Closer Look with Rose Scott

Shelby Buso, the chief sustainability officer  for the city of Atlanta, discusses the Solar Atlanta Program and how the new initiative will help the city combat climate change. Plus, Major Jake King of the Marietta Police Department talks about launching the Jiu-Jitsu training program at the department and how the martial arts training is expected to help reduce use-of-force injuries.&nb...

Wednesday afternoon, on the second day of deliberations, a Glynn County jury found all three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery guilty of murder. Travis McMichael, who shot Arbery on Feb.23,220, was found guilty on all nine counts. His father, Gregory McMichael, was found guilty on eight counts. The McMichael’s neighbor, William "Roddie" Bryan, who captured Arbery murder on video, was...

Dr. Dwight "Ike" Reighard, the president and CEO of MUST Ministries , discusses the nonprofits’ response amid the pandemic and how MUST is helping individuals and families this holiday season. Fred Hicks, an Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst, discusses Atlanta’s upcoming mayoral runoff, election polls and a new congressional map recently approved by the Georgia General Assembly. See o...

Andrew Gobeil , the director  of  communications and public affairs  for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, talks about the airport’s ongoing response amid the pandemic and how the airport is gearing up for holiday travel. Kaitlin Goode, the urban wildlife program manager for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, talks about the increase of coyote sightings in...

Dr. Carol Collard, the CEO of Caring Works, discusses how her organization is working to combat homelessness for veterans in metro Atlanta.   Plus, Navy veteran Dr. Amy Stevens talks about the goals of the Facebook group Georgia Military Women. Lastly, Vietnam veteran Clarence “Clyde” Romero Jr. and Colin P. Cahoon, the author of “Mended Wings: The Vietnam War Experience Through the Eyes of T...

Dani Ayers, the CEO of me too. International , discusses the progress of the #MeToo movement since it went viral in October of 2017 and what’s next for the movement going forward. Plus, Killer Mike, a Grammy Award-winning rapper, actor, activist and entrepreneur, is now hosting a television show series that’s airing on ATL PBA. Mike talks with Rose about several topics, including his latest e...

WABE host Denis O’Hayer and DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond reflect on the life and legacy of former U.S. senator and VA leader Max Cleland . Plus, Sonja R. West, a law professor at the University of Georgia , discusses high-profile cases that the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear this term. Lastly, Dr. Calinda Lee, the head of programs and exhibitions at the National Center for Civil and...

Congressman Hank Johnson discusses Biden’s infrastructure bill and the Build Back Better framework will expand public transportation in South DeKalb. Plus, Michael Eric Dyson dives into a candid conversation about race, racism and his latest book, “ENTERTAINING RACE: Performing Blackness in America.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data that reveals people with compromised immune systems benefit from getting COVID-19 booster shots. Sam Whitehead, a WABE health reporter and host of the podcast "Did You Wash Your Hands?,” discusses the latest report. Whitehead also shares his thoughts about covering the pandemic for the last 20 months and his new career chapter with “Closer Look.” Plus, officials say at least 1 millio...

Georgia lawmakers are holding a special session now to redraw Georgia’s congressional and legislative districts. Christopher Bruce, the political director of the ACLU of Georgia, talks about what this means for Georgia voters. Plus, “Closer Look” program host Rose Scott checks in with British Consul General Andrew Staunton to discuss the COP 26 summit . Lastly, Ceci Aaron, the daughter of Bil...

One day after Georgia voters took to the polls to vote for several municipal and county elections, “Closer Look” program host Rose Scott talks with several candidates headed for runoffs. Guests include Atlanta City Councilmember Andre Dickens, Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst Fred Hicks, political newcomer Doug Shipman and current and longtime councilmember Natalyn Archibong. Plus, W...

Dr. Lauren Tucker, the CEO and founder of Do What Matters, a management consultancy created to make diversity and inclusion actionable and sustainable in the workplace , discusses how women remain underrepresented in management and how the pandemic has added new levels of stress and lack of recognition for working women. Plus, Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst Fred Hicks discusse...

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Thursday’s edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott," Rose talks with several guests about screening, the emotional toll of a breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathryn Lawler, the executive director of the Atlanta Regional Collaborative for Health Improvement, then discusses efforts to improve housing options for Georgians struggling with chronic health conditions. Jana Lynott, an AARP Senior Strategic Policy Advisor, explains why Georgia is rivaling Florida as a destination spot for retirees. Lastly, Rose talks with Craig Cohen, the executive producer a...

The Urban League of Greater Atlanta and the At Promise Center are partnering together to host a youth job fair . Ebony White, the program manager and youth and young adult services at the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, talks more about the job fair and the state of unemployment amid the pandemic. Plus, Southern Poverty Law Center CEO Margaret Huang discusses taking on her new role amid the pande...

Rashida Winfrey, a minority small business consultant with JPMorgan Chase and Dale Royal, the executive director of LISC Atlanta , discuss new efforts to support diverse and minority-owned businesses. Plus, GBH News investigative reporter Phillip Martin discusses his latest feature that explores how Black Atlantans view Boston. The article also seeks to explain to and educator readers about d...

According to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), Larry Coty, a math professor at Georgia State University’s Perimeter College, admitted to sharing neo-Nazi and racist propaganda online. Rachel Janik, the editor of the Intelligence Project Southern Poverty Law Center, discusses her organization’s report and what’s next for the professor.   Plus, Kathy Stokes , the direc...

Gavin McGuire, the recently named executive director of the Grove Foundation , discusses his vision for the historic neighborhood and the importance of working with local partners to continue to create a healthy, equitable and vibrant community for legacy and incoming residents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Siegel, a telecommunications industry veteran and the Advanced Technology Development Center's 5G Connected Future program catalyst, discusses the goals of the 5G Connected Future incubator program and how technology startups can apply. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fulton County Registration & Elections Director Richard Barron discusses early voting and the recent firing of two employees accused of shredding 300 paper voter registration applications. Plus, Dr. Lauren McCullough, a breast cancer epidemiologist and assistant professor at Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health , discusses her research that focuses on why Black women in Atlanta, who have br...

District 2 Atlanta City Councilmember Amir Farokhi discusses proposed legislation that would close a stretch of Peachtree Street on Sundays to drivers and open up the road for people to bike, walk and skate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Secretary of State  Brad Raffensperger  discusses his decision to ask the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate Fulton County elections following the recent firing of two employees who are accused of shredding 300 voter applications.  Plus, Brittney Lindsay, Chamblee’s community engagement manager, shares how the Chamblee Nonprofit Partnership Program will strengthen and...

Khadijah Abdur-Rahman, the  Fulton County Commissioner  for  District 6, responds to Fulton County Elections Director Richard Barron's latest move to fire two employees who are accused of shredding 300 paper voter registration applications. Plus, in a series of conversations, Rose interviewed candidates running to be the next Atlanta City Council president. We air condensed versions...

Amid the pandemic, now hiring signs are everywhere. Paedia Mixon from New American Pathways discusses new efforts to help Afghan resettled refugees and local residents to find jobs at the Tucker “Back to Work” Job Fair. Plus, the longest  international border  in the world between two countries is now back open. Canada’s acting Consul General Louise Blais discusses new restrictions at th...

On the heels of World Mental Health Day, Dr. Kashef Ijaz, the vice president for Health Programs at The Carter Center, discusses the importance of prioritizing mental health amid the pandemic. Plus, Partners for Home and the Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative (PAD) recently held an Atlanta mayoral candidate forum to discuss how each candidate plans to address homelessness in Atl...