Harvard and Yale-trained property law scholar Bernadette Atuahene discusses her new book, "PLUNDERED: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America." In the book, Atuahene investigates Detroit’s tax foreclosure crisis and examines how “predatory governance” systemically impacted Black Detroit homeowners.

Plus, this week marks the fourth week of the 2025 Georgia legislative session. Several proposed bills that address public health policies are expected to be heard by lawmakers this session. Rebecca Grapevine, a reporter at Healthbeat, talks more about some of the bills she’s been following and how they could impact the state’s spending plan.

Harvard and Yale-trained property law scholar <a href="https://bernadetteatuahene.com/about/">Bernadette Atuahene</a> discusses her new book, <a href="https://bernadetteatuahene.com/plundered/">"PLUNDERED: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America."</a> In the book, Atuahene investigates Detroit&rsquo;s tax foreclosure crisis and examines how &ldquo;predatory governance&rdquo; systemically impacted Black Detroit homeowners.
Plus, this week marks the fourth week of the 2025 Georgia legislative session. Several proposed bills that address public health policies are expected to be heard by lawmakers this session. <a href="https://www.healthbeat.org/authors/rebecca-grapevine/">Rebecca Grapevine</a>, a reporter at Healthbeat, talks more about <a href="https://www.healthbeat.org/atlanta/2025/01/30/georgia-general-assembly-spending-plan-public-health-bills/">some of the bills she&rsquo;s been following</a> and how they could impact the state&rsquo;s spending plan.

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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.