Local Matters Podcast

By Local Matters by Janice Allen JacksonGovernment

Local Matters Podcast episodes

July 01, 2020 Up From the Bottom, with Isaac Ford, Jr. discussing race, recovery, policing and more
Author Isaac Ford, Jr. discusses his book "Up From the Bottom: A Memoir." We touch on a number of topics related to trauma and healing, racism, policing, and overcoming.
29 min
June 24, 2020 Living Longer, Healthier Lives, with Kayla Kranenburg of the CSRA American Heart Association
Non-profit organizations like the American Heart Association exist to help us. Cardio Vascular Disease is the leading killer worldwide, but there are ways for us to help ourselves.
29 min
June 17, 2020 Stand Up and Be Counted with Marilyn Stephens, Asst. Regional Manager, US Census Bureau
Join Ms. Stephens in a free-ranging conversation about how the Census Bureau gathers and uses information, what we are missing when we don't complete the census, and who is most likely to not be counted.
30 min
June 10, 2020 Fruits of the Protest: The Holy Bible, Police Reform, Civic Engagement, and Augusta Elections
I discuss my conclusions related to two weeks of world wide protest, the place of policing in scripture, and how society has made law enforcement its king. I also review results of Augusta's June 9 election.
30 min
June 03, 2020 Public Safety from Rodney King to George Floyd, and Oh, Our candidates too
Final preparations for the June 9 elections for the offices of Richmond County Sheriff, Marshal, and Coroner. Candidates discuss their biggest accomplishments and what they would make happen for Augusta. Given recent events, I could not help but speak about violence perpetrated bylaw enforcement against African Americans, subsequent protests, and the Augusta Riot of May 1970
30 min
May 27, 2020 Who Are These People? Hear from Augusta Super District 9 Candidates
Candidates for the Augusta Commission Super District 9 race. Also learn about how things get accomplished when elected officials work collaboratively, and how important fundraising is to any campaign.
30 min
May 25, 2020 Special Edition with John Noel, Candidate for Georgia Public Service Commission
John Noel, Democratic candidate for the Georgia Public Service Commission, District 4, and Augusta resident, talks about preserving our environment and other matters related to his desire to serve on the Georgia Public Service Commission.
Please note: this has been paid for by the candidate.
16 min
May 25, 2020 Special Edition with Francine Scott, Augusta Super District Nine Candidate
A 15 minute interview with Francine Scott, describing her background and why she wants to serve Augusta in this capacity.
Note: This has been paid for by the candidate.
15 min
May 20, 2020 Who are These People? Hear from Augusta Commission District Three Candidates
This show features three of the four candidates running to represent Augusta's District Three, which includes some of the fastest growing areas in the consolidated city/county. I open by discussing some of the people skills needed to be a good Commissioner, to include trustworthiness and integrity.
29 min
May 13, 2020 Who Are These People? Meet your Augusta Commission District 1 Candidates!
A description of the duties of Commissioners, how you decide who you want to vote for, and three of the five candidates, in their own words. Learn what they have accomplished in the past, and what they want to make happen in the future.
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…