The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked President Joe Biden’s $400 Billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts for millions of Americans. Usha Rackliffe, a legal expert and an associate professor in the practice of accounting at Emory University, discusses the implications of the high court’s decision.

 

Plus, Giselle Carson, a business immigration and compliance attorney in Jacksonville, Florida, and Justin Howell, the executive director of Atlanta’s International Rescue Committee, discuss Florida’s Senate Bill 1718  and how it will impact businesses and migrants in both Florida and Georgia.

 

Lastly, for “Closer Look’s” Hip Hop @ 50 series, Rose talks with Master Gee, the founding member of the hip hop group The Sugarhill Gang and the executive director of The National Hip Hop Museum, and Jeremy Beaver (aka DJ Boom), the founder and collector for the museum. The guests talk about the evolution of hip hop, the importance of studying the artform and the mission of The National Hip Hop Museum.

The U.S. Supreme Court <a href="https://apnews.com/article/student-loan-forgiveness-supreme-court-653c2e9c085863bdbf81f125f87669fa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">has blocked</a> President Joe Biden’s $400 Billion plan to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/student-loans" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cancel or reduce federal student loan debts</a>&nbsp;for millions of Americans. <a href="https://goizueta.emory.edu/faculty/profiles/usha-rackliffe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Usha Rackliffe</a>, a legal expert and an associate professor in the practice of accounting at Emory University, discusses the implications of the high court’s decision.&nbsp;Plus, Giselle Carson, a business immigration and compliance attorney in Jacksonville, Florida, and Justin Howell, the executive director of <a href="https://www.rescue.org/united-states/atlanta-ga" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atlanta’s International Rescue Committee</a>, discuss <a href="https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=78450#:~:text=Immigration%3A%20Prohibiting%20counties%20and%20municipalities,and%20permits%20issued%20by%20other" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Florida’s Senate Bill 1718 </a>&nbsp;and how it will impact businesses and migrants in both Florida and Georgia.&nbsp;Lastly, for “Closer Look’s” Hip Hop @ 50 series, Rose talks with <a href="https://www.hiphopmuseumdc.org/master-gee" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Master Gee</a>, the founding member of the hip hop group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSugarHillGang/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Sugarhill Gang</a> and the executive director of <a href="https://www.hiphopmuseumdc.org/master-gee" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The National Hip Hop Museum,</a> and Jeremy Beaver (aka DJ Boom), the founder and collector for the museum. The guests talk about the evolution of hip hop, the importance of studying the artform and the mission of The National Hip Hop Museum.

"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.

Closer Look with Rose Scott

Supreme Court blocks Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan; The effects of Florida’s SB 1718 law on migrants, businesses and Georgia; Master Gee and DJ Boom discuss The National Hip Hop Museum