For the first episode of 2026, host Allison Mawn and Guides and Magazines Editor Caroline Newbern chat about tips and tricks for college students to have a successful semester.

In this episode, Red & Black politics reporter Gracie Howard sits down with Athens-Clarke County mayoral candidate Tim Denson, a former county commissioner and current member of the Clarke County School District board.

In this episode, host Allison Mawn sits down with sports editor Owen McDaniel to discuss what Georgia football's post-season may look like, including the upcoming SEC championship.

In this episode, Red & Black politics reporter Gracie Howard sits down with Derek Dooley, who is running for the Republican bid for the 2026 Senate race.

In this episode, host Allison Mawn heads over to the UGA Visitors Center to join a campus tour, chatting with tour guides and prospective UGA students.

In this episode of Athens on the Ballot, Red & Black politics reporter Gracie Howard sits down with Mike Thurmond, an Athens local who is running for governor of Georgia in the 2026 election.

In this episode, host Allison Mawn sits down with assistant sports editor Ben Kule to discuss how the Georgia Bulldogs have done so far this football season - and what needs to improve in the second half.

Welcome to a special edition of The Red & Black's podcasts, where we are bringing you a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winner and Red & Black alumna Deborah Blum as part of our monthly Alumni Spotlight series. For more spotlights, visit redandblack.com/alumni. To support our 501c3 nonprofit newsroom, visit redandblack.com/donate.