Andrea Wenzel, an associate professor at Temple University and former journalist, discusses her new book, “Antiracist Journalism: The Challenge of Creating Equitable Local News." 

Several news stories in Georgia made national headlines in 2023, including the ongoing efforts to build a police and fire training center in Atlanta, the Georgia election interference case, the passing of former first lady Rosalynn Carter and so much more. Rose talks with Americus Times-Recorder reporter Joshua Windus, Capital B Atlanta's criminal justice reporter Madeline Thigpen and Atlanta Community Press Collective editor Matt Scott about some of the top stories of 2023, the stories they’re following in 2024, and their approach to covering the news.

<a href="http://www.andreawenzel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andrea Wenzel</a>, an associate professor at Temple University and former journalist, discusses her new book, “Antiracist Journalism: The Challenge of Creating Equitable Local News." Several news stories in Georgia made national headlines in 2023, including the ongoing efforts to build a <a href="https://www.wabe.org/police-training-center/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">police and fire training center</a> in Atlanta, the <a href="https://www.wabe.org/georgia-v-trump/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Georgia election interference case</a>, the passing of <a href="https://www.wabe.org/carter-center/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">former first lady Rosalynn Carter</a> and so much more. Rose talks with Americus Times-Recorder reporter <a href="https://www.americustimesrecorder.com/services/about-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joshua Windus</a>, Capital B Atlanta's criminal justice reporter <a href="https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/author/madeline-thigpen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Madeline Thigpen</a> and Atlanta Community Press Collective&nbsp;editor <a href="https://atlpresscollective.com/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Matt&nbsp;Scott</a> about some of the top stories of 2023, the stories they’re following in 2024, and their approach to covering the news.

"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.