Every month, Georgia residents get an energy bill. The amount on that bill may seem out of our control, but it's actually determined by a group of five officials we elect: Public Service Commissioners. But as a local environmental justice activ

The badge of 287(g)

Oct 23rd, 2020 53m 3s

In some counties around the country, sheriffs don’t just enforce local laws - they also choose to enforce federal immigration laws. One sheriff’s office in Georgia has been working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for the last 10

Pressing Changes

Oct 1st, 2020 52m 51s

District Attorneys play a big role in our criminal legal system and many are asking if change can come from within that system. We follow the story of two women in Georgia working in criminal law, each standing on a different side of how change

By Appointment Only

Aug 14th, 2020 46m 49s

In Georgia, Supreme Court Justices and Court of Appeals Judges are supposed to be chosen by voters in non-partisan elections. But in the 100-year history of the Georgia Court of Appeals, only 9 judges have been elected to an open seat. More of

The Commissioner in Your Mailbox

Jul 23rd, 2020 53m 43s

Over the last three years, one Southwest Atlanta neighborhood saw home prices go up 275%. Higher home prices drive property taxes increases, which can make it nearly impossible for some residents to afford to stay in their homes. One man is det

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Pocket Pod #2: The US Census

Jun 16th, 2020 27m 48s

The US Census began with a constitutional mandate for the people living in this country to be counted in order to determine representation and government funding. Learn about the origins of the US Census and how they are impacting who is and is

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Pocket Pod #1: Gerrymandering

May 7th, 2020 24m 2s

Pocket Pods dive deeper into the issues that we cover in our stories. In this first Pocket Pod, we ask "WHAT is gerrymandering and HOW does it work?" Listen to learn how voting district lines are drawn and why you should know who draws them.

All Alone

Apr 22nd, 2020 47m 47s

A high school band teacher takes on his toughest competition yet: unseating an 8-term State House Representative. It’s not just the district that’s on the line, but the fate of a state bill that’s gotten national attention.

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Introducing Small Power

Mar 12th, 2020 2m 37s

Small Power tells stories about the surprising and often hidden power behind local offices and issues here in Georgia. As the news becomes more focused on national politics, we are interested in the people and systems that impact our daily live

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