Local Matters Podcast

By Local Matters by Janice Allen JacksonGovernment

Local Matters Podcast episodes

September 02, 2020 Power in your vote, with Minister Shavonne Williams of Faith in Public Life
Faith in Public Life (FPL) has played an important role in changing the narrative about the role of faith in politics, winning major progressive policy victories, and empowering religious leaders to fight for social justice and the common good. Minister Shavonne Williams, one of their Georgia Ambassadors, provides her tips on how to hold elected officials accountable.
30 min
August 26, 2020 #ElectWomen with Ianthe Metzger of Emily's List
Ianthe Metzger is the Deputy Director of Campaign Communications for EMILY's List, which is the nation’s largest resource for women in politics. We discuss the progress women have made in earning seats in legislative bodies, the differences in how women approach their work, and the barriers women have faced in seeking office.
31 min
August 19, 2020 Principals Don't Walk on Water, with Andre Benito Mountain
Mr. Mountain is Principal of Marbut Theme School in DeKalb County, GA. The author of several books, he tells the story of a reluctant principal who has become a role model for many. Purchase the book at
www.andrebenitomountain.com/books.
30 min
August 12, 2020 It is a Wrap! Your Augusta Commission is Set!
I offer my analysis on why Jordan Johnson, Catherine Smith McKnight, and Francine Scott emerged victorious in the August 11 runoff.
30 min
August 05, 2020 Running Off with Catherine Smith McKnight and Sean Mooney
District 3 is Augusta's largest district in terms of population, and runs from the center of the city to the Columbia County line. Candidates Sean Mooney and Catherine Smith McKnight explain what they believe the Augusta Commission is missing and why they believe they are ideally suited to fill the gaps.
31 min
July 29, 2020 District One, Running Off with Jordan Johnson and Michael Thurman
Candidates Johnson and Thurman discuss what the Augusta Commission is missing. I also describe my take on the New York Times' feature story on Georgia's system of voting.
28 min
July 22, 2020 Francine Scott, Corey Johnson, Augusta Super District 9 runoff, AND stuff...
Ms. Scott and Mr. Johnson address what the Augusta Commission needs most and why they are equipped to fill the gaps. I also talk about exercising critical thought in making voting decisions and arriving at conclusions about current affairs. Let's get ready to vote!
30 min
July 15, 2020 Not Here To Be Served, with Alfonzo Williams, Burke County Sheriff
Burke County (GA) Sheriff Alfonzo Williams discusses his controversial comments regarding the death of Rayshard Brooks. his recommendations to improve law enforcement, what leaders can do to build confidence in the law enforcement profession, and his new book, "Not Here To Be Served."
30 min
July 10, 2020 The Swapcast Episode! Janice is a guest on GovLov, the ELGL podcast
Janice appears on the GovLov podcast, hosted by Ben Kittelson, after Ben was her guest on Local Matters. They cover a number of topics, including finding a better name for "defunding the police," the Flood of 1994 in Albany, and Augusta-Richmond County consolidation.
53 min
July 08, 2020 Not Your Father's Bureaucrat, with Ben Kittelson
A wide-ranging conversation with Ben Kittelson of Engaging Local Government Leaders about why people should choose careers in local government, how the profession has evolved with society, and various local government innovations.
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…