The pandemic and inflation have played a major role in the state of the U.S. economy. Dr. Rajeev Dhawan, the director of Georgia State University’s Economic Forecasting Center, discusses the latest.

Plus, Jordan Tucker, a freelance sports analyst and former UNC offensive lineman, discusses what he thinks will happen when the Georgia Bulldogs take on the LSU Tigers this weekend for the 2022 SEC Championship Game.

Lastly, Christmas is just a few weeks away. Santa Dee discusses several Christmas-related topics and shares how he’s fairing this season now that COVID restrictions are more relaxed.

The pandemic and inflation have played a major role in the state of the U.S. economy.&nbsp;<a href="https://efc.robinson.gsu.edu/about-the-director/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Rajeev Dhawan</a>, the director of Georgia State University’s Economic Forecasting Center, discusses the latest.Plus, Jordan Tucker, a freelance sports analyst and former UNC offensive lineman, discusses what he thinks will happen when the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/teams/UGA/georgia-bulldogs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Georgia Bulldogs</a>&nbsp;take on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/teams/LSU/lsu-tigers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LSU Tigers</a>&nbsp;this weekend for the&nbsp;2022 SEC Championship Game.Lastly, Christmas is just a few weeks away.&nbsp;<a href="https://therealblacksanta.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Santa Dee</a>&nbsp;discusses several Christmas-related topics and shares how he’s fairing this season now that COVID restrictions are more relaxed.

"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.