A-Political Podcast

Today we sit down with District 12 city council candidate Antonio Lewis. Antonio is in a runoff for the District 12 council seat against the incumbent, Joyce Sheperd. We discuss his campaign journey so far, his thoughts on the new Tyler Perry studio, and why he believes it's time to replace the 17-year councilwoman. 


Check out the visual interview on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/IbTfJeXEK9Q


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Today we sit down with Atlanta city councilman Amir Farokhi! We discuss the new legislation he has proposed to hire an Atlanta "night mayor" and the changes he wants to make to Atlanta's zoning policies, in order to increase the amount of housing available in the city. 

Check out the visual interview on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/B_IBTnQs_FQ 


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Today we sit down with Larry B. Carter II, an artist and community advocate who recently ran for Atlanta City Council. We discuss his thoughts on housing around the AUC, the rising homeless population, and Bow Wow's latest internet rant!

Check out Larry's new album: https://open.spotify.com/album/5bRmaZ9mE4ccaBNzdRF5SG

Check out the visual interview on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bla2laIm54I

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This week we sit down with Atlanta's 60th Mayor Mrs. Keisha Lance Bottoms. She stopped by to explain her new city jail legislation that heads to city council for a vote on November 1. She explains why she thinks this legislation is an important step towards criminal justice reform, and why she hopes the next Mayor will put transforming the city jail at the top of their agenda.


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Today we sit down with Byron Amos, a candidate running for Atlanta City Council in District 3. We discuss his thoughts on gentrification and housing in District 3, his choice to leave the Atlanta School Board in 2019 to run for city council, and why he believes the city should increase funding for APD.

Check out Byron's campaign: http://byronamos.com/

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Today we sit down with Jereme Sharpe, a candidate running for the Atlanta City Council Post 1 At-Large Seat. We discuss his thoughts on housing, the uptick in crime around Lenox Mall, and why he believes we can achieve reparations for Black Atlantans at the local level.

Check out Jereme's campaign: https://www.sharpe.vote/

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Today we sit down with Devin Barrington-Ward, a candidate running for Atlanta City Council in District 9. We discuss his thoughts on Kasim Reed's former administration, why he believes his opponent Dustin Hillis has proposed legislation that is unconstitutional, and why he now calls himself a community organizer.

Check out Devin's campaign: https://www.wakeupatl.org/

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Today, once again, we sit down with Jason Hudgins, a candidate running for Atlanta City Council in the 10th district. He returns to discuss a cease & desist letter that he says was sent to his home by his opponent Councilwoman Andrea Boone's attorney.


Check out Jason Hudgins campaign: https://jason4atl.com/


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Today we sit down with Jason Dozier, a candidate running for Atlanta City Council in District 4. We discuss his thoughts on improving public safety, and providing more affordable housing for Atlanta's legacy residents .


Check out Jason Dozier's campaign: https://votedozier.com/


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Today we sit down with Jason B. Allen, a candidate running for the Atlanta School Board this year. We discuss his thoughts on dealing with Covid in our schools, as well as his desire to bring further innovation to the school calendar.


Check out Jason Allen's campaign: https://www.facebook.com/AllenforSchoolBoard
Check out Jason's educational blog: https://edlanta.org/

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