Closer Look with Rose Scott

Beth McKibben, the editor of Eater Atlanta , discusses Michelin’s recent announcement that its famous dining guide is now reviewing notable restaurants in Atlanta.   Plus, Gwinnett County is working to address the affordable housing crisis. The county recently created the Housing and Community Development Division following the recommendation of a housing study. Matt Elder , the director of t...

Careshia Moore, the president and CEO of Usher’s New Look , discusses the organization’s work of transforming the lives of under-resourced youth by preparing them to be the next generation of leaders. Moore and Xehara Pledger, a student at Westlake High School and the 2023 Atlanta Disruptivator of the Year Awardee, also discuss the nonprofit’s upcoming Disruptivator Summit , which starts on Wednes...

On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” leaders and an advocate from the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities discuss expanding mental health services in the year since 988 became the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Also, committing to an internship can be difficult while also trying to afford basic life expenses. We speak to a student and the director of the Pathw...

Sam Bazzi , associate professor in the School of Global Policy and Strategy at the University of California, San Diego, shares his study on the effects of the confederate diaspora on communities, politics in the U.S. post-Civil War. Doug Bock Clark , a ProPublica reporter, discusses his reporting on how 89,000 voter registrations in Georgia were challenged by six right wing activists. WABE reporte...

John Haber, the strategic channel partner at Transportation Insight , discusses the standstill between Teamsters and UPS and the impact a potential strike could have the on the domestic and global supply chain. Plus, Greg Ramsey, the director of Village Habitat Design , discusses a new development approach called the Village Conservation Community (VCC) and how it can be used to preserve Dekalb Co...

Alan Judd , an investigative reporter for The  Atlanta Journal-Constitution, discusses his investigation that reveals University of Georgia athletes often remain on the school’s football team despite sexual assault and domestic violence allegations. UGA officials are now demanding a retraction, Plus, Strengthening Her Evolution, Inc. (SHE) is a local nonprofit working to empower young girls i...

Dale Russell , the retired senior I-Team reporter for Fox 5 Atlanta, joins the program to talk about his 40-year career as one of Atlanta’s most respected investigative journalists and covering major stories such as the Atlanta child murders and the Centennial Olympic Park bombing . He also talks about what’s next for him.   Plus, Dr. Ashely Randall , the medical director and founder of...

Sarah Dougherty , the director for the Natural Resources Defense Council’s Green Finance Center, and Adam Kent , the senior advisor for the NRDC’s Green Finance Center, discuss several topics, including how society can address equity, environmental racism, and affordable housing at the same time, especially through green financing. They also talk about the significance of the Greenhouse Gas Reduct...

Dr. Carla Tanguay , the assistant dean for Educator Preparation and Accreditation College of Education and Human Development at Georgia State University, and Dr. J.W. Mozley, the executive director of Talent Management for the Division of Human Resources at Gwinnett County Public Schools, discuss a new partnership that affords Gwinnett County school teachers with the opportunity to earn a master’s...

MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher discusses several topics, including a recent $1.4 million grant that the department received from Gov. Brian Kemp, the current state of policing and efforts to recruit new police officers.   Alan Judd , an investigative reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, discusses his series of investigative reports that reveal University of Georgia athletes of...

Four Georgia families of transgender children have filed a lawsuit against Georgia, citing that SB140 strips them of their right to make critical decisions about their children’s health care. Cory Isaacson, the legal director for the ACLU of GA , and Beth Littrell, the senior supervising attorney for the Southern Poverty Law Center , discuss the latest. Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst  discusses...

The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked President Joe Biden’s $400 Billion plan to  cancel or reduce federal student loan debts  for millions of Americans. Usha Rackliffe , a legal expert and an associate professor in the practice of accounting at Emory University, discusses the implications of the high court’s decision.   Plus, Giselle Carson, a business immigration and compliance attor...

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down affirmative action in colleges. Georgia State University law professors Tanya Washington and Anthony Michael Kreis discuss the implications of the ruling.   Plus, Gwinnett County is working to address the affordable housing crisis. The county recently created the Housing and Community Development Division following the recommendation of a housing study....

Today is  National HIV Testing Day .  Rev. Dr. Monte Norwood , the senior pastor for Bible Way Ministries International, talks about the importance of getting tested and how the faith community is helping to destigmatize the virus and elevate awareness and support. Plus,  ATLDOT Commissioner Solomon Caviness  discusses several topics, including his new role as Atlanta’s to...

In honor of PRIDE Month, Rose talks with guests about the state of Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ community. First, Tim West, the executive Director of the LGBTQ Institute, and Giacomo Negro, a professor at Emory University’s Goizueta School of Business and the lead researcher for the 2022 Southern Survey, discuss the key findings of the survey that examines the quality of life for people who are part...

Breaking News: In an exclusive interview, Dekalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston tells Rose she will not pursue charges against several people who were arrested while protesting against the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.  Saturday marks one year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.  Georgia State University law professor Anthony Michael Kreis d...

 Dr. Caree J. Cotwright, an associate professor in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Georgia, was recently named the director of nutrition security and health equity for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Cotwright talks with Rose about her new role and how the U.S. is addressing health equity, obesity and improving access to healthy food. Plus, Dr. J. Marshall...

Kurt Kastorf, the legal advisor for  Cop City Vote Coalition , discusses a referendum to cancel the lease for the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center and the lawsuit targeting a City of Atlanta clerk’s rejection of the wording in a petition. (Note: Shortly after broadcast, the city clerk's office announced the petition has been approved. In a statement, coalition organizers say they are wai...

On July 1,  SB140 will become law. The legislation, that’s backed by Sen. Carden Summers and several other lawmakers, blocks trans youth from receiving hormone replacement therapy, as well as prohibits medical professionals from performing certain surgical procedures at hospitals and other licensed healthcare facilities. We revisit Rose’s conversation with the Frame family. The family of...

Whether it's words or beats, storytelling is one of the ways the experiences of generations are carried forward. Juneteenthcommemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in America. In honor of Juneteenth, Closer Loom with Rose Scott broadcast live from the Atlanta History Center. Rose talks with guests about the importance of celebrating, honoring, and telling the stories of our...

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has announced a new focus strategy for the next decade. Fay Twersky , the president  and  director  of the Arthur M.  Blank Family Foundation , and Kenny Blank , a director and board member at the foundation, discuss key areas of philanthropy and the foundation’s new rebranded identity. Plus, Brittney Brisco Perry, the executive direct...

Michael Owens , a Marine Corps veteran and cybersecurity executive, was recently elected as Mableton’s first-ever mayor . He talks with Rose about his top priorities for Georgia’s newest city.   Plus, Eugenia Rho is an assistant professor of computer science at Virginia Tech, where she leads the SAIL (Society + AI & Language). Rho discusses a traffic stop study that sheds light on how a p...

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott , WABE Political Reporter Rahul Bali recaps the Georgia GOP Convention that occurred this past weekend in Columbus, Georgia. It includes statements from former President Trump about the investigation into his actions after the 2020 Election in Fulton County. Then, we speak with Deputy Administrator Tristan Brown from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials...

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott , WABE’s Political Reporter Rahul Bali previews what to expect at this weekend's Georgia GOP Convention in Columbus, where former President Donald Trump is expected to attend. Then, WABE Political Reporter Sam Gringlas follows a family as they prepare for Georgia to enact restrictions on trans youth under SB 140 . Also, we’re joined by the National Black Arts...

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott , Atlanta City Councilmembers Jason Dozier & Liliana Bakhtiari discuss the controversial vote to fund the Public Safety Training Center , which they both opposed. Then, the Atlanta Regional Commission says nearly two-million people will move to the Atlanta area by 2050. With $173 billion in federal, state, and local funds to spread among 20 counties, Exec...