The Means Report

Perry Smith is a retired Major General who served in the United States Air Force. He flew 180-combat missions in Vietnam and Laos. He talks to us about things he says are being underreported, or not reported at all in the media. And Dr. Craig Albert returns to The Means Report. He is the Graduate Director of National Defense Studies at Augusta University. He talks to us about the conflict in Iran. We discuss why it started, and how long it may continue.

We are focusing on the Community Foundation for the CSRA on this edition of The Means Report. The organization does so much to make this a better place to live. 
Also, a local group is helping middle and high school students learn about business and finance. We focus on Junior Achievement.

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The storm is long gone, but the recovery from Hurricane Helene continues in the Augusta area. Deke Copenhaver is our guest on this edition of The Means Report. He heads up the Hurricane Helene Long Term Recovery Team. He tells us how faith-based groups have come from other parts of the country to repair homes here.

Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson discusses 2026 State of the City

On this week's Means Report, we take a closer look at AI. Plus, a car giveaway for a good cause.

Augusta Commissioners Don Clark and Stacy Pulliam update us on the big issues in Richmond County.

World-class photographer and videographer Mark Albertin is our first guest on this edition of The Means Report. He is working on 2 documentaries. 
And American hero and community leader Maj. General Perry Smith (Ret., USAF) is our next guest. General Smith is spearheading two documentaries. One is on the late General Norman Schwarzkopf. The other shines the spotlight on longtime Augusta leader Ed Gillespie. 

We are focusing on physical and mental wellness on this edition of The Means Report. 
Jacob Topple talks to us about fitness goals. He's the head strength and conditioning coach at Augusta University.
And we welcome Dr. Jessica Britt-Thomas, an associate professor who focuses on psychiatry and health behavior at MCG.