Josephine Bennett
@josephinebennett.bsky.social
News Director Georgia Public Broadcasting, old house enthusiast, excessively curious.
Public broadcasting has been a part of my life since I was a kid and now it’s my career. The first time I’ve put up a yard sign
June 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Public broadcasting has been a part of my life since I was a kid and now it’s my career. The first time I’ve put up a yard sign
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JUST IN: A federal judge has ruled against President Trump's use of the National Guard in Los Angeles, siding with the state of California's argument that the president erred in how the guard was being activated.
Judge issues a temporary ruling against Trump using the National Guard in L.A.
The White House could appeal the injunction issued by the judge but the decision in a federal court is a setback for President Trump.
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June 13, 2025 at 1:10 AM
JUST IN: A federal judge has ruled against President Trump's use of the National Guard in Los Angeles, siding with the state of California's argument that the president erred in how the guard was being activated.
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Trump orders an end to all federal funds for NPR and PBS.
They say he can't.
My updated story for NPR:
www.npr.org/2025/05/02/n...
They say he can't.
My updated story for NPR:
www.npr.org/2025/05/02/n...
Trump says he's ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. They say he can't
In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation's primary public broadcasters.
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May 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Trump orders an end to all federal funds for NPR and PBS.
They say he can't.
My updated story for NPR:
www.npr.org/2025/05/02/n...
They say he can't.
My updated story for NPR:
www.npr.org/2025/05/02/n...
A federal hearing took place today in Georgia’s Northern District. Lawyers for 133 international students are asking a judge to impose a restraining order until a final decision is made on their visas. www.gpb.org/news/2025/04...
Federal judge in Georgia weighs lawsuit as international students fear status changes
Lawyers representing 133 plaintiffs suing for a right to due process are asking the court to grant a temporary restraining order to restore protections for international students studying in the U.S.
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April 18, 2025 at 1:24 AM
A federal hearing took place today in Georgia’s Northern District. Lawyers for 133 international students are asking a judge to impose a restraining order until a final decision is made on their visas. www.gpb.org/news/2025/04...
Constituents in Georgia’s 8th Congressional district hold a town hall minus their representative www.gpb.org/news/2025/03...
People from Austin Scott's district wanted a town hall with the congressman. They had it without him
Congress is in recess, but U.S. Rep Austin Scott was not at his home office. So people from around Scott’s 8th Congressional District put their questions about Scott's support for President Trump's ag...
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March 17, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Constituents in Georgia’s 8th Congressional district hold a town hall minus their representative www.gpb.org/news/2025/03...
I know people have a lot of opinions about daylight savings time but I say cheers to more sunlight at the end of the day
March 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I know people have a lot of opinions about daylight savings time but I say cheers to more sunlight at the end of the day
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NEW @npr.org analysis:
The federal government is preparing to shed up to 25% of its 360M sq ft real estate footprint in coming months — including IRS + Social Security buildings.
AND the agency that manages these buildings has abruptly fired 1,000+ workers and looks to downsize further.
The federal government is preparing to shed up to 25% of its 360M sq ft real estate footprint in coming months — including IRS + Social Security buildings.
AND the agency that manages these buildings has abruptly fired 1,000+ workers and looks to downsize further.
DOGE's effort to slash government is now coming for buildings and people who run them
The federal government is preparing to shed up to a quarter of its 360 million square feet of real estate, an NPR analysis finds. The agency in charge of federal real estate is also slashing staff.
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March 8, 2025 at 1:11 PM
NEW @npr.org analysis:
The federal government is preparing to shed up to 25% of its 360M sq ft real estate footprint in coming months — including IRS + Social Security buildings.
AND the agency that manages these buildings has abruptly fired 1,000+ workers and looks to downsize further.
The federal government is preparing to shed up to 25% of its 360M sq ft real estate footprint in coming months — including IRS + Social Security buildings.
AND the agency that manages these buildings has abruptly fired 1,000+ workers and looks to downsize further.
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"It's like 'hair of the dog' — but without the hair," Nicole Price said after mixing a mocktail on a Sunday morning. I paid a visit to her Prohibition-style speakeasy in Savannah to see — and taste — how young Americans' decline in alcohol consumption is playing out on the ground in this party town.
Mocktails stir change in Savannah's tourism scene amid America's alcohol retreat
Why Savannah's tourism economy may be well-positioned to weather young adults' slow but steady decline in alcohol consumption
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March 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
"It's like 'hair of the dog' — but without the hair," Nicole Price said after mixing a mocktail on a Sunday morning. I paid a visit to her Prohibition-style speakeasy in Savannah to see — and taste — how young Americans' decline in alcohol consumption is playing out on the ground in this party town.
How do cuts in agencies like USAID impact places like South Georgia? Find out more about a peanut based emergency food that helps starving children www.gpb.org/news/2025/02...
What is USAID's impact on Georgia? This peanut product manufacturer says it's 'massive'
The United States Agency for International Development remains in turmoil as federal government agencies are targeted, with suppliers and recipients awash in confusion. Georgia farmers and peanut prod...
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February 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
How do cuts in agencies like USAID impact places like South Georgia? Find out more about a peanut based emergency food that helps starving children www.gpb.org/news/2025/02...
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There's widespread confusion and fear among scientists and doctors on the sprawling National Institutes of Health campus and at institutions dependent on the agency's funding.
A sense of foreboding hangs over the National Institutes of Health
There's widespread confusion and fear among scientists and doctors on the sprawling National Institutes of Health campus and at institutions dependent on the agency's funding.
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February 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
There's widespread confusion and fear among scientists and doctors on the sprawling National Institutes of Health campus and at institutions dependent on the agency's funding.
Meanwhile in the egg section at the grocery store…
February 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Meanwhile in the egg section at the grocery store…
Now @npr.org with the story but with context of course and no paywall Trump’s FCC chief investigates NPR, PBS
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Trump's FCC chief opens investigation into NPR and PBS
Brendan Carr, the new head of the Federal Communications Commission under President Trump, says the public broadcasters are being investigated for allegedly running commercials.
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January 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Now @npr.org with the story but with context of course and no paywall Trump’s FCC chief investigates NPR, PBS
www.npr.org/2025/01/30/n...
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In a letter, Kennedy said RFK Jr. was "unqualified" to be the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary just hours before he was scheduled to appear for confirmation hearings.
Caroline Kennedy calls her cousin, RFK, Jr., a "predator" ahead of his confirmation hearings
In a letter, Kennedy said RFK Jr. was "unqualified" to be the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary just hours before he was scheduled to appear for confirmation hearings.
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January 28, 2025 at 11:26 PM
In a letter, Kennedy said RFK Jr. was "unqualified" to be the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary just hours before he was scheduled to appear for confirmation hearings.
Daughter just texted me that no eggs at Trader Joe’s in Brooklyn and this was our Publix in Georgia Saturday. I’m guessing it’s the bird flu…
January 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Daughter just texted me that no eggs at Trader Joe’s in Brooklyn and this was our Publix in Georgia Saturday. I’m guessing it’s the bird flu…
Our newsroom was receiving several informative emails each day from federal agencies and then they just stopped. They helped us localize coverage on important issues.
In a memo obtained by NPR, acting health secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from 'a presidential appointee.'
Federal health agencies told to halt all external communications
In a memo obtained by NPR, acting health secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from 'a presidential appointee.'
www.npr.org
January 22, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Our newsroom was receiving several informative emails each day from federal agencies and then they just stopped. They helped us localize coverage on important issues.
Happy snow day from Georgia!
January 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Happy snow day from Georgia!
Because why not have a winter storm warning in Georgia!
January 20, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Because why not have a winter storm warning in Georgia!
Thank you @pbsnews.bsky.social for not speaking over the music at the funeral for President Carter!
January 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Thank you @pbsnews.bsky.social for not speaking over the music at the funeral for President Carter!
To celebrate the New Year our city imploded an old downtown hotel. Macon loves a community event!
January 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
To celebrate the New Year our city imploded an old downtown hotel. Macon loves a community event!
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Discrimination based on someone's age is so ingrained in society that most of us don't notice it. Yet it affects us all and fighting it not only helps make a better society, it also helps us live longer, healthier lives.
How to fight ageism in the world around you — and in yourself
Discrimination based on someone's age is so ingrained in society that most of us don't notice it. Yet it affects us all and fighting it not only helps make a better society, it also helps us live long...
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December 28, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Discrimination based on someone's age is so ingrained in society that most of us don't notice it. Yet it affects us all and fighting it not only helps make a better society, it also helps us live longer, healthier lives.
Eclectic for the holidays…
December 7, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Eclectic for the holidays…
The head of the Georgia Ports Authority is expressing uncertainty over what impact tariffs pledged by President-elect Donald Trump will have on U.S. trade.
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Georgia Ports CEO ambivalent over future Trump tariffs' effect on U.S. trade
Looming tariffs are casting uncertainty over trade at Georgia's two ports.
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December 4, 2024 at 4:52 PM
The head of the Georgia Ports Authority is expressing uncertainty over what impact tariffs pledged by President-elect Donald Trump will have on U.S. trade.
www.gpb.org/news/2024/12...
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Researchers visited six rural South Georgia counties, conducting focus groups with women from farming families, and found an underlying pattern: Many women on farms, though proud of their life, feel lonely and stretched thin.
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Ongoing research into farmer stress considers the specific needs of women workers
Just over half of all U.S. farms report having a female producer and thousands more have women working in other roles.
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December 4, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Researchers visited six rural South Georgia counties, conducting focus groups with women from farming families, and found an underlying pattern: Many women on farms, though proud of their life, feel lonely and stretched thin.
www.gpb.org/news/2024/12...
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Every December I commemorate a moment in history with a new ornament. Here is this year’s addition (ordered in August) and my all time favorite from 2021. What will 2025 bring?
December 2, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Every December I commemorate a moment in history with a new ornament. Here is this year’s addition (ordered in August) and my all time favorite from 2021. What will 2025 bring?
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BREAKING: President Biden is expected to issue a pardon for his son Hunter Biden, according to a senior White House official.
President Biden set to issue a pardon of his son Hunter Biden
The president is expected to announce his decision Sunday night, according to a senior White House official.
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December 2, 2024 at 12:21 AM
BREAKING: President Biden is expected to issue a pardon for his son Hunter Biden, according to a senior White House official.