GPB's Pamela Kirkland speaks with Kiera Butler, a senior reporter and editor for Mother Jones who has been on the ground all week at the Republican convention, about some of the themes coming out of the convention.
President Biden held his first press conference as the news has been dominated with headlines about whether or not he should step aside as the Democratic nominee after his performance at the first presidential debate. Is the media frenzy ramping up the pressure? GPB's Pamela Kirkland sat down with Nicole Carr, journalist and adjunct professor at Morehouse, to talk about the media coverage.
This summer, Netflix is bringing back The Mole for its second season, the competition series with side of sabotage. NPR fans will probably recognize the host this season, too: Ari Shapiro, host of NPR's All Things Considered. He spoke with GPB's Pamela Kirkland about it.
Two years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending nearly 50 years of federally guaranteed abortion rights. This decision has led to a complex landscape of bans and restrictions across the United States, including in Georgia.
Abortion has become a central issue in the 2024 election, influencing voters from all sides. While the debate often centers on women's rights, Second gentleman Doug Emhoff believes it is also a crucial issue for men. In a recent interview with GPB’s Pamela Kirkland, Emhoff discussed the broader implications of this ruling and the importance of male advocacy for reproductive rights.
The promise of "40 acres and a mule" is probably the most famous attempt at reparations for slavery in the U.S., but it is mostly remembered as a broken promise.
