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"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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Love Never Fails Radio with host Vanessa Russell, invites you to join in the fight for love. This program is focused on loving our neighbor as ourselves and giving ourselves up for them. Our neighbors are people loved by God who may have been impacted by human trafficking, homelessness, abuse, unemployment, mental illness, etc. During this program we will discuss practical ways we can come together to serve them. John 15: 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Contact In ...
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Exploring all things genetics. Dr Patrick Short, University of Cambridge alumnus and CEO of Sano Genetics, analyses the science, interviews the experts, and discusses the latest findings and breakthroughs in genetic research. To find out more about Sano Genetics and its mission to accelerate the future of precision medicine visit: www.sanogenetics.com
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Because fewer than 7% of Americans have served in uniform, most Americans are unfamiliar with military service and culture. As a result, members of the military and Veteran community are at greater risk for disconnection and lack of belonging with the civilian community. PsychArmor’s mission is to bridge the military-civilian divide by educating and training a Nation. Each week, Duane France, a combat Veteran and Clinical Mental Health Counselor, will dig deep into the stories “Behind The Mi ...
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Welcome to "The Good, The Bad, and The Guilty," the radio show that takes you behind the badge with Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell. Join Sheriff Campbell every Wednesday from 3 pm to 4 pm as he provides a unique perspective on law enforcement, community safety, and the pursuit of justice in Iredell County, North Carolina. Episode Format: In each episode, Sheriff Campbell will be joined by fellow law enforcement professionals, legal experts, community leaders, and sometimes even the i ...
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Over a decade of planning and persistence in the making, the National Law Enforcement Museum has opened its doors to the public. Finally, citizens and law enforcement professionals from diverse perspectives and backgrounds will have a place to share in the vibrant story of American law enforcement. Within the walls of the Museum’s strikingly contemporary exterior, artifacts from our collection of more than 25,000 objects tell the story of American law enforcement – past, present, and future ...
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The Safety Zone is engaging conversations on all aspects of violence prevention from experts who have decades of experiencing in specialized law enforcement, U.S. Secret Service, FBI, Navy Seal Teams, corporate security, hostage negotiations and school security. Mike McCarty & Melinda Ronn are the hosts. Melinda has spent decades in communication, having started in the George W. Bush White House where she served as a liaison to churches, ministries and pastors in the U.S. She now works with ...
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AFSC On the Issues

American Friends Service Committee

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The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. This podcast will bring together stories of its work and interviews with experts from around the world.
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Beyond the Bench

Florida Supreme Court

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Beyond the Bench is a podcast series produced by the Florida Supreme Court. These podcasts will give you a better understanding of how Florida's courts work and how they work for you. Shows cover a broad range of topics and are meant to be informational, educational, and entertaining.
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Xicana Code Switchers

Xicana Code Switchers

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Welcome to the Xicana Code Switchers podcast! Your co-hosts are Ariana and Patricia. We are both Xicana, scholar-practitioners in higher education. Each episode we discuss insights, tips, and resources for students and practitioners in higher education with a focus on social justice and platicas.
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Join Clark Hill’s Angeline Chen, a leading immigration attorney, in discussing the impacts of US immigration law and policy. On Immigration Today, Angeline interviews leaders, experts, advocates and volunteers in immigration and immigrant rights on the issues, their experiences and their advice on how YOU can make a difference.
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Edwin Moses is recognized as one of the greatest athletes in the world. The Olympic champion used science and math calculations to dominate track and field. He went undefeated in the 400-meter hurdles for 122 consecutive races, for nine years, nine months, and nine days, between 1977 to 1987. But his life’s legacy reaches beyond sports and is now b…
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01:15 - Introductions 02:02 - How our understanding of the non-coding genome has evolved throughout Nadav’s career 04:56 - Our current understanding of non-coding genome grammar 07:40 - Is there a missing piece to the common variant, common disease paradigm? 10:25 - Introducing ultraconserved elements (UCEs) and human accelerated regions (HARs) 12:…
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As the second-largest voting bloc in the U.S., Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump both need to appeal to Latino voters to win the November election. According to data gathered by the Pew Research Center, it's estimated 36.2 million Hispanics are eligible to vote in the 2024 presidential election. While data suggests Lati…
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Gov. Brian Kemp has pledged to make Georgia the e-mobility capital of the world. In recent years, Kemp provided billions of dollars in incentives to lure automakers Hyundai, Kia and the startup Rivian to the state. However, a new report from Politico shows some Georgians are excited about the well-paying EV jobs, but they’re suspicious of electric …
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Julie Goldstein, Director of the Zero Suicide Institute, and Lisa Sabey, President of Parents-to-Parents. We’re going to be talking about a video resource called Parents to Parents: After Your Child’s Suicide Attempt. Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience, we …
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Book bans are happening in Georgia and across the nation. According to PEN America, more than 10,000 book bans have been counted in public schools since 2021. Amanda Jones is an educator, an award-winning librarian, and an anti-censorship advocate. She talks with Rose about her new book, "That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America." …
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0:00 Intro to The Genetics Podcast 01:00 Welcome to Marco 02:00 The areas Marco focused on during his academic career and what motivated him to found his first company 03:18 How our understanding of ageing has changed over the past two decades and some of the current big questions in ageing biology 06:01 How to get a clearer picture of the ageing p…
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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump took center stage in their first presidential debate Tuesday night in Philadelphia. Reproductive rights, immigration, the Israel-Hamas war, and the economy were among some of the top issues discussed during the debate. Both sides are claiming victory, but “Closer Look,” show host Rose S…
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On this very special episode of Lifeline, we take another look at mindfulness practices as a way to address traumatic memories and flashbacks as they may related to the September 11th attacks. Many officers state that as a result of post traumatic stress induced events, they experience bouts of anxiety and crippling depression, which can result in …
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Roger Tutterow, a professor of economics at Kennesaw State University, joins “Closer Look,” to discuss the latest economic forecast and its impact on the 2024 presidential election. Laura Judge, a volunteer with Moms Demand Action and Monisha Henley, the senior vice president of government affairs at Everytown for Gun Safety, discuss gun violence p…
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Denise Olsen, a grief mentor, national public speaker, registered nurse, yoga instructor, and published author. Her book, Strong and Soulful: Graced by Grief is a look at Denise’s personal journey from catastrophic grief and trauma to a life filled with abundance. Provide Feedback As a…
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made history in June 2022, when she was sworn in as the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s high court. Now, the 116th Supreme Court justice is telling her story in a new memoir, “Lovely One.” Justice Jackson’s book tour recently stopped in Atlanta at the Atlanta Symphony Hall. That’s where “Closer Look,” show h…
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Former U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn is being honored by the Fulton County Democratic Party with the Saving Democracy Award. While in Atlanta, he talks with show host Rose Scott about his experience responding to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, the upcoming election, and the current state of democracy. Plus, for “Closer …
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Four people are dead—two teachers and two students—and nine others were transported to local hospitals following a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia on Wednesday. Authorities say the 14-year-old suspect, who is in custody, will be charged with murder as an adult. Rose talks with WABE criminal justice reporter Chamian …
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0:00 Intro to The Genetics Podcast 01:00 Welcome to Martin 01:35 How a particularly large Indian meal resulted in a book about intermittent fasting and the biology of ageing 05:10 The biological mechanisms behind intermittent fasting, and whether it’s been established to extend life expectancy in humans. 10:13 What we know (and what we don’t) about…
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Michelle Nunn, the president and CEO of CARE USA, returns to “Closer Look” to discuss how CARE teams and its partners are responding to the crises happening in Sudan, Gaza, Haiti, and Ukraine. Nunn also highlights how climate change is impacting their efforts and why it’s important to empower women and local groups in the humanitarian response. Plu…
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Today, we begin a two-day series on third-party candidates in the 2024 presidential race and other local and state elections. First, we hear from Gerald Lee Green II. He joined the Party for Socialism and Liberation in 2022 after he says he was disillusioned with the Democratic Party. Green talks with Rose about PSL’s candidates, Claudia De la Cruz…
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Kari McDonough, Vice President of Welcome.US and Senior Advisor to the Welcome Fund, a program of Welcome.us that provides a source for grantmaking to organizations as they involve community members to welcome newcomers. Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience, we w…
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For a special edition of “Closer Look,” Rose Scott and the team head to downtown Atlanta for #Dragon Con 2024. The annual five-day event kicks off Thursday. It’s one of the largest multi-media gatherings focusing on pop culture, gaming, comics, fantasy and more. Rose speaks with panelists about the ongoing debate: Star Wars vs Star Trek. We hear fr…
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0:00 Intro to The Genetics Podcast 01:00 Welcome to Tony 02:00 What Tony was expecting going into the role of CEO at UK Biocentre, and how the COVID-19 pandemic changed his plans 03:38 Receiving a phone call from the UK government in March 2020 asking the UK Biocentre to stop all of its projects and focus on sequencing COVID-19 samples 05:12 The UK…
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The Fulton County Jail opened in 1989. Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat says since the facility’s opening it’s been overcrowded, which over time has led to the current poor condition of the building’s infrastructure. For PART 1 of Rose’s conversation with Sheriff Labat, at the county jail, Labat reflects on his career in public safety and talks …
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In the early morning hours of June 3, 2011, IU sophomore Lauren Spierer disappeared as she headed home from a friend’s apartment in Bloomington, Indiana. In. The 13 years since Lauren’s disappearance, her case continues to vex investigators and IU students alike. On today’s episode of Law and Disorder, we will discuss the disappearance of Lauren Sp…
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What are the top concerns for Black voters this election cycle? The Black Futures Lab surveyed Black folks across the country for its Black Census Project, which included election-related questions. Alexsis Rodgers, the political director at the Black Futures Lab, and the Black to the Future Action Fund, discusses the findings of the census, which …
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Khadija Boyd, a retired United States Army Combat Veteran, who is currently the Editor in Chief for the Journal of Veterans Studies. The mission of the Journal of Veterans Studies is to sustain international research in veterans studies, facilitate interdisciplinary research collab…
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Immigration, border security, gun safety, crime, reproductive rights, jobs, and the Israeli-Hamas War were among the top issues addressed during the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Alan Abramowitz, a professor emeritus of political science at Emory University, returns to “Closer Look” for a recap of the convention. Plus, the Georgia State Elec…
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The Little 5 Points Alliance is honoring individuals and organizations who have made Little 5 Points unique, including the late Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson, at its third annual “People Make the Place” event this weekend. We hear from Lauren Welsh, the executive director of Little 5 Points Alliance. Dr. Charles Steele Jr., the president and CEO of…
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Earlier this year, Terri Lee was named the president and CEO of Atlanta Housing. Lee talks with Rose about the agency’s critical role in helping the City Of Atlanta reach its affordable housing goals. She also talks about her top priorities as the new leader of the agency and provides updates on several major developments, including the Civic Cente…
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0:00 Intro 2:00 Mike’s career prior to the Million Veteran Program (MVP), how Mike got to work on MVP, and important milestones in the project's evolution 8:30 Future goals for the Million Veteran Program in expanding and diversifying the research cohort 11:00 The roles of various omics in advancing the project's development 14:30 The most meaningf…
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Rose talks with Micah Herskind, an Atlanta-based writer and organizer, and Ann Hill Bond, an Atlanta-based journalist and chair of Fulton County Remembrance Coalition. The two were mentioned in a new report from The Brennan Center For Justice. Micah was listed several times in the report for his association with anti-'Cop City' movements. Bond, who…
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The Democratic National Convention is underway this week in Chicago. Atlanta-based political strategist Fred Hicks returns to “Closer Look” to provide an analysis of the convention’s opening night and what to expect in the coming days of the event. Plus, Briana B. Franklin, the president and CEO of The Prosp(a)rity Project, talks about how the nonp…
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature Veteran Rocio Palermo, Program Coordinator for Women Vets On Point, a program of U.S. Vets. WVOP is designed and informed by women veterans for women veterans in order to address critical needs and barriers to mental health care after military service. Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audienc…
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The 1954 Supreme Court ruling was intended to end racial segregation in America’s public education system. Yet 70 years later, public schools remain deeply segregated by race and socioeconomic status. Here’s the question: Are our public schools truly diverse and equitable for all, or have systemic barriers and persistent resistance hindered progres…
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According to the National Institutes of Health, 8% of the U.S. population is living with an autoimmune disease, and out of that percentage, 80% of those people are women. Dr. Howard Chang, a dermatologist, a professor of dermatology and genetics and a Hughes Medical Institute investigator at Stanford University, discusses his latest research which,…
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0:00 Intro to The Genetics Podcast 01:00 Welcome to Scott 01:55 Scott’s career highlights to date, ranging from epidemiology to the genetics of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 04:56 How and why Scott decided to transition into genetics 06:30 The advances in our understanding of the genetics of asthma and COPD over the past 2…
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The 2024 presidential election is fast approaching and there are still ongoing concerns about fair elections and voter rights. Lauren Groh-Wargo, the CEO of the national voting rights organization Fair Fight Action, talks with Rose about these issues and her organization’s effort to prevent the fallout Georgia saw after the 2020 Election. Plus, we …
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On this episode of Lifeline, we're evaluating the importance of mental wellness exercises. There are many approaches to improving mental well-being in the law enforcement field, including the effectiveness of mindfulness. Mindfulness is a type of meditation practice that provides officers with the ability to focus their mind on a particular problem…
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The Georgia Department of Community Affairs offers several affordable housing programs, including The Georgia Dream Homeownership Program, which includes two new programs launched within the last six months for first-time homebuyers. Commissioner Christopher Nunn and Deputy Commissioner for Homeownership Wesley Brooks discuss the current housing ma…
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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature Tom Chiodo, Executive Producer of Special Projects, National Productions for WETA, he flagship PBS station in Washington DC. We discuss the upcoming PBS Documentary, Caregiving, which will examine both systematic issues within the care system as well as tell personal stories of people who care for loved o…
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Retired Atlanta detectives Vince Velazquez and David Quinn discuss their new TV One true-crime series, “DEADLY CASE FILES.” The show gives viewers an inside look at how homicide investigators work together to solve cases in the Atlanta area. Why Not Kids, a local nonprofit that provides affordable childcare to families in Conyers, GA., closed durin…
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08-10-24 Vanessa introduced powerful women leading the charge in their community, including janet, Carrie, and Elani, who are involved in the upcoming Freedom Walk in Oakland to raise awareness for human trafficking survivors. The discussion also covered the Church Coalition, a group of over 40 partner churches working together to combat human traf…
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0:00 Intro to The Genetics Podcast 01:00 Welcome to Austin 01:42 What is aging and how should we think about it? 03:50 Discussion of Austin’s recent breakthrough paper on aging, including the questions he set out to answer, and the outcomes of the research 06:32 How Austin’s work focuses on using large-scale population proteomics data to create acc…
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Data suggests women are registered to vote in the U.S. at higher rates than men – that includes two-thirds of eligible Black women. On today’s special edition of “Closer Look,” we begin conversations with specific voter blocks leading up to the 2024 presidential election. Show host Rose talks with several guests about what issues are top of mind fo…
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Tropical Storm Debby’s winds and downpours have left thousands without power and killed a Georgia teenager, as well as four other people in Florida. Georgia could receive an additional eight inches of rain as the storm is expected to hit the state a second time. WABE environment reporter Emily Jones discusses the latest. We also hear from Maria Cen…
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