Closer Look with Rose Scott

WABE 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 Bl...

Transgender 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 operation...

House 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 Ro...

Janai 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-1...

WABE 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 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 LaSha...

Less 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 report...

Atlanta 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.   L...

House 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  Gold...

WABE 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 o...

Georgia 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 h...

East 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....

Sergio 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...

Jeff 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...

A 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 priorit...

WABE 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...

WABE’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 Opp...

Stanford 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 cha...

The 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 Weathe...

Governor 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...

Plus, 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 Clari...

Young 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 Micha...

Helene 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 F...

The 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 Learn4Lif...

Friday 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 omnystudio.com/listene...