Closer Look with Rose Scott
912 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratings"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.
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Atlanta Housing plans to move forward with redeveloping the Atlanta Civic Center site
June 01, 2022 19:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBThe Atlanta Civic Center site has set empty for several years after several redevelopment plans have fallen through. Eugene Jones, the president and CEO of the Atlanta Housing Authority, discusses what’s next after Tishman Speyer recently withdrew its deal to redevelop the Old Fourth Ward building. We then revisit Rose’s conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones. The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, discusses the 1619 Project and th...
Atlanta Mayor discusses new safety plan; CNN reporter on covering mass shootings
May 31, 2022 20:28 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBAtlanta Mayor Andre Dickens discusses several topics, including the "City's Summer Safety Plan", affordable housing and youth employment opportunities. Plus, CNN’s Victor Blackwell talks about the emotional toll of covering the recent mass shooting in Buffalo and the trauma many journalists of color have been experiencing since the pandemic and racial protests. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...
CDC leader discusses health equity and the impact of racism on public health; Southwest Georgia Agri-Tourism Trail initiative aims to attract visitors to Black-owned farms
May 27, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBDr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention returns to “Closer Look” to discuss several topics, including the COVID pandemic and how racism is a serious public health threat and what her agency is doing to combat it. Plus, Clinton Vicks, an Albany-based farmer and operator of The Vicks Estate, discusses the goals of the Southwest Georgia Agri-Tourism Trail initiative, a collection of Airbnb stays throughout southwest Georgia hosted by Blac...
“Closer Look" profiles local college graduates
May 26, 2022 19:12 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBFor the “Closer Look’s” graduation series, we revisit Rose’s conversation with Spelman graduate Alexandria Warner, Georgia Tech graduate Candace Washington and Emory University graduate Anna Voss. Each grad shares their unique story to graduation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Local lawmaker reflects on Texas mass shooting; Georgia primary results are in
May 25, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBRev. Kim Jackson, also a state senator, reflects on the tragic mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX, that left at least 19 children and two adults dead. Plus, Julianne Thompson, a Republican strategist and the president of Main Street Network Strategies, and Fred Hicks, an Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst, discuss Georgia primary elections results. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...
Georgia primary elections are one day away; Organizers gear up for MomoCon
May 23, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBGeorgia is among three states holding primary elections on Tuesday. Fred Hicks, an Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst, discusses several election-related topics, including what’s at stake this election season. After a two-year hiatus, MomoCon is back. Renee Cooper, the marketing director for MomoCon, talks about what people can expect at the convention that celebrates Japanese and American animation, gaming, cosplay and music See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...
Journalist George Chidi on the Young Slime Life gang investigation; Spelman Grad discusses her road to recovery
May 20, 2022 19:20 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBJournalist George Chidi discusses his investigative reporting on the recent indictment of several members of the Young Slime Life gang. Atlanta-based rappers Young Thug and Gunna are accused of being affiliated with the group. They are also accused of engaging in street gang activity and violating RICO law. For the “Closer Look’s” graduation series, we hear from Alexandria Warner. The Spelman College graduate shares how a tragic accident nearly took her life and how the event shape...
Breastfeed Atlanta responds to baby formula shortage; Georgia Tech grad discusses the gender gap in the construction industry
May 19, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBChristie Coursey, the executive director for Breastfeed Atlanta, discusses the nationwide baby formula shortage and her organization's response. Plus, for “Closer Look’s” graduation series, we hear from Candace Washington. The 2022 Georgia Tech graduate discusses her journey to earning her master’s degree in construction management. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
AAPI community spotlighted in a new coloring book and art installation
May 18, 2022 19:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBKavi Vu, an artist, community organizer and leader of the AAPI Heritage Month Celebration, and Aisha Yaqoob Mahmood, the executive director of the Asian American Advocacy Fund, discuss a new 160-foot art exhibition on the Atlanta Beltline that aims to educate the community about key Asian figures in history. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New guidelines for short-term rental operators; Atlanta police chief to retire
May 17, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBGregory Pace, the director of the Office of Buildings at the City of Atlanta Department of City Planning, discusses the new rules and permit requirements for short-term rentals in Atlanta. After 34 years, Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant is retiring. Chief Bryant discusses several topics, including the state of public safety, his career in public service and what’s next for him in retirement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...
CEO of the Task Force for Global Health on the COVID-19 pandemic; Closer Look profiles Emory grad
May 16, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBDr. David Ross, the head of the Task Force for Global Health, discusses several topics, including his tenure at the Atlanta-based NGO, and what’s next for him as he prepares to step down from his post and combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, every year “Closer Look” profiles distinguished graduates from across metro Atlanta. Anna Voss majored in neuroscience and behavioral biology and is one of five Emory graduating seniors to win the National Science Foundation graduate fellowsh...
Local professor discusses abortion rights and leaked draft opinion
May 09, 2022 20:10 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBAll eyes are on the U.S. Supreme Court after a leaked draft opinion suggests a majority of the justices support overturning Roe v. Wade. A final ruling is expected in June. Tanya Washington, a professor of law at Georgia State University College of Law, discusses the implications of overturning women’s right to an abortion and beyond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
CEO of the New Georgia Project to step down; Starbucks workers continue to push to unionize
May 06, 2022 18:31 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBNsé Ufot, the CEO of the New Georgia Project, discusses why she’s stepping down from her post following the midterm elections. Starbucks workers at the Howell Mill location in Atlanta are among dozens of branches nationwide voting to unionize. Page Smith, the shift supervisor at the Howell Mill Starbucks and the lead organizer for the Starbucks Workers United, discusses the latest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...
Family of Kira Dixon Johnson files new lawsuit against LA hospital; Apple employees push to unionize; Health policy expert fights against school bus pollution
May 05, 2022 19:06 - 51 minutes - 47 MBCharles Johnson’s wife, Kira Dixon Johnson, died hours after childbirth in 2016 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. On Wednesday, he announced a new civil rights lawsuit filed against the Los Angeles hospital. Rose revisits a conversation she had with Johnson in 2019. Plus, Ed Barlow, the president of Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 3204, discusses why Apple employees in Atlanta are pushing to unionize. Lastly, Almeta Cooper, a health policy expert and the national fiel...
Spelman College president talks about upcoming retirement; Yascha Mounk discusses new book
May 04, 2022 19:19 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBDr. Mary Schmidt Campbell, the president of Spelman College, is retiring. Campbell returns to “Closer Look” to reflect on her tenure, the college’s COVID-19 response, and what’s next for her career moving forward. Plus, Yascha Mounk, a political scientist and author, discusses his new book "The Great Experiment: Why Diverse Democracies Fall Apart and How They Can Endure" and his upcoming appearance at the Atlanta History Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
Lou Gossett reflects on his acting career and discusses what’s next
April 29, 2022 13:59 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBFrom the “Closer Look” archives, we revisit one of our listeners’ favorites, Rose’s conversation with Academy award-winning actor Lou Gossett Jr. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Gig workers discuss navigating jobs amid the pandemic
April 28, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBFor our Paycheck to Paycheck series, Rose talks checks in with gig workers to see how they are fairing. First, Minister Cherri Murphy, a former Lyft driver and the lead organizer with Gig Workers Rising, discusses a new report that examines the safety crisis that some gig workers are facing. Raphael Espinal, the Executive Director of Freelancers Union, and Jason McCullough, the founder of Oak Radius Consulting and the leader of SPARK Atlanta, discuss how freelancers navigate HR ben...
Local school board terminates its superintendent; State director talks plans to develop Georgia; Goodie Mob on the state of rap music
April 27, 2022 20:23 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBIn a 4-1 vote, the DeKalb County School Board voted to terminate Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris. The news comes as the district has been under fire following a viral video that showed unsafe and unsanitary conditions at Druid Hills High School. WABE education reporter Martha Dalton discusses what’s next for the district. Reggie Taylor, the state director for Georgia USDA Rural Development, discusses several topics, including providing resources and funding for Georgia's rural...
GA candidates fire up television campaign ads; Veteran actress Kim Fields reflects on her 40-plus year career
April 26, 2022 19:24 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBJulianne Thompson, a Republican strategist and the president of Main Street Network Strategies, and Fred Hicks, an Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst, discuss several election-related topics, including the first debate of the Republican primary for governor and the effectiveness of campaign ads. From the “Closer Look” archives, we revisit one of our listeners’ favorites: Rose’s conversation with Kim Fields. The veteran actress and director reflected on her career in sho...
Druid Hill High School students push for better school conditions; 1950 Census records are now available to the public
April 25, 2022 20:03 - 52 minutes - 48 MBWABE education reporter Martha Dalton discusses the actions the DeKalb County school board is now taking after students at Druid Hill High School recently created and shared a video that drew attention to the school's poor conditions. Plus, the National Archives and Records Administration recently released the 1950 Census records. Tammy Ozier, president of the Atlanta chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, discusses the newly released data and explained h...
Local doctors discuss dropping masks requirements on public transportation
April 22, 2022 19:20 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBA federal judge in Florida recently struck down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's nationwide order that required people to wear masks on public transportation. Piedmont Healthcare’s Dr. Jayne Morgan, and Emory’s Dr. Dhaval Desai, discuss what this means for spring and summer travel and mitigating the spread of COVID-19. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Local doctors discuss dropping masks requirements on public transportation; Pam Grier reflects on her life and career
April 22, 2022 19:20 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBA federal judge in Florida recently struck down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's nationwide order that required people to wear masks on public transportation. Piedmont Healthcare’s Dr. Jayne Morgan, and Emory’s Dr. Dhaval Desai, discuss what this means for spring and summer travel and mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Plus, from the “Closer Look” archives, we revisit one of our listeners’ favorites: Rose’s conversation with Pam Grier. The veteran actress reflects o...
City of Atlanta to invest in the PAD Initiative
April 21, 2022 19:51 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBMoki Macias, the executive director of Policing Alternatives and Diversion Initiative (PAD), and Chyna Quarker, a referral manager for PAD, return to “Closer Look” to provide an update about the initiative. They also discuss how Mayor Dickens is working to expand the program by investing $4.5 million. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
City of Atlanta to invest in the PAD Initiative; Vicki Lawrence talks about her struggles with Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
April 21, 2022 19:51 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBMoki Macias, the executive director of Policing Alternatives and Diversion Initiative (PAD), and Chyna Quarker, a referral manager for PAD, return to “Closer Look” to provide an update about the initiative. They also discuss how Mayor Dickens is working to expand the program by investing $4.5 million. From the “Closer Look” archives, we revisit one of our listeners’ favorites: Rose’s conversation with the comedian and actress Vicki Lawrence. Lawrence talks with Rose about several t...
CEO of Georgia Chamber of Commerce discusses combating Georgia’s workforce shortage; NORML continues to push for the legalization of marijuana
April 20, 2022 19:22 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBChris Clark, the president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, discusses the state of Georgia's business economy and the war for talent in Georgia. Plus, for 420 Day, Ryan Ralston, the executive director of Atlanta’s Peachtree NORML(National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), discusses the MORE Act and NORML’s ongoing push for lawmakers to legalize marijuana in Georgia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...
Black women entrepreneurs create new pathways amid the COVID-19 pandemic; Homeschooling amid the pandemic comes with pros and cons
April 18, 2022 19:54 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBKemi Bennings, the owner of the Atlanta-based vegan restaurant Carrot Dog, Lisa Bobb, the founder of Squash Blossom Boutique, and Drew McCaskill, a LinkedIn Career, Culture and Economics Expert, discuss the state of Black women entrepreneurs amid the pandemic. Plus, Amber O’Neal Johnston, the founder of Heritage Homeschoolers, and Raegan Mayfield, a local mother who opted to homeschool her son amid the pandemic, discuss the pros and cons of homeschooling. See Privacy Policy at htt...
Chairwoman Lisa Cupid discusses cityhood movements in Cobb; New initiative to provide stable housing for DeKalb
April 15, 2022 19:26 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBWABE reporter Emil Moffatt and CJ Stewart discuss the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s debut in the majors. Plus,Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid discusses several topics, including the cityhood movements, the county's ongoing COVID response and her latest State of the County Address. Lastly, following a pilot year in Norcross, St. Vincent de Paul is bringing its 'Motel-to-Home Program' to DeKalb County. DeKalb County Commissioner Robert Patrick discusses how the initiative...
Matthew Zadok Williams’ family still seeking justice one year after his death
April 14, 2022 20:33 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBIt’s been one year since the shooting death of Matthew Zadok Williams. Rose talks with Williams' mother and two of his sisters about what unfolded when Williams was shot and killed inside his home by DeKalb police officers and the latest developments in the investigation of his death. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New report examines women’s retirement saving habits amid pandemic; New program aims to help inmates struggling with mental health issues
April 13, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBFor “Closer Look’s” Paycheck to Paycheck series, Catherine Collinson, the CEO and president of Transamerica Institute, discusses the findings of a new report that examines the pandemic's impact on women's health, financial well-being and retirement preparations. Bill Carruthers, the program developer for Rockdale County's Stepping It Up Initiative, which aims to reduce the number of people incarcerated with mental health and substance abuse challenges, discusses the launching of th...
East Point mayor discusses what’s next for the city; PNC Bank launches new initiative to strengthen minority-owned businesses
April 12, 2022 19:59 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBEast Point Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham discusses several topics, including the recent announcement that Wellstar will scale back its emergency medical services to provide primary care, outpatient and rehabilitation services. Plus, Marshalynn Odneal, the senior vice president and national sales executive for Minority Business at PNC Bank, discusses the launching of the Minority Business Development Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...
Georgia mom seeks justice for her son; Alice Walker discusses her latest book
April 11, 2022 19:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIt's been more than two years since Carrington Juwon Frye was killed in a Georgia prison. Rose talks with Jennifer Bradley, Frye’s mother, about the answers she’s still seeking from state officials. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker discusses her new book, “Gathering Blossoms Under Fire: The Journals of Alice Walker 1965-2000,” which was edited by the late critic and writer Valerie Boyd. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to Supreme Court; GSU launches financial literacy pilot program; Gas prices continue to surge
April 08, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBFormer Georgia Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears and Tanya Washington, a professor of law at Georgia State University College of Law, discuss what Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the Supreme Court means for the nation. Plus, a new financial literacy pilot program is underway at Georgia State University. For “Closer Look’s” Paycheck to Paycheck series GSU English professor Elizabeth J. West, Oduntan Gordan with the GSMA Foundation, and Sheena, a current program participant...
CAPS program expands in Georgia; New documentary sheds light on Sapelo Island’s history
April 07, 2022 19:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBElisabetta Kasfir, the deputy commissioner for Federal Programs at the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, discusses the rising cost of childcare in Georgia amid the pandemic and the expansion of the Childcare and Parent Services program, also known as CAPS. Plus, there’s a new documentary that tells the story of Georgia’s Sapelo people. Director Nick Brandestini and co-director Taylor Segrest discuss the making of their new documentary, “Sapelo.” Rose then talks Victo...
Should race-related topics be taught in schools?
April 06, 2022 19:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBOn Thursday’s special edition of “Closer Look,” program host Rose Scott talks with several guests about how topics related to race and racism are taught in K-12 and higher education. The guests also discuss the current wave of state legislation and policies that restrict teaching about race and racism. First, professors Illya Davis, Maurice Hobson, and Nsenga Burton talk about the importance of teaching a balanced and inclusive curriculum. Lastly, Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer ...
‘Closer Look’ guests discuss Sine Die and the upcoming primary election
April 05, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBWABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas recap several bills passed on Sine Die. Plus, State Senator Kim Jackson shares her thoughts about Sine Die and how a transgender bill was attached to an education bill now headed to Gov. Kemp’s desk. Lastly, the legislative session has come to an end, and the primary is quickly approaching. Fred Hicks, an Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst, discusses why Georgia is a top key state this election year. See Privacy Po...
DeKalb commissioners pass $1.5 billion FY2022 budget; MAC releases results of its DEI initiative
April 04, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBDeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond discusses the county’s $1.5 billion FY2022 budget. Plus, Michael Baptiste, Metro Atlanta Chamber's Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, discusses MAC's ATL Action for Racial Equity initiative and the results of its inaugural diversity, equity and inclusion assessment. Lastly, on April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. From the “Closer Look's” ATL 68 series, we revisit Roses’ conversation with Xernona Clayton. Clayton r...
KSU professor discusses local cityhood movements; UGA launches News Literacy Certificate program
April 01, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBKennesaw State University political science professor David Shock discusses the explosion of cityhood movements across the metro Atlanta area. Plus, This fall, University of Georgia students of any major can earn an academic Certificate in News Literacy. Charlotte Norsworthy, a newsroom advisor for Red & Black and program coordinator for the News Literacy Certificate, and Keith Herndon, a professor of journalism at UGA and the executive director of the Cox Institute for Journalism,...
KSU launches new research center to expand mental health resources for Georgia military members; Local therapist discusses the impact of screen time on children; Georgia General Assembly's legislative session nears an end
March 31, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBKennesaw State University’s assistant professors of psychology Brian Moore and Israel Sanchez-Cardona, discuss the Center for the Advancement of Military and Emergency Services Research (AMES Research). Plus, Jody Baumstein, a licensed therapist for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta's "Strong4Life" team, discusses the impact of screen time on children. Lastly, WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss the latest news from the Georgia General Assembly's 2022 legisl...
Local professors discuss Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings; Candace Doby talks about courage and her latest book
March 30, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBWABE politics reporter Rahul Bali discusses the latest on House Bill 1013. Plus, Sonja R. West, the Otis Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law at the University of Georgia School of Law, and Tanya Washington, a professor of law at Georgia State University College of Law, discuss Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic nomination to the Supreme Court. Author and motivational speaker Candace Doby then discusses her journaling quote book, "A Cool Girls Guide to Courag...
UGA to receive funding for Parkinson’s research; What Atlanta can learn from Detroit’s bike share program; Mary Frances Early reflects on her journey to combat segregation
March 29, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBThe University of Georgia is receiving $5 million in federal funding for Parkinson’s research. Anumantha Kanthasamy, a professor, researcher, and the John H. “Johnny” Isakson Chair for Parkinson’s Research and Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar at UGA, discusses how the funding will be used. Plus, Adriel Thornton, the executive director of MoGo, a Detroit-based nonprofit bike share system, talks with Rose about transportation models and best practices that have worked in the...
More affordable housing options coming to East Lake; Guaranteed income program income aims to help Black mothers; New American Pathways continues its work to help refugees as they settle in Georgia
March 28, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBAmanda Rhein, the executive director of the Atlanta Land Trust, Inc., and Catherine Woodling, the deputy executive director of the East Lake Foundation, discuss a new land donation aimed at creating more affordable housing in the East Lake community. For “Closer Look’s” Paycheck to Paycheck series, Rose talks with Aisha Nyandoro, the founding CEO of Springboard to Opportunities about Magnolia Mother’s Trust, the longest-running guaranteed income program in the U.S. for Black mother...
Caregivers face difficulties amid the COVID-19 pandemic; ‘BINA’s SIX APPLES’ debuts in Atlanta; Guaranteed income program in Oakland expands
March 24, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBDr. Jennifer Olsen, an epidemiologist and executive director of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI), Eric Barnett, a Virginia-based caregiver, discuss a new RCI report that highlights the challenges facing those who care for family members. Plus, playwright Llyod Suh, and Chris Moses, the Alliance Theater's director of education, discuss ‘BINA’s SIX APPLES,’ a play that follows a family that’s displaced during the Korean War. Lastly, for “Closer Look’s” Paycheck to...
Research reveals a connection between redlining and air pollution; New book seeks to shed light on the South’s controversial political influence
March 21, 2022 19:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBLauren McCullough, an associate professor of epidemiology at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, and Leah Moubadder, a second-year doctoral student at Rollins, discuss research that sheds light on the connection between redlining in Atlanta and air pollution. Plus, Cynthia Tucker, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and resident at the University of South Alabama, and Frye Gaillard, a historian and resident at the University of South Alabama, discuss their new book,...
Congresswoman Williams reflects on the role of women in politics; Nature Gurlz walk for better health; Morehouse School of Medicine pushes to close the maternal health equity gap for Black women
March 18, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBCongresswoman Nikema Williams joins “Closer Look” to discuss several topics, including the role of women in U.S. democracy. Since the start of the pandemic, a group of senior women in southwest Atlanta has prioritized their physical and mental health by gathering daily to exercise. “Closer Look” producer LaShawn Hudson talks with the Nature Gurlz about their special bond and their unique wellness journey. Lastly, Dr. Natalie D. Hernandez, an assistant professor at Community Health...
WABE reporters discuss what’s next after Crossover Day
March 17, 2022 19:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBWABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss the latest news from the Georgia General Assembly's 2022 legislative session. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Senator Jackson speaks out against SB 377; Georgia Tech launches Financial Services Innovation Lab; Truist Foundation seeks to change the ecosystem for nonprofits through a new pitch competition
March 14, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBState Senator Kim Jackson discusses Senate Bill 377, a controversial bill that aims to regulate conversations about race in schools and was recently passed by the Georgia Senate. Plus, for “Closer Look’s” Paycheck to Paycheck series, Sudheer Chava, the Alton M. Costley Chair and the director of the Quantitative & Computational Finance Program at Georgia Tech, and the director of the school’s Financial Services Innovation Lab, discusses the focus of the new fintech lab and his resea...
Health care experts remain vigilant two years into the COVID-19 pandemic; Local artist creates COVID memorial portraits
March 11, 2022 20:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBFriday marks two years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 crisis a global health pandemic. Dr. Lynn Paxton, the district health director at the Fulton Board of Health, Dr.Carlos del Rio, a distinguished professor of medicine and the executive associate dean of Emory University School of Medicine at Grady Health System, and Dr. Jacob Eichenberger, a pediatrician at Augusta University Medical Center, talk with “Closer Look” program host Rose Scott about th...
WABE reporters provide updates about pending bills; New fellowship aims to close the literacy gap for underserved students
March 10, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBJustin Toscano, a Braves beat writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, talks with Rose about the current MLB lockout that began on Dec. 2. MLB has now postponed Opening Day until at least April 14. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss the latest news from the Georgia General Assembly's 2022 legislative session. Joli Cooper, the founding executive director of GreenLight Fund Atlanta, and Julius Cave, a veteran educator and the program manager for the Atlanta Lea...
Goodr continues to expand amid the COVID-19 pandemic; Old Farmer’s Almanac profiles an Atlanta gardener
March 09, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBJasmine Crowe, the CEO of Goodr, talks about her company’s ongoing response to combat hunger amid the pandemic. Each year, the Old Farmer's Almanac makes predictions for the coming 12 months. Janice Stillman, the editor of the Old Farmer's Almanac, discusses this year’s outlook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Atlanta leaders discuss International Women’s Day
March 08, 2022 20:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBIn honor of International Women’s Day, Saleemah Abdul-Ghafur, an Atlanta-based global activist, the communications division director and chief of staff in the Office of the CCO at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Michelle Nunn, the president and CEO of CARE USA, and Paige Alexander, the CEO of The Carter Center, join “Closer Look” for a roundtable group discussion about several women-related topics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...