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Savannah Morning News editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer is joined by business reporter Katie Nussbaum to discuss the 275-unit apartment building that is set to enter Savannah's Indian Street area, just in the shadow of the Talmadge Bridge, and what that means for that spot in downtown.

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Savannah Morning News editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer talks about a recent study published on The Conversation that outlines the use of phone and computer screens by teenagers and why it has led to a decline in reading interest.

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Savannah Morning News editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer talks with environment reporter Mary Landers about the name given to the loggerhead hatchling that was one of six found in a hotel garbage can earlier this month. Also, what this season of nests looks like on the Georgia coast and sea level rising.

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Savannah Morning News editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer talks with city reporter Eric Curl about city manager Rob Hernandez losing out on a job in Pinellas County, Florida, and other major notes from the recent city council meeting.

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Savannah Morning News editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer talks with sports reporter Dennis Knight about the prep football teams that could dominate the area this year, what players to keep an eye out for and kids playing football in the era of concussion science.

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Savannah Morning News editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer discusses the Boston Globe's national intiative to combat the president's attacks on the media with reasons why newspapers are more vital than ever. Also, he talks about the future of media.

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Savannah Morning News editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer talks with Savannah State University political science professor Donnie Bell about the 2020 presidential outlook for the Democrats and the viablility of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson running for President of the United States.

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Savannah Morning News editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer talks with business reporter DeAnn Komanecky about "franking" and how citizens should be aware of it when receiving mail from political candidates.

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Savannah Morning News editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer talks with DoSavannah editor Heather Henley about the offerings at this year's Savannah VOICE Festival and how the founders are looking to continue to grow the cultural scene in Savannah

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WATCH: Heather speaks with Maria Zouves about this year's slate

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Savannah Morning News editorial page editor Adam Van Brimmer recaps a meet-and-greet he had with Georgia District 1 U.S. Representative candidate Lisa Ring and what her plans are for the district as we edge closer to the November elections where she faces Republican Buddy Carter.

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