Aug 26th, 2008 · Not all Democrats were excited to learn that Sen. Joe Biden had been selected as Sen. Barack Obama's running mate. The announcement disappointed many supporters of former candidate Sen. Hilary Clinton, and others who wanted to see a woman on the Democratic ticket this year. Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, a co-chair of the Democratic National Convention talks about moving past the tension and uniting her party.
Jun 26th, 2008 · The Supreme Court's decision striking down the Washington D.C. handgun ban will reverberate through cities. Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin discusses the now-uncertain future of her city's ban.
Nov 14th, 2005 · Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin has been heading an effort to "re-brand" her city, and she and a group of marketers have come up with a new slogan: "Every Day is an Opening Day." Plus, they commissioned a song, "The ATL," composed by R&B producer Dallas Austin. The song drew some criticism from people who questioned the use of an R&B song to represent all the citizens of Atlanta. Michele Norris talks to Franklin about the branding campaign and the new song.