On Second Thought

Making you think twice. News + conversations w/ @Verginger. On hiatus for the rest of 2020, but find our archives at & follow @GPBNews for updates.

[On Second Thought @OSTtalk]

"On Second Thought" is on hiatus for the rest of 2020. Many thanks to our listeners for your time, attention and interest in our long-form conversations. We're glad you tuned in! 🙏

Our archives are still available at https://t.co/oaJox6ypXc. But stay in-the-know with @gpbnews!

[GPB @mygpb]

August 26 is celebrated each year as Women's Equality Day but few people know about it. We celebrated the day last month with a panel discussion moderated by @OSTtalk 's Virginia Prescott about the advances in women's rights and representation. https://t.co/fWTLoRYb9c

[GPB @mygpb]

Legendary Macon musician Otis Redding originally released the song "Respect" in 1965. Now, the Redding family hopes to breathe new life into the song as they turn those memorable lyrics into a picture book for children. https://t.co/hezKyLZuuj (From @OSTtalk )

[On Second Thought @OSTtalk]

@j_mcquain Thank you, Jess — we meant what we said about how our much our listeners mean to us ❤️ and we really do hope to bring more OST-like content to you all in different ways! Stay tuned, and take care.

[On Second Thought @OSTtalk]

"If we had a little bit more respect for each other, this would be a much better place to live in."

Zelma Redding & Karla Redding-Andrews of the @OtisReddingFd remember #OtisRedding and reflect on honoring his legacy through a new picture book, #Respect.

https://t.co/2MU8pYhFsD

[On Second Thought @OSTtalk]

"When people don't know their power, they can't really create the change that we want to see." — @SamOfftharecord, along with @PkDPhD & @unladylike2020's Sandy Rattley, look back on women's civic engagement — and the power of representative storytelling.

https://t.co/bxRLuXUfFi

[On Second Thought @OSTtalk]

.@unladylike2020's Sandy Rattley, @PkDPhD & @SamOfftharecord on the power of the women’s vote throughout history, and the importance of representation and empowerment.

How #OtisRedding's family & @OtisReddingFd are honoring his legacy in a new picture book, #Respect.

📻 at 11!

[Georgia State University • School of Public Health @PHGSU]

.@GeorgiaStateU experts in the news: #GSUPublicHealth’s Dr. @hevalkellimd discusses the importance of social advocacy and health literacy for underserved and refugee populations during the #COVID19 #pandemic via @OSTtalk

#publichealth #refugeehealth

https://t.co/xWz4Uhlyy2

[GPB @mygpb]

In her new book, historian @Grace_E_Hale follows the evolution of Athens as a musical mecca, spawning bands like The B-52's, Pylon, and R.E.M. She shared how the town became one of the most influential regional music scenes with @OSTtalk .https://t.co/R6QX7kxZ9U

[On Second Thought @OSTtalk]

In the late '70s, Athens, Georgia became the site of one of the most influential regional music scenes of the late 20th century, spawning bands like The B-52’s, Pylon & R.E.M.

@Grace_E_Hale breaks down how the unlikely Southern town became a new bohemia.

https://t.co/qI2pfQ1a3A

[Heval Kobane @hevalkellimd]

I had an insightful conversation on @OSTtalk, @mygpb @NPR

We discussed how we can go beyond the exam room to advocate for underserved communities during #COVID19

@MSMEDU @EmoryUniversity @NorthsideHosp @NorthsideGaMD

https://t.co/LFtp8hiWZd

[On Second Thought @OSTtalk]

“My advice to many people: don't feel helpless.”

@hevalkellimd on the ways refugee, immigrant and low-income Georgians have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 — and what people can do to help support them.

https://t.co/FLZ86ubqaX

[On Second Thought @OSTtalk]

Thank you for listening! We do what we do for listeners like you.

(And we're glad to say that the whole team will continue to highlight great Southern stories and diverse perspectives in other roles at GPB! Stay tuned with @gpbnews and @mygpb.)

[On Second Thought @OSTtalk]

.@hevalkellimd on the challenges COVID-19 poses to immigrant, refugee, and low-income communities in #Georgia — and how to support them.

Author @Grace_E_Hale on her new book, #CoolTown, and the factors and musicians that transformed #Athens into a small-town bohemia.

📻 at 11!

[GPB @mygpb]

Tune in today at 11 AM for a new edition of @OSTTalk ! Today, author @Grace_E_Hale shares how Athens, Georgia created its own small town bohemia — rich with art, music & culture.

[AlchemySky @Alchemy_Sky]

#ThrowbackThursday Thanks to @OSTtalk #MusicMakesItBetter #Veterans

Atlanta Organization Helps Veterans Find Healing Through Music Project https://t.co/vI4FBbBduE

[On Second Thought @OSTtalk]

Friday on OST: author @Grace_E_Hale on her book #CoolTown and the history of how Athens, Georgia created its own small town bohemia — rich with art, music & culture. What were the factors that made it possible? For one, the library.

Hear the full conversation, Friday at 11 a.m.!

[On Second Thought @OSTtalk]

TONIGHT AT 8 P.M. — @OSTtalk host @Verginger will host a panel discussion with @unladylike2020's Sandra Rattley, @SamOfftharecord, and @PkDPhD discussing the power of women's storytelling and civic engagement across history.

Sign up here! https://t.co/EmyRMOKd9l

[Virginia Prescott @Verginger]

Did you even know that it's Women's Equality Day? THAT, my friends, says it all. You can watch the RNC court women voters tonight or you join us to talk about how women voters have made change throughout history and what that means for 2020.

[On Second Thought @OSTtalk]

Friday on OST: author @Grace_E_Hale on her book #CoolTown and the history of how Athens, Georgia created its own small town bohemia — rich with art, music & culture. What were the factors that made it possible? For one, the library.

Hear the full conversation, Friday at 11 a.m.!