Closer Look with Rose Scott

Closer Look’s Coffee Conversations series continues with a panel discussion on addressing Georgia's food insecure communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also, newly appointed President of Georgia Power, Chris Womack, talks about operating in the pandemic and how the corporation responded to social justice issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, Milton Little, the president and CEO of the United Way of Greater Atlanta, shares the successes and challenges in administering funding and resources to people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also, Santa Dee shares how he is navigating this holiday season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also, Public Broadcasting Atlanta's new President and CEO, Jennifer Dorian, shares her thoughts on the evolving news media landscape and her approach to diversity and inclusion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newly-elected City of Clarkston Mayor Beverly Burks shares her vision for the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, six-time Grammy award winning legend Dionne Warwick will celebrate an 80th birthday. She shares how she’s celebrating this year amid the pandemic – by bringing awareness to the nation's hunger crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, a new report from the Urban Land Institute and PwC forecasts how the pandemic will affect real estate trends heading into 2021. Anita Kramer, Senior Vice President at the Urban Land Institute Center for Capital Markets and Real Estate, shares what's in store for Georgia, and the metro Atlanta area. Two Atlanta nonprofits were recently chosen for the Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Awar...

Texas is suing Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. In a filing to the U.S Supreme Court, the lawsuit claims the 2020 election suffered from significant and unconstitutional irregularities. WABE legal analyst weighs in on the case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, Atlanta NAACP president Richard Rose shares the details of a pilot program and partnership with Experian which will assist Atlanta African American homeowners at risk of losing their homes due to coronavirus-related hardships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren Smith is the new Chief Health Equity and Strategy Officer at the CDC Foundation. She, and Dr. Judy Monroe, President and CEO of the CDC Foundation, discuss the creation of this new role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mason Wright, the owner of Mason's Super Dogs and his older sister and mentor, Mary-Pat Hector, talk with Rose about Mason’s journey to becoming the youngest restaurant owner in the state of Georgia at the age of 14.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler shares how the state’s economy is faring more than eight months in to the coronavirus pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, broadcast executive Ryan Glover discusses the launch of Greenwood, a new Black-owned and operated digital banking platform. Glover, who serves as the chairman of Greenwood, talks with Rose about Greenwood's mission and vision. Also, from bridges to highways to Atlanta's streets, a new report from TRIP finds Georgia's transportation needs improvement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

WABE reporter Emil Moffatt brings us the latest from a press conference Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger held earlier today where he announced plans to investigate complaints that third party groups are attempting to erroneously register voters for January. Also, Andrea Young, executive director of the ACLU of Georgia and legal director Sean Young discuss the secretary of state’s new...

Plus, Atlanta based Morehouse School of Medicine is conducting two COVID-19 related clinical trials. And Agnes Scott President Leocadia Zak thanks the healthcare workers and staff during her hospitalization due to the coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Also, deputy of Commissioner of Explore Georgia, the state’s tourism department, Mark Jaronski shares how the state’s tourism industry has been affected by the pandemic. Plus, a conversation with Emory epidemiologist Jodie Guest discusses celebrating Thanksgiving safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Gipp, Khujo, Cee-Lo, and T-Mo share thoughts on the current state of hip hop, being in the music business for more than two decades, and the inspiration behind their new album. Plus, Georgia Tech Professor Laurie Garrow discusses airline trends this holiday season in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neighborhood Planning Units are a system of citizen-led councils created by Mayor Maynard Jackson along with the Atlanta City Council 46 years ago. Today, there are plans to re-imagine the system. Asile Patin, community engagement manager at the Center For Civic Innovation and Kyle Kessler, director of policy at the Center for Civic Innovation and community engagement manager at the Center Fo...

Also, Jesse Demonbreun-Chapman, the executive director and riverkeeper of the Coosa River Basin Initiative, talks with Rose about the Georgia Water Coalition’s 10th annual Dirty Dozen report. And, WABE reporter Emil Moffatt provides update on several election-related topics, including Georgia’s recount and the latest from the Georgia Secretary of State's office. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Episcopal Bishop Robert Christopher Wright of the Diocese of Atlanta shares nine principles to heal the nation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, Morehouse College President David Thomas talks about plans for next semester. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, WABE reporter Emil Moffatt talks about Georgia’s efforts to recount millions of ballots from the general election by hand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeanna DellaRagione, the executive vice president for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Dan Berschinski, a West Point grad and Army vet who fought in Afghanistan, talk with Rose about how the foundation is recognizing the service and sacrifice made by veterans and those still serving in America’s armed forces.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, how much money will be spent toward Georgia’s United States Senate races? Political analyst Fred Hicks weighs in. Also, a look at the changing demographics of local county commissions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.