On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, Republicans will hold their national convention in the battleground state of Wisconsin next week. GOP members will roll out their party’s platform at a time of growing concern about the Republican Party’s association with Christian nationalism. Rose is joined by Kiera Butler, a Senior Editor & Reporter with Mother Jones and The Center for Investigative Reporting. Butler is attending the convention and will focus on the growing influence of Christian nationalists in the GOP.




Also, it’s been years since the height of the pandemic, and the need for rental assistance to avoid eviction remains high. That’s according to Star-C, an affordable housing-education nonprofit. Today, we’re joined by Star-C Executive Director Audrea Rease, who discusses local ongoing challenges, their partnership with the City of Atlanta, and the latest influx of funds Star-C has received. We’ll also hear how the nonprofit is preparing kids for school and marking its 10th anniversary.

On today’s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>, Republicans will hold their <a href="https://gopconvention2024.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">national convention</a> in the battleground state of Wisconsin next week. GOP members will roll out their party’s platform at a time of growing concern about the Republican Party’s association with <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-is-christian-nationalism-and-why-it-raises-concerns-about-threats-to-democracy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian nationalism</a>. Rose is joined by <a href="https://www.motherjones.com/author/kiera-butler/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kiera Butler</a>, a Senior Editor &amp; Reporter with Mother Jones and The Center for Investigative Reporting. Butler is attending the convention and will focus on the growing influence of Christian nationalists in the GOP. Also, it’s been years since the height of the pandemic, and the need for <a href="https://star-c.org/eviction-relief/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rental assistance to avoid eviction</a> remains high. That’s according to <a href="https://star-c.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Star-C</a>, an affordable housing-education nonprofit. Today, we’re joined by Star-C Executive Director <a href="https://star-c.org/board-of-directors/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audrea Rease</a>, who discusses local ongoing challenges, their partnership with the City of Atlanta, and the latest influx of funds Star-C has received. We’ll also hear how the nonprofit is preparing kids for school and marking its 10th anniversary.

"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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