Next week, we’ll meet the pioneering inventor of an iconic camera, learn what Hurricane Helene revealed about America’s disaster preparedness and much more. Take a look at what’s coming up!
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Help Protect the Future of GPB
While much of our funding comes from donors like you, foundations and local businesses, the loss of our federal grant presents a serious challenge. GPB’s President and CEO, Bert Wesley Huffman, explains what you can do to help.
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A follow-up to the groundbreaking ENRICH stroke trial, we visit with the first study participant of a psychedelic trial from two seasons ago. Plus, we cover the opening of a new diversion center in Atlanta which is a new option instead of arrest for those with mental health disorders. And we are there the day medical students are ‘matched’ with their residencies.
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Meet Edwin Land, a pioneering tech disruptor and inventor of the midcentury icon, the Polaroid camera. Introduced in 1948, it revolutionized amateur photography, making it instant and accessible to all.
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After decades in obscurity and sitting on a treasure trove of pictures, elusive San Francisco artist Michael Jang uses guerrilla art tactics to share his stunning, previously unknown work with unsuspecting audiences.
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In this fast-paced one-hour journey, moderator Aaron Tang guides panel participants through complex hypothetical scenarios around the use of executive power by a pair of fictional U.S. Presidents from opposite parties.
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FRONTLINE explores how Hurricane Helene became an ominous warning about America’s lack of preparedness. With NPR, drawing on a decade of reporting on disasters and their aftermath, they detail how and why the U.S. is more vulnerable than ever to climate change-related storms.
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Best of GPB Passport
● Grantchester
Follow a small-town vicar and a detective inspector who team up to solve mysteries in this wildly popular crime drama. Catch up before Season 10 premieres on June 15!
● Mr. Bates vs the Post Office
This MASTERPIECE series based on real events just received a Peabody award and led to a change in British law.
● Antiques Road Trip
Consistently in the top 10 most popular programs on GPB Passport, this program follows two antiques dealers as they comb the English countryside for hidden treasure and compete for the best find.
GPB Passport FAQ | GPB Passport Account Lookup
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In the final episode of Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story, Conyers residents reflect on the lasting impact of the 2024 BioLab fire and what recovery really looks like. As the community pushes for accountability, long-overlooked safety systems are finally being revived.
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In this bonus episode of the Peach Jam podcast, Jeremy Powell sits down with Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins to talk about his ALS diagnosis, his foundation Hop On a Cure and the song he wrote for his daughters. Despite the heavy topic, there are plenty of laughs, memories, and music, including an in-studio performance of the hit song Toes.
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The 100-year-old Rosedale Drive home is the last untouched century-old residence on the undulating street between Briarcliff and North Highland in Midtown. Read more.
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On this episode, David visits Georgia Sea Grill on St. Simons Island to explore how Chef Tim Lynch and owner Zack Gowen are redefining local dining through fresh, coastal cuisine. The journey continues to Potlicker Farm, where farm manager Sam McPherson grows seasonal produce that connects deeply with Southern food traditions.
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This week on the Georgia Today podcast, hundreds of protesters demand the release of a college student facing deportation, the U.S. Justice Department cancels grants to Georgia organizations related to crime prevention and victim services and state leaders push more Georgia high schools to girls' flag football. Listen and subscribe.
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GPB's Make That Kid an Offer is a segment featured during the Football Fridays in Georgia halftime show that highlights under-the-radar Georgia high school football players who excel on the field and in the classroom but may be overlooked in college recruiting, aiming to boost their visibility and help them secure scholarship offers. This podcast episode highlights just a few of the student-athletes who have signed scholarships after being featured on MTKAO.
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The ultimate storytelling showdown, the GrandSLAM invites winners from The Moth’s open-mic shows back to the stage to compete for the title of Atlanta storytelling champion. Get your tickets now, before they go on sale, with GPB presale code GPBMOTH2025!
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Day Out With Thomas: The Party Tour is making its way to SAM Shortline at Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park in Cordele, GA, offering an exciting day for the whole family. Enjoy a real train ride with Thomas, live entertainment, photo ops and the exclusive gift shop. Then, head over to the Celebration Station for lawn games and activities! Spend the day creating memories and celebrating 80 years of Thomas!
GPB has a limited number of four-ticket family packages available. Enter here for a chance to claim yours!
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Attend this free special screening of this syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, spanning from African, soul, and early jazz roots, to its rise into the public consciousness. Featuring James Brown's dynamism, the extraterrestrial funk of George Clinton's Parliament Funkadelic, transformed girl group Labelle, and Fela Kuti's Afrobeat, the story also traces funk's influences on both new wave and hip-hop. Learn more and RSVP.
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