On Second Thought

The stress of work can often lead to unprofessional behavior. The scandals surrounding Volkswagen, Wells Fargo, and even Atlanta Public Schools demonstrate how high expectations can produce unethical decisions. Researchers at the University of Georgia just published research on what drives employees to engage in improper workplace behavior. We speak with Marie Mitchell, a Professor of Management in the Terry College of Business at UGA. Karen Rommelfanger, a Professor in the Department of

Since the early 1970s, Atlanta has elected African-American mayors. That streak could be broken next week. In 1971, Ebony magazine called Atlanta the "black mecca of the South." We talked with Georgia State University professor Maurice Hobson, who challenges that notion in his new book. Atlanta’s strip club scene is known as a launchpad for some of hip-hop’s greatest hits. But for years, club owners have faced mounting lawsuits from dancers who say they’re being cheated out of unpaid wages and

So, let’s say you are killed on “The Walking Dead.” Then what? Atlanta-based actor IronE Singleton is proof there’s life after being devoured by ravenous zombies. He was on the AMC show for three seasons until his character’s untimely death. Since his stint on “The Walking Dead,” Singleton created and starred in a one-man show about his life growing up impoverished in Atlanta. We talked with him about his big break and breaking up with the show that made him a star. https://www.youtube.com/watch

AMC’s “The Walking Dead” is full of odd and sometimes gross food moments. The characters do what they must to survive, even if that includes eating dogs, turtles, or sometimes humans. Lauren Wilson is author of " The Walking Dead: The Official Cookbook and Survival Guide. " The new book re-creates some of the most iconic culinary scenes from the show. Food writer Lauren Wilson joins us to talk about recipes to survive the zombie apocalypse.

A coalition of strip clubs in Atlanta are currently suing the state of Georgia over a new tax law. The bill, which went into effect this year, requires strip clubs to give one percent of their revenue to help curb child sex trafficking. The Georgia Association of Club Executives argues the tax is unconstitutional because it prohibits free speech--in this case, dancers exposing their naked bodies. We discuss this suit with Eric Segall, Constitutional Law Professor at Georgia State University.

For generations, Atlanta has been known unofficially as the black capital of America. In 1971, Ebony magazine called Atlanta the "black mecca of the South." We talked with Georgia State University professor Maurice Hobson , who challenges that notion in his new book .

The holidays mean lots of food and lots of trash. Atlanta began taking a different approach to waste earlier this year, in partnership with Rubicon Global, a waste management company. They say this “smart trash” model cuts costs for the city, and helps combat climate change. We talked with Atlanta Chief Resilience Officer Stephanie Stuckey-Benfield and Rubicon Global’s Michael Allegretti . Much of what we eat today was first developed for soldiers, and that influence is also felt on Southern

The next time the you open your kitchen cabinets, consider this: a lot of the processed food we eat today started off as food for soldiers. The Army has a long history of culinary innovation that’s trickled down to our homes. We listened back to our conversation with writer Anastacia Marx de Salcedo , author of the book " Combat-Ready Kitchen: How the U.S. Military Shapes the Way You Eat ." We also hear from Georgia farmer Matthew Raiford , who's an Army veteran. They told us about the military

After Thanksgiving dinner, you might still have leftovers that end up in the trash. Food waste is a big problem in landfills. The Atlanta-based group Compostwheels is trying to reuse a lot of that material by collecting it from homes and businesses, and turning it into "black gold," or as most of us know it, compost. GPB’s Sean Powers followed a Compostwheels delivery to learn how we all can play a larger role in urban agriculture.

We added two more songs to our Georgia Playlist, courtesy of Atlanta violinist Ken Ford . There’s an electricity present whenever he starts playing. Ford has performed with the likes of Bruno Mars, Stevie Wonder, Cee Lo Green, and many others. He gave us a glimpse of his taste in Georgia music with songs by India.Arie and OutKast. Ken Ford has two shows Friday, November 24 at Atlanta’s Center Stage at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWgvGjAhvIw