The Georgia Politics Podcast

In Part 20 of our mini-series exploring the events of 1976, we examine the groundbreaking career of Barbara Walters, the pioneering journalist who helped shatter barriers for women in broadcast journalism.

In 1976, Walters made history by becoming the first woman to co-anchor a network evening news program, joining Harry Reasoner on ABC's World News Tonight.

We look back at the challenges Walters faced in a male-dominated industry, the milestones that defined her career and how her determination and talent helped pave the way for generations of women in journalism. Her historic achievement marked a turning point for women in television news and transformed the broadcast industry for years to come.

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In Season 7, Episode 346, we continue our candidate profile series with Maggie Goldman, Democratic candidate for Fulton County Commission District 1.

Goldman joins us to discuss her campaign, the issues facing Fulton County residents and her priorities for the commission. We explore her perspective on local government, the challenges and opportunities facing the county, and the policies she hopes to advance if elected.

Tune in to hear from Maggie Goldman about her campaign, her vision for Fulton County and the issues that matter most to voters in District 1.

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In Season 7, Episode 345, we continue our candidate profile series with Rep. Clay Fuller, Republican candidate for Georgia's 14th Congressional District (GA-14).

Fuller joins us to discuss his campaign, the issues shaping the race and his priorities if re-elected to represent Georgia in Congress. We explore his perspectives on the challenges facing Georgia voters, the role of the federal government and the policies he hopes to advance in Washington.

Tune in for a closer look at Fuller's campaign, his vision for the district and the issues that could shape the upcoming election.

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In Season 7, Episode 344, we continue our candidate profile series with Lindsay DeFranco, Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 47.

DeFranco joins us to discuss her campaign, the issues motivating her run for the Georgia General Assembly, and her priorities if elected. We explore her perspectives on the challenges facing Georgia families and communities, the role of state government, and the policies she hopes to advance at the Capitol.

Join us for a conversation with Lindsay DeFranco about her candidacy, her vision for Georgia's future, and why she's running to represent House District 47.

To connect with Lindsay or to learn more about her campaign, click HERE.

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Craig Kidd on Twitter @CraigKidd1

Lyndsey Coates on Instagram @list_with_lyndsey

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In Season 7, Episode 343, we continue our candidate profile series with Rep. Matt Reeves, Republican candidate for Georgia House District 99. Frequent guest host Daelen Lowry returns to the show to join the interview and help lead the conversation with Reeves.

Reeves discusses his campaign, the issues motivating his run for reelection and his priorities for the Georgia General Assembly. We explore his views on the challenges facing Georgia and the policies he hopes to advance at the state Capitol.

Join us for a conversation with Rep. Matt Reeves and returning host Daelen Lowry about Reeves' record, his vision for the district and the issues that matter most to voters ahead of the November election.

To connect with Rep. Reeves or learn more about his campaign for re-election, click HERE.

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Craig Kidd on Twitter @CraigKidd1

Lyndsey Coates on Instagram @list_with_lyndsey

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In Season 7, Episode 342, we continue our candidate profile series with Jack Miller, Republican candidate for Georgia House District 47.

Miller discusses his campaign, the issues motivating his run for the Georgia House of Representatives, and his priorities if elected. We explore his views on the challenges facing Georgia and the policies he hopes to advance at the state Capitol.

Join us for a conversation with Jack Miller about his candidacy, his vision for House District 47, and the future of Georgia.

Listen to The Georgia Politics Podcast for more conversations with candidates across the state ahead of the 2026 elections.

To connect with Jack or learn more about his campaign, click HERE.

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In this candidate profile, we speak with Commissioner Bridget Thorne, Republican candidate for Fulton County Commission District 1.

Thorne discusses her record on the Fulton County Commission, the issues facing residents across the district, and her priorities for the county's future. We explore her views on local government, public services, spending and accountability, along with the challenges and opportunities facing Fulton County.

Join us for a conversation about Thorne's campaign, the issues motivating her candidacy and what she hopes to accomplish if reelected.

To connect with Commissioner Thorne or learn more about her campaign for re-election, click HERE.

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Lyndsey Coates on Instagram @list_with_lyndsey

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! It's 1976 again, and this time we explore the strange and controversial story of Patty Hearst.

In 1974, the granddaughter of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), a radical militant group. What followed shocked the nation as Hearst later appeared to join her captors, participating in a bank robbery and becoming one of the most notorious figures in a case that captivated the American public.

We look back at Hearst's kidnapping, her transformation from victim to accused accomplice, the media frenzy surrounding the case and the questions it raised about coercion, radical politics and personal identity. We also examine the legal battle that followed and how the story became one of the most bizarre and debated episodes of 1970s America.

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In Season 7, Episode 344, we continue our candidate profile series with conversations featuring Sara Fuchs, Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 49, and Beth Fuller, Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 53.

We discuss their campaigns, the issues motivating their runs for office, and their priorities if elected to the Georgia House of Representatives. Both candidates share their perspectives on the challenges facing Georgia and the policies they believe can make a difference for their communities.

Tune in to hear directly from Fuchs and Fuller as they make their cases to voters ahead of Election Day.

To connect with Sara or to learn more about her campaign, click HERE.

To connect with Beth or to learn more about her campaign, click HERE.

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Hans Appen on Twitter @hansappen

Craig Kidd on Twitter @CraigKidd1

Lyndsey Coates on Instagram @list_with_lyndsey

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Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! It's 1976 again, and in Part 18 we examine Hank Aaron's final seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers.

After spending more than two decades with the Milwaukee Braves and Atlanta Braves, Aaron returned to Milwaukee in 1975 to finish his legendary career with the Brewers. We look back at his transition to the American League, his contributions to the team, and the final chapter of a career that transformed baseball history.

Join us as we revisit Aaron's lasting legacy, his impact on Milwaukee and Atlanta, and the closing seasons of one of baseball's all-time greats.

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Hans Appen on Twitter @hansappen

Craig Kidd on Twitter @CraigKidd1

Lyndsey Coates on Instagram @list_with_lyndsey

Proud member of the Appen Podcast Network.

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