From Dungeon Family to Healing: Shanti Das’ Journey Through Music & Mental Health
In this episode of Tharon’s Take, Tharon sits down with Shanti Das — legendary music executive, author, and founder of Silence the Shame. From her time at LaFace Records to working with the Dungeon Family, OutKast, Usher, and Prince, Shanti helped shape the sound and culture of Atlanta’s music movement. She shares what…
Atlanta Hawks Beyond the Court: Andrew Saltzman joins
Andrew Saltzman, President of Business Enterprise and Chief Commercial Officer for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, discussed the team’s impact on Atlanta, including the Centennial Yards project, which is a $6 billion mixed-use development. Saltzman highlighted the Hawks’ community initiatives, such as the Good Neighbor Clubs and the Million Meal Pack…
Why can’t Trump and some Republicans let go of Georgia’s 2020 Election Results?
President Trump and some Republicans are still not over Georgia’s 2020 election results — and now the FBI raid has raised even more questions. Tharon breaks down what happened and what Georgia voters need to know next.
Children and Families are HUNGRY! A Conversation with Feeding Georgia
In this episode of Tharon’s Take, Tharon sits down with Julie Bryant Kuykendall, Director of Feeding Georgia, for an honest conversation about hunger and food insecurity across the state. Julie shares what it looks like when one in five children face hunger, how families are impacted when SNAP benefits end, and how everyday…
Lemon Pepper Might Become Georgia’s Official Flavor? State Rep. Eric Bell Explains!
In this episode of Tharon’s Take, Tharon sits down with Georgia State Representative Eric Bell, a Democrat from Jonesboro, to talk about more than just lemon pepper wings — they explore how culture, memory, and policy intersect in Georgia. Bell explains why he introduced House Bill 1013, legislation that would designate lemon pepper…
Understanding Georgia’s Energy System with PSC Peter Hubbard
This conversation with Peter Hubbard was recorded on January 7, prior to Georgia Power’s announcement at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues event regarding its plan to lower rates and expand data center investment in the state. In this episode of Tharon’s Take, Tharon sits down with Peter Hubbard of the…
Same Falcons, Same Problems — Why Nothing Changes
The Atlanta Falcons continue to frustrate fans season after season. In this mini episode of Tharon’s Take, Tharon breaks down why the Falcons seem stuck in the same cycle — from leadership decisions to long-term strategy and accountability. Is it bad luck, bad management, or something deeper? Let’s talk about what has to…
The End of the Trae Young Era in Atlanta
The Trae Young era in Atlanta may be over — and the reaction has been loud. In this mini episode of Tharon’s Take, Tharon breaks down why the Hawks traded Trae Young, what he meant to the city, and what this decision signals about the franchise’s future. Was this a smart reset or…
What the Buddhist Monks’ March in Georgia Teaches Us About Nonviolent Protest
Tharon reflects on the recent march by Buddhist monks through Georgia and draws a powerful connection to the Civil Rights Movement, Congressman John Lewis, and the nonviolent teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. The moment highlights how peaceful protest continues to evolve while remaining grounded in history. What we’re witnessing isn’t new — it’s a…
Part One: Ryan Wilson on Power, Perception, and Public Trust
In Part One of this two-part conversation, Ryan Wilson, CEO and Co-Founder of The Gathering Spot, joins Tharon’s Take to break down the role of power and perception in today’s political landscape. We dig into how political optics often drive decision-making, why public trust feels increasingly fragile, and how strategy and messaging can…
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