en-us WABE Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:19:15 GMT Public Podcaster 30 newsroom@wabe.org WABE News no Georgia, elections WABE News http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1907697 This July, voters around the state will decide whether they want to tax themselves a penny on the dollar, to pay for regional transportation projects. The "T-SPLOST" is very controversial; polls show it might not pass in the metro Atlanta area. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed is a strong supporter of the T-SPLOST. In part 2 of a conversation with WABE's Denis O'Hayer, Reed defended the tax, and rejected calls for a delay in the vote. wabe Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT newsroom@wabe.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/.jukebox/media/wabe/1004870/mp3/news/podcast/19370/1004870.mp3 00:00:00 no KASIM REED, T-SPLOST This July, voters around the state will decide whether they want to tax themselves a penny on the dollar, to pay for regional transportation projects. The "T-SPLOST" is very controversial; polls show it might not pass in the metro This July, voters around the state will decide whether they want to tax themselves a penny on the dollar, to pay for regional transportation projects. The "T-SPLOST" is very controversial; polls show it might not pass in the metro Atlanta area. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed is a strong supporter of the T-SPLOST. In part 2 of a conversation with WABE's Denis O'Hayer, Reed defended the tax, and rejected calls for a delay in the vote. WABE News http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1907627 Conference calls in Georgia and across the country came after Romney announced a plan to cut all tax rates by 20%. wabe Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT newsroom@wabe.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/.jukebox/media/wabe/1004849/mp3/news/podcast/19370/1004849.mp3 00:00:00 no Conference calls in Georgia and across the country came after Romney announced a plan to cut all tax rates by 20%. Conference calls in Georgia and across the country came after Romney announced a plan to cut all tax rates by 20%. WABE News http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1907357 On March 6th, Atlanta voters will decide whether or not to extend the city's penny-on-the-dollar sales tax, to pay for the major overhaul of the Atlanta sewer system. Mayor Kasim Reed is campaigning hard for a "yes" vote. He took questions about the "MOST" tax, and about Atlanta's water future, in part 1 of a conversation with WABE's Denis O'Hayer. wabe Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT newsroom@wabe.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/.jukebox/media/wabe/1004753/mp3/news/podcast/19370/1004753.mp3 00:00:00 no GEORGIA WATER, ATLANTA SEWER On March 6th, Atlanta voters will decide whether or not to extend the city's penny-on-the-dollar sales tax, to pay for the major overhaul of the Atlanta sewer system. Mayor Kasim Reed is campaigning hard for a "yes" vote. He On March 6th, Atlanta voters will decide whether or not to extend the city's penny-on-the-dollar sales tax, to pay for the major overhaul of the Atlanta sewer system. Mayor Kasim Reed is campaigning hard for a "yes" vote. He took questions about the "MOST" tax, and about Atlanta's water future, in part 1 of a conversation with WABE's Denis O'Hayer. WABE News http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1906930 Based on a new Insider Advantage poll, it's unclear who will win Georgia's Republican Presidential Primary next month. wabe Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT newsroom@wabe.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/.jukebox/media/wabe/1004581/mp3/news/podcast/19370/1004581.mp3 00:00:00 no INSIDER ADVANTAGE, MATT TOWERY, RESTORE OUR FUTURE, WINNING OUR FUTURE Based on a new Insider Advantage poll, it's unclear who will win Georgia's Republican Presidential Primary next month. Based on a new Insider Advantage poll, it's unclear who will win Georgia's Republican Presidential Primary next month. WABE News http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1906279 On Sunday, Feb. 19th, Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum was in metro Atlanta. He spoke at a big suburban church, and continued to emphasize the theme of religious conservatism in his campaign. WABE's Denis O'Hayer spoke with Emory University political scientist Andra Gillespie about whether the always-volatile mix of religion and politics will be a winning formula for Santorum in the GOP primaries, and (should he win the nomination) in the general election in November. wabe Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT newsroom@wabe.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/.jukebox/media/wabe/1004363/mp3/news/podcast/19370/1004363.mp3 00:00:00 no NEWT GINGRICH GEORGIA, MITT ROMNEY GEORGIA On Sunday, Feb. 19th, Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum was in metro Atlanta. He spoke at a big suburban church, and continued to emphasize the theme of religious conservatism in his campaign. WABE's Denis O'Hayer spoke with On Sunday, Feb. 19th, Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum was in metro Atlanta. He spoke at a big suburban church, and continued to emphasize the theme of religious conservatism in his campaign. WABE's Denis O'Hayer spoke with Emory University political scientist Andra Gillespie about whether the always-volatile mix of religion and politics will be a winning formula for Santorum in the GOP primaries, and (should he win the nomination) in the general election in November. WABE News http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1904660 This week, the GOP presidential hopefuls stepped up their Georgia campaigns, ahead of the March 6th vote. With 76 delegates, Georgia has more than any of the other Super Tuesday states. It's also the old home of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. But the recent surge by former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, and the organization of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, mean Georgia is not guaranteed for Gingrich. WABE's Denis O'Hayer spoke with pollster Matt Towery of InsiderAdvantage. wabe Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT newsroom@wabe.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/.jukebox/media/wabe/1003836/mp3/news/podcast/19370/1003836.mp3 00:00:00 no This week, the GOP presidential hopefuls stepped up their Georgia campaigns, ahead of the March 6th vote. With 76 delegates, Georgia has more than any of the other Super Tuesday states. It's also the old home of former House Speaker Newt This week, the GOP presidential hopefuls stepped up their Georgia campaigns, ahead of the March 6th vote. With 76 delegates, Georgia has more than any of the other Super Tuesday states. It's also the old home of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. But the recent surge by former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, and the organization of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, mean Georgia is not guaranteed for Gingrich. WABE's Denis O'Hayer spoke with pollster Matt Towery of InsiderAdvantage. WABE News http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1902866 Several prominent Republicans in the state House have just introduced two measures which would halt this summer's scheduled vote on a regional transportation sales tax, or T-SPLOST. As WABE's Denis O'Hayer reports, the move raised more questions about the prospects for the T-SPLOST, and about the support of state leaders. wabe Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT newsroom@wabe.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/.jukebox/media/wabe/1003269/mp3/news/podcast/19370/1003269.mp3 00:00:00 no T-SPLOST Several prominent Republicans in the state House have just introduced two measures which would halt this summer's scheduled vote on a regional transportation sales tax, or T-SPLOST. As WABE's Denis O'Hayer reports, the move raised more Several prominent Republicans in the state House have just introduced two measures which would halt this summer's scheduled vote on a regional transportation sales tax, or T-SPLOST. As WABE's Denis O'Hayer reports, the move raised more questions about the prospects for the T-SPLOST, and about the support of state leaders. WABE News http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1899555 As Florida's Republican voters get ready for their presidential primary, late polls show former Georgia Congressman, and former House Speaker, Newt Gingrich trailing former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. But Gingrich has vowed to continue, even if he loses Florida. He's counting on the March 6th Super Tuesday states, including his former home state of Georgia, to help him. But will Georgia make a difference by then? WABE's Denis O'Hayer spoke with Emory political scientist Merle Black. wabe Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT newsroom@wabe.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/.jukebox/media/wabe/1002161/mp3/news/podcast/19370/1002161.mp3 00:00:00 no GEORGIA NEWT GINGRICH As Florida's Republican voters get ready for their presidential primary, late polls show former Georgia Congressman, and former House Speaker, Newt Gingrich trailing former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. But Gingrich has vowed to continue, As Florida's Republican voters get ready for their presidential primary, late polls show former Georgia Congressman, and former House Speaker, Newt Gingrich trailing former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. But Gingrich has vowed to continue, even if he loses Florida. He's counting on the March 6th Super Tuesday states, including his former home state of Georgia, to help him. But will Georgia make a difference by then? WABE's Denis O'Hayer spoke with Emory political scientist Merle Black. WABE News http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1897424 While Governor Nathan Deal, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, and other metro Atlanta leaders have started an all-out push for a regional transportation sales tax, some local leaders on the fringes of the Atlanta area are torn. Many of their voters oppose a penny-on-the-dollar sales tax increase to pay for regional transportation projects. Voters will decide in July. WABE's Denis O'Hayer spoke with Keith Brady, who has served as Mayor of Newnan since 1994. wabe Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT newsroom@wabe.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/.jukebox/media/wabe/1001292/mp3/news/podcast/19370/1001292.mp3 00:00:00 no T-SPLOST, NATHAN DEAL While Governor Nathan Deal, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, and other metro Atlanta leaders have started an all-out push for a regional transportation sales tax, some local leaders on the fringes of the Atlanta area are torn. Many of their voters oppose a While Governor Nathan Deal, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, and other metro Atlanta leaders have started an all-out push for a regional transportation sales tax, some local leaders on the fringes of the Atlanta area are torn. Many of their voters oppose a penny-on-the-dollar sales tax increase to pay for regional transportation projects. Voters will decide in July. WABE's Denis O'Hayer spoke with Keith Brady, who has served as Mayor of Newnan since 1994. WABE News http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1894574 As the Republican presidential contest in South Carolina entered its final week, race entered the exchanges and Monday night debate among the remaining candidates. That prompted yet another debate, over whether some of them were using racially-charged code words and phrases. WABE's Denis O'Hayer spoke with Emory University political scientist Andra Gillespie, who has studied racial politics in the U.S. wabe Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT newsroom@wabe.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/.jukebox/media/wabe/1000251/mp3/news/podcast/19370/1000251.mp3 00:00:00 no RACIAL CODE WORDS As the Republican presidential contest in South Carolina entered its final week, race entered the exchanges and Monday night debate among the remaining candidates. That prompted yet another debate, over whether some of them were using As the Republican presidential contest in South Carolina entered its final week, race entered the exchanges and Monday night debate among the remaining candidates. That prompted yet another debate, over whether some of them were using racially-charged code words and phrases. WABE's Denis O'Hayer spoke with Emory University political scientist Andra Gillespie, who has studied racial politics in the U.S. WABE News