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07/25/2024

Roughly three-quarters of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents said Vice President Kamala Harris should be nominated for the top of their ticket in November, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.

07/24/2024

🇺🇸 TONIGHT: President Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office at 8 PM ET. Stream it live on wabe.org as he discusses his decision to exit the 2024 race and support VP Harris. Don't miss this historic moment - tune in for the latest on the future of the presidency.

07/24/2024

Sen. Jon Ossoff convened a hearing at Decatur City Hall, where doctors shared the health effects of the state's six-week abortion ban.

07/24/2024

ICYMI – WABE Podcast highlights from last week featuring Podcast Producer Crystal DeVone!

This week we featured;

🍗 Savory Stories hosts Akila & Asata dive into the rich and tasty history of some of Atlanta’s most beloved food franchises.

🌱 Black in the Garden is joined by journalist Kelundra Smith to talk about botanical and agricultural aspects found in FX’s Atlanta series.

🗞️ Political Breakfast and Plugged In help you skip the spin, and find the facts for the 2024 Election.

Catch these shows and more on wabe.org/podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

07/22/2024

On today's Closer Look with Rose Scott: We speak with NPR Host Meghna Chakrabarti about the highlights of her career as On Point comes to WABE. Listen at 1pm & 7pm on WABE News & WABE.org

07/22/2024

As support coalesces around Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's nominee for president, the conversation has turned to a potential running mate.

07/22/2024

President Biden is ending his run for a second term in office, a bombshell decision just 107 days before Election Day, bowing to pressure from his party after a debate performance that hurt his polling odds and Democratic donations.

07/22/2024

President Biden is passing the torch to Vice President Harris, which changes the narrative of the race against former President Donald Trump.

07/21/2024

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07/18/2024

WABE News shines at the 74th Annual Green Eyeshade Awards!

1st Place Best Newscast: Jim Burress Christopher Alston Melissa Feito & team for The Brief 10/16 🎙️

2nd Place Investigative Reporting: Stephannie Stokes for her powerful piece on Fulton's property tax collection 🏅

Stay informed with award-winning journalism! Subscribe to The Brief at wabe.org/thebrief 📲

07/17/2024

Bryan Furman of Bryan Furman BBQ joins Chef Maximilian Hines on the podcast to talk about his passion for barbecue.

“I’d have people around me and be like, man, when you cooking, you like a whole different dude.” - Bryan Furman

Listen and subscribe at wabe.org/justsat or on your favorite podcast platforms.

07/15/2024

On today's Closer Look with Rose Scott: The apparent assassination attempt on former President sent shockwaves across the political landscape. As the National Convention gets underway, we’ll hear reaction from political experts, elected leaders, and voters.

Listen at 1pm & 7pm on WABE News & WABE.org

07/12/2024

On the latest episode of Political Breakfast, Tharon discusses the efforts to shore up support within the Democratic base for President Biden.

Listen to this edition of Political Breakfast on wabe.org/political-breakfast or your favorite podcast app.

07/11/2024

President Joe Biden's imperiled reelection campaign hit new trouble Wednesday as House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi said merely “it's up to the president to decide” if he should stay in the race, celebrity donor George Clooney said he should not run and Democratic senators and lawmakers expresse...

07/09/2024

Do you need help with your finances? Do you wish you had a financial advisor? We've got you! WABE is currently casting participants for Season 1 Part 2 of . If you live in or around the Atlanta area, need help getting a handle on your money & want to be on TV, Contact us at [email protected] to sign up!💰

07/08/2024

🍹 New episode drop! Chef Max sits down with Keyatta Mincey Parker at A Sip of Paradise Garden to chat about her bartender’s garden and the art of cocktail experiences. Because "everything happens at the bar"!

Listen and subscribe at wabe.org/justsat or your favorite podcast platforms.

07/06/2024

Scotty Crowe takes over this week’s rundown of Podcasts brought to you by WABE Studios.

This week we featured;

🎞️ The Boom hosted by Jewel Wicker was joined by Mark E. Swinton.

🌱 Black In The Garden who was joined by guest The Chocolate Botanist.

🥐 Savory Stories hosted by Chef Asata & Akila McConnell.

📻 Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast hosted by Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali.

🍑 What’s Good Atlanta hosted by David Purdue and Mark Kendall.

📚 The Podcast Where They Read Stories featuring Breanna J. McDaniel.

Catch these episodes and more on wabe.org/podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

07/05/2024

🎞️ New episode out now! Jewel chats with Mark E. Swinton from Tyler Perry Studios. Hear all about his move from theatre to TV, life in Atlanta, and the exciting new shows coming to Netflix.

Listen at Wabe.org/TheBoom or your favorite podcast app.

07/04/2024

Happy , Atlanta! 🇺🇸 Tap to celebrate America’s 248th birthday with us all day long. Listen in starting at 11AM EDT on WABE 90.1, wabe.org or the WABE app. 📻

07/03/2024

ICYMI – Sockie and Socky join us for the very first time to share this week’s rundown of Podcasts brought to you by WABE Studios.

This week we featured;

📻 Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast hosted by Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali.
🍑 What’s Good Atlanta hosted by David Purdue and Mark Kendall.
🍽️ Just Sat with Chef Maximilian Hines featuring Keyatta Mincey Parker.

Catch these episodes and more on wabe.org/podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

06/27/2024

With tonight's CNN presidential debate in Atlanta on the horizon, Tharon, Lisa and Brian talk about President Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s eleventh-hour efforts to campaign in Georgia.

Listen to this edition of Political Breakfast on wabe.org/political-breakfast or your favorite podcast app.

06/26/2024

Women's Voices, Amplified 🗣️

Get ready for 'WABE City Lights x The Bitter Southerner's All Women Radio Hour' - a powerful celebration of women's stories and perspectives with a Southern lens!

Premiering this Friday 6/28 at 11 AM EDT on WABE 90.1, WABE.ORG, and the WABE app, this special will inspire you with the resilience, creativity & strength of extraordinary contributors like Roxane Gay, Joan Baez, Leslie Doughty, Madi Diaz, SistaStrings, and more! 💪

An unmissable audio experience brought to you by WABE and The Bitter Southerner. Set that reminder - you don't want to miss this! 📆🌟

06/25/2024

President Biden and former President Trump meet in Atlanta Thursday, June 27 for their first debate of 2024. Watch the debate live on WABE TV (PBS-30) or streaming on the WABE app or wabe.org/election2024 at 9 p.m. EDT.

Then, tune in to WABE 90.1 and listen to the PLUGGED IN podcast Friday for NPR and the WABE Politics teams analysis.

06/24/2024

WABE is thrilled to announce our partnership with PRX for the Podcast Creator Summit!

Join us for 3 days of FREE sessions, talks, and workshops all about podcasting. Also meet amazing podcast talent like Mark Kendall, Colah B. Tawkin, special guest Je-Anne Berry, and more.

Register now at wabe.org/events, and let's make podcasts together!

06/20/2024

🎬✨ Glynn Turman, the iconic actor from “A Different World” and “The Wire,” joins Jewel on The Boom! Discover his latest role in Apple TV+’s “The Big Cigar” as Walter Newton, being recruited by the Black Panthers and his illustrious career. Don’t miss this episode! 🎙️✊🏾

Listen at Wabe.org/TheBoom or your favorite podcast app.

06/15/2024

Juneteenth is a day of reflection on the struggles for freedom and equality. Join us tonight at 8 P.M. on WABE TV and wabe.org for special programming exploring African American culture and resilience.

06/14/2024

Join comedian Jesus Trejo in Minneapolis to check out Ali Sultan's set. Ali opens up about his mental health struggles, and shares how comedy has helped his well-being.

Don’t miss the premiere on June 21 at 10 p.m. ET/ 9 p.m. CT on PBS. Tune in for a mix of comedy, culture, and connection!

Join the conversation on social media using and tagging PBS.

06/14/2024

Chef Max sits with Chef Cleophus Hethington as he shares his learnings about the African Diasporic foodways.

Listen and subscribe at wabe.org/justsat or your favorite podcast platforms.