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Jake Cook

Jake Cook
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Jake Cook is an audio engineer, musician and podcast producer from Atlanta.

He edits and produces Salvation South and other podcasts for GPB.

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jcook@gpb.org

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News Stories by Jake Cook

Protestors gather outside of Tate Student Center at the University of Georgia on April 16, 2025. Speakers at the rally called for an end to visa terminations for international students.

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Georgia Today: Judge hears arguments over targeted foreign students; Fatal high-speed chase in Atl.

On the April 17 edition: A federal judge hears arguments over foreign students targeted for deportation; Advocates call for an end to high-speed police chases; and language barriers can put older adults at risk in health care.

April 17, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., speaks during a town-hall style meeting, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Acworth, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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  • News

Georgia Today: 3 people arrested at MTG town hall; Fort Benning has name restored; Flouride in water

On the April 16 edition: Three arrested at town hall for Marjorie Taylor Greene; Army restores the name of Fort Benning; and a Georgia doctor says removing fluoride from drinking water would be bad for children.

 

April 16, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook

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  • News

Georgia Today: Fed official says tariffs may raise prices; Students sue over deportation risk; WAYMO

On the April 15 edition: The head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta warns of higher prices; self-driving cars are coming to Atlanta; 17 foreign college students sue the federal government.

April 15, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook

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  • News

Georgia Today: Tax filing deadline approaches; Student visas revoked; WWII veteran honored by France

On the April 14 edition: Georgians have a little extra time to file taxes this year; a Macon hospital has special care program for pregnant or postpartum; a 100-year-old WWII vet receives France's highest honor. 

Tax filing deadline approaches; Student visas revoked; WWII veteran honored by France

April 14, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jake Cook
Bernice King

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  • News

Georgia Today: Bernice King speaks out against HUD cuts; Fort Gaines disbands its police department

On the April 11 edition: Bernice King speaks out on federal cuts to public housing; Fort Gaines disbands its police department; and Columbus celebrates the centennial of the Liberty Theatre

April 11, 2025
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jake Cook
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Blogposts by Jake Cook

Still from King Coal
Blog
Salvation South

Deluxe: The Death of a King - How "King Coal" Explores Grief Over a Lost Industry

Salvation South Deluxe is a series of extended episodes of the Salvation South podcast that unravel the untold stories of the Southern experience, narrated by the authentic voices that make this region truly unique. In this episode, Native Appalachian documentary filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon and others talk to Chuck about "King Coal", a new documentary which uses unconventional storytelling techniques to explore Mountain folks' complicated relationship with the dying coal industry.

February 14, 2024
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  • Chuck Reece and
  • Jake Cook
William Bell
Blog
Salvation South

Deluxe: Between the Sacred and the Profane - Soul Music's Gospel Origins

Salvation South Deluxe is a series of extended episodes of the Salvation South podcast that unravel the untold stories of the Southern experience, narrated by the authentic voices that make this region truly unique. In this episode, Chuck talks with Soul Music legend William Bell about his origins, and delves into the role religion had in creating Soul Music, one of America's greatest ever contributions to culture. 

January 10, 2024
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  • Chuck Reece and
  • Jake Cook
Chuck Reece
Blog
Salvation South

Best of 2023 Commentaries (Part 2 of 2)

We've really enjoyed bringing you new commentaries on the culture of the American South every Friday this year. 

As the year comes to a close, we bring you this special two-part episode of Salvation South, where we take a look back on our most popular commentaries aired by GPB radio in 2023. (Part 2 of 2)

 

December 27, 2023
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  • Chuck Reece and
  • Jake Cook
Chuck Reece
Blog
Salvation South

Best of 2023 Commentaries (Part 1 of 2)

We've really enjoyed bringing you new commentaries on the culture of the American South every Friday this year. 

As the year comes to a close, we bring you this special two-part episode of Salvation South, where we take a look back on our most popular commentaries aired by GPB radio in 2023. 

 

 

December 22, 2023
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  • Chuck Reece and
  • Jake Cook
Jason McDougald and Stephanie Swepson-Twitty
Blog
Salvation South

Deluxe: Racial Unity Brings a Small Town Back to Life

Salvation South Deluxe is a series of extended episodes of the Salvation South podcast that unravel the untold stories of the Southern experience, narrated by the authentic voices that make this region truly unique. In our first episode, host Chuck Reece takes you to Old Fort, North Carolina, where the power of unity has rebuilt a thriving economy for this small Southern town.

November 30, 2023
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  • Chuck Reece and
  • Jake Cook
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