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Officials formally opened the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, a controversial project that's seen protests and legal challenges. Plus, Governor Brian Kemp signed a high-profile bill this week that cements legal access to in-vitro fertilization services into state law. And we explore the far-reaching implications in the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's policies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three federal judges have ruled to delay the implementation of the Trump administration's efforts to withhold federal funding for schools with diversity, equity and inclusion programs; after years of protests and legal challenges, the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center is now fully open; and during the first 100 days of his second term, President Donald Trump has moved swiftly to reshape every corner of government with far-reaching implications for Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a new Brookings Institute commentary, experts explain why they believe Atlanta is not the blueprint for public safety reform. Through their analysis, they make the comparison to policing in Baltimore and St. Louis to highlight what does and doesn’t work, particularly following the creation of the heavily protested Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, also known to critics as ‘Cop City.’ Ali Sewell, a sociology professor at Emory University, and Keon Gilbert, a fellow at The Brookings Institution in governance studies and a professor of public health at Saint Louis University, talk more about their report. Elisabeth Omilami, the daughter of the late civil rights leaders Juanita and Hosea Williams, is a longtime actor, humanitarian and civil rights activist. She currently serves as the president of Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless. For “Closer Look’s” Women’s History Month series, “Piloting the Journey,” Omilami reflects on her journey and talks more about her ongoing efforts to combat hunger and poverty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to an article published by The Guardian, unmarked boxes on utility poles that contain cameras are appearing around Atlanta. The cameras appear to be installed outside the homes of people who oppose the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, also known as 'Cop City.' Timothy Pratt, an Atlanta area-based reporter talks more about his investigative report. In celebration of Women’s History Month, “Closer Look” is launching a new limited series called “Piloting the Journey.” We first hear from former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, who made history when she became the first woman to lead Georgia's capital city—serving two terms as mayor of Atlanta from 2002 to 2010. Franklin talks with show host Rose Scott about leadership and her journey in the world of politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Jan. 28 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia lawmakers react to federal immigration-related arrests in the state over the weekend; The chief justice of Georgia's Supreme Court delivers the annual State of the Judiciary address; And a new podcast focuses on treatment of protesters opposed to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.

The "Broken Ground," podcast series, by the Southern Environmental Law Center, delves into environmental issues and heavily features communities doing the work. Its latest season focuses on the rural South and includes two Georgia stories focusing on the ongoing fight to preserve the Okefenokee, and how wood pellets aren't as "green" as we believe. Leanna First-Arai, an environmental journalist and one of the hosts of “Broken Ground” talks more about the podcast and her approach to covering environmental issues. Plus, “We Came to the Forest,” a new investigative podcast is about Atlanta's controversial Public Safety Training Center before it was built, during its construction and present day. Plus, in their own words, Manuel Terán, known by their nickname, Tortuguita is also featured. The 7-episode series features, Tortuguita’s partner, Vienna Forrest, and shares the stories of other activists who oppose the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center—widely known as “Cop City.” Atlanta journalist and host Matthew Shaer, along with executive producer Tommy Andres, talk more about their work to produce the podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Georgia Court of Appeals is set to hear oral arguments in two separate cases related to efforts to stop the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center; The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta have named the first woman of color to be CEO of the 100-year-old organization; and WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas breaks down tomorrow's runoff elections in Georgia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2017, Atlanta's city planning department designated four large green spaces as quote “lungs,” that were vital for cooling the city. They announced plans to turn one of these lungs, the South River Forest, into an urban park. But four years later, there was a change in plans. The mayor approved a police and firefighter training facility to be built in that park. It's called “The Atlanta Public Safety Training Center,” but to some, it has come to be known as “Cop City.” There has been a concerted effort to push back against the development of the training center. But what's interesting is that these protestors aren't just anti-police. Many are environmental activists who don't want to see Atlanta's natural climate infrastructure destroyed. They know that the neighborhoods closest to the South River Forest are majority Black, historically redlined, and vulnerable to climate change. For this episode, we spoke to Manaan Donaghoe and Hanna Love, researchers from the Brookings Institution

The Atlanta City Council has voted unanimously to settle a civil rights lawsuit against the City of Atlanta with the family of Deacon Johnny Hollman for $3.8 million. Hollman, 62, died in Aug. 2023. An Atlanta Police Officer tased Holloman after he refused to sign a traffic ticket following a minor car accident, Hollman later died after the altercation. Arnitra Hollman, the daughter of Deacon Hollman and family attorneys Mawuli Davis and Harold Spence share they're still seeking justice via criminal charges. Plus, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond's term is nearing an end. He returns to “Closer Look,” to discuss several topics, including the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, DeKalb's summer youth jobs training program and if there's another political chapter in the future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Protests continued on the campus of Emory University on Monday. Students and others are protesting the war in Gaza and the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. WABE education reporter Juma Sei talked with students and a professor about the unfolding situation and the actions they are seeking from university leaders. Plus,Resita Cox, an Emmy Award-winning film producer and director, discusses her latest documentary, “Freedom Hill.” The documentary explores how climate change and environmental racism are affecting the first town in the U.S. that was chartered by formerly enslaved people. Freedom Hill, now known as Princeville, battles frequent floods that threaten to wash the town away. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alpha Tyler got her start in casting as an intern on James Cameron's “Titanic.” Since then, she's worked on shows like “Martin” and as the casting director for Tyler Perry. Ready for a career change, Alpha became a professor of performing arts at SCAD in 2016 and is also the faculty adviser for SCAD's Casting Office. Alpha talks about her career path and explains how SCAD's Casting Office acts as a resource for students and alumni. The school is the only academic institution in the country offering a minor in casting.Plus, reporter Nicole Carr talks about her investigation for ProPublica that revealed texts sent by film executive Ryan Millsap in which he shared racist and antisemitic sentiments.Mentioned this episode:Nicole Carr's follow-up article on texts sent by film executive Ryan MillsapAtlanta Film FestivalNetflix's “A Man in Full”Production on “Peacemaker” season beginsStarz's “P-Valley” This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Original music by Matt Owen. For more information, visit wabe.org/theboomSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephanie Fischer, the new president and CEO of the Georgia Restaurant Association, talks with show host Rose Scott about several topics, including the current state of restaurants in Georgia, her top priorities this legislative session and what GRA is doing to equip restaurant owners with tools and resources to remain resilient in a changing industry. Plus, Thursday marked one year since environmental activist Manuel Teran was shot and killed near the proposed site for the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. WABE criminal justice reporter Chamian Cruz shares her latest reporting on the case. Lastly, Staci Fox, the president and CEO (GBPI), returns to “Closer Look,” to give an analysis of Governor Brian Kemp's budget proposal and the institute's 2024 policy priorities.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This Day in Legal History: Standard Oil Incorporated On this day in legal history, January 10 marks the incorporation of Standard Oil by John D. Rockefeller in 1870. This event set the stage for one of the most significant antitrust legal battles in American history. Standard Oil, under Rockefeller's leadership, quickly grew to dominate the U.S. oil industry, achieving near-monopoly status.The company's growth was characterized by aggressive strategies, such as undercutting competitors' prices, securing favorable railroad rates, and acquiring rival refineries. By the 1880s, Standard Oil controlled approximately 90% of the U.S. refining capacity, prompting public and legal scrutiny.Concerns about Standard Oil's monopoly power and business tactics contributed to the development of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, a landmark federal statute in the field of competition law. The Act aimed to prohibit monopolistic practices and promote fair competition.In 1906, the federal government filed a lawsuit against Standard Oil under the Sherman Act. The case, Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey vs. United States, reached the Supreme Court. The Court's 1911 decision became a cornerstone of antitrust jurisprudence.The Supreme Court, in a landmark ruling, found Standard Oil guilty of monopolizing the petroleum industry through a series of abusive and anticompetitive actions. The Court ordered the dissolution of Standard Oil into 34 independent companies, including those that would become ExxonMobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips.This case set a significant precedent for antitrust enforcement in the United States. It demonstrated the government's commitment to regulating large corporations and maintaining competitive markets. The ruling was also a pivotal moment in the history of corporate law, shaping the legal landscape for future antitrust cases.The rise and fall of Standard Oil not only transformed the oil industry but also had a lasting impact on American business practices and legal frameworks. Rockefeller, through this enterprise, became America's first billionaire, illustrating the profound economic impact of the industrial age.Today, the legacy of the Standard Oil case continues to influence antitrust law and policy, serving as a reminder of the legal system's role in balancing corporate power and public interest.The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) experienced a significant cybersecurity incident when its social media account was hacked. The compromised account falsely announced the approval of a spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), which led to a brief surge in Bitcoin's price. This incident has triggered an investigation by US authorities into the breach of one of Wall Street's main regulatory bodies.Kurt Gottschall, a former SEC regional director, commented on the irony of the situation, noting that the SEC, known for its strict stance on cybersecurity breaches in public companies, is now a victim itself. The hack has also intensified criticism from cryptocurrency advocates, who perceive the SEC's chair, Gary Gensler, as overly stringent on crypto regulations.The SEC confirmed that the unauthorized access was terminated and clarified that the post about the ETF approval was not made by the SEC or its staff. Joe Benarroch, head of business operations at the involved social media service, stated that they are investigating the root cause of the hack. It was revealed that the SEC's account did not have two-factor authentication enabled, a standard security measure, at the time of the incident.Republican Senators JD Vance and Thom Tillis have demanded explanations from the SEC regarding this misleading post, seeking a briefing and responses by January 23.Meanwhile, anticipation for the SEC's decision on several Bitcoin ETF applications is high. The SEC is due to act on these applications, with speculation about possible approval for these products. The approval process involves signing off on exchange filings and the issuers' registration applications, with potential for the ETFs to start trading soon after approval.This incident underscores the ongoing controversy and speculation surrounding the introduction of spot-backed Bitcoin ETFs, an area where the SEC has historically expressed concerns over investor protection and market manipulation.SEC's X Account Hacked to Falsely Say Bitcoin ETF Approved (3)In 2023, U.S. law firms saw a significant milestone with women associates outnumbering their male counterparts for the first time. According to a survey by the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), 50.3% of associates in U.S. law firms were women last year. This shift reflects the growing gender dynamics in the legal profession, as the number of women in U.S. law schools has been surpassing men for the past eight years, with nearly 56% of current J.D. students being women.Since NALP began tracking diversity data in 1991, when women comprised just over 38% of law firm associates, there has been a gradual but notable increase in their representation. Nikia Gray, NALP's executive director, emphasizes that real change is slow and hard, but it does happen. However, the increase in women's representation is not uniform across all levels in law firms. While women made up 27.76% of all partners in 2023, the largest year-over-year increase recorded by NALP, they still represent less than half the percentage of female associates, highlighting a significant gender gap at higher levels.The survey also indicates improvements in racial diversity within law firms. In 2023, associates of color represented 30.15%, a record increase, and non-white partners increased to 12.1%. Despite these gains, women of color still account for less than 5% of all partners, although Black and Latina women surpassed 1% of partners for the first time in 2023.However, there's a potential concern for future diversity as the percentage of minority students in summer associate internships dropped in 2023 for the first time since 2017. This decline might signal a slowdown in the diversity shift among associates, considering the role of summer programs as a pipeline to full-time positions in law firms.Most US law firm associates were women in 2023, survey shows | ReutersSteve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Inc., is challenging the limits of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act in a case against YouTube. This federal law acts as a liability shield for online platforms from lawsuits regarding third-party content. The case, argued before California's Sixth Circuit Court of Appeal, centers on YouTube's role in a scam involving doctored footage of Wozniak and other tech figures to promote a fake Bitcoin giveaway.Wozniak's legal team argues that YouTube contributed to the scam's credibility by awarding verification badges, indicated by check marks, to accounts that posted the fraudulent videos. These badges are typically seen as symbols of authenticity. The justices are probing whether these badges, requested by users, constitute YouTube's own content or are simply enhancements of third-party content, which would then be protected under Section 230.YouTube's attorney, Mark Yohalem, referenced a precedent case, Gentry v. eBay, Inc., to argue that platforms are not liable for labels like “power sellers” given to third-party users, drawing a parallel to YouTube's verification badges. Yohalem asserts that promoting visibility of third-party content falls under the definition of publishing, and hence, is protected under Section 230.Wozniak's attorney, Brian Danitz, contends that YouTube's profit from the hoax should exclude it from Section 230's liability shield. He also seeks to investigate YouTube's processes for creating targeted ads and verification badges.The case, Wozniak v. YouTube, highlights a growing debate among federal appellate judges and justices over the expansive interpretations of Section 230, which was originally intended to foster internet growth. This lawsuit also involves the misuse of videos of other celebrities like Elon Musk and Bill Gates in the hoax. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the liability of online platforms in cases of third-party content misuse.If you have any interest in learning more about Section 230, we have a separate Max Min episode on just that topic. Steve Wozniak Case Cues Test of Internet Liability Shield LimitThe first trial among dozens of activists charged with conspiring to halt the construction of an Atlanta police training center, commonly referred to as "Cop City," is set to commence. Ayla King, a 19-year-old from Worcester, Massachusetts, faces charges under Georgia's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), a state law modeled after the federal law originally intended to combat organized crime.King is accused of being part of "Defend the Atlanta Forest," a group that has allegedly occupied the site of the proposed $90 million Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. This center, which includes a mock city and emergency vehicle course, is opposed by protesters for reasons including increased police militarization and environmental concerns.The case is notable as it's the first time Georgia has applied the RICO Act to a protest group, according to Chris Timmons, a law teacher at Georgia State University. He points out that prosecutors are wielding a powerful law that might transform some misdemeanors into more serious charges. If proven that the group's actions extended beyond protest to criminal activity, it could justify the use of the RICO Act.King, who has been released on a $15,000 bond and pleaded not guilty, is specifically charged with participating in a riot at the construction site. Her trial is separate as she requested a speedy trial, and her outcome won't directly affect the other cases, though it might influence plea deal negotiations.A gag order has been issued in the case, limiting public statements by defense attorneys and prosecutors. King's attorney argues that there is no evidence linking her to the group that damaged construction equipment.Christopher Bruce, policy director for the ACLU of Georgia, criticized the broad application of Georgia's RICO Act in this context, stating it was meant for organized crime and is now being used to target government dissenters. The trial is a significant test case for the use of the RICO Act against protest groups and has broader implications for how such laws are applied to social and environmental activism.First conspiracy trial over Atlanta 'Cop City' protests set to begin | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Since its approval by the Atlanta City Council in 2021, the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center—more commonly referred to as Cop City—has been a flashpoint of controversy. The $90 million facility is set to be built within a large forest adjacent to predominantly Black and poor neighborhoods; in protest, activists have taken up residence in the forest to try to stop its construction. In January, conflict between police and protesters turned deadly. On episode 72 of The Politics of Everything, co-hosts Laura Marsh and Alex Pareene talk to New Republic senior contributing editor Molly Taft about the Cop City protest as an environmental justice movement and New York magazine senior writer Sarah Jones about the novel applications of law used to charge protesters with serious crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WABE, The Associated Press, Georgia Public Broadcasting and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution together reviewed 100,000-plus signatures collected by organizers regarding a referendum on the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. WABE reporter Emily Wu Pearson discusses the news outlets' findings regarding the signatures.Plus, Dr. Tarece Johnson-Morgan, who is Jewish and serves as the chairperson for Gwinnett County Board of Education, has concerns about the school district's current employee holiday religious leave policy. She talks with show host Rose Scott about the need to create a more inclusive school calendar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hundreds of people protested near the proposed site for the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center on Monday. For a roundtable discussion, just one day after the demonstration, Beliks Terán, the mother of environmental activist Manuel Terán, Jamie Peck, a spokesperson for Block Cop City, Dr. Jacqueline Echols, board president of South River Watershed Alliance, and Rev. Keyanna Jones, an Atlanta-based minister and an organizer with Community Movement Builders, joined “Closer Look.” The guests discussed several topics, including Manuel's life and legacy, why they oppose the building of the $90 million facility, the overlap between civil rights and environmental justice, and ongoing efforts to stop the construction of the training center.Plus, a little under one year away from the 2024 presidential election, the race is heating up. Fred Hicks, an Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst, and Dr. Tammy Greer, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Public Management and Policy at Georgia State University, discuss last week's election and who is leading in polls for the presidential race.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's Political Breakfast, Project South's La'Die Mansfield joins the podcast to represent opposition to Atlanta's planned public safety training center -- dubbed 'Cop City.' Mansfield specifially responds to Mayor Andre Dickens' stance on moving ahead with the center's construction and his promises that the entire process will stay transparent. Plus, host Lisa Rayam and strategists Brian Robinson and Tharon Johnson discuss what the 2024 campaign rhetoric will sound like now that a challenge questioning the legality of Georgia's restrictive abortion law has been struck down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since its approval by the Atlanta City Council in 2021, the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center—more commonly referred to as Cop City—has been a flashpoint of controversy. The $90 million facility is set to be built within a large forest adjacent to predominantly Black and poor neighborhoods; in protest, activists have taken up residence in the forest to try to stop its construction. In January, conflict between police and protesters turned deadly. On episode 72 of The Politics of Everything, co-hosts Laura Marsh and Alex Pareene talk to New Republic senior contributing editor Molly Taft about the Cop City protest as an environmental justice movement and New York magazine senior writer Sarah Jones about the novel applications of law used to charge protesters with serious crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Political Breakfast, a long-anticipated appearance from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. Dickens gives the latest on so-called 'Stop Cop City' ballot referendum efforts. Dickens has seen the body camera footage of former Atlanta police officer Kiran Kimbrough trying to arrest Atlanta church deacon Johnny Hollman. Hollman died after being tased during a traffic incident back in August. Why Dickens feels this case supports the reasoning for building a public safety training center. Plus, Dickens responds to the violence in Israel and in the Gaza Strip, and talks about affordable housing initiatives here at home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Georgia prosecutor will not charge the state troopers who shot and killed an activist in January at the site of the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. And a state Senate committee is launching an investigation into conditions at the troubled Fulton County Jail, just three months after the U.S. Department of Justice launched its own inquiry. Plus, a Georgia hospital program is testing a new approach to maternal mental health during and after pregnancy as the state continues to struggle with a high rate of maternal mortality. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

According to its supporters, The Atlanta Public Safety Training Center -- known locally as Cop City -- will be a crucial training ground for law enforcement and fire departments. However, critics claim this facility will wreak untold havoc on local neighborhoods, green space and the city overall as it further militarizes the police. In tonight's episode, the guys explore the ins and outs of Cop City... and why a growing number of Atlanta locals seem certain there's a conspiracy afoot.They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Southern Center for Human Rights recently held a series of conversations called the Community Safety and Police Violence Town Hall series. Tiffany Williams Roberts, who serves as the public policy director for the Southern Center for Human Rights, discussed the findings from the series and how the SCHR is using data from the national Police Scorecard, APD's data on racial disparities in policing in Atlanta, public health studies and research from Atlanta residents to inform policy solutions. Plus, defense attorney David West discusses what's next after Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr's indicted 61 people on racketeering charges following a state investigation into the ongoing protests against the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After two years of resistance against the proposed "Atlanta Public Safety Training Center," more commonly known as Cop City, more than 60 activists associated with the movement have been indicted on RICO charges. The push to build Cop City and the heavy-handed state response to local protests cannot be separated from the past decade of neoliberal crisis and anti-police protests rocking Atlanta and the country at large. Taya Graham and Stephen Janis of Police Accountability Report join Rattling the Bars for a special crossover episode on the movement to Stop Cop City.Studio Production: David Hebden, Cameron GranadinoPost-Production: Cameron GranadinoHelp us continue producing Rattling the Bars by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-pod-rtbSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/nl-pod-rtbLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

After two years of resistance against the proposed "Atlanta Public Safety Training Center," more commonly known as Cop City, more than 60 activists associated with the movement have been indicted on RICO charges. The push to build Cop City and the heavy-handed state response to local protests cannot be separated from the past decade of neoliberal crisis and anti-police protests rocking Atlanta and the country at large. Taya Graham and Stephen Janis of Police Accountability Report join Rattling the Bars for a special crossover episode on the movement to Stop Cop City.Studio Production: David Hebden, Cameron GranadinoPost-Production: Cameron GranadinoHelp us continue producing Rattling the Bars by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-pod-rtbSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/nl-pod-rtbLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

In this special edition of the Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, Bill Nigut and Riley Bunch sit down with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to discuss the continued controversy over the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Hear why Mayor Dickens opposes an effort by a city council member to bypass an ongoing petition effort and place the public safety training center directly on the ballot. The mayor also shares his thoughts on a variety of topics from the city's process for verifying petition signatures to the sweeping indictment of dozens of training center opponents charged with violating the state's anti-racketeering act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Mysonne and Tamika first speak and clarify the Rico charge on 60 + people over ties to protesting of Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Next, they are joined by,a legal, crisis management and communications specialist Monique Pressley, where she broke down the recent government system, the dangers of Trump and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Closer Look with Rose Scott, we review the timeline of government action and public discourse about the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Meanwhile, the deadline nears for petition signatures for a November referendum, asking City of Atlanta voters to repeal the lease agreement between the city and the Atlanta Police Foundation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8.21.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Trump agrees to Bond, AR Black History Hate, GA Stop Cop City Signatures Donald Trump's attorneys agree to a $200,000 bond and other release conditions after his lawyers met with the Fulton County, Georgia, district attorney's office.  We'll break down those details.  And Georgia's "Stop Cop City" protestors say they have more than enough signatures to put a referendum to repeal Atlanta's lease with the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.  Two representatives from the Cop City Vote coalition will join us to discuss their efforts to move the campaign forward. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders suggests taking action against an African American history course was to prevent students from being taught "hatred of America." You'll hear her comments that have elicited widespread reaction and backlash.  President Joe Biden travels to Hawaii, where wildfires have killed 114 people and caused widespread devastation.  We'll examine how climate change may have played a part in the deadliest U.S. wildfire.  With students returning to school, we are acknowledging Children's Vision and Learning Month.  We will speak with a board-certified Pediatric Ophthalmologist about how good vision is essential for students of all ages to reach their full academic potential. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DeKalb County and the state of Georgia are facing suit to allow voters to vote in a referendum on the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center; Officials are still trying to figure out what exactly led to 'dangerously high' levels of E. Coli, closing a long stretch of the Chattahoochee River; An Atlanta non-profit is helping people with disabilities start and grow their own businesses, as well as build community.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's show with your host, Saba Long, we dive into some of the most riveting topics making waves across America. We discuss the escalating tension in the 'Stop Cop City' campaign, Governor DeSantis's hardline stance on immigration in Florida, and the curious case of Trump's PAC money maneuver. Stay tuned for a riveting discussion full of insights and analysis.The Fight to Stop Cop City - Discover how the Stop Cop City campaign is gaining ground, with councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari supporting their cause. Has the signature drive reached its tipping point?DeKalb DA Sherry Boston Takes a Stand - In a bold move, Sherry Boston pulls out of cases tied to the controversial Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Find out what lies behind this unprecedented decision.LG Jones Clashes Over DEI - Dive into the conflict surrounding Burt Jones and the place of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the university system. Is higher education the battleground for our societal values?Congresswomen Clash in Freedom Caucus - Tempers flare as Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert spar in the Freedom Caucus. Are political fractures deepening within the GOP?DeSantis' Billion-Dollar Immigration Tactic - Uncover Florida's controversial legislation to deter undocumented immigrants. With penalties looming, what's the real cost of this billion-dollar move?Trump's Escalating Fundraising Tactics - From a modest 1% to a hefty 10%, Trump diverts an increasing chunk of donations to his PAC. Is this his latest grift or a necessary funding strategy for legal battles?SCOTUS Takes on Critical Cases - The Supreme Court grapples with important decisions on affirmative action, student loan debt, and digital discrimination. Tune in to understand what's at stake.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! LEAVE A VOICE NOTE - Click HereTo keep up with Where The Party At?, connect with us on Instagram or Twitter. Stay tuned and get informed! We are laying the foundation down to be able to have competent political conversations and discourse, all for the greater good.Subscribe and tune in for our “Who Runs Atlanta,” series of interviews with political candidates.Watch or listen to Where The Party At?: https://linktr.ee/wherethepartyatpodVisit Justeldredge.media for more shows and content!Watch or listen to Where The Party At?: https://linktr.ee/wherethepartyatpodVisit Justeldredge.media for our other shows and content.

Dekalb's District Attorney pulls out of the multijurisdictional prosecution of more than 40 cases involving opponents of the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. The state is now prosecuting solo. We hear from DA Sherry Boston on why she removed her office. Plus, Georgia has one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country. We look at the impact from the Dobbs decision here, one year later. And Fulton County's Sherriff is threatening to sue the county board of commissioners over a resolution asking him to give regular updates on the condition of the jail's facilities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Breaking News: In an exclusive interview, Dekalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston tells Rose she will not pursue charges against several people who were arrested while protesting against the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Saturday marks one year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Georgia State University law professor Anthony Michael Kreis discusses life after the high court's ruling and where the law stands now in Georgia and across the country. Hip Hop legends Arrested Development reflect on their path and influence on the genre and how the music has changed since their Grammy win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kurt Kastorf, the legal advisor for Cop City Vote Coalition, discusses a referendum to cancel the lease for the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center and the lawsuit targeting a City of Atlanta clerk's rejection of the wording in a petition. (Note: Shortly after broadcast, the city clerk's office announced the petition has been approved. In a statement, coalition organizers say they are waiting for an official copy of the final petition before deciding on moving forward with the lawsuit.)The Atlanta City Council recently voted to change the penalties for parents or guardians of children who violate the city's curfew. Plus, the latest on another attempt to put Jason Frazier on the Fulton Board of Elections. WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali discusses the latest.Plus, a visit to the doctor changed Martinus Evans' life forever. More than a decade ago, the former football player was advised to “lose weight or die.” Evans talks with Rose about his holistic approach to health and wellness, body positivity and his new book, “SLOW AF RUN CLUB: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After nearly 15 hours of public comment, Tuesday morning, in a 11 to 4 vote Atlanta City Council members voted to fund the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Rose reports on the latest. Larry Williams, the president and CEO of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and Dr. Beverly Wright, the head of data science for Burtch Works, discuss the warning signs from tech experts about artificial intelligence (AI )and what it means for the future. Plus, Dr. Loretta Daniels, the director of the Technology Association of Georgia's Bridge Builders program, discusses how TAG is working to diversify the technology industry through its Bridge Builders program.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Atlanta City Council members are expected to vote today on the funding for the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. WABE's criminal justice reporter Chamian Cruz joins “Closer Look” with the latest. Plus, Morehouse College recently received $1 million grant from JPMorgan Chase to support Black businesses in metro Atlanta. Morehouse President David Thomas and Alicia Wilson, the managing director and global head of philanthropy for North America at JP Morgan Chase, discuss the grant and an initiative to launch a regional network for organizations dedicated to serving entrepreneurs of color. Lastly, HB 147, a bill that requires schools conduct an active shooter drill near the start of each school year, goes into effect in Georgia on July 1st. Sarah Burd-Sharps, a senior director of Research at Everytown for Gun Safety, discusses research about the mental health impact of active shooter drills on students. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Scott, a reporter with Atlanta Community Press Collective, discusses the ACPC's article that investigates taxpayer costs for the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Plus, Nsenga Burton, an award-winning journalist and entrepreneur, was recently named as the new regional director of Clark Atlanta University's Regional Center for Entrepreneurship. She talks with Rose about the regional center and her role as its new leader.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 2020 protests that took place in the immediate wake of Minneapolis police murdering George Floyd were a historic call for America to reckon with its racist, oppressive system of state-sanctioned police violence. Three years later, rather than a reckoning, that same system, along with the political and business elites propping it up, are giving us "Cop City" (ie, the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, the Atlanta Police Foundation's 85-acre, $90-million police militarization and training complex where law enforcement from around the US and beyond will, among other things, train for urban warfare scenarios). Plans to build Cop City have been mired in controversy and civil rights violations from the beginning—from the city government's attempts to ignore residents' and activists' objections and force through the construction of Cop City in Atlanta's ecologically vital Weelaunee Forest, to police raiding an encampment of peaceful protestors and murdering one of them, Manuel ("Tortuguita") Esteban Paez Terán, who was shot 57 times, to the truly Orwellian crackdown on protestors and advocates, dozens of whom are being arrested and charged with "domestic terrorism."  As Micah Herskind writes, "The struggle to Stop Cop City is not just a battle over the creation of a $90 million police urban warfare center. It's not just a fight to protect the 381 acres of forest land, known as one of the "four lungs" of Atlanta, currently under threat of destruction. It's not just a conflict over how the city invests the over $30 million it has pledged to the project, to be supplemented by at least $60 million in private funding. The movement is all of those things. But even more fundamentally, the struggle to Stop Cop City is a battle for the future of Atlanta. It's a struggle over who the city is for: the city's corporate and state ruling class actors who have demanded that Cop City be built, or the people of Atlanta who have consistently voiced their opposition and demanded a different vision for the city." Make no mistake, though, the fight to Stop Cop City is all of our fight, and that very much includes the labor movement. In this mini-cast, we speak with Kamau Franklin and Mariah Parker about Cop City, the fight to stop it, and why labor needs to get off the sidelines and join that fight.  Kamau Franklin has been a dedicated community organizer for over thirty years, beginning in New York City and now based in Atlanta. He is also a lawyer, writer, and the founder of Community Movement Builders, Inc. Mariah Parker is labor and community organizer, a rapper (known by the stage name Linqua Franqa), and recently served as District 2 County Commissioner for Athens-Clarke County in Athens, Georgia, from 2018 - 2022. Additional links/info below... Kamau's Twitter page Community Movement Builders website, Facebook page, Twitter page, and Instagram  Mariah's Twitter page and LinkTree  Stop Cop City Micah Herskind, Scalawag, "This is the Atlanta Way: A Primer on Cop City" Candace Bernd, Truthout, "Cop City Protesters Face Felonies for Flyering as Police Repress Student Sit-Ins" Candace Bernd, Truthout, "Atlanta Was a Constitution-Free Zone During “Stop Cop City” Week of Action" Stephen Janis & Taya Graham, The Real News Network, "Atlanta's 'Cop City' Is a Blueprint for America's Future" Frances Madeson, Truthout, "Domestic Terrorism Charges Against Cop City Demonstrators Spur Further Protests" Natasha Lennard, The Intercept, "Atlanta Police Arrest Organizers of Bail Fund for Cop City Protestors" Natasha Lennard, The Intercept, "Police Shot Atlanta Cop City Protestor 57 Times, Autopsy Finds" Fair Fight Action Releases Statement Condemning Anti-Democratic Criminalization of Legal Aid Group Ahead of Vote on ‘Cop City' Funding  Jimmy Williams (General President of IUPAT) statement on Cop City Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, "Three Years Later, George Floyd's Family Members Are Still Fighting for Justice" Morgan Simon, Forbes, "The Corporations Funding Cop City In Atlanta" Permanent links below... Working People Patreon page Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music (all songs sourced from the Free Music Archive: freemusicarchive.org) Jules Taylor, "Working People" Theme Song

Three organizers who have been linked to helping protesters fight against the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center have been arrested and charged. George Chidi, an Atlanta-based investigative journalist discusses the latest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, also known as “Cop City,” has sparked controversy among Atlanta natives. Although it's meant to improve the training conditions of police officers and firefighters, the social and environmental effects of this center can be damaging to communities surrounding it. Atlanta-based journalists George Chidi and King Williams  join Roy Wood Jr. to dive deeper into “Cop City” and how it's affecting folks in Atlanta. Original Air Date: April 11, 2023 Beyond the Scenes is a podcast from The Daily Show. Listen to new episodes every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts, or watch at YouTube.com/TheDaily Show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Ip, editor-in-chief of the independent news site The Xylom and an environmental engineering undergraduate student at Georgia Tech, recently fact-checked what the City of Atlanta called “myths” about the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Ip talks with Rose about the findings of his report and the Georgia Tech communications department's response to his report.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff Filipovits is an attorney representing the family of Manuel Esteban Paez Teran, also known as Tortuguita. Filipovits talks with Rose about the DeKalb County Medical Examiner's autopsy report that reveals the environmental activist was shot at least 57 times by officers in January near the proposed site for the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Alan Cowan, a student at Morehouse College and the CEO and co-founder of The Black Odyssey Society, and Maurice Ashley, the first African-American Grandmaster, discuss the first-ever HBCU Chess Classic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two Kennesaw State University professors recently received a Spencer Foundation grant for a research project to incorporate Asian American history in Georgia school curriculum. Dr. Sohyun An, a professor of social studies education, and Dr. Theresa Alviar -Martin, an associate professor of curriculum and instruction, talk with Rose about their research and the need for diverse and complex stories of Asian American history to be taught in K-12 classrooms in Georgia.Former U.S. Attorney Michael Moore discusses an autopsy report from the DeKalb County Medical Examiner's office reveals that Tortuguita,” whose full name is Esteban Páez Terán, did not have gunpowder residue on their hands and was shot at least 57 times by officers in January near the proposed site for the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Several Georgia State University faculty members and students oppose the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Dr. Makungu M. Akinyela, an associate professor in the Africana Studies Department at Georgia State University, and Niana Battle, a junior at Georgia State University majoring in public policy, discuss an open letter calling for GSU to disinvest in the controversial development.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chase Miller, the president of the East Atlanta Community Association, discusses why his association feels like it's being left out of the conversation about the future of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, also known as ‘Cop City.'Plus, “Closer Look's” new Hip Hop @ 50 series continues. Illya Davis, a philosophy professor at Morehouse College and the director of New Students & Transition Programs, talks with Rose about how Hip Hop intersects with philosophy and critical thinking. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, also known as “Cop City,” has sparked controversy among Atlanta natives. Although it's meant to improve the training conditions of police officers and firefighters, the social and environmental effects of this center can be damaging to communities surrounding it. Atlanta-based journalists George Chidi and King Williams join Roy Wood Jr. to dive deeper into “Cop City” and how it's affecting folks in Atlanta.    Watch the original segment:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibLb-LGP9W8&t=265sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the March installment of Coffee Conversations, Rose Scott talks with Sara Obregon, the owner of Joe's East Atlanta Coffee Shop, District 5 Atlanta City Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari and Nate Minor, the president of the East Atlanta Business Association and owner of ScreenFixing. The guests talk about the most pressing issues facing East Atlanta, including affordable housing, transit and the new Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The family of an activist killed as the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center in South Dekalb County are suing the city of Atlanta to release more police-worn body camera footage of the incident; Georgia will soon require every public school to run an annual intruder alert drill; With just a little more than two weeks left in the legislative session, we get caught up on the bills set to pass and those with a tougher road. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Georgia officials are charging more people with domestic terrorism after a demonstration at the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center in South Dekalb County turns violent. It's a relatively new charge for such actions. And in a Northeast Georgia hospital, medical experts are trying a new way to treat those battling addiction in what could be the future of such treatment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 1 * Sam Takes On Jason Wilson Senior Investigative Reporter, Southern Poverty Law Center! * Thomas Webb Jurgens – A lawyer for the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) was arrested and charged with domestic terrorism over the violence that broke out in Atlanta on Sunday in relation to protests of a planned training facility for police officers in the city, the SPLC has confirmed. * “On March 5, 2023, a group of violent agitators used the cover of a peaceful protest of the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center to conduct a coordinated attack on construction equipment and police officers. They changed into black clothing and entered the construction area and began to throw large rocks, bricks, Molotov cocktails, and fireworks at police officers,” the Atlanta PD said in a statement. * The Atlanta Police Department revealed all the suspects are from out of state or from another country except for two, including Jurgens. * SPLC Lawyer Arrested in Atlanta Molotov Cocktail Riot, Faces Terrorism Charges – Tyler O'Neil, DailySignal.com * SPLC says its endowment was $731.9 million at the end of the previous fiscal year. * TUCKER: The SPLC is a domestic terrorist group! * The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation continue the investigation. * The FBI has historically used the SPLC as a source for who should be considered domestic terrorists. * SPLC getting brutalized in its own comments! * Archives of the Simulcast of the Sheriff Mack show and Liberty RoundTable Live can be found in Video at BrightEON.tv and Audio at LovingLiberty.net Hour 2 * Guest: Richard Mack Founder and President of CSPOA – A partnership between citizens and local law enforcement, especially sheriffs. Mack encourages those not in law enforcement to stand with their sheriffs. – CSPOA.org * Like the SPLC, the National Lawyers Guild NLG sounds official but is not. It is a left wing group of lawyers who provide legal assistance to antifa members. * Keep in mind that the Secret Service vetted Sam Bushman as well for the Republican National Convention! * Tucker Carlson says Jan. 6 footage ‘demolishes' claims of insurrection – TheBlaze.com * Capitol police officers were seen escorting Jacob Chansley, a Navy veteran widely referred to in the liberal media as the ‘QAnon Shaman,' around the building without incident. Carlson reported that officers were seen showing Chansley around, even trying to open locked doors for him. At one point, at least nine police officers were seen in close proximity to Chansley, and none of them slowed him down, as Carlson noted. * Jan. 6 footage shows J6 committee and media ‘lied' – WND.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

This episode discusses the violence that occurred on March 5, 2023, at the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. The episode gives a background of the facility and describes both the previous protests at the Training Center and the two most recent riots in Atlanta (January 21, 2023, and March 5, 2023). The episode concludes with a discussion with a need to prevent the riots rather than merely react to them. REFERENCES: Map of Atlanta and the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center Website of the Atlanta Public Training Center Article discussing social media posts prior to the riot of January 21, 2023 Article discussing social media posts prior to the riot of March 5, 2023

Weeks after Norfolk Southern's toxic train crash in East Palestine, another Norfolk Southern train derailed in Ohio this past weekend. While this train was not carrying hazardous chemicals this time, the incident is only adding to the pressure on Washington to create more rail regulations. But what should those regulations look like? National Transportation Security Board Chair Jennifer Homendy joins the Rundown to discuss the recent train derailments in Ohio, what can be done to prevent the next disaster, and whether we should still be transporting dangerous material on trains. 35 people were arrested in Atlanta on Sunday after they lobbed rocks, fireworks, and Molotov cocktails at police stationed there in protest of the planned construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. This violent demonstration is just the latest in a string of incidents in Atlanta aimed at rebuking this building project, which critics call ‘Cop City' and argue will destroy the environment and further the militarization of city law enforcement. Atlanta city officials have pushed back on these critiques, saying this training facility will help all first responders and the violence being demonstrated is anti-police anarchy. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr joins the podcast to discuss how Atlanta must confront the domestic terrorism attacks happening in Atlanta in response to the city's planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.   Plus, commentary from Republican presidential candidate and author of “Woke Inc.,” Vivek Ramaswamy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

* Sam Takes On Jason Wilson Senior Investigative Reporter, Southern Poverty Law Center! * Thomas Webb Jurgens - A lawyer for the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) was arrested and charged with domestic terrorism over the violence that broke out in Atlanta on Sunday in relation to protests of a planned training facility for police officers in the city, the SPLC has confirmed. * "On March 5, 2023, a group of violent agitators used the cover of a peaceful protest of the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center to conduct a coordinated attack on construction equipment and police officers. They changed into black clothing and entered the construction area and began to throw large rocks, bricks, Molotov cocktails, and fireworks at police officers," the Atlanta PD said in a statement. * The Atlanta Police Department revealed all the suspects are from out of state or from another country except for two, including Jurgens. * SPLC Lawyer Arrested in Atlanta Molotov Cocktail Riot, Faces Terrorism Charges - Tyler O'Neil, DailySignal.com * SPLC says its endowment was $731.9 million at the end of the previous fiscal year. * TUCKER: The SPLC is a domestic terrorist group! * The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation continue the investigation. * The FBI has historically used the SPLC as a source for who should be considered domestic terrorists. * SPLC getting brutalized in its own comments! * Archives of the  Simulcast of the Sheriff Mack show and Liberty RoundTable Live can be found in Video at BrightEON.tv and Audio at LovingLiberty.net

Weeks after Norfolk Southern's toxic train crash in East Palestine, another Norfolk Southern train derailed in Ohio this past weekend. While this train was not carrying hazardous chemicals this time, the incident is only adding to the pressure on Washington to create more rail regulations. But what should those regulations look like? National Transportation Security Board Chair Jennifer Homendy joins the Rundown to discuss the recent train derailments in Ohio, what can be done to prevent the next disaster, and whether we should still be transporting dangerous material on trains. 35 people were arrested in Atlanta on Sunday after they lobbed rocks, fireworks, and Molotov cocktails at police stationed there in protest of the planned construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. This violent demonstration is just the latest in a string of incidents in Atlanta aimed at rebuking this building project, which critics call ‘Cop City' and argue will destroy the environment and further the militarization of city law enforcement. Atlanta city officials have pushed back on these critiques, saying this training facility will help all first responders and the violence being demonstrated is anti-police anarchy. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr joins the podcast to discuss how Atlanta must confront the domestic terrorism attacks happening in Atlanta in response to the city's planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.   Plus, commentary from Republican presidential candidate and author of “Woke Inc.,” Vivek Ramaswamy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weeks after Norfolk Southern's toxic train crash in East Palestine, another Norfolk Southern train derailed in Ohio this past weekend. While this train was not carrying hazardous chemicals this time, the incident is only adding to the pressure on Washington to create more rail regulations. But what should those regulations look like? National Transportation Security Board Chair Jennifer Homendy joins the Rundown to discuss the recent train derailments in Ohio, what can be done to prevent the next disaster, and whether we should still be transporting dangerous material on trains. 35 people were arrested in Atlanta on Sunday after they lobbed rocks, fireworks, and Molotov cocktails at police stationed there in protest of the planned construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. This violent demonstration is just the latest in a string of incidents in Atlanta aimed at rebuking this building project, which critics call ‘Cop City' and argue will destroy the environment and further the militarization of city law enforcement. Atlanta city officials have pushed back on these critiques, saying this training facility will help all first responders and the violence being demonstrated is anti-police anarchy. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr joins the podcast to discuss how Atlanta must confront the domestic terrorism attacks happening in Atlanta in response to the city's planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.   Plus, commentary from Republican presidential candidate and author of “Woke Inc.,” Vivek Ramaswamy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The family of Manuel Teran held a press conference this morning. A private autopsy paid for by the family reveals that the 26-year-old was shot 13 times by law enforcement at the location of the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. WABE's criminal justice reporter Chamian Cruz joins “Closer Look” to discuss the latest.Plus, OneGoal executive director Taylor Ramsey and LaShanti Holland, a OneGoal alum and sophomore at Clayton State University, discuss how the OneGoal program is preparing students for college who have limited access to resources.Lastly, Dr. Lakeyta Monique Bonnette-Bailey, an associate professor of Political Science at Georgia State University, discusses the Beyond The Culture II: Black Popular Culture and Social Justice conference that's happening this week at GSU.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Atlanta and DeKalb County officials announced plans to move forward with building a $90 million Atlanta Public Safety Training Center at the site of a former Georgia state prison farm. Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry, who represents constituents where the facility is expected to be built, is calling for more transparency. He talks with Rose about the path forward. Lisa Gordon talks about her role as the Chief Operating Officer for the City of Atlanta and her top goals for 2023. Journalist Josie Duffy Rice discusses her new investigative podcast, “Unreformed: The Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sergio Mendez and Coleman Williamson with the Georgia Log Cabin Republicans, discuss their organization's top legislative priorities for 2023.Plus, Former U.S. Attorney Michael Moore discusses several pending legal cases, including DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston's decision to recuse herself from reviewing the investigation of the officer-involved shooting that took place at the proposed site of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Wednesday, January 18 26-year-old activist Tortuga was shot and killed by Atlanta police while protesting the construction of the planned $90 million Atlanta Public Safety Training Center (or ‘Cop City'), an 85-acre police training facility in the South River Forest. But what is Cop City? Why is it being built? What has the organizing looked like even prior to the violent and deadly repression organizers and activists experienced at the hands of law enforcement? We are joined by  Tunde Osazua, a member of the Atlanta chapter of the Black Alliance for Peace (or BAP), who is also a member of BAP's national coordinating committee. He's also a part of a broader coalition of individuals and orgs fighting back against Atlanta's Cop City plan. Read BAP-Atlanta's statement on Cop City: https://blackallianceforpeace.com/bapstatements/bapatlantaonstaterepression Follow BAP on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Blacks4Peace —- Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Atlanta's Cop City and the grassroots fight against it w/ Tunde Osazua appeared first on KPFA.

If you thought this week was going to be different, think again because over the weekend, the FBI did a 12-hour search of President Biden's Wilmington home, and the DOJ seized more classified documents. When will the trickle of classified documents end? White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain will step down in the coming weeks, and this news comes after the White House threw a Biden senior adviser, Anita Dunn, under the bus regarding President Biden's classified materials scandal. Is the Democratic machine done with Joe Biden? Atlanta was on fire over the weekend as RIOTS erupted when “protestors” peacefully protested against the police shooting that took place at the future Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Are we going to see an early “summer of love”? The southern border is still unsecured, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection data shows an increase in arrests of those on the terror watch list under the Biden administration. Vice President Kamala Harris was in Florida and made a speech using the Declaration of Independence — but she decided to omit the word “life” during an abortion speech. When will they recognize the value of all life? Today's Sponsor: Right now, you can save $200 on an EdenPURE OxiLeaf II Thunderstorm three-pack for whole-home protection. You get three units for under $200. Put one in your basement, bedroom, family room, kitchen, or anywhere you need clean, fresh air. Go to http://edenpuredeals.com and enter discount code sara3 to save $200. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices