Closer Look with Rose Scott
Closer Look with Rose Scott
Playlist by Closer Look with Rose Scott"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 c…Follow the podcast:
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GSU Experts share insights and “Closer Look” listeners react to U.S.–Israeli military strike on Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending the joint military actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, saying, “We are punching them while they're down, which is exactly how it should be.” Since the first strikes in late February, Operation Epic Fury has expanded into a regional war, resulting…
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The legislative push for increased wages, state-based paid leave; Atlanta People’s Campaign hosts assembly for community-focused solutions
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other state leaders have touted the Peach State as one of the best places to do business. However, some lawmakers and advocacy groups say in order for that to be fully true, Georgia must do right by its workforce. As Georgia lawmakers are convening at the state capitol f…
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How burnout affects doctors and patients
According to the “Beyond the Bedside: The State of Nursing in 2025” report, 65% of nurses say they’re experiencing high levels of stress and burnout. The study also found that only 60% of nurses would choose their profession again, and 67% of student nurses are concerned about managing their worklo…
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Potential ICE Detention Centers in Georgia see city, state opposition; Lawsuit blames DeKalb officials for deadly welfare check
The family of Arben Pilici has filed a lawsuit against DeKalb County after he suffocated during a 2024 welfare check at his home. On today's “Closer Look,” we hear from two of the attorneys representing the family and learn more about DeKalb’s Mobile Crisis Unit and the type of police restraint tha…
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Coffee Conversations: How local community leaders are responding to Georgia’s literacy gap
Student success is directly linked to literacy. According to the latest data from the Georgia Council on Literacy, 62% of third-graders are not reading on grade level. The findings come as state lawmakers consider the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, which aims to improve literacy through severa…
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Coffee Conversations: How local community leaders are responding to Georgia’s literacy gap
Student success is directly linked to literacy. According to the latest data from the Georgia Council on Literacy, 62% of third-graders are not reading on grade level. The findings come as state lawmakers consider the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, which aims to improve literacy through severa…
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From Homelessness to City Hall - Wayne Martin’s Journey to Represent Southwest Atlanta; Thomas Worthy Talks Traffic, Transit and Trust
Atlanta City Councilmember Wayne Martin says there are plenty of nights when he still thinks about what it felt like to go from homelessness to finally having a place to call home. He remembers lying down at night and thinking about all the different beds he slept in as a child, including the time …
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Trump policies could still challenge DEI in education; Discussing Dr. Carter G. Woodson, “The Father of Black History”
There are many ways to describe Donald Trump’s second term, especially given how many of his policies and executive orders related to education and other areas have been tied up in federal courts. Legal challenges seem to follow nearly every move. Still, one recent court development hasn’t received…
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Kelsea Bond on how they want to ‘change the culture of city council’; WABE docuseries to highlight lesser known stories of Hank Aaron, Atlanta and more
On Thursday’s edition of “Closer Look,” host Rose Scott welcomed Atlanta City Councilmember Kelsea Bond to the program. New to their office as the District 2 representative, Bond discussed how they want to push for the issues they campaigned on: addressing housing affordability, increasing taxes on…
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Documentary shares historic & current influence of HBCUs; Environmental Advocate “disgusted” by Trump’s EPA rollbacks
It’s been nearly 200 years since the founding of the first African Institute in the United States. Since that time, historically Black colleges and universities continue to influence society and impact diverse students of every race and cultural background. On Wednesday’s “Closer Look with Rose Sco…
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