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Happy Women's History Month Mar 12, 2021

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On this week's episode, we kick off Women's History Month with two dynamic women in Birmingham making their mark on their respective fields. Eunice Elliot sits down with UAB Professor and renowned Egyptologist Sarah Parcak and legal superstar Sara Williams Davis, Esq. The two women tell us how they managed to find their way to their respective careers and how being a woman has helped them be better at their jobs. Tap in and check us out!

Birmingham's Black Wall Street Feb 26, 2021

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On this episode, we're closing out Black History Month with a show focused on Birmingham's rich legacy of black entrepreneurship. Eunice Elliot walks us through a conversation with Denise Gilmore, Senior Director of the Division of Social Justice and Racial Equity and Elijah Davis, Strategic Growth Manager of Urban Impact. We get an update on the renovations to the AG Gaston Motel and a history lesson about LR and Birmingham's Own Black Wall Street, 4th Avenue North.

Looking Back to Move Forward Feb 12, 2021

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Our episode today is all about DNA. We're joined by Birmingham native Simone Jones, the Director of Business Analytics for African Ancestry DNA. We're also joined by the Co-Founder and CEO of Acclinate, a new Biotech company in the area. Our host, Eunice Elliot, has a great conversation with the both of them about the origins of both companies and a little but about the importance of knowing where you come from and participating in biomedical research.

Birmingham's Tech Scene Jan 29, 2021

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On this episode of the podcast, we've got the Mayor back. Glad to see him fully recovered from his battle with COVID-19. We're also joined by Deon Gordon, the CEO of Tech Birmingham. We start off with a bit of a recap on the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris. We then take a bit of a deep dive on the future of Birmingham's growing tech scene.

2021 Preview Jan 21, 2021

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On this episode of the Magic City Spotlight, we've switched things up a bit. As we wish Mayor Woodfin a speedy recovery from his battle with COVID-19, Eunice speaks to the man behind some of the Magic in the Magic City. Chief Strategist Ed Fields joins the show this week to talk to us a bit about what the city's planning for 2021.

Superpowers and Storytelling Dec 23, 2020

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Birmingham is a city with a rich history and glowing legacy. This week we're joined by two people that are responsbile for continuing to document that legacy and tell Birmingham's story, the City's Head of Communications Rick Journey and the City's Chief Storyteller Edward Bowser. Also, we're talking to Dee Reed, a Program Director for the non- profit organization Woke Vote, about various ways that the fight for equal voting rights is still underway. Happy Holidays!!!

D.U.M.M.Y. Talk... Dec 11, 2020

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This week, Eunice is joined by the city's Public Information Officer Chanda Temple. The ladies go through a number of topics related to the city. They discuss 311 and the ways citizens have been using it. Chanda breaks down the Woodfin Administration's values. Last but definitely not least, they discuss the D.U.M.M.Y (Dumping Ugly Mess In My Yard) program. This episode is full of good information about the city.

Bonita Carter and Birmingham's Legacy... Nov 27, 2020

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On this episode, we're joined by journalist, author, and podcast host Roy S. Johnson and our very own Birmingham Chief of Police Patrick Smith. We begin by discussing the new podcast "Unjustifiable" hosted by Roy S. Johnson. The podcast discusses the death of 20-year-old Bonita Carter at the hands of a Birmingham Police Department Officer in 1979. As this conversation had many parallels to protests and conversations of today, Chief Smith joins in to lead us through the ways the Birmingham PD keeps us safe in 2020 and beyond.

Politics, Pardons, and Urban Renewal... Nov 13, 2020

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On this episode, the Mayor is joined by Eunice Elliot, Attorney Eric Guster, and the city's Executive Assistant for Government Affairs Tiffanie Thompson.

We start off discussing the Super Tuesday Election and the question of absentee ballots. From there we get info about the Pardons for Progress program and discuss the Ensley/Ramsay McCormick development.

We're Back and We're Voting! Oct 30, 2020

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Welcome to Season 2! On this episode, we kick off the season by introducing a new host of the show, the lovely and talented Eunice Elliot! Eunice and Mayor Woodfin are joined by Attorney Joyce Vance to discuss the ins and outs of voting in this upcoming election.

By the end of this episode you should know how to find your polling place, what you need to do to vote, what is and isn't allowed at the polls, and even a little history and context around the Electoral College.

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