Local Matters Podcast

By Local Matters by Janice Allen JacksonGovernment

Local Matters Podcast episodes

January 20, 2021 Inauguration Today; Healing and Policy Ahead
Inauguration Day 2021 is the easy part. Getting policy approved and creating unity in America is far more difficult. Learn about President Biden's policy proposals relative to public transit, safe return to school, minimum wage, paid sick leave, and community health, and how they impact all of us.
30 min
January 13, 2021 Did Stacy Abrams win Georgia? Or Did Donald Trump lose it? with Bob Young
Former Augusta Mayor Bob Young joins us for an honest assessment of mistakes made by Republicans and the reasons behind the success of the Democrats in winning two Georgia Senate seats. We also talk about what this means for the Governor's race in 2022.
30 min
January 06, 2021 The Grandest Runoff of them All
Insights and analysis on the Georgia runoffs from the inside -- what are the county elections and state elections officials thinking? Also get my take on how difficult it has been for blacks and women to win higher level statewide offices in Georgia and the always important topic of voter turnout.
31 min
December 30, 2020 Georgia Public Service Commission, Part 2, with Daniel Blackman
The last show of 2020, and the last few details to make sure you are ready to vote in the Jan 5, 2021 runoff elections. Daniel Blackman, candidate for the Georgia Public Service Commission, District 4, joins me to discuss his platform and his background.
29 min
December 23, 2020 All Votes Matter/Percival Galloway and Rev. Chris Johnson of Alpha Phi Alpha
Rev. Christopher G. Johnson of Greater Augusta's Interfaith Coalition and Alpha Phi Alpha, and Percival Galloway, Jr. President of the Lambda Chi Alpha Chapter discuss why they have worked so hard to get people to vote. You will also learn about the organization's proud history as the first black greek letter organization.
31 min
December 16, 2020 VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! with Danita Myler of Delta Sigma Theta Sorotity, Inc.
I examine the history of voter turnout in Richmond County, the parallels between voter turnout and census participation, the number of non-profit organizations working to get out the vote, and how important the Augusta metro area will be to the outcome of the runoffs. We also discuss the rich history of social action of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and our activities leading up to Jan. 5, 2021.
29 min
December 09, 2020 What the heck is the Georgia Public Service Commission? w/Bubba McDonald
Not only are we voting to determine who will represent Georgia in the US Senate, we are also selecting a Public Service Commissioner for District 4. Learn how this Commission affects your utility rates and telecommunications services, and how the PSC protects consumers who are in dispute with their utility providers. Incumbent Lauren "Bubba" McDonald talks about what he has accomplished as a Commissioner.
31 min
December 02, 2020 Remembering Willie and Carrie Mays, with Dr. Mallory Millender
Dr. Millender, retired Paine College Professor and former publisher of an Augusta weekly newspaper, discusses the impact of Mrs. Carrie Mays and William H Mays, III as they made history through their roles in Augusta politics. We also discuss the role of the black press in holding officials accountable.
32 min
November 25, 2020 Police on Policing, with Sheriff Alfonzo Williams
Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams discusses his second book of 2020: Police on Policing, The Unsung Consensus, Candid Conversations on the State of Law Enforcement in America.
31 min
November 18, 2020 Tempered Joy/When people don't see you, with Attorney Lisa Wells Harris
This week's Local Matters episode is entitled Tempered Joy, and continues discussion on whether President-Elect Biden will be able to fulfill his promise to unify the country. We also discuss that moment when you realize that people you thought would see and hear your perspective do not. My special guest is Washingtonian Lisa Wells Harris, federal government attorney, graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School and the College of William & Mary.
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…