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02/04/2024

Milton Little Jr On Leadership

When Milton Little Jr.’s mother told him as a child to “make sure you help people,” he had no idea how much those words would prove to illuminate his career path. As president and CEO of United Way of Greater Atlanta, Little leads one of the largest United Way chapters in the world. Its focus is helping residents reach their highest potential including the nearly 500,000 youth in metro Atlanta who have been found to have low or declining measures of well-being. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02/04/2024

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20 min
12 MAY

The Brief for Monday, May 12, 2025

Atlanta's airport catches up from weekend weather delays, Georgia voting issues go to federal appeals court, and WABE's new series about the data centers you see popping up all around the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 May

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10 min
09/01/2023

Bernie Marcus On Leadership

It’s been 20 years since Bernie Marcus retired as CEO of The Home Depot. But he still lives by the “do-it-yourself” philosophy. In his new book, “Kick Up Some Dust,” the 93-year-old entrepreneur provides lessons on tackling tough business problems and the benefit of giving back. He has donated more than $2 billion to charity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/01/2023

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19 min
08/03/2021

Atlanta-based Activist, Author Discusses International Women's Day; Metro Chamber Launches ATL Action for Racial Equity; Brenau University Pres. Discusses University’s Response Amid Pandemic

Monday is International Women's Day. The theme is #ChooseToChallenge. Saleemah Abdul-Ghafur, the chief of staff and chief communications officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, joins ‘Closer Look” to discuss several topics, including the challenges and achievements of women and girls locally and globally. She also explains how the pandemic is affecting millions of women and shares details about a virtual program that the International Women’s Forum of Georgia is hosting to celebrate women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08/03/2021

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53 min
05/06/2023

City Council to vote on funding for police training center; Morehouse and JP Morgan Chase team up to help Black business owners; Research examines the mental health impact of active shooter drills on students

Atlanta City Council members are expected to vote today on the funding for the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. WABE’s criminal justice reporter Chamian Cruz joins “Closer Look” with the latest. Plus, Morehouse College recently received $1 million grant from JPMorgan Chase to support Black businesses in metro Atlanta. Morehouse President David Thomas and Alicia Wilson, the managing director and global head of philanthropy for North America at JP Morgan Chase, discuss the grant and an initiative to launch a regional network for organizations dedicated to serving entrepreneurs of color. Lastly, HB 147, a bill that requires schools conduct an active shooter drill near the start of each school year, goes into effect in Georgia on July 1st. Sarah Burd-Sharps, a senior director of Research at Everytown for Gun Safety, discusses research about the mental health impact of active shooter drills on students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/06/2023

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50 min
26/06/2024

Battleground state of Georgia gears up for first 2024 presidential debate

The battleground state of Georgia is hosting the first 2024 debate between the presumptive Republican and Democratic presidential nominees. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will make their bids for a second term on Thursday night in Atlanta. WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali returns to “Closer Look,” just ahead of a Biden campaign press conference with the latest on the debate and the effort both sides are putting in to attract more votes in the Atlanta. We then hear from Tammy Greer, a clinical assistant professor at Georgia State University. The professor discusses the presidential debate from a national perspective, what’s at stake for each candidate, whether voters care about debates and explains how debates can shape who wins the presidential election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26/06/2024

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52 min
01/08/2024

Red carpet treatment for first day of school; Atlanta Mayor makes significant redevelopment announcement

Thursday marked the first day of school for many school districts across metro Atlanta. The “Closer Look team” stopped by Atlanta Public Schools’ Hope-Hill Elementary School in the Old Fourth Ward Neighborhood as staff welcomed students on their first day. Plus, we revisit our one-on-one conversation with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens about housing affordability and its challenges. In his discussion with Rose, Mayor Dickens makes some significant announcements about redevelopment for Atlanta, including The Mall West End. He also discusses his support for light rail on the Atlanta Beltline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01/08/2024

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50 min
09/02/2024

Atlanta’s Federal Reserve President discusses economy, interest rates; Journalist Michele Norris explores America’s “Hidden Conversations” on race

Raphael Bostic, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, discusses inflation, interest rates and the current state of the U.S. economy. He also explains his economic outlook for 2024 and how the economy’s performance in 2023 exceeded his expectations. Plus, Michele Norris is a Peabody Award-winning journalist, author, and former co-host of NPR's “All Things Considered.” She joins “Closer Look,” to discuss her new book, "Our Hidden Conversations: What Americans Really Think About Race And Identity." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/02/2024

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52 min
07/11/2023

Ga. Lawmakers prepare for special session to redraw congressional districts; Jury seated in YSL RICO case

Georgia lawmakers are headed into a special session after Thanksgiving due to a court order requiring them to redraw district lines to comply with the Voting Rights Act. WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas returns to the program to discuss the latest. Plus, we will then air WABE’s Julien Virgin feature story that explores why some HBCUs are recruiting international students to play on their sports teams and whether it aligns with the mission of HBCUs. Lastly, a jury has been seated in Young Thug's RICO trial. George Chidi, a journalist and writer of "The Atlanta Objective," discusses the latest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/11/2023

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51 min
31/05/2023

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dedicated her life’s work to advocating for caregivers; Biden introduces legislation to eliminate junk fees; The Carter Center makes strides in eradicating Trachoma

Kathy Cade, a longtime aide to Rosalynn Carter, and the vice chair of The Carter Center, and board member of Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, discusses Rosalynn Carter’s life and legacy and the former first lady’s decades-long work for advocating for caregivers and the reduction of stigma surrounding mental health. President Biden recently introduced legislation to eliminate junk fees. Gary Hufbauer, a senior researcher at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, and Megan Hogan, a research analyst at Peterson Institute for International Economics, discuss why they are against the legislation and why the feel it could potentially drive costs higher. Kelly Callahan, the director of The Carter Center’s Trachoma Control Program, discusses the NGO’s global fight to end Trachoma, a contagious bacterial infection that can cause blindness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31/05/2023

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47 min

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