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News Articles: On Second Thought

Atlanta resident and tech artist Eddie Farr designed a musical hand wash timer, to both cope with the anxiety and stress of the coronavirus pandemic, and to create a fun activity - for himself and others - at home.

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A Musical Hand Wash Timer - And Other Quarantine Projects - From Atlanta Tech Artist Eddie Farr

Georgians all over the state are finding ways to create activities at home, for themselves and for others. Take Atlanta resident Eddie Farr , for...

July 21, 2020
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  • Emilia Brock
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Pandemic Pastries: 'Rage Baking' Author and NPR Chef Kathy Gunst On Quarantine Cooking

One of the ways that people are coping with coronavirus anxiety is by baking. Maybe you're noticing friends whom you never thought of as "bakers"...

July 21, 2020
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jake Troyer
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In 'Somewhere South,' Chef Vivian Howard Explores The History And Variety Of Modern Southern Cooking

Until she was in her 30s, Vivian Howard was ashamed of being from rural North Carolina, and the food she grew up eating felt embarrassing. Thankfully, a...

July 21, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Pria Mahadevan ,
  • and 1 more
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How Coronavirus Is Threatening The Arts And Culture Ecosystem - And May Usher In A New Period Of Art

Artists and arts organizations were quick to adapt to quarantine and coronavirus. Museum tours, operas, Broadway shows, author talks, home concerts and...

July 21, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Emilia Brock
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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  • News

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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By:
  • Chase McGee
Author Bettye Kearse joined Virginia Prescott for a virtual author talk series presented by the Atlanta History Center. They discussed her new book, "The Other Madisons: The Lost History of a President's Black Family."

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  • Author Interviews

Author Dr. Bettye Kearse Challenges The Narrative Of Her Ancestry - Uncovering 'The Other Madisons'

James Madison was the fourth president of the United States, one of the founders of our country and author of the first drafts of the U.S. Constitution...

July 21, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jesse Nighswonger
Nightlife at The Eldorado Ballroom in Houston's Third Ward, 1947.

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George Floyd's Third Ward: Reflections On The Neighborhood That Made Him

In 2002, On Second Thought host Virginia Prescott recorded stories of residents from the Houston neighborhood where George Floyd grew up. Virginia...

July 20, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jesse Nighswonger
On the left, a cover of Lisa Napoli's book "Up All Night," which features multicolored pixelated background over the text "Up All Night: CNN and the Birth of 24-Hour News." On the right, a photo of Lisa Napoli.

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  • Author Interviews

Author Lisa Napoli's New Book 'Up All Night' Tells The Story Of Ted Turner's Moonshot To Launch CNN

Author Lisa Napoli joined On Second Thought host Virginia Prescott for an Atlanta History Center Virtual Author Talk, where she discussed her latest book, "Up All Night."

July 17, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jake Troyer
A man in a red shirt holding up a large "Q" shaped sign in a protest. The "Q" is colored in with the shapes and colors of the American flag. Other protesters around him wear red MAGA hats.

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  • Politics

How QAnon Is Migrating From The Dark Web Into Georgia Politics

QAnon is an amalgamation of conspiracy theories that have circulated on 4chan, 8chan, and 8kun since 2017. Now, some of its believers may be heading to Congress.

July 16, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Pria Mahadevan ,
  • and 1 more
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OST Full Show: QAnon In Georgia Politics, Atlanta Community Kitchen Project, Author Lisa Napoli

A primer on QAnon and how it intersects with Georgia politics; how the Atlanta Community Kitchen Project is firing up underused kitchens to address food insecurity; author Lisa Napoli on her new book, "Up All Night."

July 16, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 3 more

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  • News

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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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 4 more
One of the Atlanta Community Kitchen Project's partners, Bold Catering & Design, as they prepare and package meals to be donated and distributed.

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  • Food

Atlanta Community Kitchen Project Cooks Up Solutions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has amplified already existing issues of food insecurity. Meanwhile, many large corporations aren’t open, or aren’t operating at full capacity, and their kitchens are going underused. That’s why two Atlanta nonprofits have teamed up for the “Atlanta Community Kitchen Project,” coordinating with companies to fire up those underutilized ovens and cook up meals to donate.  

July 16, 2020
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
Protesters, including John Lewis (tan trenchcoat), and police officers stand off on Bloody Sunday, March 7, 1965, in Selma, Alabama.

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  • News

Activism, Voting Rights, And 'Good Trouble': New Film Highlights Legacy Of Congressman John Lewis

A new documentary from Magnolia Pictures is called John Lewis: Good Trouble. It goes beyond the highlights reel of Congressman John Lewis' storied life and reveals more personal elements of the man and the figure. Director and producer Dawn Porter and producer Erika Alexander joined On Second Thought to share how the film connects his legacy of seeking justice from his youth to his role as a revered congressman today.  

July 10, 2020
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
Savannah organizers Faith Harris (left) and Nychorida Austin (with bullhorn) lead a protest march flanked by New Georgia Project chairman Francys Johnson, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson (right, in red) and former Mayor Otis Johnson (right, in blue).

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  • News

Savannah Mayor Van Johnson On Handling COVID-19, Racial Justice And More — In His First 6 Months

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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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
From left to right: Roy Minter, Savannah's chief of police since 2018; Terence Lester, founder and executive director of Love Beyond Walls; Jerald Nuness, case manager at a personal injury law firm; & Dr. Andre Brock, associate professor at Georgia Tech.

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  • News

'The Talk' Is A Rite Of Passage In Black Families. Even When The Parent Is A Police Officer.

For generations, “The Talk” has been a mainstay in African American families. At some point, Black children all get warnings from elders about how to...

June 26, 2020
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  • Pria Mahadevan ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
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