Closer Look with Rose Scott

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"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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Coach Erica Payton eagerly builds CAU’s women’s golf team; Accelerator Program prepares Atlanta’s young entrepreneurs

Erica Payton fell in love with the game of golf when she was about three or four years old. It’s in her DNA. The lifelong golf player was recently named the head coach of Clark Atlanta University’s first-ever women’s golf team, the school’s 11th NCAA varsity sport. This new opportunity comes as data reveals a growing number of women and girls are playing golf, a 45% increase since 2020, according to the National Golf Foundation. As a featured guest on “Closer Look,” Payton talks with host Rose Scott about her passion for the sport, why she accepted the coaching job at CAU and her top priorities ahead of the inaugural season. Also on today’s show, we meet two young Atlanta entrepreneurs who are participating in the city’s Youth Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program through Showcase Atlanta. We meet Devin Mitchell, the founder and CEO of SOKA, a soccer streetwear brand and Jase Kurtz, who is the founder of Jase’s Lemonade. Joined by Kelsey Maynor, the Director of Small Business for Showcase Atlanta, we learn about the mentorship, funding, and vending opportunities they’re receiving through the program and how they’re watching their businesses grow. Maynor also encouraged anyone who is interested in the program to visit the city’s website for the Youth Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5d ago

The challenges of meeting Atlanta’s affordable housing goal; AileyCamp Atlanta promotes youth development through the arts

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we receive an update from Atlanta Housing President & CEO Terri M. Lee about how her organization is helping the city meet its goal of creating 20,000 affordable housing units by 2030. But she points out the cost of home construction is skyrocketing and additional funding is needed. Then, we learn about a collaboration between the dance organization, AileyCamp, and Atlanta Utopian Academy for the Arts. They tell us about their mission to empowering youth through the arts, education, and community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49 min
6d ago

What Fulton County may owe in reparations

Closer Look continues with its analysis of the Fulton County Reparations Task Force’s Harm Report. The eye-opening, over 600-page report details the harms suffered by Black people who were enslaved or lived during the Jim Crow era. Today, we’re also joined by WABE reporter DorMiya Vance for a discussion about what reparations Fulton County might owe for massacre and mass incarceration. Click here to read the full report. Guests: Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado - Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and the Director of Public History and Historic Preservation at Morehouse College and chair of the Fulton Reparations Task Force Dr. Amanda Meng - Georgia Tech research scientist who also serves as the task force secretary and representing Fulton County District 3 Ann Hill Bond - member Task Force Research Committee John Wright - researcher WABE reporter DorMiya Vance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51 min
6d ago

Reviewing the findings of Fulton County’s Reparations Task Force Harm Report

Monday, June 22 began a two-part series focusing on the Fulton County Reparations Task Force’s Harm Report. The eye-opening, over 600-page report details the harms suffered by Black people who were enslaved or lived during the Jim Crow era. Among the findings were as much as $900 billion in today’s dollars in stolen labor over a decade of slavery in Fulton County. Click here to read the full report. Guests: Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado - Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and the Director of Public History and Historic Preservation at Morehouse College and chair of the Fulton Reparations Task Force Dr. Amanda Meng - Georgia Tech research scientist who also serves as the task force secretary and representing Fulton County District 3 Ann Hill Bond - member Task Force Research Committee John Wright - researcher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51 min
Jun 19

“Closer Look’s” Juneteenth special examines Black progress as America turns 250

Friday marks the 161st anniversary of Juneteenth. This year, on Juneteenth, “Closer Look” hosted its annual live community event at Roosevelt Hall in the historic Atlanta University Center neighborhood. The theme of the program was We Who Remain: Black Legacy & America at 250. The conversation, led by host Rose Scott, examined how Black history is preserved, remembered and carried forward. Guest included: Dr. Kendra A. King Momon, professor of politics and Associate Provost for Academic Affairs at Oglethorpe University Dr. Joy Angela DeGruy, researcher, scholar, author, and Provost's Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Morehouse College Illya E. Davis, professor of philosophy, director of Freshmen & Seniors' Academic Success, director of the Morehouse Accelerated Academic Program (MAAP), and director of the Morehouse College Presidential Ambassadors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

59 min
Jun 17

From Georgia Runoff Shock to General Election Strategy

On today’s Closer Look, we hear from our political panel about Georgia’s runoff election results and what it means as we look ahead to the November midterm races. Rick Jackson is now the GOP nominee for Georgia governor and will face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta. The U.S. Senate race is between Mike Collins, a Trump endorsed candidate, and incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. Devin Barrington Ward, a progressive community organizer and managing director of the Black Futurist Group; Fred Hicks, an Atlanta‑based campaign strategist; and Saba Long, an Atlanta‑based communications strategist, joined host Rose Scott to break down Tuesday night’s outcome. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jun 15

Soccer in the Streets gears up for FIFA World Cup 2026; Soul legend Otis Redding arts center inspires youth

Ahead of Atlanta’s hosting of its first FIFA World Cup 2026 match, “Closer Look” host Rose Scott met with Atlanta Soccer in the Streetsexecutive director Kaseem Ladipo at the organization’s mini pitch in East Point. Ladipo discusses the history and mission of Soccer in the Streets, efforts to elevate street soccer on a global scale, and how the organization is preparing local youth to participate in the world’s biggest sporting event. Plus, the Otis Redding Center for the Arts recently celebrated its first anniversary. The Macon-based creative hub continues the philanthropic legacy of legendary soul singer Otis Redding. “Closer Look” producer LaShawn Hudson recently toured the facility and spoke with Otis Redding Foundation leaders Zelma Redding and Karla Redding-Andrews, as well as Otis Redding Foundation All-Star Sara Mazanec. They discussed the center’s signature summer camps and year-round music education and arts programming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51 min
Jun 11

From the gas pump to grocery checkout, Georgians express economic frustrations

A 2026 Deloitte summer travel survey reveals vacation plans are down across all income levels, and travel is at its lowest among consumers since at least 2022. In addition, a new report from Georgia Institute of Technology also suggests high gas prices aren't going away anytime soon amid the global energy crisis. For a call-in show on Thursday’s edition of “Closer Look,” host Rose Scott is joined by Georgia Tech professors Daniel Matisoff from the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy and Bobby Harris from the School of Economics. Callers shared how their summer plans have been affected by inflation and other everyday expenses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52 Ratings

Excellent interviews

01/23/2024

Dramfam

I find it amazing how prepared Rose Scott is for every interview, every day. She asks perfect questions that an educated interviewer would ask and a average listener might ask who doesn’t know much about the subject. It’s a great mix.
Horrible Interviews

07/18/2024

ablackfeministATL

I really want to like this show and to support my local NPR station. However, I usually just send my money to WBUR every month. I feel that Rose Scott’s show is one of the reasons why I hate the local programming. It’s clear she doesn’t carefully research the topics covered on the show or people she interviews. Horrible questions that lack thoughtfulness. She always diverts to personal or comedic questions, but these kinds of questions shouldn’t replace thoughtful, informative journalism.
Socks

01/10/2024

Michelle and me

I treasure my rose Scott socks. So comfy.
Dope!

12/07/2023

Gho5t.

Rose is a much needed voice for all of Atlanta! She is always on top of the news that everyday folks really care about. Love her coverage of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and what that milestone means for the city.

"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.