On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” we speak to Jarred Howard, CEO of the National Juneteenth Museum. He discusses the work, history and intention being put into the museum, which is scheduled to open in late 2028. In addition to telling the story of Black American’s enslavement and emancipation, it will connect to modern efforts for liberation, and expand upon the work of Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth. 

 

We also join WABE’s Molly Samuel as she tours the Georgia State University lab where students and scientists are part of the international construction of a telescope that will search for signs of life in other galaxies.

 

We start with revisiting our conversation with Dr. Joe Mathias, the director of outpatient addiction services at Emory Healthcare. He discusses the expansion of the Emory Addiction Center, which aims to strengthen prevention, early intervention and treatment services for adolescents with substance use disorders.

On today&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>,&rdquo; we speak to <a href="https://nationaljuneteenthmuseum.org/jarred-howard">Jarred Howard</a>, CEO of the <a href="https://nationaljuneteenthmuseum.org/">National Juneteenth Museum</a>. He discusses the work, history and intention being put into the museum, which is scheduled to open in late 2028. In addition to telling the story of Black American&rsquo;s enslavement and emancipation, it will connect to modern efforts for liberation, and expand upon the work of Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth.&nbsp;
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We also join WABE&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/molly-samuel/">Molly Samuel</a> as she tours the Georgia State University lab where students and scientists are part of the international construction of a telescope that will <a href="https://www.wabe.org/gsu-works-to-detect-signs-of-life-across-the-galaxies-in-collaboration-with-international-space-scientists/">search for signs of life</a> in other galaxies.
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We start with revisiting our conversation with <a href="https://med.emory.edu/departments/psychiatry/programs/addiction/staff.html">Dr. Joe Mathias</a>, the director of outpatient addiction services at Emory Healthcare. He discusses the expansion of the <a href="https://news.emory.edu/stories/2026/03/hs_bhc_aag_adolescent_program/story.html">Emory Addiction Center</a>, which aims to strengthen prevention, early intervention and <a href="https://www.wabe.org/emory-addiction-center-expands-adolescent-services-as-child-overdoses-see-slight-uptick/">treatment services for adolescents</a> with substance use disorders.

"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.