Athens News Matters (Podcast)

About Athens News Matters (Podcast)

For over 15 years, Athens News Matters has been a vehicle to connect listeners with the stories that matter from Athens and around Northeast Georgia. Hosted by WUGA's Alexia Ridley and Emma Auer.

Publisher

WUGA | University of Georgia | Community-powered journalism

Category

news · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Nov 2024

Latest episode

31 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

81 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Oct 2026

   Athens News Matters: October 31st, 2026

   This week on Athens News Matters, a spooky story from a local ghost expert. Plus, we discuss parking sign vandalism in downtown Athens.

2. 

   24 Oct 2026

   Athens News Matters: October 24th, 2026

   This week on Athens News Matters, we discuss The Olivia Tremor Control’s final album. Plus, a new study on the use of AI in job interviews.

3. 

   17 Oct 2026

   Athens News Matters: October 17th, 2026

   This week on Athens News Matters, the ghosts of the Eagle Tavern Museum. Plus, we break down the ballot for the midterm elections.

Who has been a guest on Athens News Matters (Podcast)

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• a local death doula
• UGA researcher
• local activist
• local author
• Kimberly Bennett

Podcast Authority Score: 16 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

32

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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