Local Matters Podcast

By Local Matters by Janice Allen JacksonGovernment

Local Matters Podcast episodes

November 02, 2022 It's Almost Election Day!
The state of Georgia offices of State School Superintendent and Secretary of State are on the November 8 ballot. For State School Superintendent, Democrat Alisha Thomas Searcy faces Republican incumbent Richard Woods. For Secretary of State, Libertarian Ted Metz faces Democrat Bee Nguyen and Republican incumbent Brad Raffensperger. Learn more so you can decide how to vote!
33 min
October 26, 2022 Government by and for the People?
Rev. Christopher G. Johnson, Executive Director of the Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition, talks about why we often don't get a government that we believe in. Do we as citizens hold elected officials accountable? Have we handed elected officials a blank check? Is this truly a representative democracy?
32 min
October 19, 2022 Who is Running for State Representative District 130?
The office of State Representative, District 130, is on the November 8 ballot. Democrat Lynn Gladney faces Republican Daniel Swenson. Learn which candidate can best represent you in the Georgia legislature.
30 min
October 12, 2022 Who is Running for State Representative District 126?
The state of Georgia office of State Representatives is on the November 8 ballot. Incumbent Democrat State Rep Gloria Frazier faces Republican William C Harris. Learn how their views are different in some ways and similar in others so that you can decide how you will vote. Also learn more about what this department does.
31 min
October 05, 2022 Who is Running for Labor Commissioner?
The state of Georgia office of Labor Commissioner is on the November 8 ballot. Democrat State Rep William Boddie faces Libertarian Emily Anderson. Learn how their views are different in some ways and similar in others so that you can decide how you will vote. Also, learn more about what this department does.
31 min
September 28, 2022 Who is Running for Tax Commissioner?
The Richmond County (GA) Tax Commissioner seat is on the November 8 ballot. T. Chris Johnson faces challengers Veronica Freeman Brown and Sanford Loyd. Learn how their views are different in some ways and similar in others so that you can decide which candidate to support.
32 min
September 21, 2022 Who is Running for School Board District 2?
The Richmond County (GA) Board of Education's District 2 seat is on the November 8 ballot. Charlie Hannah faces challengers Rev. Larry Fryer and Yiet Knight. Learn how their views are different in some ways and similar in others so that you can decide which candidate to support.
30 min
September 14, 2022 Who is Running for School Board District 7?
The Richmond County (GA) Board of Education's Super District 7 seat is on the November 8 ballot. Charles Walker Jr. faces challenger Brittiany Broadwater. Learn how their views are different in some ways and similar in others so that you can decide which candidate to support. We also have a special guest AK Hasan to describe the duties of school board members.
31 min
September 08, 2022 Who is Running for School Board District 9?
The Richmond County (GA) Board of Education's Super District 9 seat is on the November 8 ballot. Incumbent Venus Cain faces challenger Christopher Mulliens. Learn how their views are different in some ways and similar in others so that you can decide which candidate to support.
30 min
August 31, 2022 It is Time for Midterm Elections with Host, Janice Allen Jackson
Today's episode is devoted to explaining the concept of mid-term elections -- which offices are on the Georgia and Richmond County ballots, and who has qualified to run in Richmond County. Local Matters is doing our research and helps you do yours!
29 min

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Local and state governments, though often overshadowed by federal government, have tremendous impact on our quality of life. This podcast provides a valuable service by educating people on how to…