The Red & Black’s Podcasts

Coach Tom Crean fired; UGA Spring Break

This week we will be discussing our March 17 paper edition. First, Sports  editor Stuart Steel speaks about the firing of former UGA basketball coach Tom Crean and his replacement, Mike White. Then, News Desk Assistant and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair, Dania Kalaji, discusses her article on UGA’s first spring break since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

OPINION: Crisis in Ukraine

This week's podcast focuses on news and opinion coverage about how residents of Athens, Ga. have been affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
 
First, we will be joined by Campus News Editor, Caitlin Farmer to discuss her coverage of a pro-Ukraine rally that took place in downtown Athens on Monday, February 28th, 2022. 
 
Then, News Desk Contributor, Khushi Kapadia shares her research on what members of the Athens community are doing to provide humanitarian aid for those affected by the crisis.
 
Lastly, Sarah Martynov, an opinion guest columnist of both Russian and Ukrainian heritage, joins us for a conversation about how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has affected her family and the citizens living through the crisis. 
 
Editor’s note: This week’s host, Alex Anteau, is from Russia and wrote an opinion article about the invasion for The Red and Black’s website. The second half of this episode will contain the personal views of both Alex and a guest columnist of Ukrainian heritage.

Exchange Student Experiences; Harry Sims

This week we will discuss our March 3rd paper edition. First, we will speak with Elizabeth Rymarev, culture contributor about her article on exchange student experiences. Then, Ty Young discusses his feature on Harry Sims. 

UGA Dance Department presents ’Ubuntu’

This week we will discuss our February 24th issue. Our host, Midori Jenkins  speaks with Libby Hobbs, culture contributor about her article on the black history month dance performance of ‘Ubuntu.'

Flowerland; UGA Student on Jeopardy!

This week we will discuss our February 17th issue. First, we will be speaking with Sydney Bishop, culture contributor about Matt Turbeville and the Flowerland Shop. Then, Dania Kalaji news desk assistant and DEI chair, talks about UGA student, Elijah Odunade competing on “Jeopardy!” 

Lunar New Year; Gwendolyn Payton

This week we will discuss our February 11th issue. First, we will be speaking with Martina Essert, assistant culture editor about the Lunar New Year. Then, Lilly Kersh, newsletter editor and contributor to the culture desk, talks about her feature on Gwendolyn Payton. 

The Associated Collegiate Press Clips and Clicks Awards

In this episode, we discuss the Associated Collegiate Press Clips and Clicks Awards which honor student journalism published between August first and December 17th, 2021.
This week we are joined by three Red & Black journalists whose written pieces were among the top three selected in their respective categories. 
First, Assistant Podcast Editor, Alex Anteau interviews Culture Editor, Maddy Franklin, about her story “Finding beauty in death: A day in the life of the Oconee Hill Cemetery Caretakers” (published on November 16th) which placed first in the feature writing category.
Then, we’ll hear from Assistant News Editor Dania Kalaji, who wrote “UGA professor resigns mid-class after student refuses to wear mask” (published on August 27th), and placed second in the news writing category.
Finally, Campus News Editor Caitlin Farmer will join us to talk about her story “Never-ending”: UGA students seek mental health support during in-person semester” (published on November 4th) which placed third in the feature writing category.

The impact of the COVID-19 Omicron Variant; Biden vaccine requirement

This week we will discuss our January 27th issue. First, we will be speaking with Simran Kaur Malhotra, the Health Editor about the rise of COVID-19 cases as a result of the new Omicron Variant and its impact on healthcare providers.
Then, Carson Barrett, contributor to the opinion desk, talks about his article on the block by the Supreme Court of President Biden’s vaccine requirement. 

The Georgia Homicide Victim’s Families Rights Act of 2022; Eating disorders at UGA

This week we will discuss our January 20th issue. First, we will be speaking with Martina Essert, the assistant culture editor and Caitlin Farmer, news desk assistant about the Georgia Homicide Victim's Families Rights Act of 2022.
Then, Maegan Taback, assistant opinion editor, talks about her article on eating disorders at UGA. 

The 2021 National Championship Special Edition

In this episode, The Front Page Podcast commemorates the 2021 National Championship game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide. First, Jake Jennings, assistant sports editor talks about his article on Stetson Bennett's decision to switch to a using a flip phone during the 2021-2022 football season. Then, Drew Hubbard, sports editor, speaks about his article on the legacy of the Bulldog national championship appearances and the relationship between the 1980 and 2021 teams.