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Hundreds of bills being reviewed ahead of Sine Die; Stitch project gets $157 million boost in federal funding
51 mins; March 25, 2024
Systemic barriers keeping public HBCUs underfunded; Education Trust advocates equity in education policies
51 mins; March 22, 2024
Atlanta-based Freedom University provides alternative education for undocumented students; Two Black male educators on a mission to recruit others into the field
49 mins; March 21, 2024
More funding for rural public schools and different teaching methods for special needs students
51 mins; March 20, 2024
Black Microschools ATL educator values non-traditional teaching; Notre Dame professor researches how Black male students are disciplined
50 mins; March 19, 2024
Equity in U.S. public schools still a struggle 7 decades after landmark Supreme Court ruling
49 mins; March 18, 2024
Ransomware group LockBit reportedly responsible for Fulton County cyberattack; DA Willis given options to continue prosecution of election interference case; 2027 Women’s World Cup in Atlanta?
51 mins; March 15, 2024
New book aims to help Black families navigate college admissions; Emory University professor shines a light on the political ambitions of Black women
51 mins; March 14, 2024
Some charges dropped in Georgia’s election interference case; Presidential race heats up after Georgia primary; ‘Leave it Blank’ campaign organizers claim success; Is Georgia the “Silicon Valley of the South” after the Rivian decision?
51 mins; March 13, 2024
Rivian stalls on plans for Georgia's $5B EV factory; Reparations podcast; Black Family Health/Wellness Expo; Immigration Processing Fees Increasing
51 mins; March 08, 2024
Expanding genomic research on Black populations; Bringing Klean Energy Kulture to communities of color
51 mins; March 07, 2024
Atlanta Councilwoman explains resignation decision; How effective is a protest vote?
52 mins; March 06, 2024
“Leave It Blank” Campaign warns Biden; Concerns of Black Southern Women; Growing & Supporting HBCUs
50 mins; March 05, 2024
Corporate consumption of Atlanta housing; Alabama Supreme Court’s IVF decision
51 mins; March 04, 2024
Crossover Day: The bills that advanced & the ones that didn’t
50 mins; March 01, 2024
Coffee Conversations at The Ke’nekt Cooperative
56 mins; February 29, 2024
Lawmakers scramble ahead of Crossover Day; Racial Equity report released; FIFA World Cup Preparations
49 mins; February 28, 2024
Latest on legislation before Crossover Day; Atlanta eyed for FIFA Women’s World Cup; How HB 1180 could impact Georgia’s film industry
51 mins; February 27, 2024
Can Georgia help lead the U.S. in electric vehicle production?
38 mins; February 26, 2024
Trump, Haley make final bid in SC Primary; Live Read-a-thon celebrates Black authors
50 mins; February 23, 2024
Children’s author addresses book ban surge; Why consumers are experiencing tipping fatigue
50 mins; February 22, 2024
Elections threatened by deepfake tech; Burner phones and constitutional rights; Documentary on pioneering Black astronauts
49 mins; February 21, 2024
Duluth’s new mayor eyes smart growth; Former DeKalb DA offers insight into evidentiary hearing involving DA Fani Willis
49 mins; February 20, 2024
What’s next after questioning of DA Fani Willis; ACLU of GA following “anti-LGBTQ bills” in state legislature
50 mins; February 19, 2024
Representation & Cobb County’s controversial school board maps
49 mins; February 14, 2024
Gwinnett Commissioners oppose Mulberry cityhood; CFPB on Biden’s plan to lower overdraft fees; New book explores Latino history in the South; Tribute to Dr. Gwendolyn Harris Middlebrooks
50 mins; February 13, 2024
Lawmaker and journalist discuss HB 501 and SB 367; Local organization to host a read-a-thon to celebrate Audre Lorde
50 mins; February 12, 2024
Atlanta’s Federal Reserve President discusses economy, interest rates; Journalist Michele Norris explores America’s “Hidden Conversations” on race
52 mins; February 09, 2024
Georgia ranks third for workplace discrimination; New report outlines Latino contribution to U.S. economy
50 mins; February 08, 2024
The women and girls who are dominating Atlanta sports
49 mins; February 07, 2024
Financial burden of some small utilities on families struggling with costly illnesses; Civil and human rights groups call SB63 “regressive”
46 mins; February 06, 2024
Possible political fallout of DA Fani Willis’ ‘personal’ relationship with prosecutor; Job Fair for Veterans
50 mins; February 05, 2024
State Rep. Becky Evans on concerns with HB 30; Emory University
50 mins; February 02, 2024
New APS Board Members discuss state of local education; Report shows underrepresentation in Georgia’s local governments
50 mins; February 01, 2024
Week 4 of Legislative Session: Antisemitism Bill; New cityhood movement in Gwinnett County: NPR Host shares HBCU experience in new book
50 mins; January 31, 2024
Mistreatment of Black patients at Jim Crow-era hospital; How the interstate system segregated, displaced Black residents
51 mins; January 30, 2024
Open Doors expanding its reach to help “hidden homeless’; Big Brothers, Big Sisters Metro Atlanta offers new in-school mentoring initiative
50 mins; January 29, 2024
Latest on legislation session, election interference trial; NOAA updating community heat map; Report sheds light on DFCS foster care spending; Ava DuVernay's new film explores race, class & social structures
49 mins; January 26, 2024
Coffee Conversations: ‘Closer Look’ guests discuss the state of small business on Atlanta’s Beltline
56 mins; January 25, 2024
Predictions for the 2024 Campaign Trail; Psychologist focuses on healing intergenerational trauma
50 mins; January 24, 2024
Atlanta deacon’s family files new lawsuit; Georgia Public Policy Foundation pres. discusses top legislative priorities
50 mins; January 23, 2024
Local college presidents discuss the state of the current civil rights movement; Atlanta E-Bike Rebate Program expected to launch this spring
49 mins; January 22, 2024
Georgia Restaurant Association appoints new president; Georgia Budget and Policy Institute pres. discusses top legislative priorities
49 mins; January 19, 2024
Spelman College receives historic donation; Georgia STOMP renews call to end “Tampon Tax”; Local community effort to expand solar energy
48 mins; January 18, 2024
Huddle 27, L.E.A.D. use sports to mentor Black male youth
50 mins; January 17, 2024
First week of legislative session wraps up; UNCF receives $100 million grant to help HBCUs; ‘Closer Look’ celebrates 9 years
51 mins; January 12, 2024
Bipartisan bill aims to support Georgia first responders impacted by PTSD
48 mins; January 11, 2024
How PTSD impacts first responders and how HB 451 could help
51 mins; January 10, 2024
New book explores “Antiracist Journalism”; Journalists discuss how they cover Georgia’s top stories
51 mins; January 09, 2024
The 2024 Political Season Begins: Georgia’s Legislative Session & the Presidential Race
53 mins; January 08, 2024
Closer Look’s Best of 2023 – Show Host Rose Scott’s Top Picks
48 mins; January 05, 2024
Closer Look’s Best of 2023 – Producer Daniel Rayzel’s Top Picks
50 mins; January 04, 2024
Closer Look’s Best of 2023 – Producer LaShawn Hudson’s Top Pick
49 mins; January 03, 2024
Closer Look’s Best of 2023 – Supervising Producer Tiffany Griffith’s Picks
48 mins; January 02, 2024
BBC Reith lecturer discusses ‘Our Democratic Future’; Local Santas on diverse representation this holiday season; WABE legend reads ‘A Christmas Carol’
50 mins; December 22, 2023
Georgia Assoc. of Black Women Attorneys discuss organization’s mission; Lawsuit filed after GA man’s wrongfully arrest due to facial recognition technology
51 mins; December 21, 2023
New DeKalb Schools program addresses teacher shortage; New report examines how Atlanta’s Tax Allocation Districts impact communities of color; Atlanta-based music journalist talks top music of 2023
50 mins; December 20, 2023
How Georgia’s multibillion dollar surplus can be used to address key issues within the state
51 mins; December 19, 2023
‘Closer Look’ guests discuss possible ways for spending Georgia’s nearly $11 billion surplus
51 mins; December 18, 2023
News outlets review signatures collected by “Stop Cop City” coalition; Gwinnett County Board of Education Chair advocates for inclusive religious holiday calendar
46 mins; December 15, 2023
CNN’s Victor Blackwell on his career journey, new show; Santa Dee on centering DEI through Santas of Color Coalition
51 mins; December 14, 2023
Atlanta City Council Pres. recaps 2023 politics; Breaking down what new climate assessment means for Georgia
52 mins; December 12, 2023
Nationwide effort to diversify tourism industry; Santa Rick on the importance of diversity, hope and imagination
51 mins; December 11, 2023
FBI warns about terrorist groups’ attempts to influence kids; Organized Noize on their contributions, journey in Hip-Hop
54 mins; December 08, 2023
CEO of Atlanta Housing stepping down; Report: End of race-conscious college admissions “adding stress” to Asian Americans
51 mins; December 07, 2023
Norman Lear remembered as TV trailblazer; Runoff results for Atlanta school board; Pharmacy deserts rise in Georgia; Sensory-friendly Santas create inclusive holiday experiences
50 mins; December 06, 2023
Advocates addressing farmers’ mental health crisis; Morehouse students’ debt cleared; Young author discusses his passion for fighting climate change
50 mins; December 05, 2023
Latest on Young Thug RICO trial; Sandersville Railroad Pres. discusses controversial rail spur; Meta sued over reported addictive features on kids
51 mins; December 04, 2023
“Closer Look’s” 2023 World AIDS Day Special
50 mins; December 01, 2023
Updating Georgia’s redistricting process; Sparta residents in land dispute with rail company; New CEO discusses leading foundation started by Rep. John Lewis
50 mins; November 30, 2023
New Oglethorpe University President makes history; New book focuses on Mollie Moon’s fundraising for civil rights movement
50 mins; November 29, 2023
Rosalynn Carter honored at memorial service; Report reveals imbalance of diverse representation; Challenges of pandemic on medical industry chronicled in new memoir
46 mins; November 28, 2023
Combatting poverty through early childhood resources; The pros and cons of artificial intelligence in the retail industry
51 mins; November 21, 2023
‘Closer Look’ guests reflect on the life and legacy of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter
49 mins; November 20, 2023
Noni Battiste-Kosoko’s family seeks answers about her death in jail; New music from André 3000
51 mins; November 17, 2023
Georgia Football Legend Quincy Carter discusses his career; How Special Olympics is working to make schools more inclusive for students with intellectual disabilities
51 mins; November 16, 2023
Research Collaboration Initiative aims to build partnerships with minority-serving institutions; Cascade’s BUZZ Coffee and Winehouse closes after 5 years
49 mins; November 15, 2023
‘Closer Look’ guests discuss the future of the ‘Stop Cop City’ Movement; New polls show Trump leading Biden in some swing states
51 mins; November 14, 2023
The state of Black wealth in Atlanta
49 mins; November 13, 2023
Honoring Veterans: A look at the service and legacy of veterans
51 mins; November 10, 2023
‘Closer Look’ guests discuss unique challenges of caregivers and options for support
50 mins; November 09, 2023
Atlanta-area Election Recap; Local reporter explains lawsuit against Fearless Fund; ACS to host 48th Annual Great American Smokeout
49 mins; November 08, 2023
Gelila Puck shares her immigration story and reshaping the narrative of Africa and diaspora; Docuseries examines history, economic impact of “The Black Beauty Effect”
47 mins; November 07, 2023
Ga. Lawmakers prepare for special session to redraw congressional districts; Jury seated in YSL RICO case
51 mins; November 06, 2023
Races to watch for November 7th Elections; What’s Next for Mall West End; Hip Hop at 50, featuring QuestionATL
50 mins; November 03, 2023
ForbesBLK Summit coming to Atlanta; Leader of Fair Fight Action discusses voting challenge against True the Vote
47 mins; November 02, 2023
Relaunching Atlanta Streets Alive; New book explores why decades-long protests have not produced structural reform
51 mins; October 31, 2023
New college program aims to end racial wealth gap; Comcast launches new initiative to advance digital equity in Atlanta
47 mins; October 30, 2023
‘Closer Look’ guests gather at Break Coffee Roasters
55 mins; October 27, 2023
Trauma surgeons discuss mass shootings, racism
51 mins; October 26, 2023
Efforts to resolve rising maternal mortality rate in Georgia; Restaurants spotlighted in MICHELIN’s first Atlanta guide
50 mins; October 25, 2023
Analysis of the GA Supreme Court’s Abortion Decision; Priorities of Clayton County’s New Schools Superintendent; How a Statewide Organization is Addressing the Spike in Child Poverty
53 mins; October 24, 2023
Updating the Election Interference Case & latest on Georgia Legislature; Author shares survivor’s domestic violence story
52 mins; October 23, 2023
GA State Rep. Lisa Campbell discusses childcare crisis; Two Trump associates plead guilty in Georgia’s election interference case
52 mins; October 20, 2023
Husband & wife reimagine W.E.B. DuBois’ Brownies’ magazine; Remembering the "Magnolia Room" sit-in
51 mins; October 19, 2023
MSNBC host Rachel Maddow discusses her new book on World War II era fascism, vulnerability of today’s democracy
51 mins; October 18, 2023
MSM professor working to make robotic surgery more accessible to underserved communities; Local educator explains the unique educational challenges refugee girls in DeKalb County experience
52 mins; October 17, 2023
Manuel Terán’s family seeks evidence after no criminal charges filed against GA State Patrol troopers; The Hip Hop Museum Tour comes to Atlanta
49 mins; October 16, 2023
Brookings researchers explain the connection between proposed police training center and climate and over-policing
38 mins; October 12, 2023
CARE leaders talk about 30 Years in Atlanta & their international efforts; Psychologist discusses dismantling institutional racism, establishing equity in the workplace
50 mins; October 11, 2023
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