Inside the Box

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  • 4.9 (25)
  • NEWS COMMENTARY

The Inside the Box podcast is brought to you by the Appen Podcast Network, the Appen Press Club and journalists with Appen Media. Designed to encourage the listener to consider a new perspective or to think deeper, Inside the Box is a must have podcast for anyone who likes good story telling, thoughtful conversations, and a peak (inside the box) of how modern day newsrooms are run.

  1. 10/09/2023

    Milton City Council debate 2023

    Development and self-run elections highlighted a Milton City Council candidate debate Oct. 4 at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church. Ahead of the advanced voting, which begins Oct. 16, about 100 residents showed up to track positions of candidates for the contested Post 2 seats on the City Council. At the event, hosted by Appen Media and the Milton Herald, incumbent Councilman Rick Mohrig and Phil Cranmer went toe-to-toe on issues to win the District 3, Post 2 seat. Meanwhile, incumbent Councilwoman Carol Cookerly in District 1, Post 2 drew less pressure with opponent Helen Gordon absent due to a prior commitment as a teacher at Milton High School.

    1h 41m

  2. 01/23/2023

    INTERVIEW: Liz Hausmann, Former Fulton County Commissioner

    Liz Hausmann has been a public official in North Fulton for 20-plus years. On the other side of the microphone is Appen Media Managing Editor Pat Fox, who covered the area as a reporter for just as long. They talk about Hausmann's career in politics, recent loss running for Georgia State Senate and what plans she has for the future.  You can read a recap of the interview, written by Appen reporter Delaney Tarr, on appenmedia.com.  This podcast is made possible by members of the Appen Press Club, a group of community members interested in supporting local media and creating an informed citizenry. Learn more at appenmedia.com/join.

    51 min

  3. 01/20/2023

    REPORT: Dunwoody Police Department obscures arrest locations

    For the last 10 years the Dunwoody Police Department has had an informal policy to obscure the location of where undercover sex trafficking operations occur in published documents, instead using the address of Dunwoody City Hall. For this reporting Appen Media filed 28 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and inspected 271 pages of documents. Two reporters, two editors and a number of other staff members contributed to the project over the course of six months. To read the full report, click HERE. To support local journalism and join the Appen Press Club, click HERE.

    7 min

  4. 10/05/2022

    INTERVIEW: Mulham Shbeib, Roswell City Council candidate

    Appen Media, publishers of the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald, invited all four candidates running for Roswell City Council Post 1 to record an interview with reporter Chamian Cruz. All four sessions are also available in written form, prepared by reporter Amber Perry and managing editor Pat Fox. You can find all four interviews and more voting information at appenmedia.com/roswellelection. This podcast is made possible by the generous members of the Appen Press Club, a division of Appen Media comprised of paying members of the community interested in protecting local press and creating an informed citizenry. To support these efforts, please visit appenmedia.com/join. To find more about Mulham Shbeib, visit his website, here.

    19 min

  5. 10/05/2022

    INTERVIEW: Jason Miller, Roswell City Council candidate

    Appen Media, publishers of the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald, invited all four candidates running for Roswell City Council Post 1 to record an interview with reporter Chamian Cruz. All four sessions are also available in written form, prepared by reporter Amber Perry and managing editor Pat Fox. You can find all four interviews and more voting information at appenmedia.com/roswellelection. This podcast is made possible by the generous members of the Appen Press Club, a division of Appen Media comprised of paying members of the community interested in protecting local press and creating an informed citizenry. To support these efforts, please visit appenmedia.com/join. To find more about Jason Miller, visit his website, here.

    30 min

  6. 10/05/2022

    INTERVIEW: Allen Sells, Roswell City Council candidate

    Appen Media, publishers of the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald, invited all four candidates running for Roswell City Council Post 1 to record an interview with reporter Chamian Cruz. All four sessions are also available in written form, prepared by reporter Amber Perry and managing editor Pat Fox. You can find all four interviews and more voting information at appenmedia.com/roswellelection. This podcast is made possible by the generous members of the Appen Press Club, a division of Appen Media comprised of paying members of the community interested in protecting local press and creating an informed citizenry. To support these efforts, please visit appenmedia.com/join. To find more about Allen Sells, visit his website, here.

    32 min

  7. 10/05/2022

    INTERVIEW: Sarah Beeson, Roswell City Council candidate

    Appen Media, publishers of the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald, invited all four candidates running for Roswell City Council Post 1 to record an interview with reporter Chamian Cruz. All four sessions are also available in written form, prepared by reporter Amber Perry and managing editor Pat Fox. You can find all four interviews and more voting information at appenmedia.com/roswellelection. This podcast is made possible by the generous members of the Appen Press Club, a division of Appen Media comprised of paying members of the community interested in protecting local press and creating an informed citizenry. To support these efforts, please visit appenmedia.com/join. To find more about Sarah Beeson, visit her website, here.

    27 min

  8. 08/29/2019

    SPOTLIGHT: An epidemic of suicides across the country

    On this episode Hans sits down with Jason Howard and Cathy Murphy of the Summit Conceling Center to discuss an upcoming townall host by the center and the City of Milton at its city hall. The event is designed to raise awareness of the growing epidemic of suicides in the country and Georgia, but especially in affluent suburbia. Cathy and Jason talk about how to recognize early signs for suicide and what can be done to prevent it. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, get help immediately. Call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line 1-800-715-4225 or visit mygcal.com, where you can find an agency in your area that may help.   Suicide, A Community Conversation (townhall) Sep 10, 2019, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Milton City Hall The City of Milton, in partnership with the Summit Counseling Center, is hosting a community conversation at Milton City Hall to discuss suicide prevention. This important community conversation will include an expert panel of parents, counselors, medical experts, and youth leaders.    Important Resources  Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) 1-800-715-4225 For immediate access to routine or crisis services 24/7/365.   My GCAL App The app will allow youth to call, text, or chat with GCAL 24/7/365.   Trusted Adult Training Signs of Suicide "Trusted Adult" Workshop Sunday, September 22nd, 5:00PM City Hall – Community Place, 2006 Heritage Walk, Milton

    27 min
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The Inside the Box podcast is brought to you by the Appen Podcast Network, the Appen Press Club and journalists with Appen Media. Designed to encourage the listener to consider a new perspective or to think deeper, Inside the Box is a must have podcast for anyone who likes good story telling, thoughtful conversations, and a peak (inside the box) of how modern day newsrooms are run.

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