Small Power

Small Power tells stories about the surprising and often hidden power behind local political offices and issues in Georgia. Learn alongside us as our stories dive into what is on the ballot, why it matters, and how to make your voice heard in these big decisions.

The Powerful Five 10/28/2020

The Powerful Five A story about representation (or lack thereof) on the Georgia Public Service Commission. /episode/index/show/smallpower/id/16576148

The badge of 287(g) 10/23/2020

The badge of 287(g) In some counties around the country, sheriffs don’t just enforce local laws - they also choose to enforce federal immigration laws. One sheriff’s office in Georgia has been working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for the last 10 years. But this may all change after November. /episode/index/show/smallpower/id/16521017

Pressing Changes 10/01/2020

Pressing Changes District Attorneys play a big role in our criminal legal system and many are asking if change can come from within that system. /episode/index/show/smallpower/id/16233506

By Appointment Only 08/14/2020

By Appointment Only In Georgia, Supreme Court Justices and Court of Appeals Judges are supposed to be chosen by voters in non-partisan elections. But in the 100-year history of the Georgia Court of Appeals, only 9 judges have been elected to an open seat. /episode/index/show/smallpower/id/15613403

The Commissioner in Your Mailbox 07/23/2020

The Commissioner in Your Mailbox Over the last three years, one Southwest Atlanta neighborhood saw home prices go up 275%. Higher home prices drive property taxes increases, which can make it nearly impossible for some residents to afford to stay in their homes. /episode/index/show/smallpower/id/15327485

Pocket Pod #2: The US Census 06/16/2020

Pocket Pod #2: The US Census The US Census began with a constitutional mandate for the people living in this country to be counted in order to determine representation and government funding. Learn about the origins of the US Census and how they are impacting who is and is not counted 230 years later. /episode/index/show/smallpower/id/14847344

Pocket Pod #1: Gerrymandering 05/07/2020

Pocket Pod #1: Gerrymandering Pocket Pods dive deeper into the issues that we cover in our stories. /episode/index/show/smallpower/id/14321897

All Alone 04/22/2020

All Alone A high school band teacher takes on his toughest competition yet: unseating an 8-term State House Representative. It’s not just the district that’s on the line, but the fate of a state bill that’s gotten national attention. /episode/index/show/smallpower/id/14087597

Introducing Small Power 03/12/2020

Introducing Small Power Small Power tells stories about the surprising and often hidden power behind local offices and issues here in Georgia. This season, learn alongside us as we dive into what is on the ballot for 2020, why it matters, and how to make your voice heard in these big decisions. /episode/index/show/smallpower/id/13529645

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