On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we speak to Marietta-based Attorney David West. He gives a defense attorney’s perspective of Georgia’s RICO laws and explains why they’re so much harder to defend against than murder charges.




Plus, WABE Reporter Rahul Bali reports live from the Fulton County Courthouse, where the nation is watching as defendants in the 2020 Election Case turn themselves in.




Then, Dr. Wilbur Lam, a Pediatric Hematologist and Oncologist at Children’s Healthcare Of Atlanta, discusses how his hospital and other local institutions will lead and accelerate healthcare diagnostic innovations for a variety of high-priority diseases over the next five years.

On today’s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>, we speak to <a href="https://www.westdefense.com/attorney/david-s-west/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marietta-based Attorney David West</a>. He gives a defense attorney’s perspective of Georgia’s RICO laws and explains why they’re so much harder to defend against than murder charges. Plus, <a href="https://twitter.com/rahulbali/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WABE Reporter Rahul Bali</a> reports live from the Fulton County Courthouse, where the nation is watching as defendants in the 2020 Election Case turn themselves in. Then, <a href="https://www.choa.org/doctors/wilbur-a-lam" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Wilbur Lam</a>, a Pediatric Hematologist and Oncologist at Children’s Healthcare Of Atlanta, discusses how his hospital and other local institutions will lead and accelerate healthcare diagnostic innovations for a variety of high-priority diseases over the next five years.

"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.

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RICO Charges from a Defense Attorney’s Perspective; Awaiting 2020 Election Case Defendants at Fulton County Courthouse; How CHOA is Expediting Critical Healthcare Research

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we learn about the voting priorities of Black, Hispanic, and Asian/Pacific Islander women. The details are listed in a new report by Intersections of Our Lives and Ipsos.

 

Jazz Legend and Tenor Saxophonist Sonny Rollins has died. He was 95. Rollins first recorded as a sideman in 1949 and went on to record 60 studio and live albums as a leader. He was also the last surviving musician from Art Kane's famous 1958 photo, "A Great Day in Harlem."

 

Professor and Author Lerone Martin joins the program to discuss his new book, “Young King.” It looks at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his early years and how his adolescence informed his outlook and activism. We learn about the eager “Little Mike” on Auburn Avenue.

On today&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>, we learn about the voting priorities of Black, Hispanic, and Asian/Pacific Islander women. The details are listed in a <a href="https://intersectionsofourlives.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2026/03/IntersectionsOfOurLives_Ipsos-Final-Public-Report_March-2026.pdf">new report</a> by <a href="https://intersectionsofourlives.org/reports/amplifying-women-of-color-voices/">Intersections of Our Lives</a> and Ipsos.
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Jazz Legend and Tenor Saxophonist Sonny Rollins has died. He was 95. Rollins first recorded as a sideman in 1949 and went on to record 60 studio and live albums as a leader. He was also the last surviving musician from Art Kane's famous 1958 photo, "A Great Day in Harlem."
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Professor and Author <a href="https://www.leronemartin.com/info/about">Lerone Martin</a> joins the program to discuss his new book, &ldquo;Young King.&rdquo; It looks at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his early years and how his adolescence informed his outlook and activism. We learn about the eager &ldquo;Little Mike&rdquo; on Auburn Avenue.

New report highlights voting priorities of diverse women of color; Remembering Sonny Rollins; New book - “Young King”

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we meet 18-year-old Noah Marbach. After injuries sidelined him from playing soccer, the Cobb County high school student began building software that would become his business. He was inspired to create XShift AI after working in a restaurant and as a lifeguard, and seeing his managers struggling with scheduling their employees. Learn more about his young life as a business owner who is about to start college at the University of Mississippi.

 

Then, we continue our college graduate series with an honors student from Kennesaw State University, who has pursued many ambitious endeavors. Deontae Nelson is a military veteran and a first-generation college graduate. He has experience as a choreographer, performer, teacher, and researcher. Hear what inspired him to graduate from KSU with a bachelor's degree in modern dance and what he hopes to accomplish next.

On today&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>, we meet 18-year-old Noah Marbach. After injuries sidelined him from playing soccer, the Cobb County high school student began building software that would become his business. He was inspired to create <a href="https://www.xshift.ai/">XShift AI</a> after working in a restaurant and as a lifeguard, and seeing his managers struggling with scheduling their employees. Learn more about his young life as a business owner who is about to start college at the University of Mississippi.
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Then, we continue our college graduate series with an honors student from <a href="https://www.kennesaw.edu/">Kennesaw State University</a>, who has pursued many ambitious endeavors. <a href="https://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/2026/dance-major-makes-most-of-his-ksu-journey.php">Deontae Nelson</a> is a military veteran and a first-generation college graduate. He has experience as a choreographer, performer, teacher, and researcher. Hear what inspired him to graduate from KSU with a bachelor's degree in modern dance and what he hopes to accomplish next.

Teen turns AI Entrepreneur; 2026 Graduate Series: Kennesaw State University

On today’s Closer Look, more than two-million people cast a ballot in the Georgia primary election on Tuesday night. As results from the Democratic and Republican gubernatorial primaries came in, the numbers revealed sharply different paths toward the November general election. Who advanced? Who’s going to a runoff? And how will the results shape up the November midterm race? We ask a panel of political analysts to give their perspective.

 

But first, we discuss the Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory program. Data show farmers are 3 to 5 times more likely to die by suicide than the average American. The COMET program was especially designed for rural neighbors to help each other during difficult times. We speak to officials from Georgia Agricultural Wellness Alliance and High Plains Research Network about how they’re getting mental health resources to areas that are usually under-resourced.

On today&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a>, more than two-million people cast a ballot in the <a href="https://www.wabe.org/whats-settled-and-unsettled-in-georgias-midterm-primary-elections/">Georgia primary election</a> on Tuesday night. As results from the Democratic and Republican gubernatorial primaries came in, the numbers revealed sharply different paths toward the November general election. Who advanced? Who&rsquo;s going to a runoff? And how will the results shape up the November midterm race? We ask a panel of political analysts to give their perspective.
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But first, we discuss the <a href="https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/family-medicine/research-and-innovation/pbrns/hprn/projects-and-programs/comet">Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory</a> program. Data show farmers are 3 to 5 times more likely to die by suicide than the average American. The COMET program was especially designed for rural neighbors to help each other during difficult times. We speak to officials from <a href="https://gafarmstress.org/">Georgia Agricultural Wellness Alliance</a> and High Plains Research Network about how they&rsquo;re getting mental health resources to areas that are usually under-resourced.

RICO Charges from a Defense Attorney’s Perspective; Awaiting 2020 Election Case Defendants at Fulton County Courthouse; How CHOA is Expediting Critical Healthcare Research

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