesday, May 8 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia court will hear arguments over whether Fulton County DA Fani Willis should be removed from the Trump election interference case; self-service kiosks at public libraries make it easier for Georgians to access state financial benefits; and a rediscovered African American cemetery in Penfield, Ga., reveals new details about Mercer University.
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How many episodes does Georgia Today have?

Georgia Today currently has 635 episodes available.

What topics does Georgia Today cover?

The podcast is about News, Non-Profit, Election, Elections, Media, Journalism, Georgia, Atlanta, Podcasts, Science, Npr, Health, Business, South, Politics and Government.

What is the most popular episode on Georgia Today?

The episode title 'Crossover Day; Naxolone in public schools; James Oglethorpe book' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Georgia Today?

The average episode length on Georgia Today is 14 minutes.

How often are episodes of Georgia Today released?

Episodes of Georgia Today are typically released every day.

When was the first episode of Georgia Today?

The first episode of Georgia Today was released on May 20, 2020.

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