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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‘Closer Look’ guests gather at Break Coffee Roasters
October 27, 2023 21:47 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBThe Closer Look team heads to Break Coffee Roasters in Duluth for the October installment of “Coffee Conversations.” Rose talks with panelists about the most pressing issues facing their community, including affordable housing, transit and community safety. Guests include: David Collins, co-owner of Break Coffee Roasters, Georgia State Representative for House District 97 Ruwa Romman, Duluth Mayor Nancy Harris, Lisa Thompson, the president of the Duluth Business Association, Shamsun...
Trauma surgeons discuss mass shootings, racism
October 26, 2023 20:53 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBAt least 18 people are dead, and 13 others are injured following mass shootings at a bowling alley and a restaurant in Maine on Wednesday night. Dr. Sharven Taghavi, the director of Acute Care Surgery at Tulane University School of Medicine, reflects on the tragedy. He also discusses research that links structural racism and mass shootings. Plus, Dr. Brian Williams, a trauma surgeon, talks with Rose about his latest book, "The Bodies Keep Coming," that aims to confront gun violence,...
Efforts to resolve rising maternal mortality rate in Georgia; Restaurants spotlighted in MICHELIN’s first Atlanta guide
October 25, 2023 21:07 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBMorehouse School of Medicine recently hosted the Georgia Reproductive and Maternal Health Justice Summit. Dr. Natalie Hernandez-Green, the executive director at the Center for Maternal Health Equity at Morehouse School of Medicine, discusses some of the key takeaways from the summit and the high rates of maternity mortality for people of color in Georgia. Plus, Beth McKibben, the editor of Eater Atlanta, discusses the results of Michelin’s first-ever restaurant guide for Atlan...
Analysis of the GA Supreme Court’s Abortion Decision; Priorities of Clayton County’s New Schools Superintendent; How a Statewide Organization is Addressing the Spike in Child Poverty
October 24, 2023 20:51 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBOn today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” Georgia’s six-week abortion ban will remain on the books. Constitutional Law Professor Anthony Michael Kreis from Georgia State University analyzes the ruling. Also, Clayton County Public Schools' new Superintendent Dr. Anthony W. Smith talks about improving academic achievement, day-to-day safety and more. Plus, The child poverty rate doubled within the past year. We speak with the leaders of the Georgia Family Connection Partnership to d...
Updating the Election Interference Case & latest on Georgia Legislature; Author shares survivor’s domestic violence story
October 23, 2023 20:05 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBKenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell are the latest Trump associates to accept a plea deal in Georgia’s election interference case. What kind of impact can we expect from their testimony? Also, we’re just two months away from the start of the 2024 Georgia Legislative Session. What are lawmakers thinking of doing with an $11 billion budget surplus? WABE Political Reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali explain. Also, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We speak to Author Jenni...
GA State Rep. Lisa Campbell discusses childcare crisis; Two Trump associates plead guilty in Georgia’s election interference case
October 20, 2023 19:18 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBFederal pandemic funds to assist families with childcare have now expired. Families are now dealing with a major childcare crisis that could negatively impact family incomes and workplaces across the state. Georgia House Representative Lisa Campbell, who represents District 35, discusses the crisis and the effort needed from the state and local businesses to combat the so-called childcare cliff. Plus, Defense Attorney David West returns to “Closer Look” to discuss the latest d...
Husband & wife reimagine W.E.B. DuBois’ Brownies’ magazine; Remembering the "Magnolia Room" sit-in
October 19, 2023 18:54 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBDr. Karida Brown, a professor of sociology at Emory University and author, and her husband Charly Palmer, an artist and illustrator and Spelman College professor, discuss the inspiration behind their new book, which is an anthology, titled, “The New Brownies’ Book: A Love Letter to Black Families.” Today marks a pivotal moment in Atlanta’s history. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Atlanta Student Movement participated in a protest to desegregate the Rich's Department Store in dow...
MSNBC host Rachel Maddow discusses her new book on World War II era fascism, vulnerability of today’s democracy
October 18, 2023 21:28 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBAhead of her book tour stop in Atlanta, Emmy-winning MSNBC host and author Rachel Maddowtalks with Rose about her latest book, “PREQUEL: An American Fight Against Fascism.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
MSM professor working to make robotic surgery more accessible to underserved communities; Local educator explains the unique educational challenges refugee girls in DeKalb County experience
October 17, 2023 21:26 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBDr. Shaneeta Johnson, an associate professor of surgery at Morehouse School of Medicine, discusses how she’s using robotic surgery to create equitable healthcare for underserved communities in the Atlanta area. Plus, Hannah Edber, the director of education at the Global Village Project, discusses how a state law – that had been on the books – is creating new challenges for older refugee students who attended Elizabeth Andrews High School for their education. See Privacy Policy at...
Manuel Terán’s family seeks evidence after no criminal charges filed against GA State Patrol troopers; The Hip Hop Museum Tour comes to Atlanta
October 16, 2023 19:13 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBStone Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney George Christian recently released the findings of his investigation into the shooting death of environmental activist Manuel Terán. In his report, Christian found that the shooting was “objectively reasonable,” and that no charges would be filed against the Georgia State Patrol troopers involved. Authorities say Terán fired the first shot. Terán’s family disputes those claims following an independent autopsy. Rose talks with Terán’s...
Brookings researchers explain the connection between proposed police training center and climate and over-policing
October 12, 2023 20:37 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBHanna Love and Manann Donoghoe, senior Brookings Metro researchers, recently published a research report titled “ Atlanta’s “Cop City” and the relationship between place, policing, and climate. They join “Closer Look” to talk more about their research that looks at the overlap between climate and over-policing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
CARE leaders talk about 30 Years in Atlanta & their international efforts; Psychologist discusses dismantling institutional racism, establishing equity in the workplace
October 11, 2023 18:52 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBWednesday marks International Day of the Girl. Michelle Nunn, president and CEO of CARE USA, and Mona Sherpa from CARE Nepal, discuss what this day means for women, CARE’s 30th anniversary in Atlanta, and the ongoing work that CARE is doing in globally. Plus, Dr. Caprice D. Hollins is a licensed clinical psychologist and award-winning author for her work in social justice. Dr. Hollins joins “Closer Look” to discuss deconstructing and moving beyond institutional racism in the workpl...
The Mall West End’s future takes a new turn; Open records documents reveal CBP’s role in over-policing racial justice protests
October 10, 2023 19:04 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBCharles Taylor is a board member of the WABE Foundation and the principal owner of H.T. West End LLC, the ownership group of The Mall West End. He joins “Closer Look” to provide an update about the future of the shopping mall. Plus, Emily Creighton, the legal director at the American Immigration Council, and Tsion Gurmu, legal director at Black Alliance for Just Immigration, discuss new open records documents that show how Customs and Border Protection (CBP) had a direct role in ...
Atlanta Beltline President & CEO talks transportation, equity; NFL & Morehouse team up to diversify sports medicine
October 09, 2023 18:29 - 51 minutes - 47 MBA one-on-one interview with Atlanta BeltLine President & CEO Clyde Higgs. We ask how all communities can benefit from access to the Beltline as it continues to grow. Also, to improve diversity in sports medicine, the NFL has launched their Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative. Hear from the NFL’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills, and Brandon Chiedo, a 4th-year medical student at the Morehouse School of Medicine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...
GBI: No charges against GSP Troopers in shooting death of Manuel Terán; City of Marietta & Habitat for Humanity partner to provide affordable housing to city employees; Dad and daughter write book to combat gun violence
October 06, 2023 20:41 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBStone Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney George R. Christian has concluded the shooting death of Manuel Terán, 26, was “objectively reasonable” and no charges will be filed against the Georgia State Police troopers involved in the shooting. Atlanta City Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari joins “Closer Look” to discuss the timeline of the case and reaction to Christian’s ruling. Plus, Kelsey Thompson-White, the community development manager for of City of Marietta, Jessica ...
African Ancestry celebrates 20 years; The Legacy Project celebrates Black history through music, community conversations
October 05, 2023 20:51 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBAfrican Ancestry celebrates 20 years; The Legacy Project celebrates Black history through music, community conversations African Ancestry is celebrating 20 years of connecting people with their roots. African Ancestry co-founder Dr. Gina Paige returns to “Closer Look” to discuss the huge milestone and what’s next. Plus, veteran radio host and jazz and blues aficionado H. Johnson will be honored with a Presidential Volunteers Service Award at the National Black Radio Hall of ...
New developments in Georgia election interference case; WABE’s H. Johnson to receive a national award; National Black Arts Festival celebrates 35 years
October 04, 2023 18:54 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBWABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas returns to “Closer Look” to discuss the latest developments in the Fulton County election interference case. Plus, veteran radio host and jazz & blues aficionado H. Johnson will be honored with a Presidential Volunteers Service Award at the National Black Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony this weekend. We revisit Rose’s conversation with H., as the two discuss the history of blues music. Lastly,the National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) i...
New book focuses on the life of abolitionist Thomas Smallwood; What a Montana climate lawsuit could mean for other states
September 26, 2023 21:57 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBVeteran award-wining journalist and author Scott Shane discusses his new book, "Flee North." The book tells the story of Thomas Smallwood, an abolitionist, liberator, and writer, who bought his own freedom and led hundreds out of slavery. Plus, a group of climate activists in Montana recently won a lawsuit against their state government. A judge ruled that the government failed to provide a clean environment, as guaranteed in Montana’s constitution, by supporting fossil fuel inf...
AG Carr’s request for out-of-state medical records raises privacy concerns; Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary defends Pentagon’s reproductive health care policy
September 25, 2023 21:03 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBAllison Coffman, the executive director at Amplify Georgia Collaborative, Jen Slipakoff, a parent of a transgender child and member of the Human Rights Campaign National Board of Governors, and Chanel Haley, a transwoman and the director of Education & Community Engagement at Georgia Equality, discuss the privacy concerns they have for people seeking abortions and transgender care. This is following a recent letter from Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and 18 other state attorney...
New stage play focuses on the significance of the Lorraine Motel before MLK’s assassination
September 22, 2023 18:51 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB“Lorraine,” a stage play that focuses on the historic green book motel, 1960’s music, and the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will run this weekend at the Riverside EpiCenter. Rose talks with actors Durrell Lyons and Ivory Shields about the musical production that takes audiences on a journey through the civil rights movement and the social transformations of the era. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...
Coffee Conversations: ‘Closer Look’ guests discuss workforce development for Atlanta’s Westside
September 21, 2023 21:40 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBThe Closer Look team heads to Bankhead Coffee for the September installment of “Coffee Conversations.” Rose talks with panelists about workforce development and the ongoing challenges of brining high-paying jobs to communities like Atlanta’s Westside. Panelists include: Kat Taylor, the owner of Bankhead Coffee, Charles Lee, the executive director of That's My Child, Atlanta City Council member Byron D. Amos, who represents District 3, Keith Parker, the president and CEO of Goodwill ...
Southern Center for Human Rights examines police trends to make policy solutions; Defense attorney discusses RICO indictment of training center protesters
September 20, 2023 22:11 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBThe Southern Center for Human Rights recently held a series of conversations called the Community Safety and Police Violence Town Hall series. Tiffany Williams Roberts, who serves as the public policy director for the Southern Center for Human Rights, discussed the findings from the series and how the SCHR is using data from the national Police Scorecard, APD's data on racial disparities in policing in Atlanta, public health studies and research from Atlanta residents to inform poli...
Local mother explains why she feels her son was unjustly expelled; Cobb County teachers responds after being fired for reading a book about gender identity
September 19, 2023 20:34 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBLocal mother explains why she feels her son was unjustly expelled; Cobb County teachers responds after being fired for reading a book about gender identity National data suggests, Black male students are suspended or expelled at a rate almost 3.5 times greater than white students. Zaire Byrd, a Fulton County student and a member of the Partnership for Southern Equity family, says he was “unjustly expelled” from Tri-Cities High School’s magnet program. Byrd, his mother, DeAndrea By...
New website analyzes significant state supreme court cases; Descendants of 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre reflect on grandfather’s legacy
September 18, 2023 19:49 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThe Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law recently launched State Court Report, a nonpartisan news website that features commentary and analysis about state constitutions and state court cases. Douglas Keith, the senior counsel in the Brennan Center’s Judiciary Program and a founding editor of State Court Report, discusses the mission of the new online resource hub. Rose talks with Patricia Walker Bearden and Yolanda Walker Simmons, the granddaughters of Alex Walker, a Black man wh...
Symposium highlights need for holistic approach to prevent veterans’ suicides; Small breweries want changes to Georgia beer laws
September 15, 2023 20:33 - 46 minutes - 43 MBHighland Rivers Behavioral Health CEO Melanie Dallas and Steve Schmid, a military veteran who serves as Highland Rivers' senior director of Intensive Community and Veterans Services, discuss a recent symposium and how their organization is working to address veterans’ suicides. Plus, Nathan Cowan, one of the co-owners of Eventide Brewing in Grant Park, discusses a Georgia law that is preventing craft brewers from doing more business, resulting in some businesses closing. See Pri...
New CDC director discusses top priorities; Co-defendants in Fulton County’s election case to be prosecuted separately; Therapist stresses need for diversity in mental health
September 14, 2023 21:20 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBDr. Mandy Cohen, the newly appointed director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, talks with Rose Scott about her career journey, her top priorities for the CDC, and how the agency plans to address COVID, HIV, cancer, etc. Plus, WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali returns to “Closer Look” to discuss the latest developments in the Fulton County election interference case and why two defendants are having their trial prosecuted separately. Lastly, therapist Chantel Co...
New documentary explores untold story of the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre
September 12, 2023 20:53 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBGeorgia State University professor and historian Dr. Maurice Hobson returns to “Closer Look” to discuss WABE TV’s (re)Defining History: Uncovering The 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre. The half-hour documentary explores the untold story of the massacre in Atlanta. Plus, we revisit Rose’s conversation with Emory University professor Dr. Carol Anderson. During the discussion Anderson talks about the history behind other race massacres in the United States. See Privacy Policy at https:/...
ACLU deputy director responds to ongoing crisis within Fulton County Jail, More coyote sightings being reported across the metro Atlanta area
September 11, 2023 20:32 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBAt least 10 people have died while in custody at the Fulton County Jail since January. On July 13, 2023, the Justice Department launched a civil investigation into the conditions in the Fulton County Jail in Georgia. According to several reports, since July there have been six deaths at the facility since July, including the death of Alexander Hawkins. On Monday “Closer Look” started a series of conversations that investigate the life and death of Hawkins. Rose Scott talks with Fall...
Morehouse School of Medicine President & CEO on leading the institution, pushing for maternal health equity, and diversifying the health care workforce
September 07, 2023 18:35 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBFor a special edition of “Closer Look,” in a one-on-one conversation, on the campus of Morehouse School of Medicine, Rose talks with Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice. The medical school’s sixth president and first woman leader, talks with Scott about her journey to becoming an infertility specialist and researcher, the importance of women having access to reproductive health care, and MSM’s delivery of care initiative. She also talks about her top goals for the institution and ongoing ef...
New Zillow report examines financial housing challenges for AAPI community; Economic report shows tech and middle-management jobs take a hit
September 06, 2023 19:43 - 48 minutes - 43.9 MBNicole Bachaud, a senior economist at Zillow, discusses the current housing market in metro Atlanta and a recent report that sheds light on how the Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community is impacted by high mortgage costs and other fees. Plus, Dr. Rajeev Dhawan, the director of Georgia State University Economic Forecasting Center, discusses the findings of a new economic report that outlines the latest details about Georgia’s economy and labor market. See Privacy Policy at ht...
Emory leading federal research in cancer fight; Interview with Morehouse School of Medicine President Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice
September 05, 2023 19:52 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBOn today’s episode of Closer Look with Rose Scott, we’re joined by Dr. Philip Santangelo, a professor in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Emory and Georgia Institute of Technology. A new federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has selected Emory University as the inaugural recipient of funding to support transformative breakthroughs in research related to cancer, autoimmune disorders, and viral infections. Santangelo has b...
‘Closer Look’: Live from Dragon Con 2023!
September 01, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBFor a special edition of “Closer Look,” Rose Scott and the team head to downtown Atlanta for Dragon Con 2023. The annual five-day event is one of the largest multi-media gatherings focused on pop culture, gaming, comics, film, literature, science fiction and fantasy. Rose talks with several guests about the convention, the comradery and what drew them to their artforms. Guests include: Dan Carroll, the director of media engagement at Dragon Con Josh Duart, a cosplayer/...
George Takei on the power of living free, dismantling racism and fighting for equality
August 31, 2023 23:17 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBGeorge Takei, a Japanese-American actor, author and activist, best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu, in the television series “Star Trek” talks with Rose about his decades-long career, his family’s experience of being wrongfully imprisoned in a Japanese internment camp during World War II, and two separate strikes involving writers and actors that have forced entertainment production in Hollywood to a halt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...
A special ‘Closer Look’: Can the U.S. end the HIV epidemic by 2030?
August 30, 2023 23:30 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBWednesday’s special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott" focused on the federal effort to end the HIV epidemic in the United States by 2030. Rose talked with a public health expert, HIV researchers, and the leader of a local reproductive justice advocacy organization about new research that reveals the U.S. may not be on track to meet its national goal. Guests include: Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, the dean of the Duke School of Nursing and the director of the Center for Latino Adolesc...
Former Trump aide in federal court; GSU law professor on new law that could remove district attorneys from office; The Same House Aims to address Social, economic challenges
August 29, 2023 19:10 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBWABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas returns to Closer Look to discuss former Trump Chief-of-Staff Mark Meadows' recent appearance in federal court, requesting to have his case moved out of state court to the federal level in the election interference case. Plus, Clark Cunningham, a professor of law and the W. Lee Burge Chair in Law & Ethics at Georgia State University, discusses Senate Bill 92 and how it could be used to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from of...
60 years later: “Closer Look” guests discuss the March on Washington
August 28, 2023 20:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBMonday marks the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. For a special edition of “Closer Look,” Rose talks with guests about the march’s pivotal point in history with a special guest who witnessed the event. Experts also share details about the march’s impact on today’s society. Guests include Elisabeth Omilami , a civil rights activist and humanitarian, Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, an expert on the psychology of racism and former president of Spelman Colleg...
President Trump booked into Fulton County Jail; the Ethical Issues at stake in 2020 Election Interference Case; Pt. 2 of Jeezy Interview
August 25, 2023 18:25 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBOn today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, WABE Reporters Rahul Bali & Sam Gringlas recap the booking of former President Trump at the Fulton County Jail on Thursday, which captured international attention. Then, Associate Professor Edward Queen with the Emory University Center for Ethics is leading a classroom discussion on the ethical issues at stake in Georgia’s 2020 Election Interference Case. He shares how he’s talking about this historic moment from a ethics point of view with h...
Awaiting Trump at Fulton County Jail & GOP Debate Recap; Mental Health Services for Schools Lacking Access
August 24, 2023 18:56 - 46 minutes - 43 MBOn today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, our team of WABE reporters cover the expected arrival of former President Donald Trump at the Fulton County Jail, where he’ll be booked on charges for allegedly attempting to overturn the 2020 Election results in Georgia. They also recap last night’s GOP Debate. Also, Dr. Catherine Perkins, a clinical professor in the College of Education & Human Development at Georgia State University, discusses a $3.6 million grant from the U.S. Department ...
RICO Charges from a Defense Attorney’s Perspective; Awaiting 2020 Election Case Defendants at Fulton County Courthouse; How CHOA is Expediting Critical Healthcare Research
August 23, 2023 18:18 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBOn today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we speak to Marietta-based Attorney David West. He gives a defense attorney’s perspective of Georgia’s RICO laws and explains why they’re so much harder to defend against than murder charges. Plus, WABE Reporter Rahul Bali reports live from the Fulton County Courthouse, where the nation is watching as defendants in the 2020 Election Case turn themselves in. Then, Dr. Wilbur Lam, a Pediatric Hematologist and Oncologist at Children’s Healthcar...
Closer Look
August 23, 2023 02:42 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBOn today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we review the timeline of government action and public discourse about the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Meanwhile, the deadline nears for petition signatures for a November referendum, asking City of Atlanta voters to repeal the lease agreement between the city and the Atlanta Police Foundation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. ...
National Cycling League to host NCL Cup Race in Atlanta; SPLC CEO discusses annual report on extremist groups; Recording artist Jeezy talks new memoir and journey to entrepreneurship
August 18, 2023 20:18 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBAndrea Pagnanelli, the CEO of the National Cycling League (NCL), and Ben Gardner, a NCL Investor and former NFL player, discuss the National Cycling League’s work of promoting DEI in cycling and the league’s inaugural NCL Cup Race that’s scheduled for Sunday in Atlanta. Plus, Margaret Huang, the president and CEO of the Southern Poverty Law Center and SPLC Action Fund, discusses the organization’s Year in Hate & Extremism 2022 report. The report tracks and identifies how hate group...
How Trump indictments are tied to expectations of free and fair elections; the “Hard Reset” for Morris Brown College
August 16, 2023 21:47 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBOn today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” Morris Brown College is undergoing what it calls a “hard reset” after its accreditation was reinstated. Morris Brown President Dr. Kevin James and Dr. Toneyce Randolph, the college’s new provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, discuss the past, present, and future of the institution. Also, Georgia State University law professor Anthony Michael Kreis discusses the recent indictment of former President Donald Trump and 18 ...
"Closer Look” guests discuss Trump indictment in Fulton County
August 15, 2023 21:44 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBLate Monday night, Former President Donald Trump was indicted for the fourth time since March 2023. A Fulton County grand jury indicted Trump and 18 of his allies for their alleged efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results. The nearly 100-page indictment outlines 41 charges against Trump and his allies for allegedly partnering to illegally interfere with the state’s election outcome, which handed a win to Joe Biden. Rose talks with the following guests: WABE politics repor...
Nation awaits Fulton Co. Grand Jury outcome against Trump; CDC warns about new COVID strain
August 14, 2023 21:49 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas returns to “Closer Look” to report on the latest developments in Fulton County where former President Donald Trump could face indictment in alleged attempt to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. Plus, Dr. Nirav Shah, the principal deputy director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, discusses an uptick in COVID cases as EG.5, a new strain of the virus spreads, plus updates on testing protocols and his top priorities as a...
Federal hearing held for SB140; Hip Hop turns 50
August 11, 2023 14:40 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBWABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas discusses a SB140 hearing held this week and the latest developments on the possible indictment of former President Donald Trump and his allies for their efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. Plus, for “Closer Look’s” Hip Hop @ 50 series, class is in session. Rose Scott, the “Closer Look’ team and WABE staff participate live class session that focuses on the genre’s transformative influence on culture, social justice, educ...
Closer Look’ roundtable guests discuss Medicaid Unwinding; DeKalb Commissioner discusses constituents’ opposition to proposed police training center
August 10, 2023 20:01 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBThousands of Georgia Medicaid recipients have lost coverage or are at risk of losing coverage, as the state is currently determining who’s eligible. The process known as “Medicaid Unwinding” started when the pandemic-era rule that protected people from losing their Medicaid coverage ended earlier this year. Rose talks with Leah Chan, the director of health justice for the Georgia Budge Policy Institute, Santiago Marquez, the CEO of Atlanta’s Latin American Association, and Brittney ...
Atlanta’s Human Relations Commission renews efforts to eradicate discrimination; Purposity launches back-to-school initiative to meet the needs of local students
August 09, 2023 21:16 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBThe City of Atlanta has a Human Relations Commission. Carden Wyckoff, the chair of Atlanta’s Human Relations Commission, and Bridgette Simpson, the co-founder and executive director of Barred Business, who was recently appointed to the commission, discuss the function of the commission and how members on the commission are working to make sure all Atlantans are treated fair. Plus, As students across metro Atlanta return to school, a local social entrepreneur is working to make ...
Westside Future Fund launches new initiative to create more affordable housing options; Xernona Clayton on her passion for service and operating in excellence
August 08, 2023 20:27 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBJohn Ahmann, the president and CEO of Westside Future Fund (WFF) and Dr. Beverly Tatum, the current board chair for WFF and former president of Spelman College, discuss a new $55 million funding goal that will allow the nonprofit to finance more affordable housing options and support the nonprofit’s Anti-Displacement Tax Fund. We then revisit Rose’s conversation, which was taped earlier this year, with civil rights icon Xernona Clayton. At the time of the conversation, the pioneer...
Trump expected to be indicted in Fulton County soon; Heat and smoke from Canadian wildfires cause concern across Metro Atlanta; Newly introduced legislation aims to protect workers from heat.
August 07, 2023 20:06 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBFormer President Donald Trump is expected to be indicted in Fulton County soon for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discusses the latest. Plus, Dr. Ishan Mehta, a pulmonologist and critical care doctor at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, discusses the ongoing Canadian burning wildfires and the impact of air pollution on vulnerable populations amid summer heat. Lastly, Jordan Barab, former deputy assi...
Trump indictment lingers in Georgia; Local organization launches new initiative that encourages people to buy banned books
August 01, 2023 21:08 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBWABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas returns to “Closer Look” to provide a recap on Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ investigation into former President Donald Trump and his allies efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. Plus, as schools in Georgia and several states across the country are banning books, a local organization is working to make sure everyone has access to banned books. Dr. Catherine Meeks, the executive director of the Absalom Jones ...