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GA political techno history

Posted June 11, 2007 - 11:33am by Grayson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Atlanta, GA, June 11, 2007

A handful of bloggers were able to broadcast live, via broadband, the N. Georgia Democrats "For the People" political rally yesterday. The archives are here:

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/xSsuYBY2Yhva5fswXUn2OA

This was Georgia political broadcasting history in the making, using available online technology and applications. Who needs satellite and microwave to go live anymore? Heck, who needs TV stations now?! (If only we could figure out how to get rid of that nasty little audio hum. Next time, we'll have that figured out.)

Production participants included: Grayson Daughters with WaySouth Media, Jon Flack of Tondee's Tavern, Bernita Smith of Blog for Democracy, and Martin Matheny, Communications Director for the Georgia Democratic Party. Much needed assistance was provided off site by Jim Long of Verge New Media (via Yahoo! Instant Messaging from DC); Brad, the creator of uStream.tv, and that really patient audio dude in the broadcast booth at the Georgia Mountains Center in Gainesville, GA. (Thank you all.)

Once up live on uStream.tv, the producers publicized the event to various social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, etc.

For more info contact:

Grayson Daughters
WaySouth Media, Inc.
www.waysouthmedia.com (under construction)
gdaughters@waysouthmedia.com
404-216-0387
BLOG: The Spacey Gracey Review

Democratic Party Georgia candidate forum

Posted January 17, 2007 - 6:23pm by Rusty Tanton

What: DPG Candidate Forum
When: Saturday, January 20th at 10:00am
Where: Horizon Theatre
1083 Austin Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
MAP

Candidates for DPG leadership positions will debate, Doug Monroe will M.C., and I'll be there to record a podcast. Stop by and say hi! More info at Blog for Democracy.

UPDATE: Scratch that, no podcast. They're going to tape the event and put some of the clips on Youtube.

About this podcast:

Politics is Vocal

Politics is Vocal

Politics is Vocal is the place to discuss local politics in your corner of Georgia. Is your area trying to incorporate? Fighting a big-box retailer? Saving park land? Saving the arts? Saving the whales? If it's local politics and you want to podcast about it, but aren't sure you can commit to a running show, Politics is Vocal lets you get your voice out there.
Hosts: This is a group program. Anyone can post an episode.

Jim Nelson's speech from the state Democratic Convention

Posted October 2, 2006 - 8:52am by Rusty Tanton

Listen (0:05:36)

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Show notes

Several people asked us where they could listen to this. By popular demand, here is the Reverend Jim Nelson's speech from the Democratic State Convention, held Sept. 16 in the Georgia International Convention Center. Thanks to Edward for getting us a copy of the convention footage.

Also, check out the new theme song Can I be a star? from Burnshee Thornside. It was provided by Magnatune.com, a service we wholeheartedly endorse (I'm not required to write this plug). They let podcasters use music from their artists for free, and artists receive more than 50 percent of the revenue.

Length: 5:36 minutes
File size: 5.1 MB

About this podcast:

Mostly ITP

Mostly ITP

Amber and Rusty podcast about whatever strikes their fancy, which generally are things and issues inside Atlanta's perimeter.
Hosts: Amber Rhea, Rusty Tanton

Interview - State Senate candidate RuthE Levy

Posted July 11, 2006 - 8:09am by Rusty Tanton

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Show notes

In this interview, which was recorded in March, I talk with RuthE Levy, Democratic candidate for state Senate in District 32. She is running against incumbent Republican Judson Hill.

Topics:

  • MARTA to Cobb County, 23-lane expansion of I-75, and other transportation issues
  • Education funding and unfunded mandates
  • Running a campaign as a Democrat in heavily-Republican Cobb County
  • Voter ID legislation, and RuthE's proposal for a constitutional amendment
  • District maps

Correction: RuthE is running in District 32, not District 46.

Length: 19:10 minutes
File size: 17.55 MB