On Second Thought

Today marks one month, one week, and one day since Donald Trump took office. The president is slated to address a joint session of Congress tonight , outlining his agenda. As the Trump administration rolls out its plans, the nation remains divided over issues like immigration, abortion rights and “alternative facts.” President Trump’s distrust of the media is no secret. The role of journalism in a Trump-led America is under intense scrutiny. Host Celeste Headlee recently hosted a panel

All this year, we’re exploring the South’s identity with food. This is part of a series called Georgia Eats. A new exhibit at the Museum of Design Atlanta hones in on the changing landscape of sustainability. We talked with museum executive director Laura Flusche , David Rosenberg of AeroFarms , and Emory University professor Peggy Barlett . The exhibit highlights ways to simplify grocery store checkout lines, like this approach from Amazon: One part of the exhibit focuses on a product called

The label narcissist gets thrown around a lot, but it’s not usually used correctly. People often think "narcissistic" is a synonym for "arrogant," and that’s not true. Because narcissist is a word that many people use but often don’t understand, we break it down for you. Then, we are joined by University of Georgia psychology professor Keith Campbell. He is co-author of the book “ The Narcissism Epidemic ,” and he recently published a study finding narcissists often use social media to promote

Federal prosecutors are investigating bribes paid to Atlanta city officials in exchange for business contracts. Two contractors have already plead guilty to dishing out these bribes--though it is not clear who accepted them. Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Scott Trubey has been covering the bribery scandal at City Hall. He joins us to help make sense of it all.

Federal prosecutors are investigating bribes paid to Atlanta city officials in exchange for business contracts. Two contractors have already plead guilty to dishing out these bribes--though it is not clear who accepted them. Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Scott Trubey has been covering the bribery scandal at City Hall. He joins us to help make sense of it all. All this year, we’re exploring the South’s identity with food. This is part of a series called Georgia Eats. We’ll look at how our

The Breakroom returns with a week’s worth of crazy news to discuss. We’ll talk about why Democrats are meeting in Atlanta to elect a leader, and what it was about Milo Yiannopoulos’ recent controversy that tipped conservatives over the edge. Plus, we’ll look at research which show dogs have their own sense of morality, and another study which finds people who move around a lot lose out on friendships. Our group this week includes: Hector Fernandez - Professor of World Languages and Cultures at

The Georgia Senate is one of 26 chambers in the nation that does not offer video streaming of committee meetings. Lawmakers often bar reporters and citizens from observing, and they don’t want other lawmakers recording the proceedings. Some senators are going rogue--using mobile phones or small cameras to stream committee meetings. Those actions have called for new rules, leading to a mess of tension and controversy. Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Kristina Torres breaks down the debate.

The Georgia Senate is one of 26 chambers in the nation that does not offer video streaming of committee meetings. Lawmakers often bar reporters and citizens from observing, and they don’t want other lawmakers recording the proceedings. Some senators are going rogue--using mobile phones or small cameras to stream committee meetings. Those actions have called for new rules, leading to a mess of tension and controversy. Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Kristina Torres breaks down the debate.

In January, Atlanta lost a beloved Atlanta restaurateur: Richard Thomas died at 82 . He will be remembered for his R. Thomas Deluxe Grill , which he founded in 1985 as a homage to healthy living. Thomas co-founded the North Carolina fast food chain Bojangles . He also served as the first president of operations at Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Our understanding of history is often shaped by a lot of things other than what we learned in school. Historian Gary Gallagher is particularly fascinated by how narratives about the Civil War develop following their portrayals in movies. Gallagher is a professor of history at the University of Virginia. We revisit a conversation with him about films that shape perceptions of history. Did you know Savannah has been the setting for numerous horror films? Paul Goerner is a freelance writer and