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On Second Thought For Wednesday, August 24, 2016
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It's legal in a few states to make and sell edibles laced with marijuana. Not in Georgia, but that's not stopping some local weed chefs from marketing their goodies on Instagram. Journalist Bobbin Wages recently looked at Atlanta's underground marijuana culinary scene for a story in Creative Loafing. We speak with her and an Atlanta chef who uses weed as a special ingredient.
Then, a trio of comedians want to challenge what people think about the South. The Sick of Stupid comedy tour is described as “the voice of reason with a Southern accent.” The performers take on religion, racism, and Bible Belt politics. We speak with comedians Cliff Cash, Tom Simmons, and Stewart Huff about defying Southern stereotypes through comedy.
Plus, Paris and New York are considered meccas of the art world, but why not Atlanta? Artists from the South have never received the same level of acclaim as their counterparts in other parts of the U.S. and the world. Starting Saturday, the Atlanta Biennial returns after a nine-year hiatus to shine a spotlight on Southern artists. We speak with Atlanta Contemporary Art Center curator Daniel Fuller about the exhibit. We also talk with a pair of local artists about gaining more respect for Southern art.