Brendan Rivers
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Producing “Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast” for @wabenews. #YNWA
Roswell, GA
Joined August 2018
On this week's WABE "Plugged In" https://t.co/CUOHI8iThH - Georgia voting cases heard in federal court this week - Latest on GOP primary for U.S. Senate - What proposed GOP changes to Medicaid could mean for Georgia - Wrongful conviction and other bills signed into law. #gapol
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On this week's "Plugged In" https://t.co/Vzu647aPz8 - @SBA_Kelly @ossoff & Georgians talk about Trump's First 100 Days - Court challenges to Trump revoking college student visas - @NRA Annual Meeting Attendees - Governor Kemp signs school safety & transgender sports bills #gapol
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On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how Jon Ossoff and other Democrats are trying to channel frustration and fear about President Donald Trump’s moves to slash government and punish political enemies. #gapol
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On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how Jon Ossoff and other Democrats are trying to channel frustration and fear about President Donald Trump's moves to...
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STARTING TODAY: “Plugged In” will also be on the radio. Join Sam Gringlas and I every Friday at 9:30 a.m. on WABE 90.1 This week, we share our reporting on Fulton County DA Fani Willis, compensating the wrongfully convicted and preview Crossover Day at the State Capitol. #gapol
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On this week's “Plugged In" Podcast https://t.co/kXoxnKgBWe General Assembly Hits Halfway Point Lawsuit Reform School Safety Local Governments & Immigration Property Taxes Domestic Violence Victims & Their Pets Appointing Instead of Electing State School Superintendent #gapol
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Latest “Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast" Hear from 11 lawmakers, voices from the Apalachee High School shooting as we talk about school safety, transgender girls in school sports, school zone traffic cameras, data centers, state budget & more. #gapol
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On this week’s episode of “Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss some of their big takeaways from Gov. Kemp's State of the State address as he kicks off his second-to-last year in office. #gapol
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On this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss some of their big takeaways from the speech as Kemp kicks off his second-to-last year in...
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2024 will go down as the first full year when wind and solar generated more electricity than coal. Our air and water is cleaner, our electricity is cheaper, and our world is better as a result.
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On this week's “Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast", @gringsam and I are joined by producer @BrendanRivers as we look back at 2024. #gapol We also play the Plugged In Game Show with our managers @HelmickWABE and @mollyis with a cameo by @patricksaunders.
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On this week's episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," we take stock of the year in Georgia politics, including a recent court decision removing Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis from...
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On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali speak with WABE reporter Jasmine Robinson, who recently talked with the freshman lawmaker Bryce Berry. Plus, a look inside the Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators. #gapol
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On this week’s episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali speak with reporter Jasmine Robinson, who recently talked with the freshman lawmaker. Plus, a look...
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In this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts @gringsam and @rahulbali continue looking at how the new Trump administration could affect Georgia by speaking with WABE health reporter @jessicamador and housing reporter @stephannnnie. https://t.co/d9yHPmWJOR
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a lot of ideas about how to reshape healthcare in America. He’s President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, […]
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On this week’s episode of “Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast,” the hosts speak with immigration reporter Emily Wu Pearson and environment reporter Marisa Mecke about how the incoming Trump administration could affect the state of Georgia. #gapol
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President-elect Donald Trump has picked several immigration hard-liners for top posts and he plans to fill key energy and environment roles with oil and gas supporters who have pledged to […]
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Ocean temps made hotter by human-caused climate change are fueling more intense Atlantic hurricanes. A NEW Climate Central study: climate change increased the intensity for most 2019-2023 hurricanes & all (so far) in 2024. Read the study & learn more: https://t.co/gwxV62WVdn
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On this week's “Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast" - Georgia's role in returning Trump to the presidency. - All three statewide ballot measures pass. - A look at Georgia state legislative races. #gapol Listen here: https://t.co/xJo1wiu14Z
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Far fewer people and much lower energy here as the watch party comes to a close.
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Memory cards have started arriving from Election Day precincts. They come in little blue pouches and were driven here with police escort.
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Congresswoman Nikema Williams learns she’s won her reelection bid for Atlanta’s 5th congressional district as she addresses a growing crowd at the Democratic watch party in Atlanta. #gapol
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The DJ is blasting music and people are dancing here at the Democratic watch party in Atlanta. Lots of energy and smiling faces. #gapol
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People are starting to arrive at the Georgia Democrats’ watch party in Atlanta. #gapol Live election coverage is underway at https://t.co/OGwjaQSLTt
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Check out the @wabenews live election blog! You can follow reporters @stephannnnie @rahulbali @byjasminer @BrendanRivers @HydeMarlon @xchamian @DorMiyaVance @justmattphotoj fanned out across Metro Atlanta today. 🍑🗳️ https://t.co/TC70Kis3i9
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Follow along here for the latest Georgia election day and night updates, news and results from the WABE News team.
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