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From Serial Productions and The New York Times in partnership with ProPublica and Nashville Public Radio, “The Kids of Rutherford County” is reported and hosted by Meribah Knight, a Peabody-award winning reporter based in the South. For over a decade, one Tennessee county arrested and illegally jailed hundreds, maybe thousands, of children. A four-part narrative series reveals how this came to be, the adults responsible for it, and the two lawyers, former juvenile delinquents themselves, who ...
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Ransomware is proliferating across the country, disabling computer systems and harming critical infrastructure — hospitals, city governments, schools, even an oil pipeline. The technology that enables ransomware may be new, but extortion and ransom are not. So why is this happening now? And can it be stopped? In this 5-part series from MIT Technology Review and ProPublica we look at the money, people and technology behind the explosion of ransomware that is delivering hundreds of millions of ...
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Salmon are essential to Columbia River tribal people. These fish represent not only a food source but a way of life. As a white kid growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Tony Schick heard a lot about salmon — how important they are to this region, and how much trouble they’re in now. But the history he learned was not the whole story. As an investigative reporter for OPB and ProPublica, he’s been working to uncover and understand a more sinister version of events. And along the way, he connec ...
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He’s the President, yet we’re still trying to answer basic questions about how his business works: What deals are happening, who they’re happening with, and if the President and his family are keeping their promise to separate the Trump Organization from the Trump White House. “Trump, Inc.” is a joint reporting project from WNYC Studios and ProPublica that digs deep into these questions. We’ll be layout out what we know, what we don’t and how you can help us fill in the gaps. WNYC Studios is ...
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Daily Podcast and supplemental posts on the cultural intersection of politics, media bias, and technology with a dash of irreverent humor by Stephen L. Miller, @redsteeze (Fox News, National Review, New York Post, and The Spectator Magazine)
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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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Interviews with journalist and editors about their work.
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An outsider gets inside stories and insights from cops, criminals, judges, lawyers and more. Learn about the fascinating experiences of people on all sides of the law.
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9/19/24 - Taking apart ProPublica's dishonest abortion law hit as the media continues to prove they are running Kamala Harris' messaging campaign.
Taking apart ProPublica's dishonest abortion law hit, and why they are reporting on it now. Read more
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Why some Georgians welcome EV jobs, but not electric cars; ProPublica report reveals details about abortion-related death in Georgia
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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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1906 Atlanta Race Massacre commemorated in week of events
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Ann Hill Bond, an Atlanta-based journalist and chair of the Fulton County Remembrance Coalition, discusses how misinformation and the press played a role in the events leading up to the Atlanta Race Massacre. She also discusses some of the events happening this week in commemoration of the massacre. Plus, WABE’s “(re)Defining History: Uncovering Th…
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9/20/24 - Kamala's bonkers staged event with Oprah and how she's trying to run as President of Day Time TV + The Media is back in default mode with Jill Biden apparently hosting Cabinet Meetings now.
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Report reveals death of second Georgia mother linked to restrictive abortion laws
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A ProPublica investigative report about two Black mothers is intensifying the debate over reproductive rights this election season. It focuses on two Georgia women whose deaths could have been prevented, according to maternal health experts. That’s if they had received a procedure that is now restricted under Georgia’s abortion laws. Earlier this w…
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New documentary spotlights the life of track and field icon Edwin Moses
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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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9/18/24 - Gavin Newsom's hilarious new bill attempting to ban political AI memes + Harris' canned and scripted appearance at the NABJ.
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Economy, abortion access, gun control, immigration reform among top concerns of Latino voters
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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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9/17/24 - Another Trump assassination attempt and the media's history of victim blaming violence against Republicans.
The media's history of victim-blaming violence against Republicans. The national media is full speed ahead in blaming Donald Trump for the actions of another foiled would-be assassin. This time they are citing Trump’s rhetoric involving an influx of migrants in Springfield, Ohio. However, no link has been verified with this new attempted assassin, …
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Librarian highlights nation’s surge of book bans; PAD addresses Atlanta City Council concerns
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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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9/13/24 - Now MSNBC floats the idea of prosecuting Elon Musk + The outrageous criminal charges against a veteran in a self defense case this week.
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9/12/24 - The New Yorker's Susan Glasser refuses to correct an accurate Trump claim on Harris and migrant transition surgeries + Glenn Kessler defends the ABC Moderators and retcons Candy Crowley
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Analysis of VP Harris and former Pres. Trump 2024 presidential debate
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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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9/11/24 - My hot take on who is to blame for the ABC News debate debacle and Ignoring the lessons from the Candy Crowley debate.
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The Economic Forecast as 2024 Election approaches; Moms Demand Action react to GA school shooting; Program teaches warning signs for school violence
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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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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson talks career, deep love for family & new memoir
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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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9/6/24 - How the Associated Press and other Media are controlling the messaging for the Harris Campaign + Nate Silver gets a taste of betraying his anti-Trump colleagues in media.
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Jan. 6 responding officer to receive the Saving Democracy Award; Analysis of third-party groups’ strategies amid 2024 election cycle
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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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9/5/24 - The continued media rehabilitation of the Cheney family remains hilarious + Some thoughts on the shady world of political influencing on the right, the left and in the media
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Update on Apalachee High School shooting; Third-party groups discuss strategy and priorities for 2024 election cycle
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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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9/4/24 - Our Big Big Boi is back at CNN + How CNN, Andrew Cuomo and a newly indicted Chinese Spy are connected, as the Biden admin turns back to Russian interference.
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CARE responds to numerous global crises; Working Families Party’s influence on Democratic candidates
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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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9/3/24 - Trump manages to use his TwitterX account for something good as the media doubles down on their smears of Gold Star Families + Brazil is drawing a blueprint for Harris to go after Elon Musk.
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Third-party political groups push for Georgia voter support
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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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8/30/24 - Kamala's incredibly bad Middle Manager interview optics and the subtle difference in how Dana Bash treats Kamala Harris and JD Vance in interviews.
Kamala's incredibly bad Middle Manager interview optics and the subtle difference in how Dana Bash treats Kamala and JD Vance in interviews. Read more
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8/29/24 - How the media, led by Maggie Haberman and others smeared the wishes of Gold Star Families to manufacture a hit on Trump.
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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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Fulton County Sheriff pushes for new jail despite ongoing pushback from commissioners
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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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8/28/24 -Lazy, Biased, Uninformed, Hacktastic, Media - CNN's Kaitlan Collins and ABC's Jon Karl Edition.
Lazy, Biased, Uninformed, Hacktastic, Media - Kaitlan Collins and Jon Karl Edition. Read more
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8/27/24 - Zuckerberg comes clean on censoring COVID information and the Hunter Biden Laptop story + House Dems want the FEC to censor X-GROK's AI Image creator ahead of the election.
Zuckerberg finally comes clean on censoring COVID and the Laptop. Read more
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Black Census Project reveals top concerns for Black voters; Historic Atlanta heist is now the focus of a new streaming TV series
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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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Recap of 2024 Democratic National Convention; Georgia State Election Board member responds after calls for removal
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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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Little 5 Points Alliance to honor Mayor Maynard Jackson; Dr. Charles Steel Jr. stepping down as CEO of SCLC; Tickets selling out for Atlanta Dream matchup against Indiana Fever
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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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Atlanta Housing CEO believes housing is a human right; Local recycling company celebrates 10,000 pounds of recycled glass
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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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Reaction to APD surveillance report; Family files lawsuit following Telfair State Prison inmate’s death
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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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DNC Analysis; Helping Black women reach financial freedom; Connecting Black nonprofits with funding
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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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70 years after Brown v. Board of Education
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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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Stanford researcher discusses why women are at greater risk of autoimmune disease; Natl. voter rights group expresses concerns about new rule passed by Georgia State Election Board
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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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Fair Fight leader discusses concerns ahead of presidential election; Savannah storyteller on efforts to preserve the legacy of Susie King Taylor
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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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State providing more assistance for Georgia homebuyers; Report: APD surveillance targets 'Cop City' opponents
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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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Why Not Kids efforting to offer affordable childcare, trade training to kids; Retired Atlanta detectives host new true-crime series
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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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Inflation, reproductive rights among top election issues for Black women
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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 downpour on Georgia; Election disinformation pushed into Black communities; Harris picks Tim Walz for VP running mate
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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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Congresswoman Nikema Williams on her top priorities; How genes influence your dietary response
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Congresswoman Nikema Williams represents Georgia's 5th congressional district. She joins “Closer Look” to discuss her top priorities for Atlanta, Decatur, Sandy Springs, East Point, and College Park. She highlights the legislation she’s backed as it relates to affordable housing, education, investment in HBCUs, taxes, closing the racial wealth gap,…
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Appeal scheduled for Eminent Domain fight; Atlanta’s Inspector General talks investigation obstruction
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A land battle between a freight railroad company and multiple Hancock County property owners has been ongoing for more than two and a half years. The dispute centers around whether Sandersville Railroad Company has the authority to build a 4.5-mile spur on and adjacent to some of their properties. After an April victory for Sandersville Railroad Co…
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Red carpet treatment for first day of school; Atlanta Mayor makes significant redevelopment announcement
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Thursday marked the first day of school for many school districts across metro Atlanta. The “Closer Look team” stopped by Atlanta Public Schools’ Hope-Hill Elementary School in the Old Fourth Ward Neighborhood as staff welcomed students on their first day. Plus, we revisit our one-on-one conversation with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens about housing a…
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Training to reverse overdoses on Aug.5.; Atlanta’s congressional district among deadliest for pedestrians
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According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, from 2010 to 2022, opioid-related overdose deaths in Georgia increased by 302%. Naloxone is a lifesaving medication that’s used to reverse opioid overdoses. Andy Gish, director of Georgia Overdose Prevention, discusses an upcoming community naloxone training. Plus, Georgia’s 5th Congressional Di…
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Siblings with Atlanta ties represent Haiti in 2024 Olympics
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Naomy Grand’Pierre is an Olympian and an Atlanta-based Haitian swim coach. She’s coaching her brother, Alexandre Grand’Pierre, 21, and Mayah Chouloute, 14, as they compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Alexandre is the third person in his family to compete in the Olympics. The siblings discuss the pride they feel in their journey and represen…
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Atlanta Mayor announces new West End development during affordable housing talk on “Closer Look”
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In a one-on-one interview, Closer Look show host Rose Scott spoke with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens about his administration's progress, challenges and initiatives for addressing the housing crisis. During the discussion, Mayor Dickens talks about a partnership between the Atlanta Urban Development Corporation, Atlanta Housing, and the City of Atlan…
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The Racial Wealth Gap’s History in America; Georgia taking steps to protect “threatened” alligator snapping turtle
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Veteran journalists and academics Louise Story and Ebony Reed discuss their new book, “Fifteen Cents on the Dollar: How Americans Made the Black-White Wealth Gap.” The book investigates the history of the racial wealth gap in America and what's holding it in place. Plus, the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle is now listed as a threatened species u…
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