Making you think twice. News + conversations w/ @Verginger. On hiatus for the rest of 2020, but find our archives at https://xitter.cf/t.co/kVHyqufumX & follow @GPBNews for updates.
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August 26 is celebrated each year as Women's Equality Day but few people know about it. We celebrated the day last month with a panel discussion moderated by @OSTtalk 's Virginia Prescott about the advances in women's rights and representation. bit.ly/2Z7qtRG
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Legendary Macon musician Otis Redding originally released the song "Respect" in 1965. Now, the Redding family hopes to breathe new life into the song as they turn those memorable lyrics into a picture book for children. bit.ly/2ZaAuxA (From @OSTtalk )
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.@GeorgiaStateU experts in the news: #GSUPublicHealth’s Dr. @hevalkellimd discusses the importance of social advocacy and health literacy for underserved and refugee populations during the #COVID19 #pandemic via @OSTtalk
#publichealth #refugeehealth
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In her new book, historian @Grace_E_Hale follows the evolution of Athens as a musical mecca, spawning bands like The B-52's, Pylon, and R.E.M. She shared how the town became one of the most influential regional music scenes with @OSTtalk .bit.ly/3lGat2T
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I had an insightful conversation on @OSTtalk, @mygpb @NPR
We discussed how we can go beyond the exam room to advocate for underserved communities during #COVID19
@MSMEDU @EmoryUniversity @NorthsideHosp @NorthsideGaMD
gpb.org/news/2020/08/27/vuln… – at Nashville, TN
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#ThrowbackThursday Thanks to @OSTtalk #MusicMakesItBetter #Veterans
Atlanta Organization Helps Veterans Find Healing Through Music Project gpb.org/news/2019/03/20/atla…
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Friday on OST: author @Grace_E_Hale on her book #CoolTown and the history of how Athens, Georgia created its own small town bohemia — rich with art, music & culture. What were the factors that made it possible? For one, the library.
Hear the full conversation, Friday at 11 a.m.!
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TONIGHT AT 8 P.M. — @OSTtalk host @Verginger will host a panel discussion with @unladylike2020's Sandra Rattley, @SamOfftharecord, and @PkDPhD discussing the power of women's storytelling and civic engagement across history.
Sign up here! bit.ly/3ajY3bn
TONIGHT! Tune in for a virtual screening of @Unladylike2020 at 8 PM! The series highlights little-known women who have changed America and Georgia throughout the years, from the days of early feminism to the modern era. Register for your FREE ticket: bit.ly/3ajY3bn
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Did you even know that it's Women's Equality Day? THAT, my friends, says it all. You can watch the RNC court women voters tonight or you join us to talk about how women voters have made change throughout history and what that means for 2020.
TONIGHT: Join @mygpb in celebration of Women’s Equality & the 100th anniversary of the signing of the #19thAmendment with a special online screening of select documentary shorts from @UNLADYLIKE2020.
GPB's @Verginger will host a live post-screening discussion.
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Did you know that Athens' tallest tax-exempt landowner is a 78-year-old white oak tree? Tommy Valentine, executive director of Historic Athens, joined @OSTtalk to share the story behind "The Tree That Owns Itself." bit.ly/3hjQFQ6
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On Friday, best-selling author @julianzelizer spoke with @OSTtalk about his theory on how American politics became so toxic, turning to former Georgia congressman and Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. bit.ly/2EsqCry
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Athens’ tallest tax-exempt landowner is a 78-year-old white oak tree. @OSTtalk explores the story of “The Tree That Owns Itself” — and where it stands in the complex landscape of Southern history.🌳
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35 years after her mother was murdered by her ex-stepfather, author Natasha Trethewey confronts the past in her new memoir, "Memorial Drive." She spoke with @OSTtalk about her emotional and artistic journeys as she confronted her past traumas. bit.ly/3kNfmGR
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#ICYMI: The first wave of evictions are expected to hit the courts at the end of August after protections under the CARES act expired last month. @OSTtalk sat down with several experts to understand the predicament for landlords and tenants alike. bit.ly/3aqcx9E
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Experts predict that an eviction crisis is about to hit the nation — and Georgians face an especially precarious situation. @OSTtalk looked at implications of the crisis, and how it might be mitigated.
Panelists: @DanImmergluck, @emsimani, @GLSP_Housing
gpb.org/news/2020/08/14/prot…
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#ICYMI : In author Lara Prescott's debut novel "The Secrets We Kept," a CIA plot aims to get "Dr. Zhivago" printed and into the hands of Russian readers. Prescott joined @OSTtalk to discuss how the CIA used art as propaganda. bit.ly/3kvuaJZ
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A primary runoff election in Georgia features a woman who sends racist videos & supports the QAnon conspiracy theory against a neurosurgeon who campaigned on his experience to improve health care.
@OSTtalk looked at how QAnon plays a role in #gapol
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In Chef Lisa Donovan's new book, "Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger," she shares her pains, obstacles, and joys of finding her voice as a woman and as a Southerner – and learning to use it in the male-dominated culinary world. bit.ly/3fBvUxB (From @OSTtalk )
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#ICYMI Americans trust the @USPS for important mail, but concerns over mail-in ballots have been raised as the agency suffers from financial woes & mail delays.
@OSTtalk looked at how new developments with the USPS may affect the 2020 election & beyond.
gpb.org/news/2020/08/06/usps…