Making you think twice. News conversations w/ @Verginger. On hiatus for the rest of 2020, but find our archives at gpb.org/ost & follow @GPBNews for updates.
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8 Sep 2020
"On Second Thought" is on hiatus for the rest of 2020. Many thanks to our listeners for your time, attention and interest in our long-form conversations. We're glad you tuned in! 🙏
Our archives are still available at gpb.org/ost. But stay in-the-know with @gpbnews!
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August 26 is celebrated each year as Women's Equality Day but few people know about it. We celebrated the day last month with a panel discussion moderated by @OSTtalk 's Virginia Prescott about the advances in women's rights and representation. bit.ly/2Z7qtRG
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Legendary Macon musician Otis Redding originally released the song "Respect" in 1965. Now, the Redding family hopes to breathe new life into the song as they turn those memorable lyrics into a picture book for children. bit.ly/2ZaAuxA (From @OSTtalk )
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6 Sep 2020
"If we had a little bit more respect for each other, this would be a much better place to live in."
Zelma Redding & Karla Redding-Andrews of the @OtisReddingFd remember #OtisRedding and reflect on honoring his legacy through a new picture book, #Respect.
bit.ly/3i4SQY5
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5 Sep 2020
"When people don't know their power, they can't really create the change that we want to see." — @SamOfftharecord, along with @PkDPhD & @unladylike2020's Sandy Rattley, look back on women's civic engagement — and the power of representative storytelling.
bit.ly/2QWJL7J
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4 Sep 2020
.@unladylike2020's Sandy Rattley, @PkDPhD & @SamOfftharecord on the power of the women’s vote throughout history, and the importance of representation and empowerment.
How #OtisRedding's family & @OtisReddingFd are honoring his legacy in a new picture book, #Respect.
đź“» at 11!
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On Second Thought retweeted
.@GeorgiaStateU experts in the news: #GSUPublicHealth’s Dr. @hevalkellimd discusses the importance of social advocacy and health literacy for underserved and refugee populations during the #COVID19 #pandemic via @OSTtalk
#publichealth #refugeehealth
ow.ly/WCTR50Bf0ID
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In her new book, historian @Grace_E_Hale follows the evolution of Athens as a musical mecca, spawning bands like The B-52's, Pylon, and R.E.M. She shared how the town became one of the most influential regional music scenes with @OSTtalk .bit.ly/3lGat2T
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29 Aug 2020
In the late '70s, Athens, Georgia became the site of one of the most influential regional music scenes of the late 20th century, spawning bands like The B-52’s, Pylon & R.E.M.
@Grace_E_Hale breaks down how the unlikely Southern town became a new bohemia.
bit.ly/2YKSH4y
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On Second Thought retweeted
28 Aug 2020
I had an insightful conversation on @OSTtalk, @mygpb @NPR
We discussed how we can go beyond the exam room to advocate for underserved communities during #COVID19
@MSMEDU @EmoryUniversity @NorthsideHosp @NorthsideGaMD
gpb.org/news/2020/08/27/vuln…
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28 Aug 2020
“My advice to many people: don't feel helpless.”
@hevalkellimd on the ways refugee, immigrant and low-income Georgians have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 — and what people can do to help support them.
bit.ly/3lrR59o
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28 Aug 2020
.@hevalkellimd on the challenges COVID-19 poses to immigrant, refugee, and low-income communities in #Georgia — and how to support them.
Author @Grace_E_Hale on her new book, #CoolTown, and the factors and musicians that transformed #Athens into a small-town bohemia.
đź“» at 11!
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On Second Thought retweeted
27 Aug 2020
#ThrowbackThursday Thanks to @OSTtalk #MusicMakesItBetter #Veterans
Atlanta Organization Helps Veterans Find Healing Through Music Project gpb.org/news/2019/03/20/atla…
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On Second Thought retweeted
26 Aug 2020
Friday on OST: author @Grace_E_Hale on her book #CoolTown and the history of how Athens, Georgia created its own small town bohemia — rich with art, music & culture. What were the factors that made it possible? For one, the library.
Hear the full conversation, Friday at 11 a.m.!
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On Second Thought retweeted
26 Aug 2020
TONIGHT AT 8 P.M. — @OSTtalk host @Verginger will host a panel discussion with @unladylike2020's Sandra Rattley, @SamOfftharecord, and @PkDPhD discussing the power of women's storytelling and civic engagement across history.
Sign up here! bit.ly/3ajY3bn
TONIGHT! Tune in for a virtual screening of @Unladylike2020 at 8 PM! The series highlights little-known women who have changed America and Georgia throughout the years, from the days of early feminism to the modern era. Register for your FREE ticket: bit.ly/3ajY3bn
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On Second Thought retweeted
26 Aug 2020
Did you even know that it's Women's Equality Day? THAT, my friends, says it all. You can watch the RNC court women voters tonight or you join us to talk about how women voters have made change throughout history and what that means for 2020.
TONIGHT: Join @mygpb in celebration of Women’s Equality & the 100th anniversary of the signing of the #19thAmendment with a special online screening of select documentary shorts from @UNLADYLIKE2020.
GPB's @Verginger will host a live post-screening discussion.
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