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Abortion rights groups are keeping a close eye on Washington as President Trump vows to see the landmark Roe v. Wade decision overturned . Last week, he announced his choice to the U.S. Supreme Court. Trump has promised to only appoint anti-abortion judges . Members of Congress are also pushing legislation to restrict abortions. A bill sponsored by Georgia Congressman Jody Hice would legally define human life as beginning at conception . We’ve explored the abortion debate before. Now, we want to

Abortion rights groups are keeping a close eye on Washington as President Trump vows to see the landmark Roe v. Wade decision overturned. Last week, he announced his choice to the U.S. Supreme Court. Trump has promised to only appoint “pro-life judges.” Members of Congress are also pushing legislation to restrict abortions. A bill sponsored by Georgia Congressman Jody Hice would legally define human life as beginning at conception. The bill also states that embryos are allowed the same “right to

The Breakroom is back, and there’s plenty to talk about. We’ll discuss the firing of former acting Attorney General Sally Yates, and if she has a place in Georgia politics. Then, we look at stories surrounding the Atlanta Falcons, including their increased national popularity and alleged overuse of painkillers. We’ll also see if classic movie reboots are any good, and we'll put to bed the debate whether Jack could’ve survived in “Titanic."

On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI. It will wind up as the Falcons first Super Bowl win, or the Patriots’ fifth. GPB Senior Sports correspondent Jon Nelson joined us for a preview.

Doctor Tom Frieden was appointed by President Obama in 2009 to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Following President Trump’s inauguration two weeks ago, Frieden stepped down from the CDC. Tom Frieden joins us to talk about his work with the CDC, and what he hopes to see happen there moving forward.

Doctor Tom Frieden was appointed by President Obama in 2009 to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Following President Trump’s Inauguration two weeks ago, Frieden stepped down from the CDC. Tom Frieden joins us to talk about his work with the CDC, and what he hopes to see happen there moving forward. On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI. It will wind up as the Falcons first Super Bowl win, or the Patriots’ fifth. GPB Senior Sports

Breweries are few and far between all along the bible belt. The Brewer’s Association found that Southern States make up the bulk of the ten states with the fewest number of craft breweries per capita--and Georgia sits right in the middle of that list. So why is the South pushing back more brewers? We talk with University of Louisville economics professor Steve Gohmann, and also Nancy Palmer of the Georgia Craft Brewer’s Guild. Craft beer breweries in Georgia are still fighting to get their beer

New legislation has passed the Georgia Senate which would allow local breweries to sell beer directly to consumers. The bill would do away with the current need to sell beer through tour packages. We talk with Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Aaron Gould Sheinin, and Andrew Lorber, brewer and co-founder of Orpheus Brewing in Atlanta.

In a world of screens, some teachers are putting their foot down with technology in the classroom. And research suggests there may be good reason behind that decision. A recent study from MIT found college students do better on exams when they’re not allowed access to computers . University of Georgia journalism professor John Soloski has taken that idea to heart with his students. We talked with him and Michael Robb , the director of research with Common Sense Media , a nonprofit that studies

President Trump’s executive orders concerning immigrants and refugees have upset a lot of people across the country. The town of Clarkston, Georgia is home to a large refugee population. It’s been called the Ellis Island of the South. On Tuesday night, the city held a special meeting to discuss President Trump’s executive actions. We talk with Clarkston mayor Ted Terry about how the president’s orders may impact his refugee community.