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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What Georgia Can Learn From Oregon’s Vote-By-Mail-System
October 20, 2020 17:52 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBPlus, Lain Shakespeare, senior director of corporate citizenship for Mailchimp, discusses a new online tool to help Georgians get to the polls to vote early in this year’s elections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Advocacy Group Asks DOJ To Intervene Amid ‘Deplorable Conditions’ In Georgia Prisons
October 19, 2020 17:50 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThis conversation begins part one of the series, “Crisis in Georgia Prisons.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
CNN International Correspondent Discusses New Book
October 17, 2020 13:11 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBPlus, the founder of Souper Jenny is embarking upon a six week “Kindness Tour.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fulton County Elections Director Talks Early, In-Person Voting
October 15, 2020 17:59 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBFulton County Elections Director Richard Barron spoke with Rose Scott after the first day of early, in-person voting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fulton County Elections Director Recaps First Day Of Early In-Person Voting
October 13, 2020 22:41 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBPlus, the founder of the Atlanta-based café and food truck Souper Jenny is embarking on a six-week journey across the country, accompanied by her friend Meg. Jenny Levison is calling the trip "The Kindness Tour." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Reverend Al Sharpton Talks Presidential Election, New Book
October 12, 2020 19:37 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBMaria del Rosario Palacios shares her experience with COVID-19 and the journey that led her to found Georgia Familias Unidas, a new mutual aid that helps help poultry plant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Talks Misconceptions Of The Movement
October 09, 2020 00:28 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBPlus, Patrick Woodie, president of the NC Rural Center and Martina Edwards, chief of strategic partnerships at Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE), talk with Rose about CornerSquare Community Capital. Guests share how the new nonprofit fund will support racially diverse and women-owned businesses. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Task Force Studies Using A Guaranteed Income Program Address Income Inequality In The Old Fourth Ward
October 07, 2020 17:30 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBPlus, award-winning journalist Hank Klibanoff discusses season three WABE’s ‘Buried Truths’ podcast, which will focus on the killing of Ahmaud Aubrey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Former CIA Director John Brennan Discusses New Memoir, ‘Undaunted’
October 06, 2020 17:30 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBPlus, more than 1,500 people watched the Atlanta Board of Education’s virtual meeting last night. The school board was presented with Phase II of Atlanta Public School’s reopening plan. However, the school board hasn’t made a final decision about the plan yet. Today, Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring talks more about the reopening plan with Rose and shares how the plan will allow APS families to choose the instructional model that works best for them. See Pri...
Georgia Tech Launches New School Of Cybersecurity And Privacy
October 05, 2020 19:49 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBFulton County Schools begins Phase IV of its reopening plan today. Mike Looney, the superintendent of Fulton County Schools, shares how the district is working to keep staff, students and teachers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Georgia Justice Project Aims To Inform Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Of Their Voting Rights
October 02, 2020 18:34 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBPlus, a conversation about the state of diversity within Atlanta’s fintech field with Xavier Peoples, founder of HBCU Change, and Anik Khan, Co-Founder and CEO, MaxRewards. Also, John Shackleford, a 25-year-old New York-based cyclist shares why is biking from Alabama to Washington D.C. on a path known as the Underground Railroad. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Initiative Aims To Reduce Atlanta Arrests Through Additional Social Services
October 01, 2020 22:23 - 54 minutes - 50 MBPlus, we hear part two of yesterday’s conversation with Georgia Tech President Dr. Àngel Cabrera. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Georgia Tech President Shares His Vision For The Institute Amid COVID-19
September 30, 2020 18:04 - 50 minutes - 46 MBAlso, track and field Olympic gold medalist Edwin Moses talks about an upcoming event to get children and their families physically active -- even during this pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Emory Professor Talks About ‘The Role Of Emotion’ For American Voters
September 29, 2020 20:04 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBPlus, WABE health reporter and host of the podcast, “Did You Wash Your Hands?” Sam Whitehead talks about the latest White House Coronavirus Task Force report. Finally, Chad Gregory, region bank president for Wells Fargo, Kyle Waide, president and CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Tod Nichols, Director of Hapeville Parks and Recreation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
GEMA Director Shares How His Agency Is Responding To COVID-19
September 28, 2020 17:27 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBPlus, Ravi Saligram, the CEO Newell Brands, shares his approach to social justice, diversity and inclusion and new policy changes at his organization. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Georgia’s Largest School District Offers In-person and Digital Classes Amid Pandemic
September 25, 2020 17:30 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBPlus, Emma Seppälä, the science director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education and the co-director Wellness at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, discusses a study she co-authored that reveals how a specific breathing technique could be helpful for people experiencing increased anxiety during the pandemic. And, Peter Roberts, a professor of organization and management at Emory University's Goizueta Business School, talks about t...
A New Study Reveals The Financial Toll Of The Pandemic On Minority American Households
September 24, 2020 18:27 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBPlus, WABE legal analyst Page Pate discusses the week’s latest legal news. Also, an effort to help those in need of food has led one local woman, Latisha Springer, to create her own mutual aid organization to ight hunger, Free99Fridge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Allegations Of Improper Medical Treatment At South Georgia Detention Center Continue To Surface
September 23, 2020 17:30 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBPlus, a California woman, Lili Trujillio, shares the story of her 16-year-old daughter Valentina, who was killed in a street racing accident. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Atlanta-Based CEO Shares His Approach To Addressing Diversity And Inclusion
September 22, 2020 17:37 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBRavi Saligram, the CEO Newell Brands, shares his approach to social justice, diversity and inclusion and new policy changes at his organization. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Remembering The Legal Legacy Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
September 21, 2020 18:11 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBChief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, Leah Ward Sears and currently a partner at Smith, Gambrell & Russell law firm and Sonja West, Otis Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law at The University of Georgia School of Law discuss the life and legal legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and what’s next when it comes to nominating her successor. Also, the United States is nearing another somber milestone in the fight against COVID-19: 200,000 confirmed deaths. ...
Georgia State University President Shares Why He’s Leaving After More Than A Decade
September 18, 2020 17:27 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBPlus, an Airbnb host says there's a better solution then a proposed ordinance to ban short term rentals in Atlanta' residential neighborhoods. Also, actress Christine Adams on the influence of the late Congressman John Lewis and why she's involved with voter registration efforts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
City Leaders Respond To Calls To Curb Street Racing
September 17, 2020 17:49 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBPlus, we learn more about the mission behind 21st century leaders with Isabella Caviness, a youth ambassador for 21st Century Leaders, Kate Hewitt, the organization's executive director and Professor Jacque-Corey Cormier, a 21st Century Leaders alumni and volunteer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Whistleblower Alleges Improper Medical Care At South Georgia Migrant Detention Center
September 16, 2020 18:11 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBPlus, Jack Hardin, co-founder of the Gateway Center and a co-chair of the Regional Commission on Homelessness, talks about efforts to help people who are facing eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Online Group Supports The University System Of Georgia’s Decision To Keep Students On Campus
September 15, 2020 18:14 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBPlus, Christopher Walsh, Senior Program Manager of the Human Freedom and Women's Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute, discusses a new report, "Choose Freedom: Revitalizing American Support for Democracy and Human Rights in the 21st Century." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
City Council Member Proposes A Ban On Short-Term Rentals In Some Atlanta Neighborhoods
September 14, 2020 17:31 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBPlus, a new partnership between MARTA and Hope Atlanta aims to help unsheltered individuals seeking refuge on Atlanta’s transit system. Also, we revisit a previous conversation with US FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Morehouse School Of Medicine Receives Largest-Ever Scholarship Donation
September 11, 2020 17:30 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBPlus, Emma Seppälä, the science director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education and the co-director Wellness at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, discusses a study she co-authored that reveals how a specific breathing technique could be helpful for people experiencing increased anxiety during the pandemic. And, Lily Pabian, the executive director at We Love BuHi, shares how her organization is shifting to help provide food for r...
Grove Park Leaders Respond To News Of Quarry Yards Sale
September 10, 2020 18:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBPlus, WABE reporter Roxanne Scott provides an update on the 2020 Census, as the current deadline draws new. And, Southeast Atlanta community leaders from NPU-Y and NPU-Z share their outlook for the future of their neighborhoods. Guests include: Shirley Nichols, NPU-Z Vice-Chair, Chris McCord, NPU-Y Chair, Gloria Hawkins Wynn, NPU-Y community member and Michael Fears, an NPU-Z community member. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...
Fighting The COVID-19 Pandemic On Georgia’s College Campuses
September 09, 2020 17:30 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBPlus, Andy Cole, editor-in-chief at the George Anne, Georgia Southern University’s student newspaper, shares what he is observing on his college campus at this time. Also, Walter Ley rejoins the program to discuss how his start-up, Branch, is working to inform voters about local races ahead of the November election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
From The Pandemic To Hurricane Season, Checking In With Coastal Georgia Mayors
September 08, 2020 18:12 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBPlus, for the first time in 40 years, the Beautiful restaurant closed for nearly 6 months due to the pandemic. Lucy Sims, the restaurant’s CFO, shares how this iconic eatery plans to reopen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Student Journalists Share Their Experiences Covering Back-To-School Amid The Pandemic
September 03, 2020 21:01 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBGuests include: Sizwe Chapman, editor-in-chief at the Maroon Tiger at Morehouse College, Jannat Batra, managing editor of The Technique At Georgia Tech, Andy Cole, editor-in-chief of the George-Anne at Georgia Southern University, Brooklyn Valera, editor-in-chief at Georgia State University's student newspaper The Signal, Lenah Allen, editor-in-chief at Valdosta State University's The Spectator, Sherry Liang, enterprise reporter at The Red & Black, Emily Rose Thorne, editor-in-chief...
Governor Urges Georgia To Prevent The Spread COVID-19 During Labor Day Weekend
September 02, 2020 17:30 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBPlus, how the yearly international pop culture and science fiction convention Dragon Con will adapt this weekend amid the pandemic. Also, a conversation with Tony Cade, the owner of Atlanta’s only Black-owned comic book store, on the legacy of Chadwick Boseman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Atlanta Businessman Arthur Blank Talks New Book, Recent Protests
September 01, 2020 17:30 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBPlus, how a New-York-based company, CariClub, matches young black professionals with boards of non-profits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
International Overdose Awareness Day Arrives Amid A Rise In Reported Cases In Georgia, Nationwide
August 31, 2020 18:09 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBFirst, Neil Campbell, Executive Director of the Georgia Council On Substance Abuse and Beverly Ragland, CARES Warm Line Manger at the Georgia Council On Substance Abuse, share how their organization is ramping up efforts to provide virtual recovery sessions and resources statewide. Then, Tom Morris, Associate Administrator for Rural Health Policy in the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, discusses how new federal fundin...
How College Campus Ministries Are Finding Faith Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic
August 27, 2020 21:17 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBFirst, the Rev. Dr. Neichelle Guidry, dean of Sisters Chapel and director of the WISDOM Center at Spelman College, shares how her campus ministry is rethinking Sunday services and the importance of her personal faith during this time. Then, Dema Mohammad Salih, president of the Muslim Student Association at the University of Georgia, describes how social-distancing guidelines have changed Friday prayers. And finally, a conversation with Hillels of Georgia CEO Elliot Karp, who talk...
State Nonprofit Responds To A Rise In Domestic Violence Reports
August 26, 2020 17:30 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBPlus, Cobb County School District Superintendent Chris Ragsdale talks about the decision to start the school year virtually. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Georgia College Professors, Graduate Students Express Concerns Regarding USG’s Back-To-School Plan
August 25, 2020 18:27 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBPlus, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond discusses a new $15 million program created to help small business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, Marietta City Schools Superintendent Dr. Grant Rivera talks about what students, parents and teachers can expect when in-person instruction starts next month. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Marietta City Schools Superintendent Talks Back-To-School Plans
August 24, 2020 19:45 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBA local parent, Todd Hartel, shares why online learning poses for his son – a student with a disability. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Focuses In On Voting Efforts, Fighting Unemployment Amid COVID-19
August 20, 2020 18:35 - 50 minutes - 46 MBPlus, James Oliver, the founder of the ParentPreneur Foundation and Pamela J. Booker, the founder and CEO of Koils by Nature, discuss a new grant that was awarded to several small business owners in Atlanta. Also, Dan Moore, a veteran filmmaker and the founder and CEO of the APEX Museum, shares what museum-goers can expect this weekend when the facility reopens to the public. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...
Checking In With Initiatives On Atlanta's West Side Amid The Pandemic
August 19, 2020 17:30 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBPlus, George Dusenbury, Georgia State Director at The Trust for Public Land and Walt Ray, Chattahoochee Program Director, discuss a new study that proposes connecting more than 100-miles of land along the Chattahoochee River through public access points and trails. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Checking In With The Westside Future Fund, Six Years After Its Launch
August 19, 2020 17:30 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBPlus, George Dusenbury, Georgia State Director at The Trust for Public Land and Walt Ray, Chattahoochee Program Director, discuss a new study that proposes connecting more than 100-miles of land along the Chattahoochee River through public access points and trails.
Georgia Film Official Says Industry Will Continue To Thrive After The Pandemic
August 17, 2020 17:31 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBPlus, Dr. Susan Bailey, President of the American Medical Association, discusses a new campaign urging Americans to “mask up.” And, University of Georgia Professor Bettina Love shares why she created a new organization for educators fighting inequity -- The Abolitionist Teaching Network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fulton Voters Pick New District Attorney For The First Time In Decades
August 12, 2020 17:30 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBPlus, Atlanta-based political analyst Fred Hicks weighs in on Joe Biden’s decision to chose Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential nominee. And, a conversation with outgoing Consul General of Canada in Atlanta Nadia Theodore on the future of trade relations between Canada and the United States. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Focusing In On Wellness Within The Pandemic
August 11, 2020 18:47 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBFirst, Jennifer Lester, a psychotherapist, life coach and the founder of The Purpose Project discusses the importance of prioritizing mental health during the pandemic. Then, we turn to Miriam Phields, a registered yoga teacher and sound path practitioner. And finally, Briana St. Holder, an Atlanta-based plant curator and interior designer shares why she believes creating a green space in your home can be a form of self-care. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...
Atlanta Nurse Launches Her Own Business To Help Schools, Businesses With ‘COVID-19 Preparedness’
August 10, 2020 18:23 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBPlus, Molly Wood, host and senior editor of “Marketplace Tech” and the co-host of the podcast “Make Me Smart,” discusses a new three-part episode series,“The Economy, What Now?” And, Ebonie Martin, program director at Wilderness Works, shares how her organization is working to provide outdoor enrichment activities to Atlanta youth, particularly those who are homeless. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...
Households In Georgia And Nationwide Face Eviction Crisis Amid The Pandemic
August 06, 2020 17:30 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBFirst, Corianne Payton Scally, a principal research associate in the Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center at the Urban Institute, discusses the findings of a new analysis that finds one in four United States rental units were covered by he CARES Act eviction moratorium. Then, Dan Immergluck, a professor in the Urban Studies Institute at Georgia State University, discusses how the pandemic has affected affordable housing in Georgia, as well as his recommendations for s...
High School Sports Are Expected To Happen This Fall, With Restrictions
August 05, 2020 22:20 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBPlus, Pam Tatum, CEO Quality Care for Children CEO Pam Tatum shares some of the challenges childcare workers are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. And, Kristin Lewis, director of Measure America, discusses the the findings of a new report, "A Decade Undone: Youth Disconnection in the Age of Coronavirus." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
APS Superintendent Shares What To Expect On The First, Virtual Day Back To School
August 04, 2020 18:29 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBEd Chang, executive director of redefined atlanta and Dr. Kenneth Zeff, executive director of Learn4Life, discuss the findings of a new report that measure COVID-19's impact on student achievement in the metro Atlanta area. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
South Atlanta Community Leaders Discuss District Representation From City Council
August 03, 2020 17:38 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBPlus, Atlanta Dream point guard and WNBA champion Renee Montgomery shares why she’s sitting out this basketball season to focus on social justice issues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
GSU President Responds To Black Faculty Members’ Calls For New Policies
July 29, 2020 17:58 - 51 minutes - 47 MBPlus, Agnes Scott College will begin the fall academic semester remotely. Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Christine Cozzens discusses the college’s plans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
More Than 200 Black Georgia State University Faculty Sign Letter Calling For A More Inclusive Campus
July 28, 2020 17:23 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBPlus, Margaret Huang, new president and C-E-O of the Southern Poverty Law Center shares her her goals for the organization amid protests, the pandemic, and recent internal changes within the nonprofit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.