On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we examine the findings of the 2026 Black Census. The survey of 6,000 participants found only 3% trust the federal government, while 95% plan to vote. Kristin Powell, Executive Director of Black Futures Lab, discusses what their report shows about economic, political and social conditions within the Black Community as the midterm election approaches.

Then, it’s almost Halloween – in the mood for a scary story? We speak to Georgia native Katherine Daniel about her debut novel, When the Night Comes Knocking. In this Appalachian horror novel, two estranged siblings become trapped in a convenience store under attack by a monster from the mountains who feasts on guilty hearts. Daniel also shares her writing journey and what continues to inspire her writing career.