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The Brief from WABE

WABE
Georgia
Atlanta
Kamala Harris
Appalachee High School
Donald Trump
Georgia State Election Board
Literacy Education
Winder
Appalachee High School Shooting
Gun Safety
Maternal Mortality
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Measles
Georgia Bureau Of Investigation
Georgia Power
Home Sales
Climate Change
Tick-Borne Diseases
Norfolk-Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern

The Brief from WABE brings you daily news with context from Atlanta's public media outlet and National Public Radio member station. The Brief from WABE is updated daily before 7pm with a look at what is happening in the metro Atlanta area brought to you by your WABE News Team.

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Hearings that had been scheduled for this week involving the accused Atlanta spa shooter are now postponed; Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is expected to appear next week before a Georgia State Senate Committee investigating her for alle... more

Defiant, Fani Willis continues to push for separation of power between the legislative and judicial branches of government; a Democratic state representative from Covington pleads not guilty to federal fraud charges; and why Georgia's Medicaid work r... more

CDC committee votes to end decades-long recommendation to vaccinate at birth for Hepatitis-B; Insurance company sues BioLab, parent company, after massive warehouse fire; and the future of safety net healthcare in Georgia amid planned federal cuts, s... more

A new shelter for women in DeKalb County will provide housing and wraparound services to those experiencing homelessness; more people in Metro Atlanta were killed in traffic crashes than because of homicides in 2024; and how people with disabilities ... more

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Ryan Wilson
Co-founder and CEO of Atlanta-based The Gathering Spot, involved as a mentor and judge on Revolt TV's Bet on Black.
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Episode: The Brief for Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Cornelius Blanding
Executive Director of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives Land Assistance Fund
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Episode: The Brief for Friday, November 21, 2025
Donnell Rawlings
Comedian known for his work on Chappelle's Show and stand-up performances.
Episode: The Brief for Thursday, November 20, 2025
John McCutcheon
Folk singer focusing on solidarity for union workers and supporting children displaced by the war in Ukraine.
Episode: The Brief for Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Kim Jones
NAMI Georgia's representative advocating for mental health parity
NAMI Georgia
Episode: The Brief for Monday, November 17, 2025
Dr. Ben Hunter
Chief medical officer at Skyland Trail Residential Psychiatric Facility
Skyland Trail
Episode: The Brief for Monday, November 17, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Georgia Republican Congresswoman apologizing for her past political actions
U.S. Congress
Episode: The Brief for Monday, November 17, 2025
Roland Boehm
Father of a mental health patient advocating for better mental health care
Episode: The Brief for Monday, November 17, 2025
Kyle Boehm
A young adult diagnosed with bipolar disorder
Episode: The Brief for Monday, November 17, 2025

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Emily Wu-Pearson
Christopher Alston
Jim Burris
Original Host

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • I never knew, but I'm glad I know now...

    So I help contribute to NPR as a whole, but always felt like I wanted to know about my local news here in Atlanta/Georgia....

    This provides and gives so much more with the same passion of NPR offering both sides of the information, but with the charm that only these hosts can provide... I'll keep sharing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christopher( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
    United States2 years ago
  • High recommend for ATL residents

    A quick and informative podcast that keeps me up to date on local news

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    grb4690
    United States4 years ago

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The Brief for Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Q: When are these changes expected to take effect for everybody?
The changes went into effect on November 1st, impacting new recipients applying for SNAP benefits as they encounter updated requirements during recertification.
The Brief for Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Q: What have you heard from individuals or advocates as far as how difficult it might be for some of them to meet these requirements?
One advocate expressed concerns that individuals, especially those unhoused or aging out of foster care, may struggle significantly to meet the new work requirement, potentially leading to food insecurity.
The Brief for Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025
Q: If Atlanta were a soundtrack, which three songs would be on it?
Bombs Over Baghdad, Marge Madness, and Escape.
The Brief for Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025
Q: What led you to want to come back to Atlanta for your upcoming show?
Atlanta is a stop every time around. It's one of my second comedy homes.
The Brief for Monday, October 13, 2025
Q: Should the federal employees who are working without pay get back pay?
If they're working, of course they should.

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2. Cornelius Blanding
3. Donnell Rawlings
4. John McCutcheon
5. Kim Jones
6. Dr. Ben Hunter
7. Marjorie Taylor Greene
8. Roland Boehm

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