Host Janice Allen Jackson reviews key dates in Georgia elections, items on Augusta-Richmond County ballots, and how to make sure you can feel confident in the votes you cast. She also defines terms like "referendum" and "qualifying" to run for office.

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Born out of a promise she made to her dying mother nearly eight years ago, Mourning Joy: Life Lessons From Our Late Mothers by Monique Williams is a heartfelt, thought-provoking, and potentially life changing collection of essays from women whose mothers are physically gone yet very present...and lessons learned that speak life still today. 11 'motherless daughters' share short stories of finding their way to joy in the midst of mourning. With this labor of love, Williams aims to start difficult conversations, she hopes, will lead to healing.in the lives of these women and all who love them

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Dannette Smith informs us how the child welfare system works and how it has changed in response to changing conditions and better data. We touch on the family-centered practice of child welfare, and how social workers look at issues of neglect vs. abuse. how social workers, juvenile justice workers, and juvenile court judges work together to determine what is best for the child, and how best to strengthen families in danger of having children removed from the home. We also touch on behavioral health, tough love, and the social determinants of health.

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Liz Owens joins us to describe what investigative reporting is, and how she ensures that we have access to more than the routine 90 second stories. Using the Tyrique Robinson case as an example, we talk about how much time she spends reading regulations and laws, and how her natural curiosity and/or the public can set off a major investigation. She explains how she threads the needle between official reports vs. hearsay, how media exists to hold governments accountable, and how they follow up on system failures. If you have anything to report, please text her at 803-624-9291, or email at [email protected].

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Trigger warning: this episode contains sensitive topics such as sexual abuse, rape, and mental health.

Mark Anthony Jenkins served 26 years in the NC State Prison System on a murder conviction. We have a very transparent conversation, covering topics such as verbal, physical and sexual abuse, running criminal enterprises while incarcerated, taking advantage of educational and pyschological services while imprisoned, and the relationships with other inmates and with prison staff. His story proves it is possible to leave prison in a better state than when you entered. Do you know what services your state provides to prisoners?

Join us as Mark shares his powerful narrative, inspiring hope and healing for families everywhere. It's a testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome adversity and embrace the precious gift of freedom.

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Hear from John Turpish and Kay Turner, candidates for Georgia House District 125. We also explain changes in state law that went into effect on January 1, the importance of the state legislature, and how judicial appointments are made.

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What does "Year Round School" really mean? Richmond county Board of Education Vice President Shawnda Stovall answers that question. She also discusses how the school board came to consider this option, her process for decision making, and the role of board members vs the role of staff. She also urges Richmond County parents, students, and community members to complete the survey available at rcboe.info/25-26RCSSCalendar by February 15.

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Sustainable CSRA has taken on issues that affect marginalized residents, particularly people of color and those who live in low wealth communities. Those issues include accessbility to public transportation and the impact of air and water pollution. Chris Hall examines how transportation barriers not only impact the ability to get to work, but also to medical care, grocery shopping, and other necessities. He also announces the upcoming Transit Equity Day, which will celebrate the life and work of Rosa Parks. Learn more about Sustainable CSRA at www.sustainablecsra.org

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Trigger warning: this episode contains sensitive topics such as drug abuse, sexual abuse, rape, and mental health.

We never know a person's story until we ask them to tell us about it. Chimeco Hay explains what it is like to fall into and pull herself out of the complicated web of homelessness. We touch on many interwoven issues: financial counseling, substance abuse, molestation, teen pregnancy, family history, navigating the various agencies that may or may not demonstrate respect for those they are in place to help. living paycheck to paycheck and dropping out of school.

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Tonya Bonitatibus, Savannah Riverkeeper, joins us to describe her role as an environmental watchdog. Our conversation explores the intricate web connecting economic growth, environmental regulations, the long term health of workers in chemical plants and those who reside near their employers. Tonya's expertise is an eye-opener, explaining why we all need to learn more about environmental stewardship, how important regulation is, and how regulation differs from one area of the country to another. We also discuss how we know that a particular career path is a calling.Contact the Savannah River keeper at 706-826-8991, or [email protected]

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