On Second Thought

"Squidbillies" is Atlanta-based Adult Swim’s third longest-running animated series. It’s based on the show creators’ experiences here in Georgia – and features a cast of anthropomorphic redneck squids. The 11th season of "Squidbillies" comes to close this Sunday on Adult Swim. Co-creators Dave Willis and Jim Fortier recently joined us.

The Breakroom overcomes the snowpocalypse to discuss a juicy week of news. We’ll weigh "House of Cards" minus Kevin Spacey, Atlanta’s abysmal voter turnout, and TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year. We’ll also dig into the truth of Jack Daniels and think about the best way to tip waiters. Joining us in the Breakroom are Howard Franklin, Natalie Pawelski, Greg Williams, and Kalena Boller.

WREK Atlanta is Georgia Tech’s student-staffed radio station. Soon, they’ll celebrate 50 years on the air. GPB intern Zoe Wangstrom visited the station to discuss the culture and history of college radio with the people who work there.

The mid-season finale of AMC’s "The Walking Dead" airs this Sunday. For eight seasons, Rick Grimes and his team of zombie hunters have been trying to protect humanity from those ravenous, undead monsters. The show is filmed here in Georgia, and the characters are only one part of the show’s success. Another big part: the props. "On Second Thought" regular Kalena Boller caught up with Danny Gorbachov , a props assistant on "The Walking Dead." This story was recorded for the podcast "The Credits .

Georgia’s Secretary of State is in charge of its voting system. And it’s an elected office. So the person who oversees fair elections, also runs as a candidate. Is this an inherent conflict of interest?

Georgia’s Secretary of State is in charge of its voting system. And it’s an elected office. So the person who oversees fair elections, also runs as a candidate. Is this an inherent conflict of interest? Secretary of State Brian Kemp has been accused by some of using his position to help Republicans win elections. Now, Kemp is running in the Republican primary for governor. We talk with Robert Howard, Executive Director of the Southern Political Science Association. In 1981, Bruce Campbell, in

Kamasi Washington is one of most active and innovative jazz musicians alive today. The saxophonist/composer has performed with and recorded for a diverse group of artists--including Lauryn Hill, Herbie Hancock, Flying Lotus, and Kendrick Lamar. In 2015, he released his three-hour solo debut entitled “The Epic.” We catch up with Kamasi Washington ahead of shows in Athens on Dec. 6 and Atlanta Dec. 8.

New research from Georgia State University finds the majority of smokers are looking to quit cigarettes. That’s especially difficult in a world that glorifies smoking through media, advertising, and regulatory language. The new study recommends we change the way regulators talk about smoking, and give less emphasis to the pleasurable aspects of the habit. We talk about this with Terry Pechacek, Professor of Health Management & Policy at Georgia State University. Carla Berg, a Professor in

New FBI data show an uptick in reported hate crimes. Nationwide, 2016 saw more than 6,100 incidents, up by more than 270 from the year before. Georgia reported a drop in hate crimes during that period. But a recent ProPublica investigation finds many police departments, including those in Georgia, aren’t trained to identify and investigate hate crimes. This could lead to underreporting. We talk with ProPublica’s A.C. Thompson. These days HIV can be diagnosed sooner and treated more effectively

A recent survey from WalletHub lists Atlanta as the second best city to be single . What makes a city a strong place for dating? We talked with blogger Brittany Manson of the " Alone in Atlanta " blog, Atlanta-based artist Matthew Terrell , Victoria Elizabeth of the " You Don't Know Me " podcast.