Closer Look with Rose Scott

Stephen Paskoff, the president and CEO of the training company ELI , discusses how the push for more diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace can either drive results or resistance. Sam Manuel, an industrial worker and member of the Socialist Workers Party, shares why he’s running to be the next Atlanta City Council president. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Biden administration is pushing for employers with more than 100 employees to require mandatory vaccination or COVID testing. Ed Buckley, a managing partner and one of the founding partners of Buckley Beal LLP , a law firm that focuses on employment and business law, discusses the proposed mandate and employee rights. Plus, Stacey D. Stewart, the president and CEO of March of Dimes, discu...

Pfizer recently announced its pediatric vaccine trials results . Dr. Andi Shane, an Atlanta-based pediatric infectious disease expert, discusses the results and the next steps for the pharmaceutical company. Plus, longtime lawyer and educator Anita Hill discusses her book, “Believing: Our Thirty-Year Journey to End Gender Violence.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime Democrat Cathy Woolard reflects on her career path and her new appointment as chair of the Fulton County Board of Registrations and Elections . Plus, amid the pandemic, we are entering flu season. Morehouse School of Medicine’s Dr. Michelle Nichols discusses the importance of getting vaccinated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cobb and Douglas County are seeing an increase in COVID cases. Douglasville Mayor Rochelle Robinson discusses the city’s ongoing response to mitigate the spread of COVID and increase vaccinations. FEMA’s Chris Smith discusses the new policy changes to the agency’s Individual Assistance policies . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been 19 months since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in the United States. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp discusses leading the state amid the global health crisis. He talks about Georgia’s progress in combating the virus, the ongoing challenges and the path toward herd immunity. We then hear from WABE health reporter and host of the podcast "Did You Wash Your Hands?” Sam Whitehead. He discusses...

Political strategist Fred Hicks discusses Georgia  Senate’s new proposal draft map that shows significant changes to at least two congressional districts . Plus, we continue one-on-one conversations with candidates vying to become the next Atlanta City Council president. Mike Russell, an experienced law enforcement officer, discusses why he wants to lead the council.  Lastly, beverage en...

Natalyn Archibong has served on Atlanta's City Council since 2002, now she's running for City Council President. Closer Look’s one on one conversations with all the candidates as Archibong tells host Rose Scott why now is the time to seek the seat. Also, a three day symposium gets underway this week on the campus of Emory University. It's called In the Wake of Slavery and Dispossession Emory, Raci...

It's called Operations Allies Welcome . The Biden Administration expects thousands of Afghan refugees will come to the U.S. Essence Vinson, senior director for the Refugee Resettlement Services for Catholic Charities Atlanta , tells host Rose Scott how the agency plans to resettle families and individuals from Afghanistan to the Atlanta region.   Zoo Atlanta is reshaping its volunteer program...

On November 2nd, the City of Atlanta Municipal General Elections will be held. Of course the big race is the mayoral contest, but city council, Atlanta Board of education and city council president seats are ones to watch as well. Former APS board chair and current affordable housing advocate Courtney English is vying for the City Council President seat and answers questions as to why he’s running...

Fay Twersky was recently named president and director of the Arthur M. Blank Foundation. Twersky reflects on her pathway to philanthropy, the philanthropic mission of ABF during the pandemic and shares how the pandemic has changed the philanthropic landscape. Lauren Groh-Wargo, the CEO of Fair Fight Action , talks about the organization's mission, pending lawsuits and perceptions about the organiz...

Decide DeKalb Development Authority is now accepting applications for the Kensington Tax Allocation District (TAD). Dorian DeBarr, president of the Decide DeKalb Development Authority, discusses the goals of the program. Intuit Inc., a Silicon Valley financial software company, is set to purchase Mailchimp for $ 12 billion. Ben Chestnut, the CEO of Mailchimp, discusses the acquisition. See omnystu...

Doug Shipman , a political newcomer and former CEO of the Woodruff Arts Center and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, discusses why he’s running to be the next president of the Atlanta City Council. Plus, John Haber, the founder and CEO of Spend Management Experts , discusses the latest supply chain news and the state of the shipping industry amid the pandemic and rise of the Delta va...

Fulton County's Board of Elections has a new chairperson. Longtime Democrat and public servant Cathy Woolard replaces Alex Wan, who resigned earlier this year. Woolard's nomination was controversial because of her past work as a consultant for Fair Fight Action...at least thru the eyes of state Republicans and Democrat commissioner Khadijah Abdur-Rahman voted no to Woolard's appointment. Now,...

Is there an association between the timing of exposure to and severity of COVID-19 disease in close contacts of index patients with COVID-19? New research from the University of Georgia suggests COVID-19 is most contagious in a short window before -and after- symptoms appear. The findings suggest individuals with COVID-19 are most likely to spread the virus to close contacts...2 days before the on...

Tech giant Amazon launched an online career day in hopes of hiring thousands of new employees. Jordan Deagle, Amazon’s Career Day Organizer, talks to Closer Look host Rose Scott about the interactive employment process for applicants.   MARTA is Georgia’s largest transit system. General Manager and CEO Jeffrey Parker talks about the need for additional federal, state and local resources ...

A team based at the Morehouse School of Medicine has helped develop a multilingual mobile app. It's designed for at risk groups to easily access information and services about Covid-19 vaccines, testing sites, and community resources. Dr. Dominic Mack heads the National COVID-19 Resiliency Network responsible for the new mobile app. NCRN is based in the Morehouse School of Medicine’s National...

The U-S-D-A is increasing monthly benefits to ensure low-income families have access to healthier food choices. Rose Scott speaks with Jon Anderson from the state's Division of Family and Children Services and how the SNAP benefit changes will help more than a million Georgia households receive extra help in covering food costs. A Netflix documentary, Blood Brothers , is based on a book co-authore...

Erica Dodge , the race director for Travis Manion Foundation's 9/11 Heroes Run in Atlanta , discusses the history and mission of the foundation and the upcoming race. Plus, Dr. Tony Lemieux, a professor of communication at Georgia State University explains how U.S. policy toward terrorism has changed since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Lastly, we revisit Rose’s conversation with veteran news an...

In a 10-4 vote Wednesday, the Atlanta City Council approved a controversial plan to build a state-of-the-art public safety training center  at the Old Atlanta Prison Farm site. Councilmember Natalyn Archibong and Matt Westmoreland discuss their positions about the $90 million project Plus, Dr. Amara Enyia, a public policy expert and the policy and research coordinator for the Moveme...

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis discusses several topics, including COVID crime and several unindicted and indicted criminal cases in Fulton County. Rajeev Dhawan, a professor and director of the Economic Forecasting Center at the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University, discusses the impact of the Delta variant on Georgia’s economy.  See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Georgia Recorder reporter Stanley Dunlap discusses a proposed tax credit that would allow Georgians to send money directly to local law enforcement agencies in an effort to combat crime. Plus, COVID cases are surging in Cobb County. Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid discusses how the county hopes to address the health crisis through a new Declaration of Emergency . See omnys...

Dragon Con events are scheduled throughout Labor Day weekend. “Closer Look” show host Rose Scott takes a trip down memory lane, revisiting some of the most memorable conversations she’s had with guests about the sci-fi, fantasy and gaming convention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WABE health reporter and host of the podcast "Did You Wash Your Hands?" Sam Whitehead joins “Closer Look” to discuss the latest coronavirus-related news as Georgia hospitals are reaching capacity. Plus, Labor Day weekend is fast approaching. Several events and festivals are scheduled throughout metro Atlanta. Terence Stewart, the president of Atlanta Black Pride, discusses COVID-19 safety measures...

Tuesday is the deadline for the U.S. to withdraw from Afghanistan. Congressman Buddy Carter discusses the ending of the 20-year war. Plus, DeKalb County Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry explains why he’s supporting several proposed initiatives that are aimed at improving community policing and expanding mental health resources countywide. Lastly, Dr. Jayne Morgan , a cardiologist and the cl...