- Collection:
- Richard B. Russell Library Oral History Documentary collection, 1986-2006
- Title:
- Martha Zoller, 7 December 2012, 15 January 2013. Part 1
- Creator:
- Zoller, Martha, 1959-
Shipp, Bill
Holmes, Callie - Date of Original:
- 2013-01-15
- Subject:
- Women politicians--Georgia
Women politicians
Republican Party (Ga.)
Georgia - People:
- Zoller, Martha, 1959-
- Location:
- United States, 39.76, -98.5
- Medium:
- interviews
oral histories (literary works) - Type:
- Moving Image
- Format:
- video/mp4
- Description:
- Interview 1 (7 December 2012): Zoller discusses her childhood in Columbus, Georgia. She recalls the desegregation of Columbus High School. Zoller reflects on attending the University of Georgia and subsequently working for Rich's (an Atlanta-based department store that later merged with Macy's). She discusses the beginning of her radio show in 1996, the Martha Zoller Show, and the role of politics in the media. Zoller discusses the 2012 presidential election, her own congressional race, and her stance on gay marriage and abortion. She reflects on women in politics and her experience running in a race against the "good ol' boy network." Zoller explains which counties make up the 9th district and why the district is conservative. She comments on campaign spending reform, abortion, and the role of the Hispanic vote in Georgia. Zoller discusses her book Indivisible, the Republican Party's approach to women, and Medicare cuts.
Martha Zoller began her talk radio career in 1994 after graduating from the Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia. From 1996 to 2001, Martha Zoller hosted a public affairs program, "The Brenau News Forum." At the time of these interviews, Zoller hosts a daily conservative talk radio show on WXKT FM 103.7 from 9 am to noon EST. She was a regular panelist on Fox 5 Atlanta's The Georgia Gang, has been seen on CNN, FNC, and MSNBC and has appeared on ABC's World News Tonight, The Newshour, PBS, and NBC's The Today Show. Zoller is also a contributor to Human Events Online, Pajamas Media, Jewish World Review and various other publications. Her first book, Indivisible: Uniting Values in a Divided America was released in November 2005. Zoller lives in Gainesville, Georgia, with her husband and four children.
Interviewed by Bill Shipp (7 December 2012) and Callie Holmes (15 January 2013).
Interview 2 (15 January 2013): Martha Zoller discusses her early life, including her father's life and family history. She discusses her mother's opinion of integration, her family's attitude toward African Americans, and a walkout staged by the black students of Columbia High School. Zoller recalls blockbusting efforts in DeKalb county. Zoller recalls attending the University of Georgia and experiencing the campaign of the "Unknown candidate" for student government. She discusses her work with the Dukakis campaign and the 1988 Democratic National Convention. Zoller comments on her transition to being a conservative, her opinion on abortion, and her self-described feminism. Zoller explains how she became involved with talk radio, recalls several instances of being threatened, and reflects on the Atlanta AM radio market. She discusses her work with the Georgia Gang and other media opportunities. Zoller recalls working with Dick Williams and Bill Shipp and discusses how internet and satellite radio has influenced the industry. Zoller discusses her congressional run and endorsements by Sarah Palin, Rick Santorum, Georgia Right to Life, and Citizens United. She reflects on her fundraising efforts and the role of women in politics. Zoller comments on the persistence of Karen Handel, Cathy Cox, and Linda Schrenko. She discusses the role of the Tea Party in Georgia. - Metadata URL:
- http://purl.libs.uga.edu/russell/RBRL175OHD-017-01/ohms
- Language:
- eng
- Additional Rights Information:
- Resources may be used under the guidelines described by the U.S. Copyright Office in Section 107, Title 17, United States Code (Fair use). Parties interested in production or commercial use of the resources should contact the Russell Library for a fee schedule.
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Richard B. Russell Library Oral History Documentary Collection, OHD 017, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.
- Extent:
- 2 interviews (139 min.) : sd., col.
- Original Collection:
- Richard B. Russell Library Oral History Documentary collection, 1986-2006
http://russelldoc.galib.uga.edu/russell/view?docId=ead/RBRL175OHD-ead.xml - Holding Institution:
- Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
- Rights:
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