What's fair, credible and accurate reporting as it relates to the Israel-Hamas war and protests taking place across the nation? For a roundtable discussion, Rose and several journalists provide an analysis of the overall news coverage of the war and the ongoing student protests. Guests include Hank Klibanoff, a veteran journalist, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and a Peabody Award-winning podcast host “Buried Truths,”Kelly McBride, the senior vice president and chair of Craig Newmark Center for Ethics and Leadership Poynter Institute, Dan Whisenhunt, the founder and editor of Decaturish.com and Alvelyn Sanders, a documentarian and former journalist. 

 

Plus, for our graduation series, we hear from Kamahl Grant. The Morehouse College 2024 graduate, who majored in mathematics and minored in economics, discusses his academic journey. He also talks about his artwork that was recently featured at one top retailers in the nation.

What's fair, credible and accurate reporting as it relates to the Israel-Hamas war and protests taking place across the nation? For a roundtable discussion, Rose and several journalists provide an analysis of the overall news coverage of the war and the ongoing student protests. Guests include <a href="https://english.emory.edu/home/people/bios/klibanoff-hank.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hank Klibanoff</a>, a veteran journalist, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and a Peabody Award-winning podcast host <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/buried-truths/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Buried Truths,”</a> <a href="https://www.poynter.org/author/kellymcbride/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kelly McBride</a>, the senior vice president and chair of Craig Newmark Center for Ethics and Leadership Poynter Institute,&nbsp;<a href="https://decaturish.com/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dan Whisenhunt</a>, the founder and editor of Decaturish.com and <a href="https://alvelyn.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alvelyn Sanders</a>, a documentarian and former journalist. &nbsp;Plus, for our graduation series, we hear from <a href="https://news.morehouse.edu/kamahl-grant-24-wins-target-hbcu-design-challenge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kamahl Grant</a>. The Morehouse College 2024 graduate, who majored in mathematics and minored in economics, discusses his academic journey. He also talks about his artwork that was recently featured at one top retailers in the nation.

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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.

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Journalists provide an analysis of what’s fair and accurate reporting of the Israel-Hamas war; Morehouse grad aims to make his mark in business and the art world

The Atlanta Beltline, Inc. is spearheading an initiative to help support small businesses within the corridor’s overlay in preparation for the FIFA World Cup. We hear from Natalie Jones, the Atlanta Beltline project manager for the Business Solutions Office, Anthony Pope, the co-founder and design principal of Atelier 7 Architects, and Latrice Rochelle and Xavier John of PARLAY Savory Saloon. They discussed strategies for vendors and small businesses to reap revenue from the influx of visitors when the world’s largest sporting event comes to Georgia. Across the eight games Atlanta will host, an estimated range between $500 million to more than $1 billion is expected to be pumped into the Atlanta area’s economy. They also shared details about what other small business owners can do to ready their businesses for the surge in World Cup visitors, including applying for the Beltline Business Ventures accelerator program. 

Plus, Marci Collier Overstreet is the 10th Atlanta City Council President. The longtime elected official campaigned on leading Atlanta forward. Now, one week into her four-year term, Overstreet returns to “Closer Look” to talk more about how her tenure as a city council member, representing District 11 in Southwest Atlanta, prepared her to take on the role of council president. President Overstreet also discussed her leadership style and plans to work collaboratively with fellow council members, ensuring that economic development projects include binding community benefits. Overstreet also explained why she had to recede her initial committee appointments.

The Atlanta Beltline, Inc. is <a href="https://beltline.org/blog/atlanta-is-getting-world-cup-readyand-so-should-your-business/">spearheading an initiative</a> to help support small businesses within the corridor&rsquo;s overlay in preparation for the FIFA World Cup. We hear from Natalie Jones, the Atlanta Beltline project manager for the<a href="https://beltline.org/work/small-business/beltline-business-ventures/"> Business Solutions Office</a>,<a href="https://www.atelier7llc.com/team-members/anthony-vincent-pope"> Anthony Pope</a>, the co-founder and design principal of Atelier 7 Architects, and Latrice Rochelle and Xavier John of<a href="https://parlaysavorysaloon.com/"> PARLAY Savory Saloon</a>. They discussed strategies for vendors and small businesses to reap revenue from the influx of visitors when the world&rsquo;s largest sporting event comes to Georgia. Across the eight games Atlanta will host, an estimated range between $500 million to more than $1 billion is expected to be pumped into the Atlanta area&rsquo;s economy. They also shared details about what other small business owners can do to ready their businesses for the surge in World Cup visitors, including applying for the<a href="https://beltline.org/work/small-business/beltline-business-ventures/"> Beltline Business Ventures</a> accelerator program.&nbsp;
Plus,<a href="https://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/council-members/council-president-marci-collier-overstreet"> Marci Collier Overstreet</a> is the 10th Atlanta City Council President. The longtime elected official campaigned on leading Atlanta forward. Now, one week into her four-year term, Overstreet returns to &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; to talk more about how her tenure as a city council member, representing District 11 in Southwest Atlanta, prepared her to take on the role of council president. President Overstreet also discussed her leadership style and plans to work collaboratively with fellow council members, ensuring that economic development projects include binding community benefits. Overstreet also explained why she had to recede her initial committee appointments.

Atlanta Beltline initiative to support small businesses in preparation for FIFA World Cup; Atlanta City Council Pres. Marci Collier Overstreet promises strengthening community engagement 

January 20th will mark President Donald Trump’s first full year back in office. So far, Trump’s second term has been marked by the dismantling of several federal agencies, spending cuts, layoffs and an aggressive crackdown carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Just days ago, under the direction of President Trump, the U.S. military carried out a series of air strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. For Feedback Friday on “Closer Look,” program host Rose Scott asked listeners to share their thoughts about the direction of the nation following Trump’s return to the White House. For the discussion, Scott was joined by WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali, Tammy Greer, a politics and policy clinical assistant professor at Georgia State University, and Cathy Woolard, a longtime Democratic leader, former Atlanta City Council president and former board chair of the Fulton County Elections.

January 20th will mark President Donald Trump&rsquo;s first full year back in office. So far, Trump&rsquo;s second term has been marked by the dismantling of several federal agencies, spending cuts, layoffs and an aggressive crackdown carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Just days ago, under the direction of President Trump, the U.S. military carried out a series of air strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicol&aacute;s Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. For Feedback Friday on &ldquo;Closer Look,&rdquo; program host Rose Scott asked listeners to share their thoughts about the direction of the nation following Trump&rsquo;s return to the White House. For the discussion, Scott was joined by WABE politics reporter<a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/rahul-bali/"> Rahul Bali</a>, <a href="https://aysps.gsu.edu/profile/tammy-greer/">Tammy Greer,</a> a politics and policy clinical assistant professor at Georgia State University, and <a href="https://www.wabe.org/cathy-woolard/">Cathy Woolard,</a> a longtime Democratic leader, former Atlanta City Council president and former board chair of the Fulton County Elections.

Feedback Friday: Listeners react to state of the nation following a year of Trump’s second presidential term

The FBI is now investigating the shooting death of a woman in South Minneapolis. On Wednesday, following an immigration enforcement operation, an ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old mother Renee Good while she was in her car. The situation has sparked national outrage and ongoing protests in Minnesota's Twin Cities. MPR News correspondent Matt Sepic joins “Closer Look” to discuss the latest in the ongoing investigation.

Plus, fallout continues over President Donald Trump’s military action over Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela and current President of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta.

 

 Charles Shapiro shares his thoughts on the unfolding situation and questions the Trump Administration’s motives for taking military action against Venezuela. He also shares his thoughts about the next era of leadership in the country. 

 

Lastly, Michael J. Moore, a former United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia and former member of the Georgia State Senate, talks about the deadly Minnesota shooting, the duties and responsibilities of ICE agents and possible legal consequences for the ICE agent.

The<a href="https://dps.mn.gov/news/bca/bca-statement-regarding-investigation-ice-fatal-shooting-minneapolis"> FBI is now investigating</a> the shooting death of a<a href="https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/08/questions-follow-after-ice-agent-kills-renee-good-in-minneapolis"> woman in South Minneapolis</a>. On Wednesday, following an immigration enforcement operation, an ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old mother Renee Good while she was in her car. The situation has sparked national outrage and ongoing protests in Minnesota's Twin Cities. MPR News correspondent<a href="https://www.mprnews.org/people/matt-sepic"> Matt Sepic</a> joins &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; to discuss the latest in the ongoing investigation.
Plus, fallout continues over President Donald Trump&rsquo;s military action over Venezuela and the capture of President Nicol&aacute;s Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela and current President of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta.
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&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/shapiro_WAC">Charles Shapiro</a> shares his thoughts on the unfolding situation and questions the Trump Administration&rsquo;s motives for taking military action against Venezuela. He also shares his thoughts about the next era of leadership in the country.&nbsp;
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Lastly, <a href="https://moorehall.com/attorneys/michael-j-moore/">Michael J. Moore</a>, a former United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia and former member of the Georgia State Senate, talks about the deadly Minnesota shooting, the duties and responsibilities of ICE agents and possible legal consequences for the ICE agent.

Minneapolis ICE shooting sparks outrage and protests; Former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela sees many challenges for the country following U.S. military action

Journalists provide an analysis of what’s fair and accurate reporting of the Israel-Hamas war; Morehouse grad aims to make his mark in business and the art world

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