On Second Thought

The presidential inauguration has a rich history dating back to George Washington. We learn about the interesting history of presidential inaugurations with Kenneth C. Davis, author of the "Don't Know Much About" series of books. And one part Donald Trump’s inauguration we’ve heard a lot about is which musicians will be performing. From Presidents Eisenhower to Obama, we look back at some of the artists who have taken the inauguration stage. There is a lot of prep work that goes into planning a

The buzz over who would perform at Donald Trump’s Inauguration has garnered a huge portion of the news surrounding the ceremony. Musicians like Elton John, The Beach Boys, and 2 Chainz were reportedly asked to perform , but declined. Still, many musicians were eager to play at such an event--the final line-up includes Toby Keith and 3 Doors Down. We listen to some of the most famous Inauguration performances, going back to Dwight D. Eisenhower's ceremony with Marian Anderson in 1957.

From the beginning of his campaign, Donald Trump has said he wants to take aggressive action on immigration. In response, nearly 40 cities have declared they will be sanctuaries for immigrants and Trump says one of his top priorities is to “cancel all federal funding to sanctuary cities.”

The abortion debate has been waged in the courts and in society for decades. It seeks to balance the rights of women seeking abortions against the rights of a fetus. One side believes in the sanctity of all life. The other side believes in reproductive freedom, that women should have control over their bodies. Is this a moral, ethical or legal question? Emory University Law Professor Michael Perry join us to discuss the law as it relates to reproductive rights.

Nearly 96 percent of counties in the Midwest and South have no abortion provider, compared with 80 percent of counties in the rest of the country which have none. Those numbers come from the Trust Women clinic in Wichita, Kansas. It was founded in 2013--the only such clinic within a 200-mile radius. We talk with Trust Women CEO and Founder Julie Burkhart, who describes the challenges she faced opening two new clinics.

The U.S. Supreme Court decided Roe v. Wade 44 years ago this month . At the same time, it also ruled on a companion case from Georgia called Doe v. Bolton . This case was another challenge to states' abortion restrictions. Those restrictions in Georgia included only allowing abortions in cases of rape, likely physical or mental defects of the fetus, or if a mother’s life was in danger. Another part of the challenge focused on who could approve an abortion. Atlanta-based Senior Judge Dorothy

Nearly 44 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized getting an abortion with its Roe v. Wade decision. The battle over abortion rights goes back a long way in the United States , long before the landmark decision in 1973. There was a time in the 19th century when abortions during early pregnancy were legal according to common law. But by 1880, most states had passed anti-abortion laws. For a look back on the history of abortion, we talked with University of Illinois professor Leslie Reagan ,

The debate over a woman’s right to an abortion is one issue that’s expected to take center stage with the incoming Trump administration. Donald Trump has picked Georgia Congressman Tom Price to head the Department of Health and Human Services. Price has long opposed abortion rights. For more on that side of the debate, we talk with two abortion critics: Emily Matson of Georgia Life Alliance and Ricardo Davis of Georgia Right to Life. In the wake of the incoming Trump administration, Planned

Nearly 44 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized getting an abortion with its Roe v. Wade decision. The battle over abortion rights goes back a long way in the United States, long before the landmark decision in 1973. There was a time in the 19th century when abortions during early pregnancy were legal according to common law. But by 1880, most states had passed anti-abortion laws. For a look back on the history of abortion, we talked with University of Illinois professor Leslie Reagan,

As 2017 kicks off, new unemployment numbers in Georgia show mixed results. Working Nation is a not-for-profit campaign focused on finding solutions to the unemployment issue. Founder Art Bilger says Georgia’s low ranking is due to a number of factors, including poor performance in some areas and lack of awareness. We ask him about some of these analytics, and what his organization believes the future holds. It's fair to say we’ve never seen a presidential race like the one in 2016. While Hillary