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News Articles: On Second Thought

OST Full Show: Triage Decisions, Sobriety In Lockdown, Chef Vivian Howard, Cinemas During Pandemic

In medical situations, it weighs heavily on doctors and nurses when they are unable to save a life. So, what happens when the decision is not what...

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From chefs to authors to bird watchers, "On Second Thought" has many stories in its archives to keep you entertained in quarantine.

5 OST Stories To Listen To This Week

From chefs to authors to bird-watchers, the On Second Thought team pulled together another five favorite conversations from our archives to start your...

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"On Second Thought" checks in with Southern Book Prize-winning author Jessica Handler to learn how she's handling quarantine.

Author Jessica Handler On Living, Teaching And Learning In Quarantine

On Second Thought is checking in with folks around Georgia to see what they're doing, watching and reading while shut in at home. Jessica Handler is...

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OST Full Show: 'Rage Baking,' Wahida Clark, Getting Creative During Quarantine

One of the ways that people are coping with coronavirus anxiety is by baking. That’s not a surprise to resident chef for NPR’s Here & Now Kathy...

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Abby Wright (center) is a junior at Southeast Whitfield High School in Dalton, Georgia. When her school's production of Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" was caneled due to coronavirus, Wright found support through the viral #SunshineSongs hashtag.

Viral #SunshineSongs Hashtag Allows Young Theater Students To Celebrate Canceled Performances

Abby Wright is among the thousands of students disappointed when her school’s spring musical was canceled due to concerns about possible spread of...

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New York Times best-selling author Wahida Clark got her start as an author while serving a federal prison sentence. Today, she runs her own publishing company and is known as "the queen of street lit."

The 'Queen Of Street Lit': Wahida Clark's Journey From Federal Prison To Best-Seller Lists

When Wahida Clark went to federal prison in 1999, she knew she needed some way to support her teenage daughters from behind bars. She never thought it...

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From authors and singers to runners and ghost-hunters, the "On Second Thought" archives have got you covered with stories that have nothing to do with coronavirus.

Writers, Runners, Ghost-Hunters: 5 OST Stories To Revisit

While COVID-19 continues to dominate the news cycle, we thought our listeners would enjoy a break from coronavirus headlines. Here’s the weekly roundup...

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Amy Ray, left, and Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls perform at thNew Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in April 2019. Their recently streamed concert drew around 7,000 viewers on Facebook and Instagram live.

Indigo Girls On The Power Of Music To Stay Connected, Even In Quarantine

In mid-March — just as sporting events were scrapped, music and book festivals were canceled, and the Olympics were postponed — the Georgia-based folk...

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As the social and economic effects of coronavirus begin to take shape, experts and advocates warn of a spike in domestic violence.

During Quarantine, Victims And Survivors Of Domestic Violence Face Unique Challenges

With unemployment surging, hospitals nearing capacity, and shelter-in-place orders in effect in almost all states, our lives have shifted dramatically...

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The arts and educational enrichment nonprofit "Loop It Up Savannah" launched their #ArtSmartActivityKits initiative, which delivers educational arts-and-crafts supplies to children around Chatham County.

With Educational Programs Canceled, Loop It Up Savannah Sends Activity Kits To Kids

When the nonprofit arts and enrichment program Loop It Up Savannah realized that their regularly scheduled programming was going to fall apart for the...

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OST Full Show: Domestic Violence Amid Quarantine, Indigo Girls, Resilience Despite Coronavirus

The uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus pandemic can be even more complex, or downright dangerous, for both victims and survivors of domestic...

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Atlanta-based arts critics Kelundra Smith and Jason Evans joined "On Second Thought" to reflect on quarantine's impacts on streaming, and to provide their own recommendations.

'Quarantainment': Atlanta Arts Critics On What To Stream In Quarantine

A few weeks ago, screen time was blamed for keeping us apart. Now that millions of people are sequestered in our homes, our screens are bringing us...

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A woman uses her phone while wearing a face mask in New York City. With so many people searching for information on coronavirus, cybersecurity experts warn that it has provided new channels for phishing and malware attacks.

How The Coronavirus Pandemic Invites Digital Dangers — From New Hacks To Privacy Concerns

While online scams are always a danger, malware and phishing attacks have skyrocketed in the past two weeks. Many of these schemes have found new...

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From The OST Archives: Stories To Revisit While You’re At Home — Week Of March 23

COVID-19 headlines have dominated the news nationally, on GPB and conversations within On Second Thought . But, there’s a lot more that our show has to...

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The online community is connecting in what may be an unprecedented way with the collision of two viral phenomena: coronavirus and meme culture.

Coronavirus Goes Viral: How Online Meme Culture Reflects Our Shared Experience Of A Global Pandemic

Social distancing has become the new normal. With borders closing, shelter-in-place orders in California, lockdowns in Europe, and the Trump...

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