The Red & Black Podcasts

In her final episode, host Allison Mawn shares a few lessons she's learned over the past five years as a student, and reflects on her time with The Red & Black.

In this episode, politics reporter Gracie Howard sits down with Lexy Doherty, a Democratic candidate running to represent Georgia's 10th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

In this episode, politics reporter Gracie Howard sits down with Houston Gaines, who represents District 120 in the Georgia House of Representatives and is running to represent Georgia's 10th Congressional District in the U.S. House.

In this episode, politics reporter Gracie Howard speaks with Sharon Miller, candidate for Athens mayor.

In this episode, host Allison Mawn sits down with Spanish Desk Editor Nathan Valles to chat about the development of the desk and its role in the newsroom.

In this episode, politics reporter Gracie Howard sits down with Dexter Fisher, current District 5 commissioner and candidate for Athens mayor.

In this episode, host Allison Mawn chats with Taylor Greaves, social media editor and social video editor, about travel tips & tricks ahead of UGA spring break.

In this episode, politics reporter Gracie Howard sits down with Athens mayoral candidate LaKeisha Gantt.

In this episode, politics reporter Gracie Howard sits down with Mara Zuniga, who is running for mayor of Athens.

In this episode, host Allison Mawn chats with assistant sports editor Riley Baugh about how the UGA men's and women's basketball teams are faring so far this season.

In this episode, host Allison Mawn sits down with opinion editor Eli King, the newsroom's unofficial expert on awards season, to chat about the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards.

In this episode, host Allison Mawn and editor-in-chief Katie Guenthner look back at key newsroom moments and top stories from 2025.

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. 

In this episode, host Allison Mawn asks The Red & Black staff their fall favorites - and shares some of her own.

In this episode, host Allison Mawn and creative services manager Ashtin Barker talk about how to deal with feeling FOMO (fear of missing out) in college.

In this episode, host Allison Mawn shares thoughts on some key UGA traditions and parts of campus culture.

In this episode, host Allison Mawn and football beat reporter Romell Williams rank the mascots of the 12 teams UGA football is playing against this season.

In this episode, podcast host Allison Mawn comes to you live (but not really) from New Orleans with advice on how students can shine at professional conferences and make the most of networking opportunities.