GPB Next - October 2022

Georgia Leads the Way

In Addressing the National Dilemma of Undiagnosed Alzheimer’s

In Georgia hundreds of thousands of people are experiencing the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, but aren’t diagnosed. Unfortunately, undiagnosed dementias can lead to unnecessary ER visits, massive expenses, excessive caregiver burden, and life-threatening medical complications.

Georgia Memory Net (GMN) is funded by the Georgia Department of Human Services, and authorized by the Georgia General Assembly and Governor of Georgia. GMN is built on a foundation of close partnerships between the state, dementia experts at Emory University, and interdisciplinary memory assessment center teams, who help Georgians get accelerated and accurate diagnosis. GMN now runs Memory Assessment Clinics around the state. It’s the model that many states are now hoping to emulate.

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Sponsored by the Georgia Department of Human Services.

by the Cognitive Neurology Program at Emory.

ON THE COVER

Black America

Henry Louis Gates’ new documentary

of Black culture in America.

GPB EDUCATION

Givers

Emmy-winning youth mental health series

grant from the Born This Way Foundation.

RADIO

Politics

miss your chance to attend a taping this month in Atlanta.

CEO SPOTLIGHT

First Lady

Deal

GPB CEO Teya Ryan reflects on the late First Lady’s contributions to education.

GPB IN THE COMMUNITY

My Neighbor Day

meet PBS Kids’ Daniel Tiger in a fun-filled event.

The Moth Pop Up Porch

out this new story-sharing experience from the popular program.

GPB TELEVISION

MASTERPIECE: Miss Scarlet and The Duke

eye Eliza Scarlet is back in season two of this drama set in Victorian-era London.

An American

NewsHour examines U.S. gun violence.

Black

Spotlight:

TO THE MANOR BORN TOUR PROVIDES ADVENTURE IN ENGLAND

by GPB President Bert Wesley Huffman

I’ve just returned from the trip of a lifetime, and it was all thanks to GPB! In August, GPB CEO Teya Ryan and I had the pleasure of traveling to England with a group of thirty GPB supporters immersed in the magic of British television.

Here at GPB, we started planning this trip in 2019 with our friends at Transcendent Travel, and it was such a joy to finally see it come to fruition following multiple pandemic-related travel delays. After landing in England on August 8, we hit the ground running with stops along the way at the beautiful, historic cities of Windsor and Bath, a visit to Agatha’s Christie’s birthplace of Torquay as well as her lush holiday getaway Greenway Estate, Cricket St. Thomas (better known from its starring role in the British comedy To the Manor Born) and of course Downton Abbey itself, Highclere Castle! Add to that some time at Hampton Court Palace, the sprawling home of King Henry VIII, as well as the grandeur of London, and you have the recipe for a once in a lifetime experience.

Since returning, I’ve been asked many times about my favorite part of the tour. And, honestly, it had to be meeting so many friends who love GPB and its programming as much as I do. I have many wonderful memories of late night and dinnertime conversations about anything from favorite PBS shows to just how much GPB means to Georgia. Certainly, the beauty of the English countryside, the delicious food and the company of this group of GPB superfans was enough, but I would like to share a couple of thoughts in particular…

Port Isaac -- If you’re fan of Doc Martin, you are intimately acquainted with the lovely seaside village of Port Isaac, even if you don’t know its name. The idyllic locale is home to all the exterior shots and a few of the interiors for the long-running program. We were

Home seen in PBS series Doc Martin located in Port Isaac.

treated to a walking tour of the town, and I found myself in awe of the beauty and the excitement of standing right in the middle of one of my favorite GPB programs.

We also had some time for a quick pub lunch to experience that quintessential of English lunch dishes – fish and chips. As I stood in the back of this walking tour, I had to take a moment to reacquaint myself with what makes GPB so special –community. And, community can be found here in Georgia or halfway across the world as I counted the smiles of our guests experiencing exactly the same feelings!

Highclere Castle - Okay, so we’re all enamored with the beauty and fun of one of MASTERPIECE’s most beloved dramas, Downton Abbey, right? Well, if you find yourself in the position to visit the alluring Highclere Castle estate, do it! The day we visited Highclere we were hypnotized by the beauty of the nearly 5,000-acre estate. What we see on the show is merely a tiny representation of just how enchanting this place is in person. Yes, touring the home was almost surreal, as we all recalled specific memories of hallmark scenes that were filmed in many of the rooms and around the main house. But, perhaps even more entrancing to me were the stunning gardens housing rows and rows of rich greenery and English flowers. It was really something. It was here that we stopped for our first group photo and looking at it now has me yearning to visit again. If it has you craving an experience like this, I’ve got news for you! Stay tuned because Transcendent Travel has a brand-new tour on the horizon, and I’m excited to share with you that we will be traveling back to England next Fall for a week themed on the popular PBS program All Creatures Great and Small!

If you find yourself looking for a week of adventure next year, consider joining us for this tour. If that’s not in the cards for you, then escape with me every time you tune to GPB. Either way, you’ll be educated, enlightened and certainly entertained.

GPB CEO Teya Ryan and GPB President Bert Wesley Huffman at HighClere Castle along with a tour group of GPB supporters.

Series from Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Explores the Black American Experience

From churches to fraternal and sororal organizations to Black Twitter, this is the story of the making of Black America and how, in the making, a people did more than survive the onslaught of enslavement and segregation: they redefined America and its cultural gifts to the world.

“For centuries, ‘the Grapevine’ has connected Black Americans in formal and informal networks not just as a way of communicating but of building and sustaining communities large and small.”

- Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Host, Writer and Executive Producer of MAKING BLACK AMERICA

MAKING BLACK AMERICA chronicles the vast social networks and organizations created by and for Black people beyond the reach of the “White gaze.” The documentary series recounts the establishment of the Prince Hall Masons in 1775 through the formation of all-Black towns and business districts, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, destinations for leisure and the social media phenomenon of Black Twitter. Gates sits with noted scholars, politicians, cultural leaders and old friends including Charles M. Blow (journalist and commentator), Angela Davis (political activist, scholar and author), André Holland (actor), Fab 5 Freddie (hip-hop pioneer and visual artist), Jason King (chair of the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music) and Killer Mike (rapper and activist), to discuss this world behind the color line and what it looks like today.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

Episode 1 - Tues., Oct. 4

As early as 1775, free Black people in the North and South built towns, established schools, and held conventions—creating robust networks to address the political, economic and social needs of the entire Black community.

Episode 2 - Tues., Oct. 11

March in Washington

Source: Getty Images

With the hopes of a multi-racial community dashed, African Americans turn within, creating a community that not only sustains but empowers. From HBCUs to Black businesses to the Harlem Renaissance to political organizations, Black life flourished.

Episode 3 - Tues., Oct. 18

Brown v. Board litigants

Source: Getty Images

To survive a period of economic cataclysm and global war, African Americans relied on informal economies, grassroots organizations and cultural innovations behind the color line to sustain themselves and dismantle the oppressive realities of Jim Crow.

Episode 4 - Tues., Oct. 25

African American family, including Lloyd Mason, in Sugarland, Maryland

Despite the gains of legal desegregation, all Black political and cultural movements - from Black Power to Black Twitter - continued to provide a safe space for a community driven by class, sexuality and generational divisions to debate, organize and celebrate.

GPB EDUCATION

HOPE GIVERS RECEIVES GRANT FROM LADY GAGA’S BORN THIS WAY FOUNDATION

Hope Givers, GPB’s Emmy Award-winning youth mental wellness series available nationally through PBS LearningMedia, has received a $50,000 grant from Born This Way Foundation’s Kindness in Community Fund. Born This Way Foundation, co-founded and led by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, supports youth mental health and works with young people to build a kinder and braver world. The Kindness in Community Fund celebrates Born This Way Foundation’s continued commitment to uplift community-led work and make kindness cool, validate the emotions of young people and eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health.

Born This Way Foundation hosted an event at GPB to recognize film Challenge Winners.

Hope Givers’ 2022 Hope Film Challenge winners recognized during an event held at Georgia Public Broadcasting.

The fund provided a $1,000,000 commitment to support local organizations and their community-led mental health work in coordination with Lady Gaga’s The Chromatica Ball Summer Stadium Tour

“We’re thrilled to share that Hope Givers has been selected in the inaugural cohort as a Kindness in Community Fund recipient,” said Tamlin Hall, Hope Givers organizational founder and executive producer of the Hope Givers series stated.

“Our series aligns with Born This Way Foundation’s mission to make kindness ‘cool.’ The donation will help further our shared commitment to working for and with young people to validate their emotions and eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health.”

As part of its work during Lady Gaga’s Atlanta tour stop in August, Born This Way Foundation hosted an event at GPB to recognize Hope Givers’ 2022 Hope Film Challenge winners. The Hope Film Challenge supports student filmmakers in producing short film content to practice their craft and further develop their storytelling capabilities in telling stories featuring hope and resilience. Finalists’ films will be featured in the Hope Givers series.

Look for information about season two of Hope Givers and access all current episodes and mental health resources at gpb.org/education/hope-givers.

GPB RADIO FALL RADIO FUND DRIVE OCTOBER 11 – 21

Our Fall Radio Fund Drive begins on October 11, and it’s your opportunity to ensure that GPB will have the resources to deliver the coverage we all need during this incredibly consequential time.

Our democracy relies on a well-informed public. That’s why GPB’s coverage, conversation and context are especially essential.

You’ll also have an opportunity to select one of our great thank you gifts, including tickets to see best-selling author and humorist David Sedaris in Athens and join us for a night of comedy when the Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me Stand Up Tour comes to Georgia. We hope to hear from you during the campaign!

Listen During Our Fall Radio Fund Drive October 11 – 21 For a Chance to Get Tickets!

See Best-Selling Author David Sedaris, the Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me Stand Up Tour and More!

Wait Wait panelists are hitting the road this fall.

David Sedaris

Courtesy: Anne Fishbein

Courtesy: Jonathan Hickerson

NPR POLITICS PODCAST HOSTS ATLANTA TAPING OCTOBER 20

It’s been 3 years since the NPR Politics Podcast last hosted a taping in Georgia, and this month, its coming back just in time for another election to discuss the latest on the local and national midterm races, the big political news and issues in Georgia

Along with other cast members, co-hosts Susan Davis (an NPR congressional correspondent) and Tamara Keith (an NPR White House correspondent) will be at the event, which also features GPB political reporter Stephen Fowler as a special guest.

Both co-hosts say that they want to create an environment where people feel comfortable participating in discussions, something that public radio is uniquely positioned to do.

Co-Host Susan Davis

“A lot of people in this country don’t trust the media right now for a lot of reasons, but in my experience in travelling the country people still feel comfortable talking to public radio,” said Davis. “There’s a trust there that people in red states and blue states have that you’re going to be listened to and it’s going to be a thoughtful conversation.”

Keith explains that the “Can’t Let It Go” segment, which they feature in every live taping, is another way to encourage people to share their thoughts.

Co-Host Tamara Keith

“It’s a moment in the show where even if we’ve been talking about very serious topics, we can just laugh together and be more personal and talk about something that we really are passionate about,” she said. “It doesn’t mean that we aren’t concerned or taking the news seriously. It just means that you have to have a break too.”

Find out how you can attend the October 20 taping at Atlanta’s Buckhead Theatre by visiting nprpresents.org.

Shortly before this month’s issue went to press, Georgia lost former First Lady Sandra Deal, the wife of Governor Nathan Deal, who served from 2011 to 2019. As a former public school language arts teacher, Mrs. Deal considered herself a “forever learner,” and reading and literacy issues were key components of her public service activities.Quite notably, Mrs. Deal appeared at 800 schools and pre-K programs, reading to students in all of Georgia’s 159 counties and 181 school districts. On Nov. 30, 2018, she completed her 1,000th school visit, sharing her passion for books with kids.

CEO SPOTLIGHT REMEMBERING FORMER FIRST LADY SANDRA DEAL

by GPB CEO Teya Ryan

She was exceptional, and I am sorry we have lost her. The former First Lady, Sandra Deal was one of the most gracious and kind people I have ever met. I was so lucky to have had the chance to meet with her many times over the course of the eight years of the Nathan Deal administration.

Sandra Deal completing her 1,000 school visit in 2018.

Then Gov. Nathan Deal and the first lady in 2013.

She was a lifelong teacher and was so supportive of all the work that GPB did with our digital educational programs. I remember she came to GPB for a presentation of our educational work, and we were told she could only give us a half-hour. She ended up staying for two hours, and she was so happy with what she saw. “Has Nathan seen this?,” she said. “No,” I replied. “Well, he has to come see this, and I know he has time,” she said.

The Governor is a busy guy, and I thought this was a kind thought from her, but I had no expectations. But darn if I did not get a call later that afternoon from Gov. Deal’s scheduler to set a time for him to visit GPB.

The power of a thoughtful and determined First Lady. But that was not my first meeting with the First Lady. Early in her first term she invited me to tour the Governor’s Mansion. I had been there before, but somehow her down-to-earth enthusiasm made me see it as not just a historical statement, but a home. “Come on upstairs,” she said. She guided me upstairs to the private quarters. She pointed out the Governor’s favorite chair - the only piece of furniture she allowed him to bring from their private home.

I learned that day what a giving and fun spirit she had. She was always open for a hug, particularly if you were a child. And every time I met with her there was a smile on her face, and she looked me right in the eye

I will miss her very much, and what I will remember the most is her kindness. Blessing Mrs. Deal.

GPB IN THE COMMUNITY

GPB HOSTS BE MY NEIGHBOR DAY FEATURING PBS KIDS FAVORITE DANIEL TIGER

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f ter several years of waiting, GPB was thrilled to bring Daniel Tiger back to Atlanta for a fun filled Be My Neighbor Day celebration at the East Lake YMCA in August. This annual event had been on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, and enthusiasm was high as hundreds of children and families from throughout the metro area were able to gather and enjoy games and activities themed around social emotional learning and the timeless wisdom of Fred Rogers. Children participated in hands-on activities designed to give them choices while encouraging curiosity, gratitude and generosity. Perhaps most exciting of all for the young attendees was meeting Daniel Tiger himself!

Daniel Tiger poses with a young fan

What our donors are saying...

What our donors are saying...

I’ve been an avid supporter of GPB and NPR for over 40 years. My parents listened to it when I was still at home and instilled my love for in-depth, non-biased reporting, classical music and other great shows I still enjoy today.

- Aimee M., Decatur, GA

I love listening to GPB on my way to work each morning. Balanced and fair coverage matters!

- Adam H., Suwanee, GA

Don’t know what I would do without your balanced, unbiased, thoroughly researched news and stories. GPB has truly been a daily blessing in my life.

- Nanette C., Cleveland, GA

Come visit The Moth Pop Up Porch at Ponce City Market in Atlanta October 26–30. This is a free public space for sharing stories and connecting with those around you. Learn how to craft and pitch your own story and listen to stories from The Moth archive!

Visit gpb.org/community to learn more about the Pop Up Porch and a special Moth StorySLAM at 7 Stages Theatre on October 27.

GPB KIDS

ROSIE’S RULES PREMIERES MON., OCT. 3

There’s a new kid on the block beginning Monday, October 3! Tune in at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for the premiere of Rosie’s Rules, starring 5-year-old Rosie Fuentes, a bilingual Mexican-American girl from suburban Texas who is just beginning to learn about how the great, big, fascinating world around her works. Featuring an engaging social studies curriculum, specifically tailored for preschoolers, the new series aims to show kids ages 3-6 how they, as individuals, fit into their own community, as well as broader society.

GPB KIDS DAYTIME PROGRAM SCHEDULE

* Program Schedule or Times may vary

6 AM Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

Arthur

Molly of Denali

Wild Kratts

Hero Elementary

Alma’s Way

Curious George

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

Rosie’s Rules

Donkey Hodie

Sesame Street

Pinkalicious & Peterrific

12 PM America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated

Cook’s Country

Sesame Street

Rosie’s Rules

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

Let’s Go Luna

Nature Cat

Wild Kratts

Alma’s Way

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

Odd Squad

Arthur

Plant the Seed

National Estate Planning Week

is October 17-23.

A few simple steps today will give you peace of mind tomorrow.

By preparing an estate plan, you’re safeguarding more than just matters of finances and inheritance, you’re also guiding future health decisions, providing for loved ones and creating your legacy. GPB has partnered with FreeWill to provide you with an online will-writing tool to assist you in your Estate Planning. It’s safe, secure and takes 20 minutes or less to complete — and it’s 100% free to use. Go to FreeWill.com/GPB to get started.

Contact Sherry White today for a FREE Personal Estate Planning Guide at swhite@gpb.org or 404-685-2608

an era of corsets, bonnets and rigid patriarchy, Eliza Scarlet is England’s pioneer female private detective and a credit to her sex since she is arguably the nation’s finest sleuth. For his part, Duke is a natural-born crime-buster, destined for high office at Scotland Yard. MASTERPIECE’s dueling detectives return for a new season of intriguing cases set in Victorian-era London on Miss Scarlet and The Duke, starring Kate Phillips (Wolf Hall ) as private eye Eliza Scarlet and Stuart Martin (Medici ) as her hot-tempered friend, Inspector William “The Duke” Wellington of Scotland Yard.

Everybody Has A Story and

to

BECOMING

MAGPIE

MASTERPIECE

NATURE - CANADA: SURVIVING THE WILD NORTH

hree Questions with Emory’s Dr. James Lah

About Alzheimer’s Disease in Georgia

Dr. James Lah is the Director of Emory’s Cognitive Neurology Program, and is the Co-Director of Georgia Memory Net. As a renowned expert in the fields of neurology and dementia, we asked him about the state of Alzheimer’s disease in Georgia.

We know Alzheimer’s disease can lead to memory loss. What are other possible effects of the disease?

People may show the symptoms of Alzheimer’s in a unique way. While most experience memory difficulty, some have trouble with communication, organization, or processing visual information. Some have trouble recognizing their own limitations. Some patients may have sleep disturbances, irritability, paranoia, delusions, and even aggressive or violent behaviors.

What’s on the horizon for the treatment of Alzheimer’s?

The first wave of “disease-modifying therapies” are on the horizon. These treatments will heighten the urgency of early diagnosis, as many are expected to be ineffective beyond the earliest stages of disease.

If I think I or a loved one might have Alzheimer’s, what should I do?

Discuss your concern with your primary care provider. For those on Medicare, the free Annual Wellness Visit includes routine screening for memory loss and cognitive decline.

Georgia Memory Net (GMN) is a statewide program that makes diagnostic evaluation accessible to all Georgians, and supports families living with Alzheimer’s and related disorders. GMN can work with your primary care physician to provide diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and support services.