Denis O'Hayer
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Atlanta, GA, United States
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Lawmakers' Difficult Search For Rural Georgia Solutions: A Talk With WABE's Emma Hurt
The "Two Georgia" problem -- the gap between the quality of life in Georgia's urban and rural areas -- is an old one. This legislative session, lawmakers have continued to talk about what can be done to close that gap and help rural Georgia communities. Emma Hurt is one of the reporters who covers the Capitol for → Read More
Handling Lies And Falsehoods In Today's Media Environment
When is a falsehood a lie? Especially when uttered (or tweeted) by high-ranking officials like the president of the United States? Journalists are increasingly caught up in this debate and continuing it, even as they get demanding feedback from readers, viewers, and listeners who have already taken sides. David → Read More
Joan Armatrading Still Singing With Confidence After More Than 4 Decades
For more than four decades, Joan Armatrading has created music that's influenced other artists from across the spectrum while maintaining her own unmistakable and eclectic lyrical voice. She's performing at City Winery in Atlanta this week promoting her new album "Not Too Far Away." Armatrading joined Denis O'Hayer → Read More
Isakson On The Search For A VA Secretary, North Korea, And McCain Comment Controversy
President Trump continues to search for new Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Last month, his first nominee, Admiral Ronny Jackson, withdrew amid allegations of improper conduct--allegations he has called "baseless." The process the President used to nominate Admiral Jackson, also came under fire. On Monday, "Morning → Read More
Muslim Seminary Founder on Improving Communications in Tense Times
The United States moved its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem Monday. It was also the 70th anniversary of establishment of Israel. The event was marked by deadly clashes between protesters and Israeli forces. And it came just a day before Muslims around the world began observing the holy month of Ramadan, which starts → Read More
Atlanta's Jewish Community Marks Anniversary Of Establishment Of Israel
The United States moves its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem Monday. It's also the 70th anniversary of establishment of Israel. Jewish communities around the world and here in Atlanta are holding their own observances as political and religious debates surrounding Israel continue. Senior Rabbi Spike Anderson and Rabbi → Read More
Candidates For Georgia Governor Woo Voters In Advance Of Primaries
Georgians will pick a new governor this year, and the primary elections are less than two weeks away. In advance of the May 22 primaries, candidates for governor are traveling around the state to share their messages with potential voters and are wooing them with television ads. WABE government and politics reporter → Read More
Gov. Nathan Deal Takes Action On 2 Controversial Measures On Veto Deadline
Tuesday was a big deadline for Gov. Nathan Deal. It was the last day for him to sign or veto measures sent to his desk by Georgia lawmakers during the 2018 legislative session. He waited until the last minute to act on a few controversial measures. One would allow residents to vote to create the new city of Eagle's → Read More
Meet Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Marc Urbach
In the lead-up to the May 22 primary elections, “Morning Edition” will feature conversations with the major party candidates for governor of Georgia. Repub → Read More
Kemp On Voter Suppression Concerns During His Tenure As Secretary Of State
During his time as Secretary of State, Republican Brian Kemp has faced much criticism about his handling of Georgia's election systems. Specifically, he's → Read More
Meet Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Hunter Hill
In the lead up to the May 22 primary elections, “Morning Edition” will feature conversations with the major party candidates for governor of Georgia. Repub → Read More
Former President Jimmy Carter On 'Faith' And World Events
After surviving a cancer scare, former President Jimmy Carter has written his 32nd book. It's called "Faith: A Journey for All." In the book, Carter looks → Read More
Meet Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Michael Williams
In the lead-up to the May 22 primary elections, “Morning Edition” will feature conversations with the major party candidates for governor of Georgia. Repub → Read More
Meet Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Clay Tippins
In the lead up to the May 22 primary elections, “Morning Edition” will feature conversations with the major party candidates for governor of Georgia. Repub → Read More
Meet Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Brian Kemp
In the lead up to the May 22 primary elections, “Morning Edition” will feature conversations with the major party candidates for governor of Georgia. Repub → Read More
Meet Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Casey Cagle
In the lead up to the May 22 primary elections, “Morning Edition” will feature conversations with the major party candidates for governor of Georgia. Repub → Read More
Casey Cagle, Candidate For Ga. Governor, Talks NRA And Delta
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle led a charge in the Georgia legislature to kill a fuel sales tax break that would benefit Delta Air Lines. The airline had eliminated → Read More
ATL '68: Collecting Conversations To Remember MLK
Wednesday marks 50 years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There are remembrance events all around Atlanta all day, including silent to → Read More
Georgia Lawmakers Wrap Up 2018 Session
Georgia lawmakers have finished the 2018 legislative session. Things came to a close just after midnight Thursday, after months of activity under the Gold → Read More
Piedmont, Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Georgia Contract Fight Faces Deadline
Thousands of Piedmont Healthcare patients who get their insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia are wondering what their care will cost them af → Read More