Today's special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott" is a themed show focusing on hunger. According to the latest data from Feeding America, nearly 40% of the food-insecure population in the United States is white. Yet, in most counties, food insecurity rates among Black, Hispanic and Latino households exceed those of white households. This all comes as data also reveals, 1 in 7 people in Georgia are facing hunger. Now, amid federal funding cuts to assistance programs and inflation impacting food prices, Rose talks with local leaders about their efforts to combat summer hunger across metro Atlanta.

 

Guests include:

 

Kyle Waide, the president and CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank

 

Jon McMurdo, the development manager at Second Helpings Atlanta

 

Kashi Sehgal, the founder and CEO Retaaza

Today's special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott" is a themed show focusing on hunger. According to the <a href="https://www.feedingamerica.org/about-us/press-room/Map-the-Meal-Gap-2024#:~:text=While%20nearly%2040%25%20of%20the,white%20individuals%20in%20most%20counties.">latest data</a> from Feeding America, nearly 40% of the food-insecure population in the United States is white. Yet, in most counties, food insecurity rates among Black, Hispanic and Latino households exceed those of white households. This all comes as data also reveals, 1 in 7 people in Georgia are facing hunger. Now, amid federal funding cuts to assistance programs and inflation impacting food prices, Rose talks with local leaders about their efforts to combat summer hunger across metro Atlanta.
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Guests include:
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Kyle Waide, the president and CEO of the <a href="https://www.acfb.org/">Atlanta Community Food Bank</a> 
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Jon McMurdo, the development manager at <a href="https://secondhelpingsatlanta.org/about-second-helpings-atlanta-food-rescue/">Second Helpings Atlanta</a>
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<a href="https://www.retaaza.com/team/kashi">Kashi Sehgal</a>, the founder and CEO Retaaza

"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.

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Georgia organizations brace for food assistance demand due to SNAP cuts  

With only a few weeks left to his time in office, Dr. Raphael Bostic reflects on his time as the 15th president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. In front of a live “Closer Look” audience, Bostic shared what it took to oversee the economic wellbeing of all or most of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Louisiana – a region that is far from a monolith. Speaking with host Rose Scott, he dispels any suspicion that he’s leaving because of the Trump Administration’s economic policies, evaluates whether he accomplished what he came to office to do, discusses how the bank addresses economic disparities, and shares what a happy retirement looks like to him. Bostic also took questions from the live audience, which included business school students from Emory University. 

 

With only a few weeks left to his time in office, <a href="https://www.atlantafed.org/about/atlantafed/executive-leadership-committee/bostic-raphael">Dr. Raphael Bostic</a> reflects on his time as the 15th president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. In front of a live &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a>&rdquo; audience, Bostic shared what it took to oversee the <a href="https://www.wabe.org/atlanta-fed-president-economic-uncertainty-abounds-but-still-reasons-for-optimism/">economic wellbeing</a> of all or most of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Louisiana &ndash; a region that is far from a monolith. Speaking with host Rose Scott, he dispels any suspicion that he&rsquo;s leaving because of the Trump Administration&rsquo;s economic policies, evaluates whether he accomplished what he came to office to do, discusses how the bank addresses economic disparities, and shares what a happy retirement looks like to him. Bostic also took questions from the live audience, which included<a href="https://goizueta.emory.edu/"> business school students from Emory University</a>.&nbsp;
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Outgoing Atlanta Fed Chair on community engagement amid some economic turbulence

On today’s “Closer Look,” first, we hear from WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali. He discusses the latest political news in Georgia, including Georgia Republican Barry Loudermilk’s decision not to run for reelection, what it could mean for Democrats in Georgia, as well as how it could impact the midterm elections. He also talks more about the 2026 Georgia Amended Fiscal Year Budget and several bills he’s following, including Senate Bill 433, that would allow Georgia drivers to have specialty license plates to inform law enforcement officers that someone in the car has a developmental disability. 

Plus, as part of “Closer Look’s” extended coverage following National School Choice Week, we hear from Bonnie Holliday, the president and CEO of the Georgia Charter Schools Association. She discusses school choice and her organization’s work to support Georgia charter schools.

Lastly, for decades, the Atlanta-based Carter Center has monitored elections across the world. But as President Donald Trump continues to call for greater federal control in elections, The Carter Center is keeping an eye on potential election interference for this year’s midterms in the U.S. We hear from Paige Alexander, the CEO of The Carter Center.

On today&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a>,&rdquo; first, we hear from WABE politics reporter<a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/rahul-bali/"> Rahul Bali</a>. He discusses the latest political news in Georgia, including Georgia Republican Barry Loudermilk&rsquo;s<a href="https://www.wabe.org/georgia-republican-barry-loudermilk-wont-seek-reelection-to-us-house/"> decision not to run for reelection</a>, what it could mean for Democrats in Georgia, as well as how it could impact the midterm elections. He also talks more about the 2026 Georgia Amended Fiscal Year Budget and several bills he&rsquo;s following, including<a href="https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/240642"> Senate Bill 433</a>, that would allow Georgia drivers to have specialty license plates to inform law enforcement officers that someone in the car has a developmental disability.&nbsp;
Plus, as part of &ldquo;Closer Look&rsquo;s&rdquo; extended coverage following National School Choice Week, we hear from Bonnie Holliday, the president and CEO of the<a href="https://gacharters.org/about/who-we-are/"> Georgia Charter Schools Association</a>. She discusses school choice and her organization&rsquo;s work to support Georgia charter schools.
Lastly, for decades, the Atlanta-based<a href="https://www.cartercenter.org/"> Carter Center</a> has monitored elections across the world. But as President Donald Trump continues to call for greater federal control in elections, The Carter Center is<a href="https://www.cartercenter.org/news/trump-could-interfere-with-the-midterm-elections-you-can-help-defend-them/"> keeping an eye on potential election interference</a> for this year&rsquo;s midterms in the U.S. We hear from<a href="https://www.cartercenter.org/people/paige-alexander/"> Paige Alexander</a>, the CEO of The Carter Center.

Latest news from the Georgia Capitol; GCSA Leader prioritizes success of charter schools; The Carter Center monitoring midterm elections

Questions have arisen about transparency when it comes to city leaders and light rail for the Eastside Atlanta Beltline. This, after a recent Atlanta Journal-Constitution article revealed an alleged secret vote stopped work on the $800 Million project. According to AJC Transportation Reporter Sara Gregory, even city council members were surprised to learn about the vote. Was the public truly left in the dark? The issue is debated on Wednesday’s “Closer Look” with light rail advocate Matthew Rao, the Chairperson for BeltLine Rail Now and opponent Dr. Hans Klein, Associate Professor of Public Policy at Georgia Tech and President of the Board of Directors for Better Atlanta Transit.  

TheDream.US is now accepting applications for a scholarship to benefit students regardless of their immigration status. On Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” DACA recipient Indira Islas andHyein Lee, the COO of TheDream.US shared the application process and how it has benefited students who migrated to the U.S. Plus, they reflect on the ongoing immigration raids happening under the Trump administration and how some TheDream.US scholarship recipients have been detained and deported.

Questions have arisen about transparency when it comes to city leaders and light rail for the Eastside Atlanta Beltline. This, after a recent Atlanta Journal-Constitution article revealed an <a href="https://www.wabe.org/ajc-reporter-learns-of-secret-beltline-rail-vote-before-atlanta-city-council/">alleged secret vote stopped work</a>&nbsp;on the $800 Million project. According to AJC Transportation Reporter Sara Gregory, even city council members were surprised to learn about the vote. Was the public truly left in the dark? The issue is debated on Wednesday&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">&ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;with light rail advocate Matthew Rao, the Chairperson for <a href="https://beltlinerailnow.com/">BeltLine Rail Now</a>&nbsp;and opponent Dr. Hans Klein, <a href="https://iac.gatech.edu/people/person/hansklein">Associate Professor of Public Policy</a>&nbsp;at Georgia Tech and President of the Board of Directors for <a href="https://betteratlantatransit.org/about">Better Atlanta Transit</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.thedream.us/">TheDream.US</a>&nbsp;is now accepting applications for a scholarship to benefit students regardless of their immigration status. On Wednesday&rsquo;s edition of <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">&ldquo;Closer Look,&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;DACA recipient Indira Islas and<a href="https://www.thedream.us/about/our-team/"> </a><a href="https://www.thedream.us/about/our-team/">Hyein Lee</a>, the COO of TheDream.US shared the application process and how it has benefited students who migrated to the U.S. Plus, they reflect on the ongoing immigration raids happening under the Trump administration and how some TheDream.US scholarship recipients have been detained and deported.

Georgia organizations brace for food assistance demand due to SNAP cuts

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