The Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation provides legal and other wraparound services to people facing stable housing challenges and intimate partner abuse. The Fulton County-based nonprofit, which places legal advocates and social workers in the courthouse and the communities to support survivors, has lost almost all its primary federal funding amid ongoing cuts under the Trump Administration. Michael Lucas, who serves as the executive director for the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, talked with  “Closer Look” program host Rose Scott about the impact of the cuts so far and how the organization is bracing for potential restructuring.

Plus, we remember one of NPR's 'founding mothers.' Susan Stamberg passed away on October 16 at the age of 87. Today, we revisit Rose’s 2016 interview with the broadcast pioneer. During the discussion, Stamberg reflected on the early days of NPR, breaking barriers for women in journalism, her concerns about where the industry is headed, and her mother-in-law's iconic cranberry relish recipe.

<a href="https://avlf.org/our-purpose/">The Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation</a> provides legal and other wraparound services to people facing stable housing challenges and intimate partner abuse. The Fulton County-based nonprofit, which places legal advocates and social workers in the courthouse and the communities to support survivors, has lost almost all its primary federal funding amid ongoing cuts under the Trump Administration.<a href="https://avlf.org/avlf-executive-director-michael-lucas-featured-in-metro-atlanta-ceo/"> Michael Lucas</a>, who serves as the executive director for the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, talked with&nbsp; &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; program host Rose Scott about the impact of the cuts so far and how the organization is bracing for potential restructuring.
Plus, we remember one of NPR's 'founding mothers.'<a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/10/16/1184880448/susan-stamberg-obituary"> Susan Stamberg</a> passed away on October 16 at the age of 87. Today, we revisit Rose&rsquo;s 2016 interview with the broadcast pioneer. During the discussion, Stamberg reflected on the early days of NPR, breaking barriers for women in journalism, her concerns about where the industry is headed, and her mother-in-law's iconic cranberry relish recipe.

"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.