People from across the nation are mourning the passing of former Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson. Rose talks with DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and longtime politics reporter and WABE host Denis O’Hayer about Isakson’s career in public service and his ongoing legacy.

Plus,Dr. Rochelle Paula Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, discusses several coronavirus-related topics, including leading the nation’s top public health agency amid a global health crisis.

Lastly, April Kuehnhoff, a staff attorney at National Consumer Law Center, discusses new changes to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) that allows debt collectors to contact consumers on social media.  

People from across the nation are mourning the passing of former Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson. Rose talks with DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and longtime politics reporter and WABE host Denis O’Hayer about Isakson’s career in public service and his ongoing legacy.Plus, <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/about/leadership/director.htm#:~:text=Walensky%2C%20MD%2C%20MPH-,Rochelle%20P.,global%20response%20to%20HIV%2FAIDS." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Rochelle Paula Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry</a>, discusses several coronavirus-related topics, including leading the nation’s top public health agency amid a global health crisis.Lastly, <a href="https://www.nclc.org/about-us/april-kuehnhoff.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">April Kuehnhoff, a staff attorney at National Consumer Law Center</a>, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/11/30/cfpb-debt-collector-rules-facebook-instagram/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">discusses new changes to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) that allows debt collectors to contact consumers on social media. </a>&nbsp;

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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.