Closer Look with Rose Scott

A major development regarding Georgia's 2020 presidential election interference case, the Georgia Court of Appeals has decided to hear an appeal of a previous ruling that allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to stay on the case. WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas reports on the latest.   Plus, Natalie Foster is president and co-founder of the Economic Security Project . She di...

The Atlanta City Council has voted unanimously to settle a civil rights lawsuit against the City of Atlanta with the family of Deacon Johnny Hollman for $3.8 million . Hollman, 62, died in Aug. 2023. An Atlanta Police Officer tased Holloman after he refused to sign a traffic ticket following a minor car accident, Hollman later died after the altercation. Arnitra Hollman, the daughter of Deaco...

What's fair, credible and accurate reporting as it relates to the Israel-Hamas war and protests taking place across the nation? For a roundtable discussion, Rose and several journalists provide an analysis of the overall news coverage of the war and the ongoing student protests. Guests include Hank Klibanoff , a veteran journalist, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and a Peabody Award-winning podcas...

Sule Konata Welch is a certified fitness trainer, coach and martial arts instructor. He is also the founder of The Welch Center . He talks with Rose about his journey of transforming a dilapidated building in the Vine City neighborhood into a state-of-the-art studio and its historic ties to education. He also discusses his efforts to train (teach, research, apply, inspire and nurture) people to li...

First, Atlanta Board of Education Chairwoman Erika Mitchell discusses the latest regarding the district's superintendent search and how a community advisory panel will participate in the interviewing process.   Then Rose talks with Mozley Park residents Mia Pennington and Keith Palmer. They are members of the  Five Mile Project (5MP) and have been advocating for the installation of noise...

JP Morgan Chase is working to support Atlanta-area entrepreneurs through several initiatives. Ben Walter, the CEO of Business Banking at JP Morgan, discusses the state of the small businesses in metro Atlanta. He also talks about ongoing efforts that are designed to help entrepreneurs start, grow and scale their businesses. Plus, WABE’s “(re)Defining History: Uncovering The 1906 Atlanta Race Massa...

Protests continued on the campus of Emory University on Monday. Students and others are protesting the war in Gaza and the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. WABE education reporter Juma Sei talked with students and a professor about the unfolding situation and the actions they are seeking from university leaders.   Plus, Resita Cox , an Emmy Award-winning film producer and director, disc...

In response to the recent Gaza war protests on the campus of Emory University, Azadeh Shahshahani , the legal and advocacy director for Project South, explains why the organization is standing in solidarity with students and asking for a thorough investigation regarding the heavy presence and actions of law enforcement. Plus, Frances Kunreuther and Sean Thomas-Breitfeld , the co-executive director...

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott , we’re live from The Corner Cup Coffee in Tucker for Coffee Conversations . For today’s topic, we’ll discuss how Atlanta’s growth is impacting nearby cities, like Tucker, which has added nearly 4,000 residents in just the past decade alone. We’ll talk to elected officials and business leaders about how the expanding population is impacting life, work, and re...

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott , we have an on-scene report from Emory University by WABE Reporter Chamian Cruz . Protesters of the Israel-Hamas war clashed with law enforcement today, leading to several arrests. Also, Host Rose Scott interviews Morehouse College ’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Kendrick Brown , about the backlash to President Joe Biden’s sche...

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott , we begin a two-part series on maternal healthcare in Georgia. Host Rose Scott speaks with OB/GYNs and doulas about what needs to be done to improve maternal health outcomes. Guests Include: Dr. Donna Adams Pickett , an Obstetrician & Gynecologist at Augusta Women’s Health & Wellness Tamara Akua Hunter , the founder of Womb Wisdom Wellness LLC Naima...

Cicadas will soon start to emerge in Georgia and across the U.S. Dr. Samuel Ramsey , an entomologist and founder and director of the Ramsey Research Foundation , explains why cicada swarms happen, the habits of the insects, and their cycles. He also discusses what science still has to learn about cicadas. Plus, we air WABE education reporter Juma Sei’s latest feature. The story spotlights graduati...

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott , in Part 2 of our interview with DJ Rasta Root and DJ Jah Prince , host Rose Scott talks with the DJs about playing their final Face/Off Friday at MJQ Concourse . The popular nightclub has drawn diverse crowds of music lovers for more than two decades. MJQ will soon relocate to Underground Atlanta. Then, WABE’s environment reporter Marisa Mecke speaks with n...

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott , severe weather experts blame climate change for the intensifying hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires that we’ve seen over the past few decades. These more frequent signs of climate change are also causing anxiety for a growing number of Americans. To address these concerns and discuss solutions, Climate Cafés are being established in major cities in the U.S...

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott , the Georgia Public Service Commission voted 4-1 to give Georgia Power the ability to expand a power plant and buy more electricity from other utilities . This will enable the utility to provide power to an influx of businesses in the state. WABE climate reporter Emily Jones recaps the hearings and explains whether customers can expect to see any savings on...

Thea Sebastian , the executive director at The Futures Institute, and Hanna Love , a fellow at The Brookings Institution, discuss their report “ Separating fact from fiction” in retail theft across the U.S.” As retailers step up security measures and stricter antitheft laws take effect in states across the nation, their study claims shoplifting occurrences in major cities did not actually happen a...

Thea Sebastian , the executive director at The Futures Institute, and Hanna Love , a fellow at The Brookings Institution, discuss their report “ Separating fact from fiction” in retail theft across the U.S.” As retailers step up security measures and stricter antitheft laws take effect in states across the nation, their study claims shoplifting occurrences in major cities did not actually happen a...

Georgia’s allergy season officially stretches from early spring to late fall. However, according to Atlanta Allergy & Asthma's Pollen counter , pollen has started to spike as early as February this year. Emory School of Medicine Assistant Professor Pedro Lamothe discusses the severity of pollen season, the health risks and what Georgians can do to guard themselves for the rest of the season. &...

A federal program that helps  1 in 6 Georgia households  pay for high-speed internet could soon end. Applications for the  Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)  are now closed as President Biden urges Congress to pass funding to extend the subsidy program. Rashad Robinson , the president of Color Of Change, discusses how Georgians could be impacted if the program ends.  ...

A federal report suggests grocery stores are making huge profits off what's being called "greedflation," the economic idea that businesses kept prices high well after pandemic-era demands cooled off. Dean Baker , a senior economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR), discusses “greedflation” and the latest inflation report, which shows a 3.5% increase since March 2023.   Pl...

Lauren-Brooke a former prosecutor and the head of the criminal justice program at the Brennan Center for Justice, discusses the new book, "Excessive Punishment: How the Justice System Creates Mass Incarceration." The book contains essays from scholars, practitioners and activists— exploring why federal, state and local agencies are contributing to mass incarceration and preventing reform. Lastly,...

Crowds in Georgia and people across the U.S. are gearing up for the 2024 Great North American Eclipse . The eclipse’s path of totality stretches across 13 states . Georgia is not included in the path of totality, but Atlanta is expected to experience the effects of a partial eclipse . Show host Rose Scott talks with Georgia-based astronomy experts Dr. Jim Sowell , a physicist and an astronomy expe...

It’s been 56 years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Thursday’s special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott" focused on the life and legacy of King, specifically his efforts to lead with courage and integrity to inspire others to be moral leaders. First, we Revisit Rose’s conversation with Dr. King’s attorney, Michael W. Cody. During the interview, Cody reflects on represen...

Today's special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott" focuses o n the years-long crisis and government collapse happening in Haiti. It’s estimated that at least 200 gangs are controlling large swathes of territory and municipalities, mostly in Port-au-Prince. Government officials have declared a state of emergency and issued a curfew. The accelerating crisis is cutting off food supplies, limiti...

Georgia Power and state regulators reached a tentative agreement last week to expand Georgia Power’s fossil fuel infrastructure and increase the company’s battery storage footprint. The agreement still needs approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC). WABE climate reporter Emily Jones discusses her recent article that dives into the agreement and explains why some consumer and envir...