The Department of Veterans Affairs released a study of patients of color with mental health issues and found they have an overwhelming number of chronic pain cases. After testing nearly 400 Black Veterans at Atlanta’s VA healthcare system, they learned many require more intense therapy that they rarely receive. Herman Anderson is a Vietnam Veteran and Founder of Veterans Helping Veterans, Atlanta. He discusses the needs local veterans are still waiting to have addressed.




Author Jonathan Eig discusses his new book, “King: A Life.” It’s the first full-life biography of Martin Luther King Jr. in decades. Eig shares new details on King’s family history and the role media and the federal government played in creating a negative public opinion of him.

The Department of Veterans Affairs released a study of patients of color with mental health issues and found they have an <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1526590022003613" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">overwhelming number of chronic pain cases</a>. After testing nearly 400 Black Veterans at Atlanta’s VA healthcare system, they learned many require more intense therapy that they rarely receive. Herman Anderson is a Vietnam Veteran and Founder of Veterans Helping Veterans, Atlanta. He discusses the needs local veterans are still waiting to have addressed. Author Jonathan Eig discusses his new book, “King: A Life.” It’s the first full-life biography of Martin Luther King Jr. in decades. Eig shares new details on King’s family history and the role media and the federal government played in creating a negative public opinion of him.

"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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Study: Links Mental Health & Chronic Pain in Patients of Color; Book details full life of MLK Jr. 

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we speak to ProPublica Investigative Reporter Max Blau. His lawsuit forced state officials to release records on Georgia’s lethal injection process. Among Blau’s discoveries: Georgia has spent over a million dollars on a contractor since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and since that time, the contractor has carried out only one execution. Blau provides more in-depth information from his report and how a law attempted to keep the details secret.

 

The need for better maternal care remains an ongoing issue across the nation, especially in Georgia. A 2026 report by the March of Dimes updates how dire the situation is. Scott speaks with Tamara Mason, Georgia’s March of Dimes maternal child health director. She discusses “Nowhere to Go: Maternity Care Deserts Across the U.S.,” what’s concerning within the report from a Georgia perspective, as well as the good work that is being done to help Georgia families.

On today&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>, we speak to ProPublica Investigative Reporter <a href="https://www.propublica.org/people/max-blau">Max Blau</a>. His lawsuit forced state officials to release records on Georgia&rsquo;s lethal injection process. Among Blau&rsquo;s discoveries: Georgia has spent over a million dollars on a contractor since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and since that time, the contractor has carried out only one execution. Blau provides more in-depth information from <a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/georgia-lethal-injections-costs-secrecy">his report</a> and how a law attempted to keep the details secret.
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The need for better maternal care remains an ongoing issue across the nation, especially in Georgia. A 2026 report by the March of Dimes updates how dire the situation is. Scott speaks with <a href="https://www.hopeforgeorgiamoms.org/team/tamara-mason/">Tamara Mason</a>, Georgia&rsquo;s March of Dimes maternal child health director. She discusses &ldquo;<a href="https://www.marchofdimes.org/maternity-care-deserts-report">Nowhere to Go: Maternity Care Deserts Across the U.S.</a>,&rdquo; what&rsquo;s concerning within the report from a Georgia perspective, as well as the good work that is being done to help Georgia families.

ProPublica investigates spending on lethal injection process; March of Dimes on state of GA maternal health

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, as Georgia leads most states in development and operation of data centers, a report from Greenlink Analytics and Science for Georgia is skeptical of their expected growth beyond 2030. It claims the industry is planning massive infrastructure expansions that has “about a 0.2% chance of actually materializing.” We discuss the potential future of data centers in Georgia, and what it means for resource consumption in the state with Etan Gumerman, Director of Analytics at Greenlink Analytics, and Amy Sharma, Executive Director of Science for Georgia.

 

Then, former chief classical music critic for The New York Times Anthony Tommasini believes the cultural impact of Marian Anderson has been lost over the generations. In Tommasini’s new book, “Voice of a Century: The Life and Artistry of Marian Anderson,” he shines a light on the operatic talent and the civil rights fight of the singer. It shares how Anderson broke racial barriers in opera, while holding the same crowds and stages as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., including her historic concert at the Lincoln Memorial where she performed for 75,000 people.

On today&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>, as Georgia leads most states in development and operation of data centers, a <a href="https://www.greenlinkanalytics.org/post/data-center-growth-in-the-southeast-impacts-for-the-region">report from Greenlink Analytics and Science for Georgia</a> is skeptical of their expected growth beyond 2030. It claims the industry is planning massive infrastructure expansions that has &ldquo;about a 0.2% chance of actually materializing.&rdquo; We discuss the potential future of data centers in Georgia, and what it means for resource consumption in the state with <a href="https://www.greenlinkanalytics.org/team/etan-gumerman">Etan Gumerman</a>, Director of Analytics at Greenlink Analytics, and Amy Sharma, Executive Director of <a href="http://www.scienceforgeorgia.org/">Science for Georgia</a>.
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Then, former chief classical music critic for The New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/anthony-tommasini?eafs_enabled=false">Anthony Tommasini</a> believes the cultural impact of Marian Anderson has been lost over the generations. In Tommasini&rsquo;s new book, &ldquo;Voice of a Century: The Life and Artistry of Marian Anderson,&rdquo; he shines a light on the operatic talent and the civil rights fight of the singer. It shares how Anderson broke racial barriers in opera, while holding the same crowds and stages as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., including her historic concert at the Lincoln Memorial where she performed for 75,000 people.

Report shows overestimated data center growth; Bio reintroduces civil rights legacy of opera singer Marian Anderson

Andra Hall went from selling a few cupcake orders while earning $9 an hour at a hotel to building Cami Cakes Cupcakes, a thriving bakery brand that eventually expanded to nine locations. After more than a decade of growth and success, her life took a sharp turn as she navigated a series of major challenges; the COVID‑19 pandemic, a divorce, and a diagnosis of triple‑negative breast cancer. In this episode of Closer Look,  Andra talks about navigating through all of these challenges and how joy has been redefined. 

Andra Hall went from selling a few cupcake orders while earning $9 an hour at a hotel to building Cami Cakes Cupcakes, a thriving bakery brand that eventually expanded to nine locations. After more than a decade of growth and success, her life took a sharp turn as she navigated a series of major challenges; the COVID‑19 pandemic, a divorce, and a diagnosis of triple‑negative breast cancer. In this episode of Closer Look,&nbsp; Andra talks about navigating through all of these challenges and how joy has been redefined.&nbsp;

Study: Links Mental Health & Chronic Pain in Patients of Color; Book details full life of MLK Jr.

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