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In These Times with Bill Nigut
In These Times with Bill Nigut is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, in-depth conversations about the political, cultural, and social forces shaping Georgia and the wider world. This series brings together expert analysts to help listeners make sense of the biggest stories of the moment, offering clarity without the noise of partisanship. But politics is just part of the story — the show also highlights voices from the arts, music, theater, film, and literature, exploring how…
Episodes
- In These Times with Bill Nigut
Next Week's Midterm Elections
As the candidates race to the finish line on the final weekend before election day, host Bill Nigut asks a panel key questions about the top races: Is this the…
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Georgia Midterms
With midterm elections just around the corner, Meg Kinnard, national political reporter for the Associated Press, joins familiar faces Charles Bullock and…
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Tom Key
Actor, playwright, director and producer Tom Key has been a beloved presence on the Atlanta theatre scene for decades. He is best known for his musical Cotton…
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Georgia Gubernatorial Debate Recap
WABE reporter Rahul Bali, University of West Georgia Professor Dr. Karen Owen, Emory University Professor Andra Gillespie immigration attorney Charles Kuck…
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Wil Haygood
Amid Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's changes to the US military, we thought it would be a good time to revist our April conversation with Will Haygood…
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Dr. Charles Bullock
Dr. Charles Bullock has been teaching political science at the University of Georgia since Richard Nixon sought election in 1968. Over 58 years he has seen the…
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Dr. Jodie Guest
Dr. Jodie Guest, Senior Vice Chair of Emory's Rollins School of Public Health joins host Bill Nigut to discuss recent public health news. See…
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Gloria Steinem and Women's Rights
Pat Mitchell, the first female President and CEO of PBS, Gail Evans, Former Executive Vice President of the CNN Newsgroup, and Teya Ryan, Former President and…
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Dr. Sharon Willis
Atlanta resident Dr. Sharon Willis is a prolific composer of afro-centric operas, founder of her own opera company and a conductor of Black church music…
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Georgia Politics
In These Times' political panel discuss all of the latest Georgia political action, including the Georgia Gubernatorial race between Rick Jackson and Keisha…
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Dr. Charles Platter
Dr. Charles Platter or the UGA Department of Classics and host Bill Nigut delve into Ancient Greek literature and the recent release of Christopher Nolan's the…
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Brad Raffensperger on Election Security
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger responds to President Trump's ongoing efforts to falsely claim the 2020 election was rigged and explains what…
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World Cup in Atlanta
For the past month Atlanta has seen visitors from around the world pour into the city to cheer on their teams in the World Cup. Senior Reporter Gavin Godfrey…
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Georgia Political Experts Discuss Recent SCOTUS Rulings and More
How much will Rick Jackson spend to defeat Keisha Lance Bottoms in the Georgia Gubernatorial race? What is President Trump hoping to gain by sending 250 FBI…
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Tena Clark
Grammy Award-winning songwriter, author and entrepreneur Tena Clark is restoring a community built almost 100 years ago to nurture artists is a lush setting…
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Georgia Politics
Professor Charles Bullock of the University of Georgia, Professor Andra Gillespie of Emory University, and political reporter Rahul Bali of WABE 90.1 Atlanta…
In These Times with Bill NigutA Tribute to Dr. Bill Foege, a Hero of Global Health
Four months ago on January 24, Dr. Bill Foege, widely considered to be one of the giants of global public health, died at age 89. Among his many…
In These Times with Bill NigutBeth Macy Update
After the Virginia State Supreme Court's recent ruling to nullify new maps drawn by Democrats, candidate for the US House of Representatives Beth Macy finds…
In These Times with Bill NigutKevin Riley and Dr. Mark Rosenberg
Host Bill Nigut is joined by two old friends to discuss current events and more. Kevin Riley is the former Editor in Chief of the Atlanta Journal Constitution…
In These Times with Bill NigutRemembering Ted Turner
Host Bill Nigut remembers the Atlanta legend in a conversation with Teya Ryan, who worked for Turner as Senior Executive Vice President of CNN, and Bob Hope…
In These Times with Bill NigutVoting Rights Act
Dr. Charles Bullock of the University of Georgia, Andra Gillespie of Emory University and Amy Steigerwalt of Georgia State University discuss the Supreme…
In These Times with Bill NigutDavid Lindsay-Abaire
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning writer David Lindsay-Abaire discusses his latest play, which is about how the toxic culture in Washington D.C. can seep…
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Dr. Robert Franklin
Host Bill Nigut and Reverend Dr. Robert Franklin have a discussion about faith, God, morality and ethics in these difficult times. See omnystudio.com/listener…
In These Times with Bill NigutDr. Stan Deaton
As we approach the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Dr. Stan Deaton, Distinguished Historian at the Georgia Historical…
In These Times with Bill NigutWil Haygood
Author Will Haygood discusses the subject of his latest book, The War Within a War: The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
In These Times with Bill NigutBilly Planer
Billy Planer has spent four decades working to provide opportunities for people to understand the views of those they may vehemently disagree with. He and host…
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Shirley Franklin
Shirley Franklin, Atlanta's first woman mayor, discusses civil rights, female empowerment and retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In These Times with Bill NigutUS Supreme Court with Linda Greenhouse
Has the US Supreme Court become a rubber stamp for President Trump's agenda? Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist Linda Greenhouse, who covered the…
In These Times with Bill NigutShuler Hensley
Tony and Laurence Olivier Award-winning actor Shuler Hensley has played iconic roles in eight Broadway productions but still lives in his hometown Atlanta…
In These Times with Bill NigutDuBose Porter and Kevin Riley Discuss Journalism
Long time Georgia journalists DuBose Porter and Kevin Riley join host Bill Nigut to discuss the challenges facing journalism today. See omnystudio.com/listener…
In These Times with Bill NigutDiscussing Hamnet with Sheila Cavanagh
Sheila Cavanagh is a professor of English at Emory University and Director of the World Shakespeare Project. With the Oscars approaching and Hamnet receiving…
In These Times with Bill NigutCharles Kuck Returns to Discuss Developments in Immigration Policy
With a 10,000 bed detainment center coming to Social Circle, immigration lawyer Charles Kuck joins host Bill Nigut to discuss recent developments in…
In These Times with Bill NigutKate Tuttle
Boston Globe books section editor Kate Tuttle joins host Bill Nigut to discuss recent and upcoming book releases. Kate previously lived in Atlanta where she…
In These Times with Bill NigutJoe Alterman
Atlantan pianist Joe Alterman has taken the stage at iconic venues including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Birdland and Blue Note and performed alongside…
In These Times with Bill NigutDoug Shipman
Doug Shipman, founding CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, former President and CEO of the Woodruff Arts Center and member of countless…
In These Times with Bill NigutExpert Panel Discusses State and National Politics
With 2026 off to a roaring start, Andra Gillespie, Audrey Haynes, Kevin Riley and Amy Steigerwalt join host Bill Nigut to discuss Georgia and national…
In These Times with Bill NigutJohn Bollard on Protesting with Rosa Parks
With Martin Luther King Jr. day coming up, today's episode focuses on a specific element of civil rights history: transportation in civil disobedience. John…
In These Times with Bill NigutFormer CDC Director Bill Foege Discusses the State of Public Health
Host Bill Nigut interviews global health expert Bill Foege, who is largely credited for devising the strategy that eradicated smallpox, about his life and…
In These Times with Bill NigutChristmas Special: Tobias Wilson-Bates on Charles Dickens
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In These Times with Bill NigutCharles Kuck
With immigration policies dominating headlines we turn to Atlanta-based immigration lawyer Charles Kuck to help break down what is happening. Host Bill Nigut…
In These Times with Bill NigutFani Willis, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Jon Ossoff and More Georgia Politics
A panel of political experts covers some of the most pressing stories in Georgia politics. Bill Nigut hosts Andra Gillespie of Emory University, Audrey Haynes…
In These Times with Bill NigutKenny Leon
Kenny Leon is a Tony Award winning Director who became the first Black Artistic Director of Atlanta's Alliance Theatre in 1990. In 2000 he co-founded True…
In These Times with Bill NigutBeth Macy
As many of us approach Thanksgiving with trepidation around potential dinner table political conversation, there is no better time to speak with Beth Macy. The…
In These Times with Bill NigutExpert Panel Discusses the 2025-2026 Supreme Court Docket
An expert panel convenes to discuss the consequential 2025-2026 Supreme Court docket. Lori Ringhand of the University of Georgia Law School, Georgia State…
In These Times with Bill NigutTom Johnson
Bill Nigut interviews Tom Johnson, who grew up in Macon, Georgia, and went on to make CNN a global news network. Tom studied journalism at the University of…
In These Times with Bill NigutComing November 8: In These Times with Bill Nigut
Subscribe now to catch the first episode, dropping November 8. In These Times with Bill Nigut is a weekly podcast featuring thoughtful, in-depth conversations…