Both major political parties are pitching their platforms in the 63 days until the 2026 midterm elections. On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” we speak with two people with insight on voters and the Republican Party. We ask whether the GOP will see any victories this November with limited support from Black voters. What does the party need to do to and what message do they need to send to convince Black voters to cast a ballot for conservatives? Guests: Cory Ruth, the founder and CEO of the political consultant and strategy firm Mergence Global and DeAnna Harris, a Black Republican political figure and activist in Georgia

 

Also on today’s program, learn about the unique and creative way the Ryan Seacrest Foundation is bringing joy to pediatric patients in Atlanta and across the country. Basing Seacrest Studios in more than a dozen children’s hospitals nationwide, kids have the opportunity to meet their favorite celebrities, host their own podcasts, game shows and dance parties, all while receiving medical care. We meet some of the people behind the operation at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital, including Meredith Seacrest Leach. Plus, a young patient shares his vocal talent.

Both major political parties are pitching their platforms in the 63 days until the 2026 midterm elections. On today&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>,&rdquo; we speak with two people with insight on voters and the Republican Party. We ask whether the GOP will see any victories this November with limited support from Black voters. What does the party need to do to and what message do they need to send to convince Black voters to cast a ballot for conservatives? Guests: <a href="https://officialcoryruth.com/">Cory Ruth</a>, the founder and CEO of the political consultant and strategy firm Mergence Global and <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/Deanna_Harris">DeAnna Harris</a>, a Black Republican political figure and activist in Georgia
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Also on today&rsquo;s program, learn about the unique and creative way the <a href="https://www.ryanseacrestfoundation.org/">Ryan Seacrest Foundation</a> is bringing joy to pediatric patients in Atlanta and across the country. Basing Seacrest Studios in more than a dozen children&rsquo;s hospitals nationwide, kids have the opportunity to meet their favorite celebrities, host their own podcasts, game shows and dance parties, all while receiving medical care. We meet some of the people behind the operation at Children&rsquo;s Healthcare of Atlanta <a href="https://www.choa.org/locations/arthur-m-blank-hospital">Arthur M. Blank Hospital</a>, including <a href="https://www.ryanseacrestfoundation.org/team/meredith-seacrest-leach">Meredith Seacrest Leach</a>. Plus, a young patient shares his vocal talent.

"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.