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29/01/2025

Congressman Johnson reacts to Trump’s attempted funding freeze; Report: 3 deaths at The Melody; Two Fulton Co. Schools face closure

Georgia Democratic Congressman Hank Johnson discusses the start of Trump's second term, including his latest effort to freeze federal grants and loans. Congressman Johnson also discusses his top priorities amid Trump's return to the White House. *Shortly after the interview, the Office of Management and Budget rescinded its memo to freeze federal funding. Plus, three people have died since The Melody, Atlanta's first "rapid housing," community, made of shipping containers, opened last year. Sean Keenan, a journalist at Atlanta Civic Circle, discusses his latest article, ‘Unfortunate inevitabilities’: A reflection on deaths at The Melody, Atlanta’s apartment complex for unhoused people.’ He also discusses the ongoing challenges of Atlanta's housing crisis. Lastly, the Fulton County Board of Education will soon have to decide on the fate of Parklane Elementary in East Point and Spalding Drive Elementary in Sandy Springs. Just days ago, a majority of the board members voted in favor to move forward with proposals to close both schools. The board cites the pending closures are based on dwindling enrollment projections and school conditions. WABE Southside reporter DorMiya Vance has been following and reporting on the unfolding situation. She’ll discuss the potential impact the closures could have on students, parents, teachers and staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29/01/2025

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50 min
29/06/2022

44 Murals Project

Curator Deleon Blakely and artist Melody Thomas detail the community undertaking known as the 44 Murals Project, located in Bankhead at 1060 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29/06/2022

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52 min
09/10/2024

“Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” / “Music in Media” / “Local Stories” digital art installation / “Aging Is Living: Celebrating Legacy and Community” mural

Curator Kimberli Gant discusses the new exhibition at the High Museum of Art, “Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.” Plus, Dr. Scott Stewart joins us for the latest edition of “Music in Media,” curator Faron Manuel details the downtown Atlanta digital art installation “Local Stories,” and we hear about the new mural “Aging Is Living: Celebrating Legacy and Community.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/10/2024

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52 min
07/12/2024

Former Georgia politicians get work in Trump's White House and first right whale calf spotted

Three Georgia politicians, who didn't win their last election bids, are set to join the new Trump administration. We'll look more at what former Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler as well as former Congressman Doug Collins are slated for. Plus, the man found guilty last month of murdering Laken Riley on the campus of University of Georgia is asking for a new trial. The case became a political flashpoint during an election year as Jose Ibarra was in the country illegally. Also we explain the milestone hit by Georgia's school voucher program. And we go to the coast, where the first critically endangered right whale calf of the season has been spotted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/12/2024

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16 min
11/11/2024

Chef Deborah VanTrece / Neesha Powell-Ingabire

Chef Deborah VanTrece discusses her new venture as host of the FYI Network show “Global Soul Kitchen.” Plus, author Neesha Powell-Ingabire shares the history behind her new book, “Come by Here, A Memoir in Essays from Georgia Geechee Coast” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/11/2024

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51 min
30/04/2025

Analyzing Trump’s favorability in Georgia & the 2026 governor’s race; 60 Minutes Correspondent Scott Pelley on the work of a free press

The 2026 gubernatorial race is taking shape with confirmed and potential candidates. Rose talks with Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst Fred Hicks about who we could see on the campaign trail. He also shares his thoughts about President Donald Trump’s low approval rating in Georgia. Plus, Wednesday marks 100 days into President Donald Trump’s second term, and it’s an uncertain time for the free press – especially public media. Concern about partisan oversight by Paramount Global led 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens to resign from the news program. Longtime Correspondent Scott Pelley followed that with a rebuke of their parent company. “Closer Look” revisits Rose’s 2019 conversation with Pelley. The award-winning journalist reflected on press freedom, democracy and the role of today’s news outlets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30/04/2025

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51 min
19/12/2023

How Georgia’s multibillion dollar surplus can be used to address key issues within the state

On Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” for day two of the “Overflow: Examining Georgia’s $11 Billion Surplus” series, show host Rose Scott talked with several guests about Georgia’s multibillion-dollar surplus and how they think Governor Brian Kemp should allocate surplus dollars to help Georgians. Guests include: Ky Lindberg, the CEO of Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia Mindy Binderman, the executive director of the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS) Elizabeth Banks, the chief program officer for HOPE Atlanta Mary Grace King, the founder and executive director of Frontline Housing Dr. Joel English, the executive vice president of the Aviation Institute of Maintenance at Centura College See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19/12/2023

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52 min
20/05/2024

Recap of Pres. Biden’s commencement speech at Morehouse; Propel ATL calls for increase to proposed ATLDOT budget; Guaranteed income program expanding

WABE education reporter Juma Sei discusses President Joe Biden’s commencement address at Morehouse College. The President addressed several current topics, including democracy, systemic issues that impact Black people and the Israel-Hamas war. Plus, Propel ATL is calling on Atlanta city leaders to increase the Atlanta Department of Transportation’s proposed budget to match other major cities. The current proposal increases the department's budget by 2%, which doesn’t keep up with the rate of inflation. Rebecca Serna, the executive director of Propel ATL, highlights how the proposed budget does not make up for funding cuts from the previous year. She shares what her organization hopes additional funding could be used for. Lastly, the In Her Hands guaranteed income program is expanding to reach more Black women in more Atlanta neighborhoods. Hope Wollensack, the executive director of Georgia Resilience and Opportunity Fund, talks about the eligibility and application process. She also mentions the key findings of the In Her Hands’ Year One Evaluation Report. Shamarra Woods, an Old Fourth Ward resident, and participant of In Her Hands, shares how the program has changed her life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20/05/2024

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51 min
10/08/2023

Closer Look’ roundtable guests discuss Medicaid Unwinding; DeKalb Commissioner discusses constituents’ opposition to proposed police training center

Thousands of Georgia Medicaid recipients have lost coverage or are at risk of losing coverage, as the state is currently determining who’s eligible. The process known as “Medicaid Unwinding” started when the pandemic-era rule that protected people from losing their Medicaid coverage ended earlier this year. Rose talks with Leah Chan, the director of health justice for the Georgia Budge Policy Institute, Santiago Marquez, the CEO of Atlanta’s Latin American Association, and Brittney Newton, the senior policy Analyst for Voices for Georgia’s Children, about the population groups who are losing coverage and the long-term potential impact. Plus, DeKalb County Commissioner Ted Terry, discusses a recent survey conducted on behalf of his office, asking DeKalb County voters for their opinion on the planned police and firefighting training facility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/08/2023

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46 min
12/07/2024

Mayor Cobble on the state of education, infrastructure, economic development in Stonecrest; Groundbreaking device saving children’s lives

On Friday’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, in an era of inflation, the back-to-school essentials can be even more costly. With the school year starting in less than a month in DeKalb County, we speak with Stonecrest Mayor Jazzmin Cobble about how her city is preparing and equipping students. We also discuss the state of infrastructure and economic development in Stonecrest. Then, the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center at Georgia Tech is saving the lives of children with tracheomalacia. The research collaboration led to the development of a 3D-printed tracheal splint airway support device. Hear from Pediatric Otolaryngologist Dr. Steven Goudy about their groundbreaking innovation and learn about a little girl, named Justice – one of the four young lives they’ve saved so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12/07/2024

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47 min

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