Kid Pro Quo
Kid Pro Quo is a short-form podcast sharing real stories from the front lines of child well-being in Georgia. From pediatricians and educators to advocates and community leaders, each episode features powerful voices working to ensure every child has the chance to thrive. Whether it’s health care, education, or basic needs, Kid Pro Quo dives into the policies and programs shaping Georgia’s future — one kid at a time.
Episodes
Behind every medically fragile child is a family fighting to keep hope alive. In this Kid Pro Quo episode, Polly McKinney talks with Childkind CEO Brian Russell about how love, teamwork, and prevention can transform outcomes for Georgia’s most vulnerable kids. Read transcript here
In this episode of Kid Pro Quo, Polly McKinney talks with Kyle Waide, President & CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, about the fight against hunger in Georgia. Kyle shares how the food bank has grown to serve over 250,000 households a month, the challenges nonprofits face in today’s “perfect storm” of rising costs and shrinking resources, and why food is a tool for building stronger communities. His insights reveal both th...
In this episode of Kid Pro Quo, Polly McKinney speaks with Dr. Veda Johnson and Dr. Terry McFadden—two powerhouse pediatricians from Emory University—about how school-based health centers are transforming children’s lives across Georgia. They share how their work at Partners for Equity in Child and Adolescent Health focuses on access, education, and family resilience to support kids in under-resourced communities. Their conversatio...
In this episode of Kid Pro Quo, host Polly McKinney talks with Dr. Hugo Scornik, a pediatrician at Conyers Pediatrics, about the hidden costs of kids missing care due to lack of insurance. Dr. Scornik shares powerful stories from his practice, highlighting how delayed care and missed vaccinations can have devastating consequences—not just for children, but for entire families. The conversation underscores the critical role Medicaid...
In the first episode of Kid Pro Quo, host Polly McKinney interviews Dr. Anu Sheth, a Georgia pediatrician, about the critical role Medicaid plays in keeping children healthy. Dr. Sheth shares firsthand stories about how lack of insurance leads to preventable medical emergencies and emphasizes the long-term benefits—both human and economic—of ensuring children have consistent healthcare coverage. The episode highlights the urgent ne...
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