WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali, plus GSU politics and policy professor Tammy Greer and Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst Fred Hicks discuss some of the top political moments of 2024.

Music made its mark in 2024 -- from Taylor Swift's Eras Tour ending its two-year run, to Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" album. Charli XCX gave fans a Brat summer and Kendrick Lamar dropped what has been regarded as one of the greatest diss tracks of all time. Music historian and journalist Quentin Harrison returns to “Closer Look,” to share his critique and to talk more about his Top 5 albums of 2024. Plus, the “Closer Look” team shares their top artists of the year.

Lastly, it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. WABE’s H. Johnson narrates  “A Christmas Carol.”

WABE politics reporters <a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/sam-gringlas/">Sam Gringlas</a> and <a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/rahul-bali/">Rahul Bali</a>, plus GSU politics and policy professor&nbsp;<a href="https://aysps.gsu.edu/profile/tammy-greer/">Tammy Greer</a> and Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst <a href="https://fredhicks.com/bio/">Fred Hicks</a> discuss some of the top political moments of 2024.
Music made its mark in 2024 -- from Taylor Swift's Eras Tour ending its two-year run, to Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" album. Charli XCX gave fans a Brat summer and Kendrick Lamar dropped what has been regarded as one of the greatest diss tracks of all time. Music historian and journalist <a href="https://linktr.ee/QuentinHarrison?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAab3Oztex2_lXsOSVFduXwG-HI4vLo9AhnOeFBnfwyWI1BUNJ-Yi2YsaLTU_aem_gsdWHIbLMe3CJEP4kEQd6A">Quentin Harrison</a> returns to &ldquo;Closer Look,&rdquo; to share his critique and to talk more about his Top 5 albums of 2024. Plus, the &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; team shares their top artists of the year.
Lastly, it&rsquo;s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. WABE&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/h-johnson/">H. Johnson</a> narrates &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/achristmascarol/">&ldquo;A Christmas Carol.&rdquo;</a>

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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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A recap of a year in politics; Music journalist reflects on the top albums of the year; WABE’s H. Johnson narrates  “A Christmas Carol”

There are new developments in the 2020 Georgia election interference case. The Georgia Court of Appeals has ruled Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office should be removed from the case. WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas returns to “Closer Look,” to discuss the latest and how the court’s ruling could impact President-elect Donald Trump’s last remaining criminal case.

 

Plus, Charis Books and More is more than a place to buy books. Owners regard it as a third space and a haven that supports “diverse and marginalized voices.” Over the past five decades, the Decatur-based bookstore has remained a community staple for the metro Atlanta area. As the bookstore celebrates its 50th anniversary, “Closer Look” show host Rose Scott talked with Charis owners Sara Luce Look, Angela Gabriel and executive director Errol "E.R." Anderson. The booksellers gave Scott a tour of the bookstore and talked about the successes and challenges they’ve endured while operating the oldest independent feminist bookstore in the South. They also shared details about the bookstore’s diverse collection of books and ongoing efforts to stay connected with the community through programming and the importance of writing the feminist future.

There are new developments in the <a href="https://www.wabe.org/breaking-fulton-da-fani-willis-removed-from-trump-georgia-election-interference-case/">2020 Georgia election interference case</a>. The Georgia Court of Appeals has ruled Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office should be removed from the case.&nbsp;WABE politics reporter <a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/sam-gringlas/">Sam Gringlas</a> returns to &ldquo;Closer Look,&rdquo; to discuss the latest and how the court&rsquo;s ruling could impact President-elect Donald Trump&rsquo;s last remaining criminal case.
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Plus, <a href="https://www.charisbooksandmore.com/">Charis Books and More</a> is more than a place to buy books. Owners regard it as a third space and a haven that supports &ldquo;diverse and marginalized voices.&rdquo; Over the past five decades, the Decatur-based bookstore has remained a community staple for the metro Atlanta area. As the bookstore celebrates its 50th anniversary, &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; show host Rose Scott talked with Charis owners Sara Luce Look, Angela Gabriel&nbsp;and executive director Errol "E.R." Anderson. The booksellers gave Scott a tour of the bookstore and talked about the successes and&nbsp;challenges they&rsquo;ve endured while operating the oldest independent feminist bookstore in the South. They also shared details about the bookstore&rsquo;s diverse collection of books and ongoing efforts to stay connected with the community through programming and the importance of writing the feminist future.

Fulton County DA removed from election inference case; Charis Books and More celebrates 50 years as an independent feminist bookstore

This year marks 70 years since the Supreme Court issued its historic decision in the Brown v. Board of Education lawsuit. The landmark ruling outlawed racial segregation in public schools. Rights4Children recently hosted an event in commemoration at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Rose Scott moderated the panel discussion. On Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look,”  Harold Scott, Rev. Henry Mathis, and Phyllis Jackson-Scott share their experiences during integration after the historic ruling. Cathy Loving, a former Atlanta Public Schools archivist and assistant to Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, also participated in the discussion. During the conversation, the panelists reflected on the positive outcomes related to Brown, but also the challenges that occurred after the groundbreaking ruling.

This year marks 70 years since the Supreme Court issued its historic decision in the Brown v. Board of Education lawsuit. The landmark ruling outlawed racial segregation in public schools. <a href="https://right4children.org/">Rights4Children</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/events/rights4children-presents-brown-at-70-a-childrens-rights-victory/">recently hosted an event in commemoration</a> at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Rose Scott moderated the panel discussion. On Wednesday&rsquo;s edition of &ldquo;Closer Look,&rdquo; &nbsp;Harold Scott,&nbsp;Rev. Henry Mathis, and&nbsp;Phyllis Jackson-Scott&nbsp;share their experiences during integration after the historic ruling. Cathy Loving, a former Atlanta Public Schools archivist and assistant to Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, also participated in the discussion. During the conversation, the panelists reflected on the positive outcomes related to Brown, but also the challenges that occurred after the groundbreaking ruling.

Black students who integrated Georgia schools share their stories 

The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board, which reviews civil rights cold case incidents that happened between January 1, 1940, through December 31, 1979, recently released three new cases. Hank Klibanoff, a longtime journalist, the host of WABE's “Buried Truths” podcast, and the co-chair of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board, and Gabrielle Dudley, a member of the board, discuss some of the cases, the history and mission of their board.

Plus, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the pioneering sitcom, “Good Times.” The television show follows the story of a Black family living in a Chicago housing project. NPR's TV critic Eric Deggansand Rosalyn ‘Roz’ Grimes, a longtime fan of “Good Times” talk more about the show and its longstanding cultural impact.

<a href="https://www.coldcaserecords.gov/about/">The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board</a>, which reviews civil rights cold case incidents that happened between January 1, 1940, through December 31, 1979, recently released three new cases. <a href="https://www.coldcaserecords.gov/about/">Hank Klibanoff</a>, a longtime journalist, the host of WABE's &ldquo;Buried Truths&rdquo;&nbsp;podcast, and the co-chair of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board, and <a href="https://www.coldcaserecords.gov/about/">Gabrielle Dudley</a>, a member of the board, discuss some of the cases, the history and mission of their board.
Plus, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the pioneering sitcom, &ldquo;Good Times.&rdquo; The television show follows the story of a Black family living in a Chicago housing project. <a href="https://www.npr.org/people/243254424/eric-deggans">NPR's TV critic Eric Deggans</a> and Rosalyn &lsquo;Roz&rsquo; Grimes, a longtime fan of &ldquo;Good Times&rdquo; talk more about the show and its longstanding cultural impact.

A recap of a year in politics; Music journalist reflects on the top albums of the year; WABE’s H. Johnson narrates “A Christmas Carol”

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