Amid the national immigration crackdown under the Trump administration, family members of an Atlanta-area rapper have decided to self-deport. We hear from Victor Marachi. He shares how the unfolding situation is affecting his artistic work and upcoming album.

 

Plus, a history-making move is coming for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After 157 years, the AJC is ending its print edition while expanding its digital footprint—including its mobile app, newsletters, podcasts, and more. Leroy Chapman Jr., the editor-in-chief of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, discusses the past, present, and future of the publication and the evolving local news media landscape

Amid the national immigration crackdown under the Trump administration, family members of an Atlanta-area rapper have decided to self-deport. We hear from<a href="https://www.victormariachi.com/"> Victor Marachi</a>. He shares how the unfolding situation is affecting his <a href="https://www.wabe.org/rapper-victor-mariachi-on-his-love-for-hip-hop-and-family-overcoming-adversity-and-the-inspiration-behind-latest-album/">artistic work</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DR59W_jDlZm/?hl=en">upcoming album</a>.
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Plus, a history-making move is coming for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After 157 years, the AJC is<a href="https://www.ajc.com/about-us/2025/08/the-atlanta-journal-constitution-to-become-exclusively-digital-in-january-2026/"> ending its print edition</a>&nbsp;while expanding its digital footprint&mdash;including its mobile app, newsletters, podcasts, and more.<a href="https://www.ajc.com/staff/leroy-chapman-jr/"> Leroy Chapman Jr., </a>the editor-in-chief of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, discusses the past, present, and future of the publication and the evolving local news media landscape

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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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