On Second Thought

When Georgia Tech student Scout Schultz was killed, the Schultz family said lethal force by officer Tyler Beck could have been avoided. The state of Georgia started to require crisis intervention training for officers in February of 2017. We talk about the ways to train de-escalation tactics with Derek Collins, CEO of the Diversion Center.

Cuyler-Brownville is one of Savannah’s oldest African-American neighborhoods, having earned its official historic status two decades ago. But since then, over 100 historic properties have been demolished, including at least eight neighborhood homes dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Does historic designation actually drive demolitions? We’re joined by President and CEO of the Historic Savannah Foundation , Daniel Carey, as well as Amy Bragg, President of Preservation Detroit

Georgia Tech student Scout Schultz was shot and killed after provoking campus police officers. Schultz had a history of mental health issues and suicide attempts. Anxiety and depression are common in high pressure schools like Georgia Tech. We talk about the mental health of college students with Tim Elmore, President of Growing Leaders, which works to raise awareness of mental health in young adults. Also joining us is Collin Spencer, External Relations Committee Chair for the Mental Health

In 2014, author Celeste Ng published her debut novel “Everything I Never Told You.” Hailed for its deft commentary on modern life, the book won several awards and was released in over 20 languages. Ng’s follow-up novel is “Little Fires Everywhere,” and is out this month. The book follows a picture-perfect suburban family whose peace is threatened by an enigmatic mother. Celeste Headlee catches up with Celeste Ng ahead of an appearance at SCADshow in Atlanta on Monday, Sept. 25.

The Breakroom gang joins guest host Tony Harris to weigh in on the week's news. The panel includes farmer Jon Jackson, Fayette County Commissioner Steve Brown, Natalie Pawelski of Cater Communications, and Nsenga Burton , who chairs Mass Media Arts at Clark Atlanta University. BREAKROOM TOPICS: 1) Georgia is now the 13th most diverse state in the nation . Is it just Atlanta where we see rich diversity, or is it throughout the state? Do you see it everywhere? 2) Speaking of diversity, Georgia’s

Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc on the Southeast. It was even more destructive on the Virgin Islands, where it hit as a Category 5 storm. Nearly every building was damaged, and many were completely destroyed. As Irma approached, DonTaé Hodge of Atlanta was anxiously following updates. Hodge grew up in the British Virgin Islands, and told us what it was like to be so far from home at a critical time. Here are some of the organizations assisting with the relief effort following Hurricane Irma: UNICEF

Is Atlanta at risk of overcrowding? Last month, The Atlanta Regional Commission reported nearly 80,000 new people in the metro region since just last year -- the highest growth rate since the Great Recession. How this will affect more than your commute, like your rent, and your space to walk down the street, has yet to be seen. We talk with Mike Carnathan, a researcher with the Atlanta Regional Commission, and Chris Leinberger, a business professor at George Washington University. Hurricane Irma

In the last year, nearly 80,000 people moved to the Atlanta metro area . The city is growing at its fastest rate since the Great Recession. But can the city meet its needs and maintain its desirable status? We talk about this with Mike Carnathan, a Researcher with the Atlanta Regional Commission . Also Chris Leinberger, a Professor in the School of Business at The George Washington University.

The South has seen its Hispanic population increase 43 percent between 2007 and 2014, according to the Pew Research Center . The story of the 1996 Olympic Games is key to understanding the Latino boom in Atlanta, and in the South more broadly. Reporter Zakiya Gibbons of the public radio show " Latino USA " looked at how the games helped diversify the region. " Latino USA " host and executive producer Maria Hinojosa recently visited Georgia to see what it’s like to be Latino and Southern. She is

The South has seen its Hispanic population increase 43 percent between 2007 and 2014, according to the Pew Research Center . The story of the 1996 Olympic Games is key to understanding the Latino boom in Atlanta, and in the South more broadly. Reporter Zakiya Gibbons of the public radio show " Latino USA " looked at how the games helped diversify the region. " Latino USA " host and executive producer Maria Hinojosa recently visited Georgia to see what it’s like to be Latino and Southern. She is