Local Matters Podcast

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Local Matters Podcast episodes

August 25, 2021 It's not rocket science, It's just Math with Vice President Tim Key
Tim Key, Vice President, Mortgage Loan Originator at Security Federal Bank, tells us what it takes to get a mortgage application approved whether you are a first time home buyer or an experienced one. He provides an overview of various types of mortgages, and also explains how to get funding to improve your home.
31 min
August 19, 2021 Flying High From the Augusta Regional Airport, with Herbert Judon
For many years, the Augusta Regional Airport has been one of the most successful smaller airports in the United States. Herbert Judon, Executive Director, explains why. He also tackles the tough issue of flying options and how Augusta stacks up. Finally learn what you can do to increase the number of flights from Augusta.
30 min
August 11, 2021 Why is Everybody Talking About Redistricting with Dr. Charles Bullock
Last year, I told you to complete the census. This year, we will find out how the census data will re-shape who you vote for school boards, commission seats, state house and senate districts, and congressional seats. Renowned redistricting expert Dr. Charles Bullock, Professor of Political Science at the University of Georgia, joins the show to describe how redistricting works and why it matters to every voter.
30 min
August 04, 2021 Has Your Vote Been Nullified? with Attorney Willie Saunders
The new Columbia County Judicial Circuit has been formed, but Attorney Willie Saunders is still fighting against it. He discusses why it was important enough for him to spend his time, energy, and resources to file the litigation against the break-up of the Augusta Judicial Circuit, what the consequences of the split are, the current status of the case, and why this has not drawn as much public interest as one would have expected.
31 min
July 28, 2021 Shaping the Future of Augusta University with Dr. Neil Mackinnon
New Augusta University Provost Neil MacKinnon talks about what Provosts do all day, diversity and inclusion, the University's economic impact, and their uniqueness as an institution. The last of a three part series on our hometown research institution, this episode highlights where AU has been and how they are getting to where they want to be.
30 min
July 21, 2021 Augusta University Shaping the Future of Dentistry with Dr.Carol Lefebvre
Dr. Lefebvre is the Dean of the only Dental College in Georgia. As a female pioneer in dentistry, she has worked at the Medical College of Georgia since 1989. We talk about how important good oral health is, the expense of dental school and how that is a barrier for minority students, the shocking lack of appropriate dental care in most Georgia counties, and how Augusta University fills the gap not just in Augusta, but throughout the state.
29 min
July 14, 2021 Augusta University, shaping the future of Cyber Security, with Dr. Alexander Schwarzmann.
People have asked whether we need a Cyber Center, why Augusta University is suddenly bursting at the seams, and who benefits. Dr. Schwartzman, Dean of the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences, offers a fresh perspective and great answers.
30 min
July 07, 2021 Did you celebrate July 4th?
Since Frederick Douglass' 1852 speech, African Americans have had a complex relationship with July 4. And since 2015, Georgian's have had a complex relationship with fireworks. How should we think about the convergence of these three troublesome topics? How do we see patriotism? AND, your local and state governments have control over these celebrations too!
29 min
June 30, 2021 North Augusta is Local Too with Ken Makin
When we think of Augusta, we don't always think if the entire metro area. The Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) includes several counties, including Aiken and Edgefield in South Carolina. We will talk advocacy and issues in North Augusta, SC.
29 min
June 23, 2021 Did you celebrate Juneteenth?
A candid talk about whether we should, based upon the influence of Rev Dr William Barber. Exploring the origin of the oldest African American holiday and how public policy determines what freedom means today.
30 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…