The “Closer Look” team closes out 2025’s series of live coffee shop broadcasts with Coffee & Cocoa Conversations at Sidecar Coffee in Chamblee, Georgia. In a year that saw hardships for many communities, program host Rose Scott focuses on the people who make it their job to bring joy - Santa Rick & Mrs. Claus, Santa D. Sinclair, and Santa Bradley with the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta. Hosting this festive event is Leigh Heymann, the co-owner of Sidecar Coffee. We also hear what the “Closer Look” crowd is asking Santa to bring them this holiday, and the Santas & Mrs. Claus rate some contestants’ best Ho-Ho-Ho!

<p>The &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a>&rdquo; team closes out 2025&rsquo;s series of live coffee shop broadcasts with <a href="https://www.wabe.org/coffeechat">Coffee &amp; Cocoa Conversations</a> at <a href="https://sidecarcoffeeshop.com/">Sidecar Coffee</a> in Chamblee, Georgia. In a year that saw hardships for many communities, program host Rose Scott focuses on the people who make it their job to bring joy - <a href="https://santarick.com/">Santa Rick</a> &amp; Mrs. Claus, <a href="https://therealblacksanta.com/">Santa D. Sinclair</a>, and <a href="https://www.wabe.org/first-santa-with-down-syndrome-continues-to-inspire-holiday-cheer-in-dunwoody/">Santa Bradley</a> with the <a href="https://www.dsaatl.org/">Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta</a>. Hosting this festive event is Leigh Heymann, the co-owner of Sidecar Coffee. We also hear what the &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; crowd is asking Santa to bring them this holiday, and the Santas &amp; Mrs. Claus rate some contestants&rsquo; best Ho-Ho-Ho!</p>

"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.

<p>"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.</p>

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