Capital B to host political tour in battleground states; New book follows the life of baseball great Hank Aaron

Closer Look with Rose Scott

English - June 25, 2024 18:42 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
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Keith Reed, the editor of Capital B Atlanta, joins “Closer Look” to discuss the news outlet’s top priorities this election cycle and its Black Political Power Tour. The tour will bring together activists, experts and elected officials in battleground states across the country to discuss voting rights, the economy, climate, misinformation and education.

Plus, Dan Schlossberg, a veteran award-winning journalist and author, discusses his new book, “HOME RUN KING: The Remarkable Record of Hank Aaron.” The book follows Aaron’s life from the segregated South to the professional baseball league.

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