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News Articles: The Breakroom

(l to r): Steve Brown, Kathy Lohr, host Celeste Headlee, Kalena Boller, and HB Cho.

The Breakroom: S-Hole, Cursed Atlanta, Future of #MeToo

The Breakroom gang joins host Celeste Headlee to weigh in on the week's news. The panel includes podcast host Kalena Boller , former NPR correspondent...

January 19, 2018
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  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers
The Breakroom panel (l to r): Natalie Dale, host Celeste Headlee,Stefan Turkheimer, Kalena Boller, and Hector Fernandez.

The Breakroom: World Leader Tweets, Nude Restaurant, New Year's Resolutions

The Breakroom gang joined host Celeste Headlee to weigh in on the week's news. The panel includes Georgia State University professor Hector Fernandez,...

January 05, 2018
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers

On Second Thought For Friday, December 15, 2017

The list of nicknames and titles for filmmaker John Waters is long and legend. Waters is more than a filmmaker. He’s an actor, writer, fashion icon,...

December 15, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more

The Breakroom: Going To The Moon, Slang, And Working Overtime

The Breakroom returns to discuss the art of gift giving and the recent special election in Alabama. We also talk about the biggest lies of the year,...

December 15, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Ryan McFadin

On Second Thought For Friday October 6, 2017

On Monday, the Atlanta City Council voted unanimously to weaken punishments for the possession of marijuana. Now, those caught with an ounce or less...

December 13, 2017
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  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more

On Second Thought For Friday, December 1, 2017

Sometimes the best way to make sense of what’s happening in the world is through comedy. And for that, “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central has you...

December 01, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more

The Breakroom: No Sleep, Paul Manafort, And Civil War Reenactments

The Breakroom returns to discuss the upcoming implosion of the Georgia Dome and the indictment of Paul Manafort. We also talk about one school’s Civil...

November 06, 2017
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By:
  • Tony Harris and
  • Ryan McFadin

On Second Thought For Friday, November 3, 2017

Next Tuesday, Atlanta voters will pick a new mayor. With nine candidates vying for office, campaign fundraising and robocalls have played a major role...

November 03, 2017
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  • Tony Harris ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more

On Second Thought For Friday, October 20, 2017

Imagine being in outer space with two sassy robots, and being forced to watch really bad science fiction movies with them. That’s the premise of the...

October 20, 2017
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By:
  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more

The Breakroom: Super Nintendo, Gun Control, And Robots

The Breakroom returns! We discuss robot chefs, Amazon’s new HQ, and Nintendo brining back some 16 bit magic. We also examine Trump's handling of Puerto...

October 06, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Ryan McFadin

On Second Thought For Friday, September 29, 2017

In the wake of back-to-back natural disasters, there’s doubt about the willingness and ability of insurance companies to handle a flood of claims for...

September 29, 2017
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  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more
Donald Glover poses in the press room with his awards for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series and for outstanding directing for a comedy series for "Atlanta" at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.

The Breakroom: GA Tech Shooting, Film Diversity, Boozy Tacos

The Breakroom gang joins guest host Tony Harris to weigh in on the week's news. The panel includes farmer Jon Jackson, Fayette County Commissioner Steve...

September 25, 2017
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  • Tony Harris and
  • Sean Powers

On Second Thought For Friday, September 22, 2017

Is Atlanta at risk of overcrowding? Last month, The Atlanta Regional Commission reported nearly 80,000 new people in the metro region since just last...

September 22, 2017
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  • Tony Harris ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more

The Breakroom: The Equifax Hack, Amazon's HQ, And 'It'

The Breakroom returns to discuss the week’s news, including the success of the horror film “IT” and Harvard admissions. We’ll also talk about Amazon’s...

September 15, 2017
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By:
  • Adam Ragusea and
  • Ryan McFadin

On Second Thought For Friday, September 15, 2017

The B-52s made it big. And the iconic band from Athens takes the stage in their home state tonight, Sept. 15, at the Atlanta Symphony Hall. We revisit...

September 15, 2017
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  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more
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