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Pet ownership is at an all-time high in the United States with more than 71 million households owning at least one critter. And while dogs remain the most popular pet in the nation, cats are not far behind. We asked producer Sean Powers to look into the debate over indoor versus outdoor cats. Guest host Adam Ragusea introduces Sean’s research into this controversy and talked with Barbara King, who writes about animal behavior for NPR. Homeless pets are everywhere in Georgia. The issue has been

Homeless Pets are everywhere in Georgia. The issue has been labeled the biggest challenge facing shelter and rescue operations in our state. We speak with Gloria Dorsey, Vice President of Community Education at the Atlanta Humane Society, and Jessica Rock, a founding Partner at Animal Law Source.

Georgia’s tax credits for the film and television industry have brought nearly 80,000 jobs to the state and more than $4 billion in wages. But the incentive program now has a powerful enemy. The group Americans for Prosperity, backed by the Koch Brothers, is lobbying to strip film producers of their tax breaks. They say it is unfair for the industry to come in and use state resources without paying their due. Reporter Jennifer Brett of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins us to talk about it,

A new study from UGA suggests about half of Americans won't get flu shots this year. The CDC recommends just about everyone above the age of six months get an influenza vaccination. But people still seem to have questions about what these shots are and how they work. So, we explain flu shots in our series, Break It Down . Then, we're joined by Professor Robert A. Bednarczyk from the Hubert Department of Global Health and Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, with more details.

Georgia’s film industry tax credits have brought nearly 80,000 jobs to the state and more than $4 billion in wages. But the incentive program now has a powerful enemy. The group Americans for Prosperity, backed by the Koch Brothers, is lobbying to strip film producers of their tax breaks. They say it is unfair for the industry to come in and use state resources without paying their due. Reporter Jennifer Brett of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins us to talk about it, along with Craig Miller

A lot of amazing music has come out of in 2016. We talk about some of the best Southern albums of the year with Chuck Reece of The Bitter Southerner. He recently compiled his list for the magazine.

Breitbart recently used a clip from Atlanta-based The Weather Channel to supplement an article denying climate change. The Weather Channel fought back in a video where one of its anchors called out Breitbart’s article as incorrect and lacking in facts. Did The Weather Channel make the ethically responsible choice, and is Breitbart justified in posting what its writers believe to be true? Ellen Eldridge of the Society of Professional Journalists joined us to tackle these questions. Also, we added

The Breakroom gang assembles for one last time in 2016. This week, we talk about thieves; from package grabbers to one serial kleptomaniac who has been stealing since the 1970s. Then, we ask the Breakroom what the worst holiday songs are, and also which classic touring acts they’ll be sad to see retire. Finally, we ask why Atlanta has so many strip clubs, and ponder what the heck Kanye West and Donald Trump had to talk about. Our guests today include: Greg Williams , Mortgage banker and host of

Breitbart recently used a clip from Atlanta-based The Weather Channel to supplement an article denying climate change. The Weather Channel fought back in a video in which anchor Kait Parker called out Breitbart’s article as incorrect and lacking in facts. Did The Weather Channel make the ethically responsible choice? Is Breitbart justified in posting what its writers believe to be true? Ellen Eldridge of the Society of Professional Journalists will join us to tackle these questions and more.

We add a couple tunes to our essential Georgia Playlist from Atlanta performer Mike Geier . He is best known for creating Puddles, a sad clown with an incredible singing voice . He chose songs by Hope for Agoldensummer of Athens and Abner Jay of Fitzgerald. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roU3VURoCLg