Podcast
AthChat
Hosted by Drew Abney and Russell Edwards · EN
A podcast for anyone who wants to join the conversation about what's going on in Athens, Georgia. Local and state politics, culture, and good living.
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AthChat: Episode 47: Flagpole journalist Blake Aued comes back on the pod. We discuss the recent election cycle, the political dynamics of Athens, and what the next four years might look like with a new mayor and new commissioners.
1w ago00:49:42Tap to summarizeOn the 47th episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards have Flagpole journalist Blake Aued back on the pod. We discuss the recent election cycle, the political dynamics of Athens, and what the next four years might look like with a new mayor and new commissioners.Check out our merch store! Check out the store at the following link for some cheeky, politically-spicy merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/athchat/ *the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers.
Transcribe →AthChat: Episode 46: District 5 Candidate Kimberly Bennett comes back on the pod. We discuss her runoff campaign, homelessness, affordable housing, and the idea of a (student) housing moratorium
3w ago00:51:42Tap to summarizeOn the 46th episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards have District 5 Candidate Kimberly Bennett comes back on the pod. We discuss her runoff campaign, homelessness, affordable housing, and the idea of a (student) housing moratorium. Check out our merch store! Check out the store at the following link for some cheeky, politically-spicy merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/athchat/ *the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers.
Transcribe →AthChat: Episode 45: District 5 Candidate Craig Topple comes back on the pod. We discuss his runoff campaign, his style of leadership, and how many doors he’s knocking as election day gets closer.
3w ago01:09:31Tap to summarizeOn the 45th episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards have District 5 Candidate Craig Topple back on the pod. We discuss his runoff campaign, his style of leadership, and how many doors he’s knocking as election day gets closer. Check out our merch store! Check out the store at the following link for some cheeky, politically-spicy merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/athchat/ *the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers.
Transcribe →AthChat: Episode 44: Runoff Debate Edition! AthChat was at the Historic Morton Theatre hosting the Athens Mayoral Runoff Debate between candidates Tim Denson and Dexter Fisher.
4w ago01:33:49Tap to summarizeOn the 44th episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards were at the Historic Morton Theatre hosting the Athens Mayoral Runoff Debate between candidates Tim Denson and Dexter Fisher. Check out our merch store! Check out the store at the following link for some cheeky, politically-spicy merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/athchat/ *the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers.**Thanks to Athens Politics Nerd for sharing the audio file, because the quality of our original audio file was pretty pretty bad.
Transcribe →AthChat: Episode 43: Mayor Kelly Girtz comes on the pod. We discuss Tuesday evening’s election results and the upcoming runoff elections.
May 2301:07:51Tap to summarizeOn the 43rd episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards have a conversation with Athens-Clarke County Mayor, Kelly Girtz. We discuss Tuesday evening’s election results and the upcoming runoff elections.Check out our merch store! Check out the store at the following link for some cheeky, politically-spicy merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/athchat/ *the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers.
Transcribe →AthChat: Episode 42: District 10 County Commissioner, Mike Hamby, comes on the pod. We discuss Mike’s views on compromise and getting things done, homelessness in Athens-Clarke county, and his thoughts on the mayoral race.
Apr 3001:20:18Tap to summarizeOn the 42nd episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards have a conversation with District 10 County Commissioner, Mike Hamby. We discuss Mike’s views on compromise and getting things done, homelessness in Athens-Clarke county, and his thoughts on the mayoral race.Check out our merch store! Check out the store at the following link for some cheeky, politically-spicy merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/athchat/ *the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers.
Transcribe →AthChat: Episode 41: Candidate for County Commission District 5, Rick Stanziale, comes on the pod. We discuss Rick’s multidecade service to Athens-Clarke County, his vision for density and growth, and his leadership style for making change.
Apr 1600:52:14Tap to summarizeOn the 41st episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards have a conversation with candidate for County Commission District 5, Rick Stanziale. We discuss Rick’s multidecade service to Athens-Clarke County, his vision for density and growth, and his leadership style for making change. *note that we had an audio issue, so there is a hard cut around 4 minutes into the episode. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!Check out our merch store! Check out the store at the following link for some cheeky, politically-spicy merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/athchat/ *the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers.
Transcribe →AthChat: Episode 40: Candidate for County Commission District 5, Kimberly Bennett, comes on the pod. We discuss the interrelated issues of affordable housing, homelessness, and student housing.
Mar 3100:53:39Tap to summarizeOn the 40th episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards have a conversation with candidate for County Commission District 5, Kimberly Bennett. We discuss the interrelated issues of affordable housing, homelessness, and student housing. We also chat about the relationship between the public and developers and how to best create community spaces for everyone.Check out our merch store! Check out the store at the following link for some cheeky, politically-spicy merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/athchat/ *the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers.
Transcribe →AthChat: Episode 39: Candidate for Governor of Georgia, Jason Esteves, comes on the pod. We discuss Jason’s journey from middle school teacher to gubernatorial candidate, his vision for Georgia, and how he plans to win.
Mar 2800:23:50Tap to summarizeOn the 39th episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards have a conversation with candidate for Governor of Georgia, Jason Esteves. We discuss Jason’s journey from middle school teacher to gubernatorial candidate, his vision for Georgia, and how he plans to winCheck out our merch store! Check out the store at the following link for some cheeky, politically-spicy merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/athchat/ *the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers.
Transcribe →AthChat: Episode 38: Mayoral Candidate, Tim Denson, comes back on the pod. We discuss Tim’s platform for Athens, how he would run commission meetings (Robert’s Rules!), and what his campaign is doing to win in May.
Mar 1901:15:28Tap to summarizeOn the 38th episode of AthChat, hosts Drew Abney and Russell Edwards have a conversation with Mayoral candidate Tim Denson. We discuss Tim’s platform for Athens, how he would run commission meetings (Robert’s Rules!), and what his campaign is doing to win in May.Check out our merch store! Check out the store at the following link for some cheeky, politically-spicy merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/athchat/ *the views of the hosts do not reflect those of their employers.
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