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Closer Look with Rose Scott

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

DeKalb Co. warns about jury duty scam; Piloting the Journey: Dr. Beverly Guy-Sheftall; Understanding Sine Die in new documentary

51 mins; March 30, 2026

New survey analyzes local commute to work; Piloting the Journey - Dominique Dawes

51 mins; March 26, 2026

DeKalb Schools rolls out latest school closure proposal; On Point’s Meghna Chakrabarti on public media and covering politics

51 mins; March 25, 2026

Ballet dancer and photographer Keiko Guest; David Brancaccio talks LA fires, reinventing public media

50 mins; March 24, 2026

Mission of Mary Parker Foundation; Gen Z, Millennials go old school to avoid phones; New WABE TV series ‘When Everything Changed’

48 mins; March 23, 2026

Feedback Friday: Bracing for the impact of rising prices

50 mins; March 21, 2026

Organization supports families impacted by healthcare needs of developmental disabilities; Final Weeks Under the Gold Dome: What’s Moving and What’s Not

50 mins; March 19, 2026

CobbLinc Go averaging 3,000 rides per month; “Echoes of the Storm” performances reflect on aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

49 mins; March 18, 2026

Double amputee faces deportation while in unsanitary Georgia detention center; 'Piloting the Journey': Dr. Kitty Carter-Wicker

51 mins; March 17, 2026

Nonprofit warns about data centers and SB 410; How money & strategy are driving GA Governor’s Race

50 mins; March 16, 2026

How much responsibility do parents bear for their children's crimes?

50 mins; March 13, 2026

Live from State Capitol with State Senator Kim Jackson, WABE’s Rahul Bali

52 mins; March 12, 2026

Atlanta Councilmember opposes proposed unhoused shelter; Lazy Betty Chef mixes cultures in new cookbook; Poet calls for an America “that is not yet here”

50 mins; March 11, 2026

Dr. Louis Sullivan’s dedication to medicine, public health; Miguel begins CAOS tour in Atlanta, with bilingual songs of personal growth and social awareness

49 mins; March 10, 2026

WABE follows the latest on controversial DeKalb County land swap; PALS Atlanta marks more than 30 years of aiding pet owners

48 mins; March 09, 2026

GSU Experts share insights and “Closer Look” listeners react to U.S.–Israeli military strike on Iran

49 mins; March 05, 2026

The legislative push for increased wages, state-based paid leave; Atlanta People’s Campaign hosts assembly for community-focused solutions

49 mins; March 04, 2026

How burnout affects doctors and patients

50 mins; March 03, 2026

Potential ICE Detention Centers in Georgia see city, state opposition; Lawsuit blames DeKalb officials for deadly welfare check

50 mins; March 02, 2026

Coffee Conversations: How local community leaders are responding to Georgia’s literacy gap

56 mins; February 26, 2026

Kindred Futures report connects environmental risk to racial wealth gap; Dr. Louis Sullivan’s lifelong dedication to public health

51 mins; February 25, 2026

From Homelessness to City Hall - Wayne Martin’s Journey to Represent Southwest Atlanta; Thomas Worthy Talks Traffic, Transit and Trust

50 mins; February 24, 2026

Trump policies could still challenge DEI in education; Discussing Dr. Carter G. Woodson, “The Father of Black History”

49 mins; February 23, 2026

Kelsea Bond on how they want to ‘change the culture of city council’; WABE docuseries to highlight lesser known stories of Hank Aaron, Atlanta and more

50 mins; February 19, 2026

Documentary shares historic & current influence of HBCUs; Environmental Advocate “disgusted” by Trump’s EPA rollbacks

49 mins; February 18, 2026

Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson; Community debates over affordable housing for unhoused seniors

47 mins; February 17, 2026

Grassroots effort to combat Christian nationalism; “Annoying”: Fulton Co. Chair on repeated defense of 2020 election results

49 mins; February 16, 2026

Warehouse purchased for Social Circle ICE detention center; How Atlanta hospitals prepare for FIFA World Cup; New revelations in seizure of Fulton County election files

48 mins; February 11, 2026

Wellroot Family Services opens renovated housing for teens aging out of foster care; Follow the money, analysis of Georgia’s gubernatorial candidates' financial disclosures

49 mins; February 10, 2026

New book tells story of “Queen Mother” Audley Moore; Bills putting restrictions on ICE lack Republican support

49 mins; February 09, 2026

Outgoing Atlanta Fed Chair on community engagement amid some economic turbulence

51 mins; February 06, 2026

Latest news from the Georgia Capitol; GCSA Leader prioritizes success of charter schools; The Carter Center monitoring midterm elections

50 mins; February 05, 2026

Transparency questioned after “secret” Beltline rail vote; Applications open for college scholarship to support immigrants

50 mins; February 04, 2026

Ripple effect of Trump’s changing immigration policies

50 mins; February 03, 2026

Georgia’s low tobacco tax reportedly limiting prevention programs; GSU scientist joins international effort to explore space for signs of life

49 mins; February 02, 2026

Honoring Dr. Gloria Wade-Gayles; GeorgiaCAN helps families find best education options

50 mins; January 29, 2026

National School Choice Week: Georgia’s Charter Schools

50 mins; January 28, 2026

New report estimates 12 years of slave labor in Fulton County at $375 million in today's dollars

49 mins; January 27, 2026

Georgia prepares for Winter Storm Fern; ICE deports “medically distressed” pregnant woman from Atlanta airport

50 mins; January 22, 2026

AJC Reporter reveals “secret vote” halting Beltline Rail; New South Fulton Mayor sets year one priorities; Food Well Alliance on supporting local growers, communities

49 mins; January 21, 2026

Data Centers, energy rates key issues for new GA Public Service Commissioner; GSU Professor explains what Minnesota will have to prove in DHS lawsuit

49 mins; January 20, 2026

Senator Warnock connects MLK’s moral leadership to current ongoing protests and politics

51 mins; January 15, 2026

New GSU report reveals more than 4,600 people reside in extended-stay hotels in DeKalb County; Civil rights activist Claudette Colvin dies at 86

49 mins; January 14, 2026

ormer Atlanta Board of Education Chair on the current state of public education; Democratic State Senator shares top legislative priorities; Art curator responds to Trump administration’s mandates on museums

50 mins; January 13, 2026

Atlanta Beltline initiative to support small businesses in preparation for FIFA World Cup; Atlanta City Council Pres. Marci Collier Overstreet promises strengthening community engagement

50 mins; January 12, 2026

Feedback Friday: Listeners react to state of the nation following a year of Trump’s second presidential term

48 mins; January 09, 2026

Minneapolis ICE shooting sparks outrage and protests; Former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela sees many challenges for the country following U.S. military action

51 mins; January 08, 2026

Atlanta CASA seeking hundreds of volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children

49 mins; January 07, 2026

cInternational law expert gives analysis of U.S. military action against Venezuela; Georgia among very high flu activity states

50 mins; January 06, 2026

Preview of 2026 Georgia Legislative Session; Georgia advocates push for stronger addiction recovery policies

51 mins; January 05, 2026

Mary Mac's Tea Room celebrates 80 years

50 mins; December 23, 2025

Recap & analysis of politics in 2025

49 mins; December 22, 2025

New study finds Metro Atlanta traffic deaths exceeded homicides in 2024; Music journalist details top albums of 2025

50 mins; December 18, 2025

Atlanta-area rapper’s family self-deported due to political climate; Atlanta Journal-Constitution modernizes and prepares final print edition

48 mins; December 17, 2025

Coffee & Cocoa Conversations: Ending the Year with Holiday Cheer

56 mins; December 16, 2025

King Center and Oglethorpe University partner for King Scholars Internships; Atlanta Attorney authors devotional for fellow caregivers

47 mins; December 15, 2025

Feedback Friday: ‘Closer Look’ listeners tighten their spending for the new year

50 mins; December 12, 2025

Rapper Killer Mike, Real Estate Developer team up to improve housing opportunities for Black community; Mākhers Studio creates affordable housing from shipping containers

50 mins; December 11, 2025

CARE USA’s leader reveals impact of drastic international aid cuts by Trump Administration

50 mins; December 10, 2025

Credit Unions concerned for access to federal funds to aid communities; Play Fair ATL calls for human rights protections during World Cup

50 mins; December 08, 2025

Equitable Dinners series fostering wide-ranging community conversations; Broker provides analysis on Atlanta’s changing housing and rental market

50 mins; December 04, 2025

New book explores civil rights activists' resistance to police violence during the movement; Communication program preparing KSU engineering students for diverse industry

49 mins; December 03, 2025

Atlanta City Council Pres. reflects on efforts to build a better Atlanta, prepares for next chapter

50 mins; December 02, 2025

World AIDS Day brings reflections and concerns from public health experts

50 mins; December 01, 2025

Atlanta-based therapist on navigating tense conversations during the holidays

50 mins; November 25, 2025

Congresswoman Greene to resign; New book details how sustainable neighborhoods lead to healthier communities; New podcast tells history of Atlanta’s culture

50 mins; November 24, 2025

Coffee Conversations: Atlanta Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative and TADs

55 mins; November 19, 2025

APS Superintendent explains long-range facilities plan; Newly formed CDC Mutual Aid Network assisting struggling federal workers

50 mins; November 18, 2025

Historical impact of slavery and black mental health; Working Families Party talks consequences of government shutdown

51 mins; November 17, 2025

Georgia advocates cite major concerns on special education funding cuts: Justice Department denies funding for immigrant survivors of crime

49 mins; November 12, 2025

Veterans helping others after life-changing experiences; Veterans Empowerment Organization assisting veterans transition out of homelessness

48 mins; November 11, 2025

Freedom University continues educating undocumented students amid aggressive immigration crackdown; New comic tells the history of Black resistance

49 mins; November 10, 2025

Analysis of Georgia 2025 Elections; Hip-hop innovators OutKast to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

49 mins; November 05, 2025

CARE’s Hurricane Melissa Response; Nonprofits expand food, job relief efforts amid government shutdown; “Natchez” examines dual perception of antebellum tourism

49 mins; November 04, 2025

Prostate cancer diagnosis furthers Atlanta man’s advocacy; Doctor continues to provide access to affordable healthcare in Clay County

48 mins; November 03, 2025

Action Pact agency to suspend food, educational services due to government shutdown; Bookstore in the back of a hearse delivers scary stories

50 mins; October 31, 2025

Local organizations on the dire need for food assistance; Atlanta leaders unite to defend DEI amid federal attacks

47 mins; October 30, 2025

Reverend advocates to reshape how faith organizations respond to domestic violence; Congresswoman Nikema Williams on ending shutdown, funding SNAP program

51 mins; October 29, 2025

Georgia lawmaker calls for immediate action to help SNAP recipients; Human Rights Campaign doubles down on its mission; Remembering Henry County tennis coach Joeann Compton

50 mins; October 28, 2025

Moody's Analytics says Georgia nearing a recession

51 mins; October 27, 2025

Shonda Rhimes on her hope for the future of storytelling; Public Religion Research Institute’s survey on nation’s political divide; What’s ahead for ONE Musicfest

50 mins; October 24, 2025

The risk of hospital closures in rural Georgia; SPIKE Studio inspiring next generation of architects, engineers, builders

50 mins; October 23, 2025

Journalist Asma Khalid on her new BBC show, MARTA Riders Speak Out, Fourth Annual CompassionCon

49 mins; October 22, 2025

Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation grapples with federal funding cuts; Remembering NPR’s Susan Stamberg

50 mins; October 21, 2025

National Center for Civil and Human Rights expansion highlights Atlanta’s influence

47 mins; October 17, 2025

Survivor urges early breast cancer screening as cases rise among younger women; EATS set to close on Oct. 18

49 mins; October 16, 2025

MSNBC Host Rachel Maddow reveals compelling moments of Andrew Young documentary; Interim MARTA CEO shares vision for transit system; Upcoming festival focuses on creating compassionate communities

49 mins; October 15, 2025

Paradise Baptist Church celebrates 160 years of faithfully serving its community

50 mins; October 08, 2025

Georgia Chamber of Commerce CEO remains optimistic amid uncertain economic landscape; Propel ATL survey captures concerns of MARTA bus riders

51 mins; October 06, 2025

Georgia physicians on navigating the current public health misinformation crisis

49 mins; October 02, 2025

Emory launches a Compassion Shift initiative; Report finds Georgia Pathways admin spending costs twice as much as health care costs

49 mins; October 01, 2025

‘Closer Look’ guests address preventing suicide among Georgia farmers, veterans & service members

50 mins; September 30, 2025

Addressing the high rate of suicide among seniors; Restaurateur shares story of overcoming career burnout, suicidal ideation

49 mins; September 29, 2025

Conference to reimagine systems for Black children’s quality of life; How food insecurity, immigration raids impact the Latino Community

49 mins; September 26, 2025

Mental health experts on suicide awareness and prevention among Georgia’s youth

49 mins; September 24, 2025

Helping children through the grieving process; Analyzing this critical moment for journalism

48 mins; September 23, 2025

Exhibit and documentary highlight the threat of nuclear, biological and chemical warfare

48 mins; September 22, 2025

Spelman College educating on self-care to prevent self-harm; Analysis of Georgia's 2026 gubernatorial race

51 mins; September 18, 2025

Howard University alums create new justice-tech startup; ONE Musicfest founder on centering Black music and culture

50 mins; September 17, 2025

Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum on College Leadership in Turbulent Times

48 mins; September 15, 2025

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