Closer Look with Rose Scott
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Attorney for the family of Manuel Esteban Paez Teran discuss autopsy report; HBCU chess tournament to be held this weekend
52 mins; April 21, 2023
KSU professors research Asian American history; ‘Cop City’ protester shot at least 57 times, according to an autopsy report
52 mins; April 20, 2023
Several GSU faculty members oppose Atlanta Public Safety Training Center
51 mins; April 19, 2023
Local bookstore advocates for banned books
52 mins; April 18, 2023
Georgia's financial industry responds to the recent collapse of two banks; Local dog provides comfort amid crises
50 mins; April 17, 2023
East Atlanta Community Association opposes police and fire training facility location; Morehouse professor talks Hip Hop beyond lyrics
47 mins; April 14, 2023
Atlanta gears up for the World Cup; Angela Davis explains why she opposes ‘Cop City’
51 mins; April 13, 2023
Metro Atlanta Chamber continues to push for DEI; New federal coming to Lawrenceville to fix the city’s infrastructure
51 mins; April 12, 2023
Guaranteed income program continues to help Black women in Georgia; New institute aims to close the wealth gap; New research study examines the influence of crime podcasts
50 mins; April 11, 2023
A new investigative report claims Justice Clarence Thomas received expensive gifts from a Republican megadonor
51 mins; April 10, 2023
“Closer Look” launches new Hip Hop series
50 mins; April 07, 2023
Duke professor discusses her new book ‘The Battle for Your Brain’
50 mins; April 06, 2023
Families First continues its work to build strong families; Local nonprofit launches new initiative to fight the opioid crisis
51 mins; April 05, 2023
Martin Luther King’s legacy lives on 55 years after his death
50 mins; April 04, 2023
AJC names new editor-in-chief; Former President Donald Trump indicted in New York
50 mins; April 03, 2023
Women craft beer experts discuss breaking into the industry
50 mins; March 31, 2023
Georgia’s legislative session comes to an end; Ser Familia working to support Latino youth
49 mins; March 30, 2023
Season 4 of ‘Buried Truths” podcast investigates racial violence in Terrell County; Georgia Supreme Court hears oral arguments about Georgia’s abortion ban
50 mins; March 29, 2023
Councilman Amir Farokhi discusses ongoing maintenance projects in Atlanta; Georgia respite centers face closure
50 mins; March 28, 2023
Local faith leaders and family respond to SB140
49 mins; March 27, 2023
Atlanta Mayor discusses new fire and police training site; Local law professor responds to Senate bill 140 becoming law
51 mins; March 24, 2023
East Atlanta leaders join ‘Closer Look’ for Coffee Conversations
56 mins; March 23, 2023
Local organization funds Black women-led nonprofits; Faith leaders discuss SB140
49 mins; March 22, 2023
Veteran sports journalist Fred Kalil reflects on his career; Civil rights icon Xernona Clayton discusses her life’s work
61 hours 0 mins; March 21, 2023
Trump Lawyers files new motion to quash grand jury report; Attorney discusses “Cop City” lease
51 mins; March 20, 2023
New reentry program aims to help Henry County inmates; Proposed legislation could negatively impact Georgia’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund
45 mins; March 17, 2023
Black homeownership in Atlanta continues to fall; Pollen season arrives early
50 mins; March 16, 2023
Local families respond to SB140
49 mins; March 15, 2023
Georgia Leaders respond to Senate Bill 140
48 mins; March 14, 2023
Defend the Atlanta Forest activist discusses ‘Cop City ‘controversy; Skydiving competition to be held this weekend
47 mins; March 13, 2023
Decatur passes ordinance to create more affordable housing options; NPU-J responds to Microsoft’s campus pause; Professor says Congress can do little about police reform
50 mins; March 10, 2023
PNC launches a mobile branch in South Atlanta; Atlanta City Council president calls for more transparency from MARTA
46 mins; March 09, 2023
Leaders of CARE and Amani Women’s Center discuss International Women’s Day
50 mins; March 08, 2023
Key bills pass on Crossover Day; Large corporate companies overbuy homes in Atlanta; Local chef shares the inspiration behind his vegan wangs
50 mins; March 07, 2023
Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network now offering respite care across the state; DeKalb County School District to expand mental health resources
51 mins; March 06, 2023
Georgia’s new labor commissioner discusses top priorities; AP African American studies pilot program sparks controversy; City of Atlanta working to preserve LGBTQ sites
50 mins; March 03, 2023
Leader of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport talks top goals for 2023; One year anniversary of Ukraine War; Target showcases the work of Spelman student during Black History Month
50 mins; March 03, 2023
Local nonprofit teaches “ATL Water Boys” entrepreneurial skills
50 mins; March 03, 2023
ACLU responds to newly proposed voting legislation; Charges filed in UGA fatal crash; Graphic novel explores the beauty of Black women’s hair and friendships
50 mins; March 02, 2023
Senate committee approves legislation that could make sweeping changes to Georgia’s election law
50 mins; March 01, 2023
CDC data reveals suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S.
51 mins; February 28, 2023
Leader of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport talks top goals for 2023; Ukraine crisis marks one year; Target showcases the work of Spelman student during Black History Month
50 mins; February 24, 2023
Coffee Conversations: West End community leaders discuss several community-related topics
55 mins; February 23, 2023
APS Superintendent discusses her top priorities for the district; New afterschool program launches in Gwinnett County
50 mins; February 15, 2023
Parts of a special grand jury report to be released; Podcasters explore the business of data apps
48 mins; February 14, 2023
WABE politics reporters discuss the latest from the legislative session; Documents reveal Black migrants were treated unfairly; New report explores the impact of Georgia’s aging population on the economy
51 mins; February 13, 2023
Transgender civil-rights activist explains why she dropped a lawsuit against the Georgia Department of Corrections; Downtown Decatur launches new electric shuttle program
50 mins; February 10, 2023
Georgia lawmaker discusses efforts to combat antisemitism; Forest Park Mayor talks top priorities for 2023; Nashville Councilwoman working stop the renaming of a street named after Congressman John Lewis
49 mins; February 09, 2023
President of Legal Defense Fund pushes for policy reform; Local health experts discuss calls to ban the requirement of COVID vaccines for schools and government offices
50 mins; February 08, 2023
Gov. Kemp-backed bill aims for harsher sentences for gang-related crimes; Atlanta City Council aims to crack down on catalytic converter thefts; TAG connecting Georgians to tech jobs
49 mins; February 08, 2023
The family of Manuel Teran calls for more transparency from the GBI; OneGoal aims to prepare local students for college; GSU conference examines Black culture's role in fighting for social justice
46 mins; February 06, 2023
Mircosoft halts plan to develop 90 acres in Grove Park; Mild recession expected in 2023; Morris Brown receives new funding; HBCUs marching bands prepare to battle
48 mins; February 03, 2023
Commissioner Ted Terry on Cop City; Atlanta’s Chief Operating Officer discusses her role; Journalist Josie Duffy discusses new investigative podcast
50 mins; February 02, 2023
Georgia House Minority Leader on Tyre Nichols' death; Goldie Taylor discusses new memoir
43 mins; February 01, 2023
New ordinance requires some DeKalb County businesses to install a video surveillance system; Veteran Filmmaker Spike Lee launches fellowship
49 mins; January 31, 2023
Georgia Secretary of State explains why he wants to end runoff elections; Women of Welcome on a mission to teach women about immigration
56 mins; January 30, 2023
East Point Mayor discusses top priorities; Moms Demand Action continues fight to end gun violence
50 mins; January 27, 2023
Georgia Log Cabin leaders discuss legislative priorities; DeKalb County DA recuses herself
54 mins; January 26, 2023
Georgia Equality continues to push for equality during the 2023 legislative session; Local labor nurses fired after a viral TikTok video
50 mins; January 25, 2023
Judge deciding whether a grand jury report into the 2020 election will be made public; Local nonprofit continues to push for equity for all people, Tech industry experiencing massive job cuts
50 mins; January 24, 2023
The legislative session continues as pro-life supporters rally outside the capitol; Ashley Diamond drops lawsuit; The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation receives $65 million gift
51 mins; January 20, 2023
GBI investigating deadly officer-involved shooting; ARC seeking public feedback about TDMP plan; Remembering civil and human rights activist Roslyn Pope
49 mins; January 19, 2023
Are gas stoves safe?; Teacher survey results released as the legislative session gets underway; Learn4Life explores the state of education
46 mins; January 18, 2023
Stone Mountain’s confederate monument is the focus of a new documentary
51 mins; January 17, 2023
Gov. Kemp sworn in for a second term; Wife of the late Curtis Mayfield reflects on his life and legacy; Local pilot training the next generation of Black pilots
50 mins; January 13, 2023
Travel industry expert talks about FFA glitch; GBPI tracking new policy priorities; Local woman starts first body-positive fitness center
50 mins; January 12, 2023
YSL trial underway in Fulton County; Special grand jury completes investigation into Trumps’move to overturn 2020 election; American Academy of Sleep Medicine wants to do away with daylight saving time
50 mins; January 11, 2023
Spelman Pres. discusses new role; Georgia Bulldogs are national champs again
47 mins; January 10, 2023
Georgia’s 2023 legislative session kicks off; New report highlights the state of education amid pandemic; Bulldogs preparing for another national championship
50 mins; January 09, 2023
“Closer Look’ listeners discuss racial healing
50 mins; January 06, 2023
Closer Look guests on discovering family roots
51 mins; January 05, 2023
APPI Caucus prepares for the 2023 legislative session; New year, new goals; New legislation aims to change Atlanta Beltline’s overlay
49 mins; January 04, 2023
What’s next for cryptocurrency?; What the NFL got wrong with handing the Buffalo Bills incident
50 mins; January 03, 2023
DeKalb CEO on the county’s fragile water system; ‘Closer Look’ guests discuss top news and political stories of 2022; The Georgia Bulldogs gear up to take on Ohio State Buckeyes in Peach Bowl
51 mins; December 29, 2022
Local professors discuss the state of democracy; Atlanta music journalist talks about the top music of 2022
50 mins; December 21, 2022
Local child protection expert talks about online safety for kids; Santa Dee gears up for Christmas
50 mins; December 21, 2022
BOA offers free financial counseling; How to support people with hearing loss during the holiday season; Atlanta Gears Up for the Cricket Celebration Bowl
50 mins; December 16, 2022
New grants awarded to advance climate solutions in Georgia; Councilmember supports e-bike rebate program; Wu-Tang Clan reflects on their growing hip-hop legacy
50 mins; December 15, 2022
New initiative to help Atlanta legacy homeowners; Humane Society urges pet owners to keep pets safe during the holiday season
46 mins; December 14, 2022
Local nonprofit encourages Georgians to recycle their Christmas trees
52 mins; December 13, 2022
Local Christmas tree seller discusses tree shortage
52 mins; December 12, 2022
Atlanta Young Republicans look ahead; Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled offers new services
52 mins; December 09, 2022
Coffee Conversations: South Atlanta community leaders discuss several community-related topics
57 mins; December 08, 2022
CDC continues to monitor COVID as winter approaches; Senator Raphael Warnock defeats Republican challenger Herschel Walker
46 mins; December 07, 2022
Georgia Tech’s Lunar Flashlight spacecraft prepares for launch; Longtime meteorologist Glenn Burns on his retirement
47 mins; December 05, 2022
Local economist discusses U.S economy; Georgia Bulldogs prepare to take on LSU Tigers; Counting down to Christmas
49 mins; December 02, 2022
“Closer Look” guests on eradicating stigma and combating HIV/AIDS
51 mins; December 01, 2022
National Retail Federation releases new holiday shopping data; Atlanta community activists respond to youth violence
51 mins; November 30, 2022
Councilwoman proposes curfew for Atlanta; Supply chain expert discusses holiday shipping distribution; GA Tech professor discusses the impact of Atlanta’s e-scooters
49 mins; November 29, 2022
Political strategists discuss Georgia's U.S. Senate race; Local community leaders discuss stopping youth violence
52 mins; November 28, 2022
Georgians pay tribute to House Speaker David Ralston; RSV and flu cases rise in Georgia; Local chef talks Thanksgiving recipes
48 mins; November 22, 2022
PAD responds to overcrowding at Fulton County’s jail; Communication app for children now available in South Africa; The Healthcare Georgia Foundation receives $9 million donation
51 mins; November 21, 2022
Spelman awarded STEM Grant; Applications suspended for rental assistance program
49 mins; November 18, 2022
Pancreatic cancer survivors discuss diagnosis and treatment; Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation continues work to invest in Atlanta’s westside; WABE politics reporter reflects on Speaker Ralston’s legacy
48 mins; November 17, 2022
ACLU executive director responds to the overturning of the abortion ban; Atlanta has a new police chief; GA Tech launches Center for Urban Research
48 mins; November 16, 2022
Fighting food hunger during the holiday season; More affordable housing options could soon be coming to Atlanta
51 mins; November 16, 2022
New resource hubs now available for local entrepreneurs; Jemele Hill talks new memoir
48 mins; November 14, 2022
MUST Ministries and Home Depot Foundation honor local veterans by paying their rent; ‘Closer Look’ guests discuss the legacy of the first Black marines
51 mins; November 11, 2022
Political strategists react to midterm election results
51 mins; November 09, 2022
New study examines overcrowding in Fulton County; New funding available for Georgia’s agricultural industry; New partnership exposes students to STEM
51 mins; November 07, 2022