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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ACLU responds to newly proposed voting legislation; Charges filed in UGA fatal crash; Graphic novel explores the beauty of Black women’s hair and friendships
March 02, 2023 19:47 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBYoung, the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia (ACLU), responds to current voting and election-related bills in the state legislature. Plus, Former U.S. Attorney Michael Moore discusses the latest developments in the investigation of the fatal crash involving a UGA Football player and staff member. We then revisit Rose’s conversation with Jamila Rowser. The award-winning comics writer and cartoonist Robyn Smith used Kickstarter to fund their book “W...
Senate committee approves legislation that could make sweeping changes to Georgia’s election law
March 01, 2023 20:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBThe Senate Ethics committee recently voted to approve legislation that could potentially ban ballot drop boxes in Georgia and make changes to SB 202. WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas joins “Closer Look” to discuss the latest. We then revisit Rose’s conversation with OneGoal executive director Taylor Ramsey and LaShanti Holland, a OneGoal alum and sophomore at Clayton State University. They discuss how the OneGoal program is preparing students for college who have limited access...
CDC data reveals suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S.
February 28, 2023 19:52 - 51 minutes - 47 MBFor a special edition of “Closer Look,” Rose talks with several guest about suicide prevention, awareness and resources. Guest include: Dr. Asha Ivey-Stephenson, a behavioral scientist and epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, Dr. Paul Quinnett is a clinical psychologist and the president and CEO of the QPR Institute and Dr. Doreen Marshall, the vice president of the America...
Leader of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport talks top goals for 2023; Ukraine crisis marks one year; Target showcases the work of Spelman student during Black History Month
February 24, 2023 20:24 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBBalram Bheodari, the general manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, discusses his top goals for 2023 and traveling in the aftermath of COVID. Today marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Meave, a manager for CARE Ukraine, and Daria Chekalova, the deputy head and project manager at NGO Girls, discuss working as humanitarians in Ukraine during the war. Pamela Krominga, the director of Multicultural Merchandising at Target, and Cadence Patrick, a sop...
Coffee Conversations: West End community leaders discuss several community-related topics
February 23, 2023 21:52 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBFor the first Coffee Conversation of 2023, Rose and the “Closer Look” team head to UniTea & Coffee at 640 West. Rose talks with panelists about the most pressing issues facing West End. Panelists include Tassili Ma’at, owner of UniTea & Coffee at 640 West, Atlanta City Councilman Jason Dozier, Myrna Anderson-Fuller, president of the West End Merchants and Lyndon Greene, president of the Atlanta University Center Neighborhood Association. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...
APS Superintendent discusses her top priorities for the district; New afterschool program launches in Gwinnett County
February 15, 2023 20:18 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBAtlanta Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring returns to “Closer Look” to discuss pursuing more business partnerships to expand the district's career programs for students. Dr. Amber Ebert, an assistant professor of science education and the secondary education department chair at Georgia Gwinnett College, discusses the launch of Grizzly Academy Dreamers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...
Parts of a special grand jury report to be released; Podcasters explore the business of data apps
February 14, 2023 19:59 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBThree portions of an investigative report produced by a Georgia special grand jury that investigates former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn election results in 2020 will be released this week. Former U.S. Attorney Michael Moore discusses the latest and several other pending legal cases. Writers and podcasters Sangeeta Singh Kurtz and Lakshmi Rengarajan (former Match.com director) discuss why more people are turning away from dating apps and attempting to find love i...
WABE politics reporters discuss the latest from the legislative session; Documents reveal Black migrants were treated unfairly; New report explores the impact of Georgia’s aging population on the economy
February 13, 2023 20:03 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBWABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss the latest from the legislative session and the latest in the special grand jury Trump-related election probe. Luz López, the senior supervising attorney for the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Immigrant Justice Project, discusses newly obtained documents that reveal U.S. government officials’ expressed racist views toward Black migrants. John Robertson, Atlanta Fed senior policy adviser, discusses the bank’s late...
Transgender civil-rights activist explains why she dropped a lawsuit against the Georgia Department of Corrections; Downtown Decatur launches new electric shuttle program
February 10, 2023 20:58 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBTransgender civil-rights activist Ashely Diamond and Beth Littrell, a senior supervising attorney at the Southern Poverty Law, discuss Diamond’s recent decision not to move forward with challenging the Georgia Department of Corrections over its transgender policies. Lastly, Shirley Baylis, the business development manager for the City of Decatur and Shundel Cooper, the director of operations for Let's Ride Atlanta, discuss Decatur’s new electric shuttle pilot program. See Priva...
Georgia lawmaker discusses efforts to combat antisemitism; Forest Park Mayor talks top priorities for 2023; Nashville Councilwoman working stop the renaming of a street named after Congressman John Lewis
February 09, 2023 20:20 - 49 minutes - 45 MBHouse Rep. Esther Panitch Esther Panitch talks with show host Rose about finding antisemitic fliers in her driveway and what’s she now doing to combat the rise in antisemitism. Forest Park Mayor Angelyne Butler discusses her top priorities for 2023 and provides updates about affordable housing, economic development and public safety. Nashville Councilwoman Zulfat Suara talks with Rose Scott about what she’s doing to stop the proposed renaming of Rep. John Lewis Way in Nashvi...
President of Legal Defense Fund pushes for policy reform; Local health experts discuss calls to ban the requirement of COVID vaccines for schools and government offices
February 08, 2023 20:16 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBJanai Nelson, the president and director-counsel of the Legal Defense Fund, discusses recent calls for the Biden administration to address police reform in the aftermath of the killing of Tyre Nichols. Nelson offers remarks about Biden’s State of the Union Address. A group of Georgia senators voted in favor of legislation to permanently block schools and government offices from requiring COVID-19 vaccines. Dr.Carlos del Rio, a distinguished professor of medicine, epidemiology and g...
Gov. Kemp-backed bill aims for harsher sentences for gang-related crimes; Atlanta City Council aims to crack down on catalytic converter thefts; TAG connecting Georgians to tech jobs
February 08, 2023 15:59 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBWABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas joins “Closer Look” to discuss the latest from the capitol as the legislative session continues. Plus, Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Lewis, who represents District 12, discusses the rise in catalytic converter thefts and how officials are working to address the issue through a new ordinance. Lastly, Larry Williams, the CEO and president of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), how Georgia is preparing tech companies for the oncom...
The family of Manuel Teran calls for more transparency from the GBI; OneGoal aims to prepare local students for college; GSU conference examines Black culture's role in fighting for social justice
February 06, 2023 20:16 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBThe family of Manuel Teran held a press conference this morning. A private autopsy paid for by the family reveals that the 26-year-old was shot 13 times by law enforcement at the location of the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. WABE’s criminal justice reporter Chamian Cruz joins “Closer Look” to discuss the latest. Plus, OneGoal executive director Taylor Ramsey and LaShanti Holland, a OneGoal alum and sophomore at Clayton State University, discuss how the OneGoal prog...
Mircosoft halts plan to develop 90 acres in Grove Park; Mild recession expected in 2023; Morris Brown receives new funding; HBCUs marching bands prepare to battle
February 03, 2023 20:11 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBLess than one year after announcing plans to develop 90 acres of land in Atlanta’s Grove Park neighborhood, Microsoft is halting its plans. Rose reports the latest. Jeff Humphreys, the director of Economic Forecasting at UGA's Terry College of Business, talks with show host Rose Scot about the findings of the 2023 Georgia Economic Outlook. Plus, WABE education reporter Martha Dalton discusses a nearly $3 million grant that Sen. Jon Ossoff help secure for Morris Brown Colleg...
Commissioner Ted Terry on Cop City; Atlanta’s Chief Operating Officer discusses her role; Journalist Josie Duffy discusses new investigative podcast
February 02, 2023 20:23 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBAtlanta and DeKalb County officials announced plans to move forward with building a $90 million Atlanta Public Safety Training Center at the site of a former Georgia state prison farm. Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry, who represents constituents where the facility is expected to be built, is calling for more transparency. He talks with Rose about the path forward. Lisa Gordon talks about her role as the Chief Operating Officer for the City of Atlanta and her top goals fo...
Georgia House Minority Leader on Tyre Nichols' death; Goldie Taylor discusses new memoir
February 01, 2023 20:14 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBHouse Minority Leader James Beverly discusses several topics, including the House and Senate Democrats' policy agenda for healthcare, affordable housing, education, public safety, and workforce development. Beveverly also discusses what he's calling on the Georgia House of Representatives to do in the wake of Tyre Nichols' death. Plus, veteran journalist and human rights activist Goldie Taylor discusses her latest book, "The Love You Save: A Memoir" and her recent op-ed in respo...
New ordinance requires some DeKalb County businesses to install a video surveillance system; Veteran Filmmaker Spike Lee launches fellowship
January 31, 2023 19:33 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBWABE politics reporter Rahul Bali discusses the latest from the capitol as the legislative session continues. Plus, DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson discusses the Video Surveillance Ordinance. Lastly, Atlanta University Center Consortium Executive Director Michael Hodge and Dr. Stephane Dunn, a writer, filmmaker,and Morehouse professor, discuss the Spike Fellows Program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...
Georgia Secretary of State explains why he wants to end runoff elections; Women of Welcome on a mission to teach women about immigration
January 30, 2023 20:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBGeorgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger returns to “Closer Look” to discuss his top priorities for 2023 and his recent calls to end runoff elections in Georgia. Sarah Quezada is an author, speaker, and advocate who oversees community engagement for Women of Welcome. She talks with Rose about the situation unfolding at the southern border and the work that her organization is doing to help. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...
East Point Mayor discusses top priorities; Moms Demand Action continues fight to end gun violence
January 27, 2023 22:04 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBEast Point Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham discusses her top priorities for 2023 and provides updates about affordable housing, economic development and public safety. Shannon Watts, the founder of Moms Demand Action and Laura Judge, elections lead for Georgia Moms Demand Action, talk with Rose about the ongoing fight to end gun violence and reform gun laws amid rising mass shootings and child death. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...
Georgia Log Cabin leaders discuss legislative priorities; DeKalb County DA recuses herself
January 26, 2023 20:12 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBSergio Mendez and Coleman Williamson with the Georgia Log Cabin Republicans, discuss their organization's top legislative priorities for 2023. Plus, Former U.S. Attorney Michael Moore discusses several pending legal cases, including DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston’s decision to recuse herself from reviewing the investigation of the officer-involved shooting that took place at the proposed site of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. See Privacy Policy at https:...
Georgia Equality continues to push for equality during the 2023 legislative session; Local labor nurses fired after a viral TikTok video
January 25, 2023 19:37 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBJeff Graham, the executive director of Georgia Equality, discusses proposed legislation that could negatively impact the LGBTQ+ community if passed this legislative session. Dr. Priscilla Hall a nurse midwife and assistant professor, talks with Rose about the mistreatment some women experience during pregnancy and labor and a recent viral TikTok video that shows a local group of labor nurses (who have since been terminated) mocking expectant mothers. See Privacy Policy at https://...
Judge deciding whether a grand jury report into the 2020 election will be made public; Local nonprofit continues to push for equity for all people, Tech industry experiencing massive job cuts
January 24, 2023 20:02 - 50 minutes - 46 MBA judge is hearing arguments on whether to publicly release a special grand jury report detailing former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali discusses the latest from the courtroom. Nathaniel Smith, founder and chief equity officer for Partnership for Southern Equity, discusses the organization’s top priorities for 2023. Jerry Kane, a professor of Management Information Science at UGA and an expert on tech-s...
The legislative session continues as pro-life supporters rally outside the capitol; Ashley Diamond drops lawsuit; The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation receives $65 million gift
January 20, 2023 20:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBWABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss the latest from the legislative session continues and as rallies take place outside of the Georgia capitol as what would’ve been the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade nears. Former U.S. Attorney Michael J Moore discusses Ashely Diamond’s decision not to move forward with challenging the Georgia Department of Corrections over transgender policies and several other pending legal cases. Lastly, Major General Charles F. Bo...
GBI investigating deadly officer-involved shooting; ARC seeking public feedback about TDMP plan; Remembering civil and human rights activist Roslyn Pope
January 19, 2023 20:35 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBWABE’s criminal justice reporter Chamian Cruz and WABE reporter Emily Wu discuss a deadly officer-involved shooting near a proposed site for Atlanta’s new public safety training facility, also known as Cop City. Roz Tucker, the managing director of Mobility Services Atlanta Regional Commission, the regional Transportation Demand Management Plan, “Mobility Connections: A Plan for Expanding Opportunity,” and how the public can provide feedback about their commuter needs. Dr. Roslyn...
Are gas stoves safe?; Teacher survey results released as the legislative session gets underway; Learn4Life explores the state of education
January 18, 2023 20:30 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBStanford University researchers say methane leaking from gas stoves poses a public health threat. Professor Rob Jackson, an Earth System scientist at Stanford University, discusses his research on the safety of gas stoves. Plus,the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) surveyed its members seeking feedback about the challenges they faced since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. WABE’s education reporter Martha Dalton recently interviewed Claire Suggs, PAGE’s senior...
Stone Mountain’s confederate monument is the focus of a new documentary
January 17, 2023 20:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBThe history of the largest confederate monument in the world is now the focus of a new documentary. It’s called “Monument: The Untold Story of Stone Mountain." For Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” we air a panel discussion that followed the premiere of the documentary, hosted by program host Rose Scott at the Atlanta History Center. Rose talks with several guests, including Kristian Weatherspoon, executive producer of the documentary and vice president of digital storytelling at ...
Gov. Kemp sworn in for a second term; Wife of the late Curtis Mayfield reflects on his life and legacy; Local pilot training the next generation of Black pilots
January 13, 2023 20:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBGovernor Brian Kemp was sworn in Thursday for his second term. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss Kemp’s renewed pledges to Georgians and the latest from the capitol as the legislative session continues. In honor of MLK Day, we revisit a conversation from our ATL68 series with Altheida Mayfield. The wife of the late singer-songwriter Curtis Mayfield talks with Rose about the backstory behind a meeting that was set to take place between Dr. Martin Luther Kin...
Travel industry expert talks about FFA glitch; GBPI tracking new policy priorities; Local woman starts first body-positive fitness center
January 12, 2023 20:03 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBPlus, travel industry expert Henry Harteveldt discusses the nationwide airline glitch that grounded several flights. Staci Fox, the president and CEO of Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, discusses GBPI's top policy priorities for 2023 and the institute's new report, “Regressive Revenue Perpetuates Poverty: Why Georgia’s Fines and Fees Need Immediate Reform.” Abbey Griffith, the founder of Clarity Fitness Center, discusses weight loss risk and what inspired her to open Georgia's...
YSL trial underway in Fulton County; Special grand jury completes investigation into Trumps’move to overturn 2020 election; American Academy of Sleep Medicine wants to do away with daylight saving time
January 11, 2023 20:12 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBYoung Thug's RICO trial is underway. Journalist George Chidi returns to “Closer Look” to discuss the latest and what’s next. Plus, the special Atlanta-based grand jury that has been investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes while trying to overturn his 2020 election has completed its final report. Former U.S. Attorney Michael J Moore what’s next for the case. Lastly, Dr. Jennifer Martin, the president of the American Academy of Sle...
Spelman Pres. discusses new role; Georgia Bulldogs are national champs again
January 10, 2023 20:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBHelene Gayle was recently named the 11th president of Spelman College. Gayle joins “Closer Look” to discuss her new role and the goals she has for the liberal arts college. Plus,the Georgia Bulldogs are national champions again. Jordan Tucker, a freelance sports analyst and former UNC offensive lineman, discusses how the Bulldogs were able to dominate Monday night’s game against TCU Horned Frogs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...
Georgia’s 2023 legislative session kicks off; New report highlights the state of education amid pandemic; Bulldogs preparing for another national championship
January 09, 2023 20:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBThe Georgia General Assembly's 2023 legislative session starts today. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss the latest from the capitol. Sam also reports on the latest details about a special grand jury’s investigation into former President Donald Trump's actions to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Plus, Dr. Ken Zeff, the executive director of Learn4Life, discusses the findings of his organization's State of Education 2022 report. Lastl...
“Closer Look’ listeners discuss racial healing
January 06, 2023 20:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBFriday marks two years since the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol. For “Closer Look’s” first Feedback Friday of 2023, Rose talks with Dr. Catherine Meeks, the executive director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing. Meek reflects on the insurrection and her latest book 'The Night Is Long But Light Comes in the Morning: Mediations for Racial Healing.’ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...
Closer Look guests on discovering family roots
January 05, 2023 20:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBFor Thursday’s special edition of “Closer Look,” which focuses on genealogy, Rose first talks with Althea Sumpter, a researcher and scholar, about her decades-long work in documenting and studying the Gullah Geechee culture and how to go about tracing one’s family history. We then revisit Rose’s conversation with Tammy Ozier, president of the Atlanta chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society. They discuss the National Archives and Records Administration relea...
APPI Caucus prepares for the 2023 legislative session; New year, new goals; New legislation aims to change Atlanta Beltline’s overlay
January 04, 2023 20:17 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBState Senator Dr. Michelle Au discusses the creation of the new Georgia Legislative Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus and its top priorities for the 2023 legislative session. Plus, Jennifer Lester, a licensed psychotherapist and life coach, discusses managing mental health and setting and achieving goals in the new year. Lastly, Atlanta City Councilmember Jason Dozier, representing District 4, returns to “Closer Look” to discuss newly proposed zoning legislation that would b...
What’s next for cryptocurrency?; What the NFL got wrong with handing the Buffalo Bills incident
January 03, 2023 20:29 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBGeorge Bragues, an associate vice-provost at the University of Guelph-Humber in Canada, discusses FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud case and the future of cryptocurrency. Kristy Klein Davis, the president and CEO of the Healthcare Georgia Foundation, discusses how a $9 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott will be used to improve and advance the health and well-being of all Georgians Plus, Officials say Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains in critical condi...
DeKalb CEO on the county’s fragile water system; ‘Closer Look’ guests discuss top news and political stories of 2022; The Georgia Bulldogs gear up to take on Ohio State Buckeyes in Peach Bowl
December 29, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBCrews in DeKalb County have been working around the clock to fix several water main breaks. DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond discusses the latest. 2022 marked a big year for Georgia politics. Fred Hicks, an Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst, reflects on some of the most notable moments in Georgia politics. Dan Whisenhunt, the founder, publisher and editor of Decaturish.com, discusses the top news stories of 2022. Lastly, The Georgia Bulldogs are gearing up to take ...
Local professors discuss the state of democracy; Atlanta music journalist talks about the top music of 2022
December 21, 2022 20:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBIllya Davis, a philosophy professor at Morehouse College and the director of the New Students & Transition Program and Dr. Maurice Hobson, an associate professor of Africana Studies and historian at Georgia State University, talk with Rose about the state of democracy and the role of social media in distributing divisive information that challenges the true definition of a democratic state. Plus, Atlanta-based music journalist and author Quentin Harrison, recaps the hits and best p...
Local child protection expert talks about online safety for kids; Santa Dee gears up for Christmas
December 21, 2022 20:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBWith smartphones, tablets, and other tech devices being readily available, research suggests almost all children under 12 are now internet users. Angie Boy, a child protection expert and the program manager of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Stephanie V. Blank Center for Safe and Healthy Children, discusses how parents can protect their children online. Christmas is just a few days away. We revisit Rose’s conversation with Santa Dee. They discuss several Christmas-related topics...
BOA offers free financial counseling; How to support people with hearing loss during the holiday season; Atlanta Gears Up for the Cricket Celebration Bowl
December 16, 2022 20:05 - 50 minutes - 46 MBAmid skyrocketing inflation and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans are struggling financially. Christine Channels, Bank of America’s head of Community Banking, discusses the expansion of HOPE Inside, a free financial counseling program. Plus,Ashley Pearce, a hearing care professional at HearUSA in Atlanta, discusses tips to make the holidays enjoyable for people who are hard of hearing. Lastly,Jackson State and North Carolina Central are gearing up for the Cric...
New grants awarded to advance climate solutions in Georgia; Councilmember supports e-bike rebate program; Wu-Tang Clan reflects on their growing hip-hop legacy
December 15, 2022 22:35 - 50 minutes - 46 MBBlair Beasley, the director of climate strategies at the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, and Lejla Prljaca, the executive director of the Lawrenceville Housing Authority and CEO of the Gwinnett Housing Corporation, discuss the Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grants. Plus, Post 2 at-large councilmember Matt Westmoreland discusses proposed legislation that, if passed, would start an e-bike rebate program in Atlanta. Lastly, Rose talks with the iconic group Wu-Tang Clan abou...
New initiative to help Atlanta legacy homeowners; Humane Society urges pet owners to keep pets safe during the holiday season
December 14, 2022 21:13 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBRob Lockett, the National Housing Stability Leader for Rocket Community Fund and Rob Brawner, the executive director of the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, talk with Rose about a new initiative that aims to preserve affordable housing for Atlanta residents. Plus, Lindsay Hamrick, director of Shelter Outreach and Engagement for the Humane Society of the United States, discusses holiday safety tips for pets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...
Local nonprofit encourages Georgians to recycle their Christmas trees
December 13, 2022 20:25 - 52 minutes - 48 MBMeagan Whitehead, the program and affiliate support manager at the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, discusses her foundation's statewide Christmas tree recycling program and the importance of having a more sustainable holiday season. Dr. Barbara Mahon, the deputy chief of the Enteric Diseases Epidemiology Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), discusses the latest COVID news and her agency’s winter outlook for the virus. See Privacy Policy at https://art...
Local Christmas tree seller discusses tree shortage
December 12, 2022 20:02 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBAmid the pandemic, Christmas trees were in short supply last year. But what about this year? Matt Bowman, the owner of Tradition Trees in Little Five Points, talks about how his business is fairing this holiday season. From the “Closer Look” archives, we revisit one of our listeners’ favorites: Rose’s conversation with Crystal Freeman, the daughter of Barbara Pace Hunt. Freeman’s mother was one of three Black women who sued Georgia State University to allow their admission. See Pr...
Atlanta Young Republicans look ahead; Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled offers new services
December 09, 2022 21:40 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBOn this edition of Closer Look: Youth voter turnout in this year’s midterm elections was the second highest in almost 30 years. Atlanta Young Republicans is an organization hoping to persuade more of those young voters to consider joining the Republican Party. President Allen English details their strategy. The Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled is offering a new resource to its patrons. Outreach Manager, Gina Martin shares the latest. See Privacy Policy at...
Coffee Conversations: South Atlanta community leaders discuss several community-related topics
December 08, 2022 21:26 - 57 minutes - 53 MBFor the last Coffee Conversation of 2022, Rose and the “Closer Look” team head to Community Grounds Coffee Shop in south Atlanta. Rose talks with Jeff Delp, the director of economic development at Focused Community Strategies (which operates Carver Market), District 1 Councilmember Jason Winston and Malcolm Benson, co-founder of Grape Roots. The guests discuss several topics, including public safety, the importance of supporting small businesses, and job creation for youth. See Pri...
CDC continues to monitor COVID as winter approaches; Senator Raphael Warnock defeats Republican challenger Herschel Walker
December 07, 2022 20:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBDr. Barbara Mahon, the deputy chief of the Enteric Diseases Epidemiology Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), discusses the latest COVID news and her agency’s winter outlook for the virus. Senator Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Georgia's U.S. Senate runoff on Tuesday. Julianne Thompson, a Republican strategist and the president of Main Street Network Strategies, and Fred Hicks, an Atlanta-based political strategist and a...
Georgia Tech’s Lunar Flashlight spacecraft prepares for launch; Longtime meteorologist Glenn Burns on his retirement
December 05, 2022 20:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBDr. Glenn Lightsey, a professor at the Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering and co-principal investigator for the Lunar Flashlight project, and student researchers Michael Hauge and Mason Starr discuss their partnership with NASA and upcoming mission to study ice on the moon. Meteorologist Glenn Burns recently retired from WSB-TV after more than 40 years. He talks with Rose about his love for science, Atlanta and his decades-long career in meteorology. See Privacy Policy at ...
Local economist discusses U.S economy; Georgia Bulldogs prepare to take on LSU Tigers; Counting down to Christmas
December 02, 2022 20:26 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThe pandemic and inflation have played a major role in the state of the U.S. economy. Dr. Rajeev Dhawan, the director of Georgia State University’s Economic Forecasting Center, discusses the latest. Plus, Jordan Tucker, a freelance sports analyst and former UNC offensive lineman, discusses what he thinks will happen when the Georgia Bulldogs take on the LSU Tigers this weekend for the 2022 SEC Championship Game. Lastly, Christmas is just a few weeks away. Santa Dee discusses several Chris...
“Closer Look” guests on eradicating stigma and combating HIV/AIDS
December 01, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThe theme for this year's World AIDS Day is “Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV.” Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, the dean and professor of the Duke University School of Nursing and vice chancellor for Nursing Affairs, talks about the history of HIV/AIDS, combating stigma and ongoing testing, treatment and prevention efforts. Rose then talks with Dr. Bambi W. Gaddist, the CEO of the South Carolina HIV Council, about her decades-long work of educating others about sex...
National Retail Federation releases new holiday shopping data; Atlanta community activists respond to youth violence
November 30, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBNew leadership and lawmakers for the Georgia General Assembly. WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali discusses the upcoming legislative session. Rose talks to Mark Mathews, the National Retail Federation's Vice President of Research Development and Industry Analysis, about shopping trends amid the pandemic and skyrocketing inflation. Atlanta City Councilwoman Keisha Sean Waites is proposing a citywide curfew to combat youth violence.CJ and Kelli Stewart, the founders of L.E.A.D. Cente...