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Best podcasts about rahul bali

Latest podcast episodes about rahul bali

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Religious liberty law illustrates Georgia's evolving discourse on LGBTQ issues

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 23:00


Former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal drew national attention in 2016 when he vetoed a religious liberty bill that opponents said would lead to discrimination against LGBTQ people. When a similar measure passed again this year, Governor Brian Kemp quickly signed it into law. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss what’s changed over the past decade with WABE's Patrick Saunders, who has been leading WABE’s annual Beyond Pride series, which takes a close look at LGBTQ issues in Georgia. Plus, Georgia Republicans and Democrats are charting the future of their parties as state lawmakers grapple with a heated political climate following the assassination of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Votes 2022
Religious liberty law illustrates Georgia's evolving discourse on LGBTQ issues

Georgia Votes 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 23:00


Former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal drew national attention in 2016 when he vetoed a religious liberty bill that opponents said would lead to discrimination against LGBTQ people. When a similar measure passed again this year, Governor Brian Kemp quickly signed it into law. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss what’s changed over the past decade with WABE's Patrick Saunders, who has been leading WABE’s annual Beyond Pride series, which takes a close look at LGBTQ issues in Georgia. Plus, Georgia Republicans and Democrats are charting the future of their parties as state lawmakers grapple with a heated political climate following the assassination of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: The race to power Georgia's data center boom

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 23:00


Data centers are growing faster in Atlanta than anywhere else in the country. That rapid growth has left communities grappling with how these new developments will impact the environment and their neighborhoods. WABE has been taking a closer look at data centers as part of our series, “Server South.” On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali are joined by WABE and Grist Climate Reporter Emily Jones and WABE Environment Reporter Marisa Mecke to talk about data centers’ massive demand for power and water and some possible solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Votes 2022
The race to power Georgia's data center boom

Georgia Votes 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 23:00


Data centers are growing faster in Atlanta than anywhere else in the country. That rapid growth has left communities grappling with how these new developments will impact the environment and their neighborhoods. WABE has been taking a closer look at data centers as part of our series, “Server South.” On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali are joined by WABE and Grist Climate Reporter Emily Jones and WABE Environment Reporter Marisa Mecke to talk about data centers’ massive demand for power and water and some possible solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Why data centers are booming in Georgia

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 23:00


Data centers are growing faster in Atlanta than anywhere else in the country. That rapid growth has left communities grappling with how these new developments will impact the environment and their neighborhoods.This week, “Plugged In” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali are joined by WABE Business Reporter Marlon Hyde and WABE Southside Reporter DorMiya Vance for the first of two episodes exploring WABE’s series, Server South.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Votes 2022
Why data centers are booming in Georgia

Georgia Votes 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 23:00


Data centers are growing faster in Atlanta than anywhere else in the country. That rapid growth has left communities grappling with how these new developments will impact the environment and their neighborhoods. This week, “Plugged In” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali are joined by WABE Business Reporter Marlon Hyde and WABE Southside Reporter DorMiya Vance for the first of two episodes exploring WABE’s series, Server South.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Primary underway for commission that regulates electricity for millions of Georgians

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 22:59


Two Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) incumbents are on the ballot this year after a lengthy legal battle and their challengers are taking aim at the current commission’s performance. Voting in the primary is already underway. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali speak with WABE and Grist climate reporter Emily Jones about the PSC and some of the challenges the statewide body is grappling with, like the influx of data centers, increasing energy costs and climate change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Votes 2022
Primary underway for commission that regulates electricity for millions of Georgians

Georgia Votes 2022

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 22:59


Two Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) incumbents are on the ballot this year after a lengthy legal battle and their challengers are taking aim at the current commission’s performance. Voting in the primary is already underway. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali speak with WABE and Grist climate reporter Emily Jones about the PSC and some of the challenges the statewide body is grappling with, like the influx of data centers, increasing energy costs and climate change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Closer Look with Rose Scott
Clean energy advocates share funding uncertainty under Trump Administration; Morris Brown valedictorian champions resilience to achieve academic excellence

Closer Look with Rose Scott

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 50:16


Under the Biden administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar For All program aimed to improve access to clean energy and solar programs. Now, under the Trump Administration, local advocates and business leaders say $7 billion, embarked for organizations nationwide, was temporarily withheld. Diamond Spratling, the founder and executive director of Girl Plus Environment, and Tonya Hicks, the president and CEO of Power Solutions, share why they feel it’s important for communities to have this investment and what access to clean energy could mean for communities in Georgia. We continue with WABE’s “Server South” series. State officials are now grappling with questions about tax incentives, and data centers’ usage of water and energy. We air WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali’s latest report. For “Closer Look’s” Class of 2025 graduation series, we hear from Gwendolyn Campbell. She’s the valedictorian for the Class of 2025 at Morris Brown College. Campbell talks about her academic journey, juggling family responsibilities, overcoming health challenges and her aspirations to go to law school and provide legal help to youth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Hospital keeps brain-dead pregnant woman on life support, citing Georgia's abortion law

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 22:57


Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old nurse and mother, was about nine weeks pregnant in February when doctors declared her brain dead after she suffered a medical emergency. Smith’s family says doctors at Emory University Hospital have been keeping her on life support because she is pregnant, citing Georgia’s restrictive abortion law. In this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali take a closer look at the case and its possible implications. Plus, a former Atlanta mayor says she’s running for governor and some Republicans say they want to eliminate the state income tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Votes 2022
Hospital keeps brain-dead pregnant woman on life support, citing Georgia's abortion law

Georgia Votes 2022

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 22:57


Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old nurse and mother, was about nine weeks pregnant in February when doctors declared her brain dead after she suffered a medical emergency. Smith’s family says doctors at Emory University Hospital have been keeping her on life support because she is pregnant, citing Georgia’s restrictive abortion law. In this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali take a closer look at the case and its possible implications. Plus, a former Atlanta mayor says she’s running for governor and some Republicans say they want to eliminate the state income tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Judges weigh two major Georgia voting cases that could have national implications

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 23:00


This week, judges heard appeals in two major Georgia voting cases. One panel is considering whether conservative group True the Vote illegally intimidated voters when they helped file tens of thousands of voter challenges while another is reviewing Georgia’s political maps in the ongoing fight over redistricting. In this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss what’s at stake for Georgia elections in these long-running federal court cases, which could have national implications. Plus, a messy Republican primary in Georgia for the U.S. Senate is now underway and Governor Brian Kemp has finished vetoing and signing bills from this year’s legislative session into law, including one that could allow President Donald Trump to recover millions of dollars in legal costs from taxpayers in the Georgia election interference case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Votes 2022
Judges weigh two major Georgia voting cases that could have national implications

Georgia Votes 2022

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 23:00


This week, judges heard appeals in two major Georgia voting cases. One panel is considering whether conservative group True the Vote illegally intimidated voters when they helped file tens of thousands of voter challenges while another is reviewing Georgia’s political maps in the ongoing fight over redistricting. In this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss what’s at stake for Georgia elections in these long-running federal court cases, which could have national implications. Plus, a messy Republican primary in Georgia for the U.S. Senate is now underway and Governor Brian Kemp has finished vetoing and signing bills from this year’s legislative session into law, including one that could allow President Donald Trump to recover millions of dollars in legal costs from taxpayers in the Georgia election interference case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Governor Kemp's big decision shakes up Senate fight

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 23:00


Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has announced that he will not run for Senate. Of all the states President Donald Trump won in the 2024 election, only Georgia has a Democratic senator defending their seat. Republicans had seen Kemp as the strongest candidate to challenge incumbent Jon Ossoff. On this week's episode, hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss what the two-term governor's decision to opt out of the race signals about Kemp's political future, the fight for control of the Senate and the status of the body itself. Plus, we take you inside the Georgia Democrats' election for new leadership ahead of the midterms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Votes 2022
Governor Kemp's big decision shakes up Senate fight

Georgia Votes 2022

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 23:00


Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has announced that he will not run for Senate. Of all the states President Donald Trump won in the 2024 election, only Georgia has a Democratic senator defending their seat. Republicans had seen Kemp as the strongest candidate to challenge incumbent Jon Ossoff. On this week's episode, hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss what the two-term governor's decision to opt out of the race signals about Kemp's political future, the fight for control of the Senate and the status of the body itself. Plus, we take you inside the Georgia Democrats' election for new leadership ahead of the midterms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: How Trump's first 100 days have impacted Georgia

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 23:00


Since taking office for the second time, President Donald Trump has moved swiftly to reshape every facet of government, often testing the boundaries of presidential power, with far-reaching implications for Georgia, the country and the world. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how Trump's first 100 days in office have left a mark on the Peach State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Votes 2022
How Trump's first 100 days have impacted Georgia

Georgia Votes 2022

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 23:00


Since taking office for the second time, President Donald Trump has moved swiftly to reshape every facet of government, often testing the boundaries of presidential power, with far-reaching implications for Georgia, the country and the world. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how Trump's first 100 days in office have left a mark on the Peach State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Mirroring national trend, Georgia continues passing laws targeting transgender community

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 23:00


Over the last few years, state lawmakers in Georgia and across the country have filed hundreds of bills focused on the transgender community. Even as Georgia and other Republican-led states have already passed laws dealing with bathrooms, sports, medical treatment and IDs, the bills keep coming. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali take a look at what's happening in Georgia and how Democrats are responding. Plus, Georgia Republicans' civil litigation overhaul has been signed into law and we look ahead to the 2026 midterms as the field for Senate and Governor races starts to take shape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Votes 2022
Mirroring national trend, Georgia continues passing laws targeting transgender community

Georgia Votes 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 23:00


Over the last few years, state lawmakers in Georgia and across the country have filed hundreds of bills focused on the transgender community. Even as Georgia and other Republican-led states have already passed laws dealing with bathrooms, sports, medical treatment and IDs, the bills keep coming. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali take a look at what's happening in Georgia and how Democrats are responding. Plus, Georgia Republicans' civil litigation overhaul has been signed into law and we look ahead to the 2026 midterms as the field for Senate and Governor races starts to take shape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brief from WABE
The Brief for Thursday, April 24, 2025

The Brief from WABE

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 10:39


The National Rifle Association is holding its annual meeting in Atlanta this week as Georgia gun-owners consider recent events having to do with firearm safety; Over half of Georgia's LGBTQ youth say they've experienced anxiety or depression... that's as a dedicated suicide hotline faces possible closure later this year; and on thie week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss the controversial changes to civil litigation and look ahead to some major races on the 2026 ballot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: What one reporter learned covering housing in Atlanta for a decade

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 23:00


After more than a decade with the station, Housing Reporter Stephannie Stokes is leaving WABE. Before embarking on new adventures at the end of the month, hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali sit down with the award-winning journalist in this week's episode of "Plugged In" to discuss what she's learned during her time in Atlanta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Votes 2022
What one reporter learned covering housing in Atlanta for a decade

Georgia Votes 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 23:00


After more than a decade with the station, Housing Reporter Stephannie Stokes is leaving WABE. Before embarking on new adventures at the end of the month, hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali sit down with the award-winning journalist in this week's episode of "Plugged In" to discuss what she's learned during her time in Atlanta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: What the 2025 legislative session reveals about Georgia politics

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 23:00


The 2025 Georgia General Assembly is over. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss some of the major themes from the 40-day session.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Votes 2022
What the 2025 legislative session reveals about Georgia politics

Georgia Votes 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 23:00


The 2025 Georgia General Assembly has adjourned. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss some of the major themes from the 40-day session.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Closer Look with Rose Scott
Recap of 2025 Georgia legislative session

Closer Look with Rose Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 51:58


The 2025 Georgia legislative session has come to an end. Hundreds of debated bills await Governor Brian Kemp’s signature, while many more missed out on a vote. That includes a stack of controversial Senate priorities that went unpassed by the House. WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali return to ‘Closer Look,’ to discuss the state budget, the themes they noticed this legislative session and some of the most talked about bills this session. Some of the measures they discussed involved school safety, restrictions on puberty blockers for minors, and efforts to reduce civil litigation, also known as tort reform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Tensions are high as lawmakers hurdle to the end of session

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 23:00


Friday, April 4, is Sine Die, the deadline for bills to be passed before the end of this year's legislative session in Georgia. Lawmakers have been scrambling this week to get bills through the House and Senate, and as hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss on this week’s episode of "Plugged In," that has led to some tense moments at the Capitol.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Votes 2022
Tensions are high as lawmakers hurdle to the end of session

Georgia Votes 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 23:00


Friday, April 4, is Sine Die, the deadline for bills to be passed before the end of this year's legislative session in Georgia. Lawmakers have been scrambling this week to get bills through the House and Senate, and as hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss on this week’s episode of "Plugged In," that has led to some tense moments at the Capitol.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Closer Look with Rose Scott
GA legislative session nears an end; NACCP launches Black Consumer Advisory; Journalist examines how AI can discriminate in job hiring process

Closer Look with Rose Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 50:04


Sine Dine is fast approaching as the 2025 Georgia legislative session nears an end. WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali return to ‘Closer Look,’ to discuss the status of some of the most talked about bills. Plus, with more corporations turning away from diversity, equity and inclusion programs, the NAACP is empowering Black consumers to shop with companies that value their dollars and their rights. Gerald Griggs, the president of the NAACP Georgia State Conference, discusses the newly launched Black Consumer Advisory. Lastly, we continue our two-part series looking at the benefits and the harm of using AI in the job hiring process. Data suggests by the end of the year, nearly 70% of businesses are expected to use AI for reviewing resumes, rejecting candidates or even conducting entire interviews. Hilke Schellmann, an investigative journalist and professor at New York University, is the author of the book, "The Algorithm." Schellemann says AI has invaded the workplace, calling the evolving phenomenon "the next civil rights issue of our time.” Previously, Rose talked with Dan Beck, the president and chief product officer at SAP SuccessFactors, about what he says are some of the pros of AI being used in the workplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Senator Ossoff scolds Trump administration as he soft launches reelection campaign in Atlanta

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 23:00


Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff soft launched his reelection campaign at a boisterous rally in Atlanta this week. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how Ossoff and other Democrats are trying to channel frustration and fear about President Donald Trump's moves to slash government and punish political enemies. Plus, lawmakers grapple with the fallout from a contentious vote on Governor Brian Kemp's legislative priority, state lawmakers look to force cities and counties to follow immigration laws and Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene questions the chief executives of NPR and PBS as federal funding is on the line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Votes 2022
Senator Ossoff scolds Trump administration as he soft launches reelection campaign in Atlanta

Georgia Votes 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 23:00


Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff soft launched his reelection campaign at a boisterous rally in Atlanta this week. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how Ossoff and other Democrats are trying to channel frustration and fear about President Donald Trump's moves to slash government and punish political enemies. Plus, lawmakers grapple with the fallout from a contentious vote on Governor Brian Kemp's legislative priority, state lawmakers look to force cities and counties to follow immigration laws and Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene questions the chief executives of NPR and PBS as federal funding is on the line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Gov. Kemp's top legislative priority clears major hurdle

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 23:00


Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's top legislative priority has cleared a major hurdle. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how the effort to curb civil lawsuits narrowly passed in the House. Plus, as this year's legislative session nears its end, lawmakers have been debating possible responses to the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School and the Georgia Supreme Court is weighing whether or not to uphold controversial rules passed by Republicans on the State Election Board last fall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Votes 2022
Gov. Kemp's top legislative priority clears major hurdle

Georgia Votes 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 23:00


Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's top legislative priority has cleared a major hurdle. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how the effort to curb civil lawsuits narrowly passed in the House. Plus, as this year's legislative session nears its end, lawmakers have been debating possible responses to the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School and the Georgia Supreme Court is weighing whether or not to uphold controversial rules passed by Republicans on the State Election Board last fall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Senator Warnock faces voters as Trump official visits Georgia Capitol

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 23:00


U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock went live on social media this week where the Georgia Democrat spent roughly 35 minutes answering questions from voters. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss how Warnock and other Democrats are grappling with the flurry of changes coming from Washington. Plus, President Donald Trump's new Secretary of Agriculture visits Georgia and we check in on Governor Brian Kemp's top legislative priority, which is hitting some speed bumps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Votes 2022
Senator Warnock faces voters as Trump official visits Georgia Capitol

Georgia Votes 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 23:00


U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock went live on social media this week where the Georgia Democrat spent roughly 35 minutes answering questions from voters. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss how Warnock and other Democrats are grappling with the flurry of changes coming from Washington. Plus, President Donald Trump's new Secretary of Agriculture visits Georgia and we check in on Governor Brian Kemp's top legislative priority, which is hitting some speed bumps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Closer Look with Rose Scott
Recap of Georgia's Crossover Day; Protecting yourself from measles amid confirmed outbreaks

Closer Look with Rose Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 50:26


Several bills crossed between the Georgia House and Senate following Crossover Day last week, while others were stalled. WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali returns to “Closer Look,” to provide an update on the bills that are one step closer to becoming law and to discuss the latest news happening at the Georgia State Capitol. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia is among 12 jurisdictions that have reported new measles cases in 2025. Since the start of the year, there have been at least 222 measles cases reported and two measles-related deaths. Dr. Nicholas Church of Somerset Medical provides an overview on measles, discusses the recent outbreaks and shares tips on what you can do to protect yourself and your family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Georgia lawmakers scramble to pass bills before key legislative deadline

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 22:59


Georgia lawmakers were working late on Thursday night as they raced to pass dozens of bills before the end of Crossover Day – a deadline for bills to advance out of at least one chamber of the legislature. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali take a closer look at some of the proposals that did and didn’t make it past this key deadline. Also on this week’s episode, a massive school safety bill advances out of the House, the debate shifts on bills affecting transgender Georgians and a conversation with Health Reporter Jess Mador on the turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Votes 2022
Georgia lawmakers scramble to pass bills before key legislative deadline

Georgia Votes 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 22:59


Georgia lawmakers were working late on Thursday night as they raced to pass dozens of bills before the end of Crossover Day – a deadline for bills to advance out of at least one chamber of the legislature. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali take a closer look at some of the proposals that did and didn’t make it past this key deadline. Also on this week’s episode, a massive school safety bill advances out of the House, the debate shifts on bills affecting transgender Georgians and a conversation with Health Reporter Jess Mador on the turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Closer Look with Rose Scott
Crossover Day at GA Capitol; Propel ATL reports “traffic violence”; 60 years since Bloody Sunday

Closer Look with Rose Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 50:00


It’s Crossover Day at the Georgia State Capitol. First, WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali returns to “Closer Look,” to provide an update on the state’s budget and hurricane relief. He also discusses legislation that has caught the most attention and concern, including measures that would change how the state school superintendent is selected, online sports betting and a measure that aims to remove anything related to diversity, equity, and inclusion from schools and colleges. Then, Rebecca Serna, the executive director of Propel ATL, and crash victim Satya Bhan, discuss the findings of the new PROPEL ATL report, “The Human Cost of Mobility." According to the report, 344 people died across three metro Atlanta counties due to traffic crashes in 2023. Also, among the report's findings — pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities mirror homicide levels, but they don't receive as much media attention. Plus, Rose reads a remembrance tribute for jazz legend Roy Ayers. He died on Tuesday. He was 84. Lastly, March 7 marks a turning point in the fight for civil rights in the United States. Sixty years ago, the then 25-year-old John Lewis and fellow civil rights activist Hosea Williams, planned to lead hundreds in a peaceful march for voting rights from Selma, Ala. to the state capitol in Montgomery, Ala. As the protestors approached the Edmund Pettus Bridge, they were met with violence at the hands of state troopers. We'll look back to the days before, the day of, and what came after, on what is now known as Bloody Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brief from WABE
The Brief for Monday, March 3, 2025

The Brief from WABE

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 9:02


Two groups of Georgia church denominations sue the federal government over immigration enforcement; the state looks to further restrict DEI in schools; and politics reporter Rahul Bali looks at a few legislative nuggets as the General Assembly nears the half-way mark. //See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
District Attorney Fani Willis expresses no regrets in Georgia Trump case

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 23:00


A year ago, President Donald Trump was fighting 13 felony counts in Georgia for trying to overturn the 2020 election. At the time, the prosecutor who charged him, Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis, was seen as a rising star. Now Trump is back in the White House, immune from prosecution for the next four years, and Willis has been rebuked by the courts and is fighting to keep the case alive. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali look into the reversal of fortunes for Trump and Willis, who began their second terms in office just a few weeks apart. Plus, Thursday is a big day at the Georgia State Capitol. It's known as Crossover Day, a key deadline for bills to advance out of at least one chamber of the legislature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Votes 2022
District Attorney Fani Willis expresses no regrets in Georgia Trump case

Georgia Votes 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 23:00


A year ago, President Donald Trump was fighting 13 felony counts in Georgia for trying to overturn the 2020 election. At the time, the prosecutor who charged him, Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis, was seen as a rising star. Now Trump is back in the White House, immune from prosecution for the next four years, and Willis has been rebuked by the courts and is fighting to keep the case alive. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali look into the reversal of fortunes for Trump and Willis, who began their second terms in office just a few weeks apart. Plus, Thursday is a big day at the Georgia State Capitol. It's known as Crossover Day, a key deadline for bills to advance out of at least one chamber of the legislature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Legislative priorities are on the move as Georgia General Assembly hits halfway mark

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 25:29


Georgia state lawmakers are now halfway through the 40-day legislative session. Between former President Jimmy Carter's funeral, the presidential inauguration and a snow storm, the session got of to a slow start. But now some big ticket items are on the move. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali take a closer look at some of those bills, including one that would compel local governments to help with immigration enforcement and a school safety package responding to the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School. Plus, we take a look at some lower-profile bills and check in on how President Donald Trump's moves to reshape the federal government are continuing to play out here in Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Votes 2022
Legislative priorities are on the move as Georgia General Assembly hits halfway mark

Georgia Votes 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 25:29


Georgia state lawmakers are now halfway through the 40-day legislative session. Between former President Jimmy Carter's funeral, the presidential inauguration and a snow storm, the session got of to a slow start. But now some big ticket items are on the move. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali take a closer look at some of those bills, including one that would compel local governments to help with immigration enforcement and a school safety package responding to the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School. Plus, we take a look at some lower-profile bills and check in on how President Donald Trump's moves to reshape the federal government are continuing to play out here in Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Georgia lawmakers, public dig into Gov. Kemp's top legislative priority

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 17:56


Georgia state lawmakers this week started digging into Governor Brian Kemp’s signature policy push this session – overhauling the state’s civil litigation rules, often referred to as tort or lawsuit reform. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali bring listeners into the first committee hearing on the issue, where lawmakers and a packed room of observers got to hear from people on different sides of the debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Votes 2022
Georgia lawmakers, public dig into Gov. Kemp's top legislative priority

Georgia Votes 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 17:56


Georgia state lawmakers this week started digging into Governor Brian Kemp’s signature policy push this session – overhauling the state’s civil litigation rules, often referred to as tort or lawsuit reform. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali bring listeners into the first committee hearing on the issue, where lawmakers and a packed room of observers got to hear from people on different sides of the debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: At the Georgia Capitol, debate turns to school safety and girls sports

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 20:08


Lawmakers are wrapping up a busy week at the State Capitol as they take their first votes on the budget and banning transgender girls from playing on girls school sports teams. On this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss these and other new legislative proposals including on school safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Votes 2022
At the Georgia Capitol, debate turns to school safety and girls sports

Georgia Votes 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 20:08


Lawmakers are wrapping up a busy week at the State Capitol as they take their first votes on the budget and banning transgender girls from playing on girls school sports teams. On this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss these and other new legislative proposals including on school safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Governor Kemp outlines his top priority as new Trump policies start playing out in Georgia

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 22:38


Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has outlined his top legislative priority – reigning in civil litigation, often referred to as tort reform. Also on this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali take a closer look at Democrats' effort to expand Medicaid in Georgia, and their proposal's difficult path ahead. Plus, President Donald Trump's moves to reshape the government are already starting to play out in Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Freezing temps greet new administration and scramble legislative agenda

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 25:12


As temperatures plunged, Georgia and Washington, D.C. prepared for the start of President Donald Trump’s second term. On this week’s “Plugged In,” WABE Politics Reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss the first week of the new administration, the ongoing court fight over Georgia’s redistricting maps and the state’s response to bird flu in two commercial flocks. We also hear from one of the January 6th defendants from Georgia who received a pardon – and a prosecutor who worked on many of the cases. The legislature returns to session on Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer
Plugged In: Fast start for Gov. Kemp and lawmakers in first week of legislative session

Political Breakfast with Denis O’Hayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 23:48


Georgia Governor Brian Kemp delivered his seventh State of the State address at the State Capitol on Thursday. In it he applauded the state’s resilience through natural disasters, the pandemic, economic upheaval and a deadly school shooting and cast Georgia’s approach to health, budgeting and public safety as a model for other states to emulate, declaring “the Georgia Way is indeed the better way.” On this week’s episode of “Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss some of their big takeaways from the speech as Kemp kicks off his second to last year in office. Plus, the legislative session gets underway as lawmakers bring up transgender student athletes and push to further investigate Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.