Closer Look with Rose Scott

Dr. Bernard Tamas, an associate professor of political science at Valdosta State University, discusses his op-ed that was published in The Conversation . In the opinion piece, Tamas shares why he believes Georgia’s new controversial voting law may not change election outcomes for now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Bernard Tamas, an associate professor of political science at Valdosta State University, discusses his op-ed that was published in The Conversation . In the opinion piece, Tamas shares why he believes Georgia’s new controversial voting law may not change election outcomes for now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Parker, a senior staff writer at National Geographic, discusses personal protective equipment (PPE) pollution and her latest article “How to stop discarded face masks from polluting the planet.” Plus, Canada’s acting Consul General Louise Blais, who is based in Atlanta, discusses how the pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain and how the Canadian consulate is helping Canadians living...

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms recently spoke with “Closer Look” show host Rose Scott for an exclusive conversation to discuss the backstory of her decision not to seek reelection. During the two-part interview that took place at the Cascade Springs Nature Preserve in southwest Atlanta and outside of Bottoms’ late grandparents' home, Bottoms reflects on her first 100 days in office and leading...

The Atlanta Police Department is testing out ShotSpotter , a new technology to detect the location of gunshots. Captain David Gay with the Savanah Police Department shares how the technology has helped his department fight crime. Plus, Dr. Belinda Walters-Brazile discusses how Marietta City Schools is working to make sure students are proficient readers by the completion of third grade. Lastly, Ti...

Tuesday marks one year since the police killing of George Floyd. Jim Burch, the president of the National Police Foundation, discusses the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 and efforts to reform policing in the U.S. We then hear from, Georgia Democratic Representative Carolyn Bourdeaux, who represents Georgia’s 7th Congressional District. Bourdeaux discusses “FutureFit The Suburbs,...

There’s still time to register for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race. Atlanta Track Club's Executive Director Rich Kenah discusses the race’s return during the Fourth of July weekend and new measures in place to keep everyone safe during the race. Plus, Lauren Koontz, the president and CEO of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, talks with Rose about operational changes happening at...

More than one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the push to get more people vaccinated in Georgia continues. Georgians as young as the age of 12 are now eligible to get vaccinated. WABE health reporter and host of the podcast "Did You Wash Your Hands?" Sam Whitehead joins “Closer Look” for Feedback Friday. Rose and Whitehead take calls from show listeners who share their thoughts about the Centers...

Enrollment for the 2021 DeKalb Virtual Career Academy is now open. DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond joins “Closer Look” to discuss changes for this year’s academy and how the program will provide more than 700 virtual internships to teens and young adults. Plus, Metti Richenhagen, of the AGCO Agriculture Foundation, discusses a partnership with the Global Growers Network (GGN) to help renovate t...

The Initiative: Advancing the Black & Blue Partnership , is a nonprofit organization working to heal community-policing relationships recently partnered with LRN , an ethics and compliance training company. Fairburn Police Chief Stoney Mathis and Nadine Jones, the executive director of The Initiative, discuss the partnership and the creation of learning modules that explain how officers should...

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. Plus, Dr. Evan Anderson discusses the KidCOVE study at Emory Children's Clinic. Plus, first-generation college graduate Christine 'CJ' Montgomery reflects on her time at Agnes Scott College, discusses why she majored in Africana Studies, with a m...

Atlanta-based political strategist Fred Hicks joins “Closer Look” to share his thoughts on the latest candidates to enter Atlanta’s mayoral race and discusses the potential challenges of raising campaign money as additional candidates enter the race. Plus, Paul Judge, also known as Atlanta's Godfather of Tech, shares details about his path from entrepreneur to an investor and his recent Georgia Te...

Raheem Beyah, the dean of Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering, joins “Closer Look” to discuss the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack, the challenges in preventing foreign attacks and what can be done to prevent such attacks in the future. Plus, Cortland Sustainability Analyst Madeline Robertson shares details about her real estate investment management company's plan to fight against food insecurity....

Dr. Faith Gunning, a psychologist and the vice-chair of Research in the Department of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, joins “Closer Look” to discuss why some people experience brain fog after recovering from COVID-19 and  a new study  she’s conducting to see if a prescription video game could be an effective form of treatment. Plus, Ben Breit, a public affairs repres...

Tucker city leaders say the area is experiencing an economic renaissance amid the pandemic. Emory Morsberger, the president of the Tucker Summit Community Improvement District , joins “Closer Look” to discusses a multi-agency initiative to attract more workers to Tucker, Georgia. Plus, Gayle Hunter Holloman, of the Fulton County Library System, discusses the re-opening of Fulton County libraries....

DeMicha Luster, NPU-V community leader, joins “Closer Look’ to discuss the Atlanta Civil Service Board’s ruling to reinstate Garrett Rolfe, the former Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks last summer. Plus, Gayle Hunter Holloman, the executive director for the Fulton County Library System, discusses the re-opening of Fulton County libraries. Lastly, educators Chris Wyczalkows...

The Atlanta Civil Service Board ruled that Garrett Rolfe, the former Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks last summer, was wrongfully terminated. Criminal Defense Attorney and WABE Legal Analyst Page Pate joins “Closer Look” to discuss the board’s decision to reverse Rolfe’s termination. Smyrna Mayor Derek Norton talks with show host Rose Scott about why he lifted mask restri...

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, including Georgia’s current vaccination efforts and Governor Kemp’s latest move to ease COVID-19 restrictions. Plus, Ben Breit, a public affairs representative at Airbnb, discusses Summer of Responsible Travel , an 8-point plan to help hosts and...

In 2019, the Brennan Center for Justice released the State Supreme Court Diversity . The report outlined racial, ethnic and gender disparities on state high courts across the United States. Georgia State Law professor Tanya Washington, Jonathan Rapping and Ilham Askia, of Gideon's Promise, join "Closer Look." They talk with show host Rose about what an updated report reveals about the state of div...

Congresswoman Nikema Williams, who represents Georgia's 5th Congressional District, joins “Closer Look” to discuss a new proposed bill that aims to restore neighborhoods damaged by highway construction projects in the 1950s. Plus,Bala Ganesh, the vice president of engineering at UPS, discusses his company’s recent purchase of ten electric airplanes from Beta Technologies. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Doug Hooker, the executive director of the Atlanta Regional Commission, recently announced that he’s retiring in March of 2022. Hooker joins “Closer Look” to discuss Atlanta’s changing economic infrastructure, his career and what lies ahead for him and the commission. Plus, Ben Breit, a public affairs representative at Airbnb, discusses Summer of Responsible Travel , an 8-point plan to help hosts...

A few weeks ago, Governor Brian Kemp eased COVID restrictions and declared that the state is now open for business. But many small business owners still have a lot of questions. Karen Bremer, the president and CEO of the Georgia Restaurant Association, discusses what restaurant owners are now doing to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. Plus, Jenny Levison, the founder of the Atlanta-base...

Earlier this year, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners voted yes for the creation of the county’s first-ever police citizens advisory board. Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson and Sean Goldstein, the chairman of the Gwinnett County Police Citizens Advisory Board, join “Closer Look” to discuss the mission of the board and its top goals moving forward. Plus, micro-mobility gia...

In 2019, the Brennan Center for Justice released the State Supreme Court Diversity . The report outlined racial, ethnic and gender disparities on state high courts across the United States. Georgia State Law professor Tanya Washington, Jonathan Rapping and Ilham Askia, of Gideon's Promise, join "Closer Look." They talk with show host Rose about what newly updated data reveals about the state of di...

Lynda Williams, the current president of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (N.O.B.L.E.) , joins “Closer Look” to discuss several topics, including a recent virtual conversation centered around policing in Black communities, Derek Chauvin’s conviction and police reform. Plus, Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins, the former president of Bennett College, and Clark Atlanta Universit...