About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges facing local journalism and mass transit in Atlanta, particularly focusing on MARTA and recent crime incidents.
First, with the loss of Atlanta Civic Circle, a reminder that local journalism, local podcasting, local "scrutinizers" are in short supply even in a big city, and this economy and constantly altering landscape in news and content delivery don't make it any easier. That's why I chose to divulge that my personal income situation necessitates me taking a job that'll ensure a more stable income for me; but the hope is I'll be able to figure the schedule to keep doing this show. So with that ... - - - Despite crime data showing violent crime is down both in Atlanta and where MARTA police has jurisdiction, two prominent incidents - a violent stabbing murder and a gang-related shooting - has passengers on edge and dubious right wing politicians looking to capitalize. Burt Jones, for example, has spouted off a time or two on social media - even tying Keisha Lance Bottoms to MARTA - while offering nothing to actually solve what ails MARTA . That's the GOP for you, though: never solutions, just band aids with badges. AJC op/ed writer David Plazas wrote on the MARTA situation - from the standpoint of someone who enjoys using it frequently. Like the rest of us, he wants MARTA to…
People in this episode
Host: Ron Roberts
Topics covered
- local journalism
- mass transit
- MARTA
- crime in Atlanta
- political commentary
- Atlanta Beltline
- autonomous vehicles
Keywords
- Atlanta
- MARTA
- local journalism
- crime
- Beltline
- autonomous vehicles
- politics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Atlanta Civic Circle, AJC, MARTA, ATL Spoke
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