Political strategists Fred Hicks and Julianne Thompson discuss the findings of a recent poll conducted by the School of Public and International Affairs Survey Research Center at the University of Georgia that reveals data about how Georgians feel about the state of politics and President Joe Biden.

Plus, Karen Manning, the president of the Georgia Library Association, discusses the recent rise of conservative groups launching campaigns to ban books from school libraries that often explore the topics of race, gender, and sexuality. She also discusses what the association is doing in response. 

Political strategists Fred Hicks and Julianne Thompson discuss the findings of a recent poll conducted by the School of Public and International Affairs Survey Research Center at the University of Georgia that reveals data about how Georgians feel about the state of politics and President Joe Biden.Plus, Karen Manning, the president of the <a href="https://gla.georgialibraries.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Georgia Library Association</a>, discusses the recent rise of conservative groups launching campaigns <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-books-race-sexuality-schools-rcna13886" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">to ban books from school libraries that often explore the topics of race, gender, and sexuality.</a> She also discusses what the association <a href="https://www.facebook.com/georgialibraryassociation/photos/pcb.10159344772629336/10159344772564336/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">is doing in response</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.