Closer Look with Rose Scott

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 infrastructure investment." As Georgia continues as a fast-growing market for data centers, we hear from Geor...

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 is the Director of the Free Trade Initiative for the National Taxpayers Union Foundation. He joi...

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 COVID-19 pandemic, and since that time, the contractor has carried out only one execu...

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 has “about a 0.2% chance of actually materializing.” We discuss the potential futur...

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 challenges; the COVID‑19 pandemic, a divorce, and a diagnosis of triple‑negative breast cancer. In this...

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, fascinating, and unpredictable conversation by:   TODAY’S GUESTS...

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 on how her four years in office along with her work in the Biden administration are guid...

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 support from Black voters. What does the party need to do to and what message do the...

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 will put another 600 e-bikes on city streets to help alleviate local traffic an...

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 than 1.2 million people are without health insurance, leaving the state with one of the highest uninsured...

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 15-minute film that was shot within six days. She also discussed w...

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 from government and agency leaders about the housing...

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 Representative Nikema Williams, describe these facilities as “cruel” and...

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 AI is changing our world and workforce. In an on-campus interview with &ld...

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 programming on this topic, we revisit the issue again with an update on...

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 opponent, Mike Collins, but there are still several miles on the campaign trail unt...

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 related gaps. Bellamy is the executive director of the John Mercer Langston Institute...

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 inspire a younger generation to become published authors. Plus, they’re...

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 campaign funds to get as much attention as they can. We also learn how the summer months...

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 swift, and on several occasions, the administration has declared the war a success. But months later, the...

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 worded letter to the board threatened to end an agreement in which 700 detainees were housed at the At...

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 landlords in whiter, more affluent neighborhoods. Meanwhile, the landlords who own ren...

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 concern for other residents. But what makes this issue more complex is that the encampment is on...

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 stroke. Among them is a tragedy that occurred outside Northside Gwinnett Hospital just last week. O...

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 lawmakers on Thursday. In the letter, Mayor Dickens criticized the commission for pa...