Ken J. Makin

, writer and host of "Makin' A Difference" podcast

Ken Makin is a writer and podcaster from Augusta, Georgia. After attending Florida A&M University, he began his journalism career in 2004 in Aiken, South Carolina, as a sportswriter. He started his “Makin’ A Difference” podcast after a short radio stint in 2015, with a focus on politics and community concerns. He is married, has two sons and lives near his native Augusta.


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Ken J. Makin

2years ago
MS NOW Opinion

It’s protesters, not politicians, who keep the history of Mother Emanuel AME alive

What’s more appropriate in the sanctuary of Emanuel AME? The head of the government making a campaign speech or people yelling out for the freedom of people who’re oppressed?

2years ago
MS NOW Opinion

Why the Wizards’ and Capitals’ planned exodus from D.C. is so insulting

It’s only fitting that the latest quarrel between taxpayers and billionaires is taking place in our nation’s capital. Because we’re united as a country in being exploited by team owners.

2years ago
MS NOW Opinion

Pretending to care this much about football is the latest, cynical political game

Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis and Sen. Rick Scott are working hard to make voters believe that they are as much into college football and its debates as Joe Six Pack.