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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.

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49:10

Nonprofit securing South Asian American abuse,...

Closer Look with Rose Scott ·

2026/04/23

Raksha is a nonprofit dedicated to Georgia’s South Asian American communities with support services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. It’s the only organization of its kind in Georgia, but providing their service has been challenged by the federal government cutting $500 million in public safety grants. Plus, as part of "Closer Look's" Earth Day coverage, we revisited Rose's 2024 conversation with Sylvester Pierce of the Self-Preservation Society. The conversation

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51:58

Atlanta’s First open container district arrives for...

Closer Look with Rose Scott ·

2026/04/21

Atlanta City Councilmember Jason Dozier is excited about bringing people together, supporting local business owners and boosting foot traffic in South Downtown Atlanta. Dozier, who represents District 4, recently sponsored an ordinance to establish an open container district in South Downtown to empower the area’s economic engine. He joined “Closer Look” to discuss the potential community and economic impact of the district as Atlanta gears up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. U.S

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49:58

Southern Center for Human Rights – 50 Year Journey of...

Closer Look with Rose Scott ·

2026/04/20

For fifty years, the Southern Center for Human Rights has maintained a mission of fighting for equality, dignity, and justice for people impacted by the system. To mark the milestone, SCHR’s executive director, Terrica Redfield Ganzy, sat down with Closer Look host Rose Scott to reflect on the organization’s journey. Her memories reveal not just legal battles, but deeply personal moments that shaped her commitment. Then, we revisit our interview with Poet Joshua Bennett. professor of

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50:43

Breakthru House empowers women on their journeys of...

Closer Look with Rose Scott ·

2026/04/17

Breakthru Houseis a Dekalb County-based intensive recovery residence. For nearly 60 years, the licensed drug abuse treatment program has provided gender-specific comprehensive treatment to women who have struggled with disorders of substance abuse, mental illness, poverty, homelessness and trauma. The "Closer Look"team recently visited the Breakthru House campus for an audio documentary. The Breakthru House is currently building two new 6,000 square foot residential homes. This expansion will allow

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49:59

Their Voice, Your Vote: Brad Raffensperger & Derrick...

Closer Look with Rose Scott ·

2026/04/16

“Closer Look” concludes its first week of conversations with the Georgia gubernatorial candidates in our “Their Voice, Your Vote” series. On today’s show, we speak with Republican Brad Raffensperger and Democrat Derrick Jackson. The candidates share the work they would put in to make living in Georgia more affordable and how they would address healthcare in the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:08

Their Voice, Your Vote: Clark Dean & Olu Brown

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2026/04/15

In “Closer Look’s” continued focus on Georgia’s gubernatorial candidates, on Wednesday’s program, we hear from Republican business executive Clark Dean and Democratic business owner and faith leader Olu Brown. Both discussed how they’re guided by their faith and how they would fiscally govern Georgia from different sides of the political aisle. Hear the latest in our series, Their Voice, Your Vote.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:12

Their Voice, Your Vote: Geoff Duncan & Ken Yasger

Closer Look with Rose Scott ·

2026/04/14

On today’s Closer Look, we continue with our series, “Their Voice, Your Vote,” in which host Rose Scott has in-depth conversations with the candidates for Georgia governor. We start Tuesday’s discussion with Democratic candidate Geoff Duncan, who says he can bring both political parties together on issues based on his prior experience as Georgia’s Republican Lieutenant Governor. Then, we hear from Republican candidate Ken Yasger, who is connecting with working-class

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50:50

Their Voice, Your Vote: Chris Carr & Jason Esteves

Closer Look with Rose Scott ·

2026/04/13

On today’s Closer Look, we begin our “Their Voice, Your Vote” series, in which host Rose Scott has in-depth conversations with the candidates for Georgia governor. We start with Republican candidate Chris Carr, who emphasizes economic growth, public safety, and keeping the state abortion law. Then, a discussion with Democratic candidate Jason Esteves, who is in favor of expanding Medicaid, ending the maternal mortality crisis, and fighting the Trump Administration’s impact

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49:22

Black Maternal Health Week; YouTuber finds security...

Closer Look with Rose Scott ·

2026/04/10

Black mothers and other women of color continue to face serious health disparities during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. Georgia has one of the highest Black maternal mortality rates in the nation. To bring awareness and work towards solutions, Black Mamas Matter Alliance is hosting the 9th annual Black Maternal Health Week. The event runs through April 11–17, and this year’s theme is "Rooted in Joy & Justice." On today’s “Closer Look,” we hear from Angela

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48:57

Touring Chamblee Police Department’s Real-Time Crime...

Closer Look with Rose Scott ·

2026/04/08

On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” we walkthrough Chamblee Police Department’s new $2 Million, state-of-the-art facility Real-Time Crime Center. Police Chief Michael Dieppa explains how officers and investigators will utilize dozens of cameras throughout the city as a crime solving, crime prevention, and public safety tool, while protecting citizens’ privacy rights. Also, reports have tied Christian nationalists to the January 6th insurrection, attempts to turn

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50:45

Low morale among current, former CDC employees after...

Closer Look with Rose Scott ·

2026/04/07

It’s been a year since the Trump Administration began mass layoffs at the Atlanta-based agency. Over the past year, about 3,000 workers either left or were laid off from the CDC. Add onto that, policies led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. either eliminated or disrupted the agency’s focus on violence prevention and HIV. Secretary Kennedy also made controversial claims about autism and vaccines, all while the nation experienced outbreaks of the measles. HHS

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49:56

Legislation on assisted living community referrals,...

Closer Look with Rose Scott ·

2026/04/02

On today’s "Closer Look," in the final hours of the Georgia Legislative Session, we hear about two pieces of legislation that could have a significant impact on the way consumers go through the referral process when choosing senior living communities (SB 439) and make elections nonpartisan in Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cobb, and Clayton counties beginning in 2028. We speak to DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston and Catie Ramp, the President and CEO of the Georgia Senior Living

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49:19

‘Money Buddies’ teaches kids basic money skills;...

Closer Look with Rose Scott ·

2026/04/01

April is National Financial Literacy Month. The Share the Magic Foundation and the Alliance Group are partnering together to educate kids about financial literacy. They are launching a new 7-episode, YouTube-based edutainment series called “Money Buddies." On Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” we hear from Malcolm Mitchell, a former New England Patriots wide receiver, a children’s book author and the founder of the Share the Magic Foundation, as well as the

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51:23

DeKalb Co. warns about jury duty scam; Piloting the...

Closer Look with Rose Scott ·

2026/03/30

On today’s Closer Look, host Rose Scott started the show speaking with DeKalb County Chief and Administrative Judge Shondeana C. Morris. She warned local residents about a scam involving someone impersonating a DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputy threatening to arrest people who don’t pay for not showing up for jury duty. Plus, we conclude our Women’s History Month series, "Piloting the Journey." This year marks the 45th anniversary of the Women’s Research and Resource

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51:26

New survey analyzes local commute to work; Piloting...

Closer Look with Rose Scott ·

2026/03/26

The Atlanta Regional Commission recently released its 2025 Regional Commuter Survey. The detailed survey aims to take a deep dive into how people across the 20-county Atlanta region get to work and how those patterns are changing over time. Johann Weber, a program administrator for the Atlanta Regional Commission, joins Closer Look to discuss the goal of the report and some of its key findings. Closer Look’s Piloting the Journey series continues with four-time Olympic Medalist Dominique Dawes

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DeKalb Schools rolls out latest school closure...

Closer Look with Rose Scott ·

2026/03/25

The DeKalb County School District recently updated its list of potential school closures after facing strong pushback from area residents. Jim Bass has been reporting on the district for Decaturish and joined Closer Look for an update. He says DCSD has room for about 110,000 students but only has around 90,000 currently enrolled. Residents will still have to review other plans even after the district agrees on what buildings to shutter or repurpose. Also on today’s program, WBUR’s

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50:49

Ballet dancer and photographer Keiko Guest; David...

Closer Look with Rose Scott ·

2026/03/24

Over 50 years ago, Keiko Guest caught a transformative performance of Swan Lake at the Louisville Ballet. She enrolled in classes the next day and has been dancing ever since. On today’s “Closer Look”with Rose Scott, Guest shares how she continues to inspire younger generations as part of our “Piloting the Journey”series. Plus, Marketplace Morning Report’s David Brancacciotalks about the state of public media and how he and his wife are recovering after losing

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48:51

Mission of Mary Parker Foundation; Gen Z, Millennials...

Closer Look with Rose Scott ·

2026/03/23

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we continue our Women’s History Month Series, “Piloting the Journey” with Dr. Mary Parker. She has broken the glass ceiling in the security services industry, and through her foundation, she’s uplifting underserved communities in Atlanta’s south side. Then, a new Associated Press report finds old school hobbies and crafts are gaining interest among young people who want less time on their phones. We hear from Atlanta Craft

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50:29

Feedback Friday: Bracing for the impact of rising prices

Closer Look with Rose Scott ·

2026/03/21

Food prices are up. Energy costs are rising. The most recent labor market report revealed that employers cut 92,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate climbed to 4.4%. Tom Smith, professor in the Practice of Finance and academic director of the Master of Finance program at Emory University, and Karen Leff, an Atlanta-based founder of Leff Organizing—Financial and Residential, joined Closer Look with Rose Scott to discuss how inflation is affecting consumers and influencing spending

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Organization supports families impacted by healthcare...

Closer Look with Rose Scott ·

2026/03/19

According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 6 children in the U.S. between the ages of 3 and 17 have been diagnosed with a developmental disability. Data also shows more than 226,000 families in Georgia are caring for a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability. For decades, the nonprofit Parent to Parent of Georgia has provided statewide resources, free one-on-one support and training to families through its free Supporting Parent

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