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Closer Look with Rose Scott
by WABE
"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.
Episodes
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WNBA Finals – Atlanta Dream vs Golden State Valkyries; What early voters are saying days before midterm election
The city is hyped for Game 4 of the WNBA Finals as the Atlanta Dream maintains a 2-1 lead over the Golden State Valkyries. On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we’re joined by WABE's DorMiya Vance and KQED reporter Sydney Johnson to talk about the series thus far, how the cities are supporting...
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Dr. Kelly Burton on democracy and “The Price of Union;” State of the Georgia Girl Report
A new book examines the “racial hierarchy” of America and how it built the nation’s power structure. On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” we speak to Emory University political scientist Dr. Kelly Burton about “The Price of Union.” As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary…
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What’s helping and hindering Georgia’s beef industry?
American farmers say they’re in the midst of a perfect storm of problems. Rising diesel prices, tariffs, low cattle herds, imported beef from foreign countries, and years of drought have the farm economy in a crisis. And over the past year, consumers have felt the pain from more expensive beef at...
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Educating faith leaders and congregations about artificial intelligence
On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, our latest discussion on how artificial intelligence is incorporated into daily life. A 2026 study found 93.5% of pastors have used or experimented with AI. Dr. Brady Beard, the Associate Librarian at Pitts Theology Library at Emory University, joins the...
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AI and racial equity in education; guardrails around AI-inspired creativity
As our education system moves further into the age of artificial intelligence, a new book is urging America to remember past harms. On today’s edition of Closer Look with Rose Scott, we focus on AI, starting the conversation with Dr. Kamau Bobb, author of The Bullwhip's Algorithm: Artificial...
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Title IX rollbacks reportedly weaken investigations of discrimination and sexual misconduct
Title IX – it was signed into law by President Richard Nixon more than 50 years ago, but it still has a wide-ranging impact today. It states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination...
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Statement regarding Republican Rick Jackson; Understanding queer theology; Kindergarten graduates
On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” we begin with the following statement from WABE and Show Host Rose Scott: “As the Closer Look Executive Producer, I do not authorize or endorse the use of a clip from a 2021 documentary about then Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. The clip is being used...
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Pioneering Atlanta politician Cathy Woolard looks back on her career; Political analysis of Georgia candidates as election day nears
On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we speak to a woman who has achieved many firsts and many titles in Atlanta area politics. She’s the first openly gay elected official in Georgia history, and the first woman to be President of the Atlanta City council. She was also chair of the Fulton…
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The current progress and setbacks of addressing human trafficking
On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we focus on local and federal efforts to address human trafficking in Georgia and across the nation. We begin our conversation with a recent report by the Associated Press. It revealed that the Trump Administration wants caregivers of migrant children to...
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Latino Community defines priorities ahead of midterm elections
Georgia is home to more than 429,000 Latinos of voting age. However, some in the community believe both Democrats and Republicans have done a poor job of outreach to Latino voters, leaving 40% still undecided within days of early voting for the midterm election. And just like their community,...
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ATLDOT wants community input on long term transportation plan; Georgia voters discuss issues ahead of election
It's been six years since the opening of the Atlanta Department of Transportation, also known as ATLDOT. The department's staff is tasked with everything from street paving to building new sidewalks. And now they're asking for your input on what the department calls its Comprehensive…
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Carter Center election observation already underway; How Avant South supports Atlanta as a tech hub
Early voting in Georgia for the Midterm Election runs from Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 30. However, for the Atlanta-based Carter Center, election observation is already underway. On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we speak with Avery Davis-Roberts, Director of the Carter Center's...
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Democracy Defense Foundation; Girls in Public Works Day; Voter Registration Deadline in Georgia
On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we revisit a conversation with former elected lawmakers representing both sides of Georgia’s political aisle. We’re joined by former Mayor Shirley Franklin (D), former Senator Saxby Chambliss (R), former Congressman Drew Ferguson (R), and former Governor of...
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Reaction to Proposed Rules for Federal School Choice Tax Credit
The President of the National Education Association is responding to the White House's newly releasing rules related to the nation’s first federal school "voucher–style program". It's set to begin next year. Part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” and under the Educational Choice for Children...
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Can political civility make a comeback? Former Georgia leaders weigh in
It seems to be a lost cause at the moment, civility in politics. With 2026 being a major election year and the upcoming midterm elections approaching, the Democracy Defense Foundation (DFF) understands the importance of combating misinformation and intentional disrespect in political messaging.…
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Their Voice, Your Vote: Georgia Attorney General Republican Candidate Sen. Brian Strickland
With just over 30 days until the November midterm election, two candidates are vying to become Georgia’s next attorney general. It’s a matchup between Democratic State Representative Tanya Miller and Republican State Senator Brian Strickland. Whichever candidate wins will serve as the state's…
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Their Voice, Your Vote: Georgia Attorney General Democratic Candidate Rep. Tanya Miller
With just over 30 days until the November midterm election, two candidates are vying to become Georgia’s next attorney general. It’s a matchup between Democratic State Representative Tanya Miller and Republican State Senator Brian Strickland. Whichever candidate who wins the election will serve…
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Atlanta Mayor on past racial zoning to who gets to live where?
It was a discriminatory practice that was upheld by city ordinances. Racial zoning was common in a lot of American cities that used legislation to purposely designated where Black and white residents could live, not only by neighborhood but even by block. Atlanta was one of the cities. A recent...
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Midterm Election and what’s at stake for LGBTQ+ students; DeKalb County murder-for-hire case detailed in new book
Studies have found “a devastating correlation between declining mental health of LGBTQ+ youth and the passage of these anti-LGBTQ+ laws.” On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we speak with Cheryl Greene, the Vice President of School and Youth Programming for the Human Rights Campaign. Their…
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“Closer Look” analyzes continued stigma and gaps in public knowledge about HIV
It was once a diagnosis widely believed to be an absolute death sentence, but much has changed since the earliest years of the AIDS epidemic. There have been tremendous advances in detection and treatment which have dramatically improved health outcomes for millions. Still, an estimated 1.2…
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New Georgia Chamber alliance prepares communities for data centers; New film documents Stop Cop City movement
On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, a new alliance formed by the Georgia Chamber is attempting to bring communities and industry leaders together on data centers. The intention of the Georgia Digital Infrastructure Alliance is to "help communities prepare for responsible digital…
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Georgia among hardest hit states by tariffs; WetWare highlights Atlanta’s electronic music scene; Westside Future Fund’s ongoing efforts for Atlanta neighborhoods
On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we discuss a new website that breaks down how the trade war is costing each state and each household. According to Tariffs.org, Georgia ranks fourth among the hardest hit states by the tariffs, at a cost of $20 Billion or $4,771 per household. Bryan Riley…
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ProPublica investigates spending on lethal injection process; March of Dimes on state of GA maternal health
On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we speak to ProPublica Investigative Reporter Max Blau. His lawsuit forced state officials to release records on Georgia’s lethal injection process. Among Blau’s discoveries: Georgia has spent over a million dollars on a contractor since the start of the...
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Report shows overestimated data center growth; Bio reintroduces civil rights legacy of opera singer Marian Anderson
On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, as Georgia leads most states in development and operation of data centers, a report from Greenlink Analytics and Science for Georgia is skeptical of their expected growth beyond 2030. It claims the industry is planning massive infrastructure expansions that...
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Cupcakes, Crisis, and a Comeback
Andra Hall went from selling a few cupcake orders while earning $9 an hour at a hotel to building Cami Cakes Cupcakes, a thriving bakery brand that eventually expanded to nine locations. After more than a decade of growth and success, her life took a sharp turn as she navigated a series of major...
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Closer Look at Dragon Con 2026: 40 Years of Fandom and America at 250
On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” it’s our annual live broadcast from Dragon Con! We mark 40 years of the epic pop culture event and 250 years of America by asking how creative storytelling. imagined characters and worlds have helped shape our world today. We’re joined for this fun,...
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Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms outlines vision in one-on-one interview
On a special edition of “Closer Look,” host Rose Scott sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms. Bottoms addresses questions about her tenure as Atlanta mayor, including key decisions made under her leadership. She also reflects…
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The GOP Strategy to winning over Black Voters; Seacrest Studios bringing joy to pediatric patients
Both major political parties are pitching their platforms in the 63 days until the 2026 midterm elections. On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” we speak with two people with insight on voters and the Republican Party. We ask whether the GOP will see any victories this November with limited...
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Relaunching Atlanta’s E-Bike Rebate Program; Two Georgia news websites push partisan messaging
On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” the city of Atlanta is investing $1 million into the second round of its e-bike rebate program. That funding will provide vouchers up to $1,600 for Atlanta residents to purchase their own e-bike from one of eleven local bike shops. It’s estimated this…
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How Georgia RSVP Clinic provides necessary, life-changing care to uninsured and underinsured
For five years, Georgia RSVP Clinic has provided critical care to people who have suffered spinal cord and brain injuries. Volunteers rehabilitate patients who are uninsured or underinsured, providing them care that would otherwise cost close to $1 million in some cases. Here in Georgia, more…
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‘Pan Gyul’ Director shares her cinematic ambitions; Brad Raffensperger on his time as Georgia's Secretary of State
On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” Caribbean-American actor Juliette Jeffers shares her coming-of-age film, “Pan Gyul.” Featured at multiple film festivals, including Atlanta’s BronzeLens Film Festival, the movie takes viewers to the island of Nevis. Jeffers spoke with Scott about the...
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Aging in Georgia; Caregiving needs of LGBTQ+ seniors
It’s called a silver tsunami: the rapidly growing population of America’s seniors. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 20% of Georgia’s population will be 60 or older by 2030 – an increase of almost 34% since 2012. On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” we examine aging in Georgia. We’ll hear...
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Lawsuit demands information about ICE detention expansion; Latest developments on 2026 campaign trail
On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” data reveals Georgia is among the top five states with the most immigration detainees, with more than 4,500 people in custody. That number grew by 90% since President Trump returned to the White House. Witnesses and members of Congress, such as Georgia...
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Dr. Ayanna Howard “feels responsibility, not pressure” as new Spelman President
It’s the first day of a new school year for Spelman College students and that includes a new president, Dr. Ayanna Howard. The self-described servant leader is the Atlanta based HBCU’s 12th president. She brings her NASA background and experience with tech and science to the role at a time when…
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Addressing ongoing high rates of unemployment among Black Americans
In 2025, more than 300,000 Black women reportedly left or were let go from their jobs within the first few months of President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Many of those jobs were cut as the Trump Administration downsized the federal workforce. Now, a year after Closer Look’s special...
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NPR’s Sam Gringlas on Ossoff Campaign Trail; Atlanta’s Disappearing Tree Canopy; AI platform sources Black history, culture
On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” we catch up with NPR Congressional Reporter and WABE alum Sam Gringlas. He’s currently following Democratic Incumbent Jon Ossoff and his effort to reclaim his U.S. Senate seat this November. Polling data currently has Ossoff leading his Republican…
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Report measures economic and scholastic wellbeing of Black males; Brennan Center for Justice monitoring potential election action by Trump Administration
A new report from Virginia State University reveals disparities related to education level, employment and household wealth for Black men and boys in America. On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” Dr. Wes Bellamy joins us to examine the findings and hear solutions to closing these economic...
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Youth find confidence through Young Author Project; BronzeLens Film Festival promotes storytellers of color
On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” we learn how the Savannah-based nonprofit, Deep Center, is helping youth find their voice through writing. We hear from the Director of Youth Literacy and a Writing Fellow about their Young Author Project – how their work is improving literacy rates and...
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Follow the money to the midterm elections; Rediscovering “Riverbend”
On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” with about two months until early voting begins, we update the latest on the race to the November midterm election. We examine how top-of-the-ticket races can help or hurt down-ballot candidates. And those down-ballot candidates are stretching their...
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Feedback Friday: Should the U.S. withdraw from the war in Iran, or can a deal be reached?
The current war against Iran started when the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes against targeted military and government regions in Iran. To which, part of Iran's retaliation included blocking the Strait of Hormuz. In February, President Donald Trump said the war in Iran would be...
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Fulton Commissioner calls Atlanta Mayor’s letter “over the top”; Sur Legal on protecting immigrant workers; Chamblee’s proactive approach to data centers
The very public disagreement between the Atlanta Mayor’s office and the Fulton County Commission continues. Last week Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens sent the commission a letter regarding a recent majority vote to "commit approximately $1.3 billion" toward a new Fulton County Jail. The harshly…
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What records show about rental properties in mostly Black and white neighborhoods; Book explores impactful life of civil rights champion C. T. Vivian
On this edition of “Closer Look,” we revisit our segment on researchers at Georgia State University who reviewed more than 250,000 property records in the City of Atlanta. Among their findings, rental properties in historically Black, lower-income neighborhoods are mostly locally owned and for...
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Atlanta City Councilmember on the complexities of removing homeless encampments; New program helps with tree removal
Finding a decent place to stay for Atlanta’s unhoused population is already a challenge with affordable housing shortages, poverty, and a lack of shelters. Without shelter, some of Atlanta’s unhoused population resides in a homeless encampment in a West End neighborhood that has raised some…
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Feds urge precautions amid peak time for child hot car deaths; Tech companies issue nonbinding promise to cover data center electricity costs
Federal safety officials say we're in the peak time of year for pediatric hot car deaths -- when fatalities usually climb sharply in July and August. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says as of the end of July, 17 children have died in the U.S. due to pediatric vehicular heat...
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Fulton Co. Commissioner responds to Atlanta Mayor’s criticism of new jail spending
A new dispute has emerged over the problem-plagued Fulton County Jail. Months ago, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners – by a majority – voted on a resolution to commit approximately $1.3 Billion towards a new jail. Now, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens sent a harshly worded letter to the county...
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DeKalb Commissioner wants data center impact study; Uncertainty for unaccompanied migrant children as government withholds legal counsel funding
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners have put a moratorium on new data center applications through 2027. In the meantime, the county lawmakers are developing new regulations. However, Commissioner Ted Terry expressed his skepticism about the benefits of the quickly wide spreading technology...
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Fighting Health Insurance Claim Denials with AI; RedefinED Atlanta: Need to prepare students for life after school
On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we follow-up on our 2025 series about health insurance companies using artificial intelligence to deny insurance claims at high rates and the legal battle that’s following it. In recent years, companies like Claimable have given patients an AI tool of their...
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Bringing vital healthcare back to south Fulton County; Meeting Georgia’s new State Librarian
Following the loss of two major hospitals in south Fulton County, multiple stakeholders have worked together in recent years to bring a fully operating hospital to the area. Phase one of Grady South is already completed, with a stand-alone emergency department in Union City. But there’s more work...
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Recap of President Trump’s Cobb Co. Visit; Political Analysis of Democratic Socialists
President Donald Trump returned to Georgia for an event in Cobb County on Wednesday. While the subject was Trump Accounts, WABE Politics Reporter Rahul Bali says it amounted to just a few minutes of the hours long rally. The event at Wheeler High School in Marietta, was also attended by notable...
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AMA President elect: No trust in CDC, Biography Behind the Polio Breakthrough
In its nearly 180-year history, the American Medical Association has committed to being "a physicians’ powerful ally in patient care." Whether in the operating room or the halls of Congress, the AMA says its mission is to remove obstacles and take the lead for the betterment of public health.…
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"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 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...
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