On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” we discuss the latest quarterly economic report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta with analysis from President and Chief Executive Officer Raphael Bostic. The report on the southeastern United States shows a slight economic decline, with tariffs rising from 2% to 18% since late 2024. Despite current complexities, Bostic also shares his optimism.

 

Also, we speak with Alexis Aggrey, the director of the new documentary, “Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect.” The film follows Marshall’s historic rise from visionary lawyer to civil rights leader and to America’s first Black Supreme Court Justice. A free screening of the documentary will be held on Monday, September 8th at Spelman's Mary Schmidt Campbell Center for Innovation & the Arts. Visit www.wabe.org/events/hbcu-week-now-free-film-screening  to RSVP and receive more information. Additionally, the film is scheduled to air on WABE Studios on Thursday, September 18th, at 9:30 PM.

On today&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>,&rdquo; we discuss the <a href="https://www.atlantafed.org/about/atlantafed/executive-leadership-committee/bostic-raphael/message-from-the-president/archive/2025/09/03/focusing-on-fundamentals-amid-great-complexity">latest quarterly economic report</a> from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta with analysis from President and Chief Executive Officer <a href="https://www.atlantafed.org/about/atlantafed/executive-leadership-committee/bostic-raphael">Raphael Bostic</a>. The report on the southeastern United States shows a <a href="https://www.atlantafed.org/economy-matters/regional-economics/beige-book/2025/09/03/beige-book-southeast-economy-slowed-in-recent-weeks">slight economic decline</a>, with tariffs rising from 2% to 18% since late 2024. Despite current complexities, Bostic also shares his optimism.
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Also, we speak with <a href="https://www.aggrey.co/our-team-1">Alexis Aggrey</a>, the director of the new documentary, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.pbs.org/show/becoming-thurgood-americas-social-architect/">Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect</a>.&rdquo; The film follows Marshall&rsquo;s historic rise from visionary lawyer to civil rights leader and to America&rsquo;s first Black Supreme Court Justice. A free screening of the documentary will be held on Monday, September 8th at Spelman's Mary Schmidt Campbell Center for Innovation &amp; the Arts. Visit<a href="http://www.wabe.org/events/hbcu-week-now-free-film-screening"> www.wabe.org/events/hbcu-week-now-free-film-screening</a>&nbsp; to RSVP and receive more information. Additionally, the film is scheduled to air on WABE Studios on Thursday, September 18th, at 9:30 PM.

"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.

"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.