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In Georgia native Karin Slaughter's latest novel "The Kept Woman," we are taken to the frontlines of a crime scene where there are more questions than answers. A body turns up, and the lead investigator is Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. If you're familiar with Karin's other novels, you've likely come across him many times before. We talked with her about the appeal of crime novels, and how she sees her role as a voice for sexual assault victims.

Two Georgia residents who competed in the 1968 Olympic games in Mexico City were honored by President Obama last week. The pair are former Olympians who competed in the 1968 games in Mexico City. Tommie Smith took home the gold in the 200 meter dash, while John Carlos clenched the bronze. However, what happened on the awards podium was an even bigger headline. Smith and Carlos raised their gloved fists in a black power salute. We talked with Tommie Smith and John Carlos about that iconic moment

With the presidential election just weeks away, we turn our focus on the race for U.S. Senate in Georgia. Candidate Jim Barksdale (D) will face off against incumbent Johnny Isakson (R) on Election Day. Barksdale joins us to talk about his campaign and how his career in finance may have prepared him for the role of politician.

Last week, legendary golfer Arnold Palmer passed away at the age of 87. Palmer won seven major championships over his career, including four Masters Championships in Augusta, GA. He was businessman, a philanthropist, and an inspiration to people across all walks of life. Sports writer Scott Michaux of the Augusta Chronicle joins us to talk about the life and career of Arnold Palmer and how he used his celebrity to forever change the game of golf. Read Scott's article about Palmer here: 'We

This October marks 50 years since the founding of the Black Panther Party. Kathleen Cleaver joined the Black Panthers in 1967 after she left the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in Atlanta. She’s now a lecturer at Emory University. Cleaver reflects on the party's legacy, and the work that still needs to be done for civil rights.

There are less than 100 female black physicists in the United States. Morehouse professor Hadiyah Nicole-Green is one of those few women. And she's on the forefront of a new technology that uses lasers to target and destroy tumors. Professor Green has received a million dollar grant to push her research into clinical trials. She joins us to talk more about her medical breakthrough and why her fight against cancer is so personal. Plus, a new microneedle patch designed by Georgia Tech could make

There are less than 100 female black physicists in the United States. Hadiyah Nicole-Green, of the Morehouse School of Medicine, is one of those few women. And she's on the forefront of a new technology that uses lasers to target and destroy tumors. Professor Green has received a million dollar grant to push her research into clinical trials. She joins us to talk more about her medical breakthrough and why her fight against cancer is so personal.

Atlanta will host its first super bowl since 1998 in 2019. The game will be played in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which is slated to open by the start of the 2017 season. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank sees his multi-billion dollar project as a way to raise Atlanta’s international profile and boost the surrounding community. We look back at our conversation with him in August about the new stadium and his thoughts on Atlanta hosting the Super Bowl. For a time, Michael Vick was one of the biggest

Wanda Sykes has never held her tongue. One of her comedy specials was literally called "Tongue Untied." She doesn't even hold back when it comes to her own personal life. Last fall, we spoke with Sykes about her comedy career, the entertainment industry, and work/life balance. Plus, the hit musical show “Glee” may be over, but actress and comedian Jane Lynch has no plans to stop singing. Lynch is the star of a new stage show called “See Jane Sing,” which is touring around the country. We revisit

Wanda Sykes has never held her tongue. One of her comedy specials was literally called "Tongue Untied." She doesn't even hold back when it comes to her own personal life. Last fall, we spoke with Sykes about her comedy career, the entertainment industry, and work-life balance.