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Chase McGee is an intern for On Second Thought. He attends the University of Georgia.

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On the left, a stone placard with undecipherable writing stands before a large tree fenced in behind a black chain; on the right, a large tree in the distance with a small stop sign on the left side.

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The Tree That Owns Itself: A Story Rooted In The South’s Complex History

Athens’ tallest tax-exempt landowner is a 78-year-old white oak tree. On Second Thought explores the story of “The Tree That Owns Itself” — and where it stands in the complex landscape of Southern history.

August 21, 2020
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  • Chase McGee and
  • Jake Troyer
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OST Full Show: Julian Zelizer's 'Burning Down The House;' In Athens, A Tree That Owns Itself

Julian Zelizer's new book, "Burning Down The House: Newt Gingrich, the Fall of a Speaker, and the Rise of the New Republican Party" offers one explanation for today's divisive political atmosphere; examining the history behind "The Tree That Owns Itself" in Athens

August 20, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 3 more
From Pultizer Prize-winning poetry to dreamy indie-pop music, this week's five from the "On Second Thought" archives can help get you through another unorthodox workweek.

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From Atlanta Hip-Hop To Southern Food Staples, 5 OST Segments For Your Week

The South claims and contains a multitude of impressive art, music and culture. From Pultizer Prize-winning poetry to dreamy indie-pop music, this week...

July 21, 2020
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  • Chase McGee

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OST Full Show: 'John Lewis: Good Trouble'; SCAD Film Graduate Launches Anacaona Pictures

John Lewis has served as U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th Congressional District since 1987, and is known for his passionate work both in the civil...

July 16, 2020
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 4 more

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OST Full Show: Spotlight On Savannah — Weathering Worldwide Crises On The Georgia Coast

America’s mayors have taken center stage in 2020. Big city mayors feuded with state and federal officials over COVID-19 protections and resources, and...

June 26, 2020
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  • Emilia Brock ,
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