Alex Helmick

5 days ago | wabe.org | Alex Helmick

On this week’s show, we have more on two-term Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp saying he is passing on running for the U.S. Senate in next year’s midterm elections, a blow to Republicans who spent months courting him to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.

1 week ago | wabe.org | Alex Helmick

Not so peachy studio numbers… More than a ballgame… Also in this episode… –Sam Gringlas has more on the first 100 days of President Donald Trump, who has moved swiftly to reshape every corner of government with far-reaching implications in Georgia. –Rahul Bali tells us Gov. Brian Kemp signed a high-profile bill this week that cements legal access to in-vitro fertilization services into state law.

2 weeks ago | wabe.org | Alex Helmick

Alex Helmick | WABE April 26th, 2025 Remembering Pope Francis… NRA event comes to ATL Shrimpin’ ain’t easy… Also in this episode… –Marlon Hyde had more on the slowdown in the Georgia film industry. –Jess Mador and Molly Samuel break down what possible federal Medicaid cuts mean for Georgia....

3 weeks ago | wabe.org | Alex Helmick

More federal cuts… Parent on trial… Nature’s healing power… Also in this episode… –We have more on Georgia ports shattering records as importers look to get their goods in ahead of tariffs. –Jess Mador has more on the Trump administration putting Medicaid money in the crosshairs and how cutting it will impact Georgians, especially those in need of mental health and addiction services.

1 month ago | wabe.org | Alex Helmick

Moms and babies… Green jacket ready… Also in this episode… —Molly Samuel has more on public library officials in Georgia bracing for how federal cuts could impact their facilities across the state. —Melissa Feito reports on Atlanta’s local national weather service office undergoing staffing changes as the Trump administration looks to cut thousands of jobs under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.