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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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Georgia Today

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Georgia Today is the daily podcast from GPB News bringing you compelling stories and in-depth reporting that you won’t hear anywhere else. Peter Biello hosts this quick and convenient way to get the best of GPB News’ extensive coverage of the topics that matter to you, delivered directly to your device every weekday afternoon.
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Political Rewind

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The political game in Georgia is more dynamic than ever. From local elected officials to state and federal government, we're facing complicated issues. On "Political Rewind" we take the time to break down these issues, speaking directly to the decision makers. We not only get you caught up on the week that was in state politics, but we look ahead so that you will stay informed.
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GPB News Podcast

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Updated throughout the day, this podcast features Georgia Public Broadcasting's Radio News Team. Our reporters give you the latest statewide news and features from all across the state.
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The coronavirus pandemic has us all asking a lot of questions: How long will I have to practice “social distancing”? Will there be a cure for COVID-19? Can I ever touch my face again? WABE health reporter Sam Whitehead and guests will try to answer those questions. He’ll talk with experts, public officials, journalists, and everyday people about how the coronavirus is affecting their lives.
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Class Act Radio

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Class Act Radio is an internet radio produced by Cheeseburga, that feature conversations on black culture, dating/relationship lessons learned, and trending stories. Originally from New York and broadcasting live in Phoenix,Arizona, Class Act Radio highlights local arizona artists and public figures, while playing Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Soca, Afro-Beats, Dancehall and more! Tune in live every Saturday, 6pm-8pm PST (9pm-11pm EST) on RadioPhoenix.Org and comment your thoughts on the topics live ...
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In 1991, seven black and five white jurors convicted Troy Davis of murder in the shooting death of Savannah police officer Mark MacPhail. Davis sat on Georgia’s deathrow for 20 years. Leading up to his execution, there were mass protests. Some of Davis’ supporters included Pope Benedict XVI, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and former Republican Congressman Bob Barr of Georiga. Their efforts to stop the execution weren’t successful. On September 21, 2011, the state of Georgia executed Tro ...
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With a change in presidential administrations comes a change in priorities when it comes to climate change. With his second term in office, President Trump has once again withdrawn the U.S. from the Paris Agreement. At the same time, Atlanta-based Greenlink Analytics is working with local and state governments to create policies and programs addres…
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On the Tuesday, Feb. 18 edition of Georgia Today: The Atlanta City Council redefines the authority of the city's Office of the Inspector General; a Georgia university collaborates with the U.S. Army on new battlefield technology; and a play previewed at an Atlanta MARTA Station uses comedy to reflect on immigration, identity and belonging.…
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On today's edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott," we bring you an exclusive interview with the now outgoing Inspector General for the City of Atlanta. This follows our series of interviews with Shannon Manigault about the challenges she says have emerged while investigating alleged corruption, abuse and fraud within city government. During a pre…
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LISTEN: On the Friday, Feb. 14 edition of Georgia Today: the Georgia Senate wants to force local governments to cooperate with federal immigration authorities; the Trump administration fires one-tenth of the employees at the Atlanta based CDC; and Georgia poet Tony Whedon has a new collection.
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WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas returns to “Closer Look,” to provide an update on the latest news from the Gold Dome, including a variety of proposed bills involving transgender athletes, Gov. Kemp’s civil litigation reform package, gun safety and Medicaid expansion. Plus, WABE, in partnership with the Atlanta History Center and the National Ce…
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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Feb. 11 edition of Georgia Today: State officials lift a suspension on poultry sales following a nationwide bird flu outbreak; Georgia democrats look to increase funding for the state's public schools; and a conversation with historian Bennett Parten on how Georgia became home to the largest emancipation event in American hi…
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Deondra Rose is an associate professor of political science and history who serves as the Kevin D. Gorter Associate Professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. She joins “Closer Look” to discuss her latest book, "The Power of Black Excellence: HBCUs and the Fight for American Democracy." The book explores the history of HBC…
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On the Monday, Feb. 10 edition of Georgia Today: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduces legislation to abolish USAID; Sen. Jon Ossoff warns of a possible national security risk regarding YOUR data; And a new report highlights the way where you live in Georgia could determines your health.
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Governor Brian Kemp says big payouts from civil litigation is a major issue facing the state. Today, the first legislative hearing is being held on Governor Kemp’s “tort reform” package, which are being considered in SB 68 and SB 69. Georgia State University Law Professor Leslie Wolf and Elizabeth Chamblee Burch, with the University of Georgia Scho…
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President Donald Trump wants to dismantle the Department of Education. However, it will take an act of Congress to do so. So far, some of the agency’s employees have been put on paid leave. Also, this week, the House Education and Workforce Committee held a hearing on the state of education. Witnesses addressing the committee represented special in…
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A new Georgia Tech and Stanford study shows automatic speech recognition (ASR) models, used in voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, may not be as accurate when transcribing English speakers with a minority dialect. However, the study found the transcription of Standard American English (SAE) "significantly outperformed" three dialects: Spanglish, Ch…
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On the Thursday, Feb. 6 edition of Georgia Today: Hundreds of people show up to the state capitol to demonstrate against president Donald Trump; legal challenges from local public housing authorities could hurt the way landlords are held accountable under law; and Democratic state senators want Georgia voters to decide on abortion access.…
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On the Wednesday, Feb. 5 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia sheriff's offices get ready to work with federal immigration law enforcement; the Georgia prosecutor accused of meddling in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial has her remaining charge dismissed; and the Rockdale County fire chief is stepping down.…
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Santiago Marquez, the CEO of the Latin American Association, shares how the LAA prepared Atlanta's immigrant community for the possibility of deportation before the start of President Trump’s second term in office. He also discusses the association’s ongoing work to protect people living in the U.S. without legal status amid the launch of ICE’s “ta…
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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Feb. 4 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia business owners react to possible tariffs; the former Georgia prosecutor accused of meddling in the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial has one charge dismissed; and House Speaker Jon Burns introduces new school safety legislation.
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Harvard and Yale-trained property law scholar Bernadette Atuahene discusses her new book, "PLUNDERED: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America." In the book, Atuahene investigates Detroit’s tax foreclosure crisis and examines how “predatory governance” systemically impacted Black Detroit homeowners. Plus, this week marks the fou…
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Tara Roberts, an explorer-in-residence at the National Geographic Society, and previous guest on “Closer Look”, returns to the program to discuss her new memoir, “Written in the Waters: A Memoir of History, Home, and Belonging.” In the book, Tara writes about personal truths, Black identity and her travel across four continents to learn more about …
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LISTEN: On the Friday, Jan. 31 edition of Georgia Today: Two Georgians are among those killed in the American Airlines plane collision in Washington, D.C.; Georgia Power submits its future plans to generate electricity to the state for approval; and a new biography tells the story of Athens music legends R.E.M.…
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Thousands of people have been arrested across several major cities, including Atlanta, as part of President Donald Trump’s massive deportation efforts. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are tasked with carrying out the “targeted operations.” For Feedback Friday, show host Rose Scott opens the phone lines to hear from listeners who share the…
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Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look” focuses on the death of 46-year-old Cornelius Taylor. He died on Jan.16. According to authorities, Taylor died after being struck by a front-loader while inside a tent in a homeless encampment, along Old Wheat Street in the Auburn Avenue neighborhood, near Ebenezer Baptist Church. Show host Rose Scott talks with…
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LISTEN: On the Thursday, Jan. 30 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp tackles tort reform; Jimmy Carter's mission to eradicate Guinea worm disease remains on track; and RFK Jr. faces opposition to his confirmation as head of the largest federal health agency from Sen. Raphael Warnock.
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Georgia Democratic Congressman Hank Johnson discusses the start of Trump's second term, including his latest effort to freeze federal grants and loans. Congressman Johnson also discusses his top priorities amid Trump's return to the White House. *Shortly after the interview, the Office of Management and Budget rescinded its memo to freeze federal f…
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LISTEN: On the Tuesday, Jan. 28 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia lawmakers react to federal immigration-related arrests in the state over the weekend; The chief justice of Georgia's Supreme Court delivers the annual State of the Judiciary address; And a new podcast focuses on treatment of protesters opposed to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Ce…
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The "Broken Ground," podcast series, by the Southern Environmental Law Center, delves into environmental issues and heavily features communities doing the work. Its latest season focuses on the rural South and includes two Georgia stories focusing on the ongoing fight to preserve the Okefenokee, and how wood pellets aren't as "green" as we believe.…
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LISTEN: On the Monday, Jan. 27 edition of Georgia Today: Immigrant advocacy groups in Georgia help their communities prepare for federal immigration sweeps; a student-led group offers help with ending mindless doom-scrolling; and 12 Georgia restaurants are nominated for the prestigious James Beard Awards.…
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Charles Kuck, a Georgia-based immigration attorney, discusses President Trump’s massive deportation efforts, including ICE’s “targeted operations” in Georgia. Plus, the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS) and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce have partnered to launch The Best Place for Working Parents. The new initiative aims…
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LISTEN: On the Friday, Jan. 24 edition of Georgia Today: President Trump orders the release of classified documents related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr:; more than 100 dogs are on the road to recovery after being seized from a South Georgia puppy mill; and Gov. Kemp asks state lawmakers to approve millions of dollars in Hurricane …
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For “Closer Look’s” first Feedback Friday of 2025, show host Rose Scott opens the phone lines to talk with callers about the start of President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. It was marked with a flurry of executive orders. Scott is joined by Devin Barrington-Ward, a former candidate for Atlanta City Council, a progressive community orga…
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President Donald Trump has signed a wide range of executive orders since taking office on Monday. Some of those orders are already drawing lawsuits and criticism from cities, states and advocacy groups. Anthony Michael Kreis, a constitutional law professor at Georgia State University, returns to “Closer Look” to explain Trump’s executive orders, po…
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This Saturday will mark two years since the death of environmental activist Manuel Esteban Paez Terán. They were fatally shot by Georgia State Troopers during a reported “clearing operation” at the site of the soon-to-be Atlanta-area Police and Firefighter Training Center. While the Georgia Bureau of Investigations claims troopers fired in self-def…
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LISTEN: On the Jan. 17 edition of Georgia Today: Mixed reactions from Georgia politicians ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday; state officials address potential problems with Georgia's new health insurance marketplace rollout; and the revival of an Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concert tradition will commemorate Martin Luthe…
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LISTEN: On the Thursday, Jan. 16 edition of Georgia Today: A Georgia state senator is arrested at the state capitol; the TSA says about 500 firearms were seized at Georgia airports last year; And protective orders are meant to shield survivors of domestic violence from further abuse, but many who start the process of getting one change their minds.…
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A new report from GALEO details engagement and trends among Georgia’s Latino voters in 2024. Kyle Gomez-Leineweber, director of public policy and advocacy for GALEO, discusses key findings from the report and explains how the Latino electorate could potentially impact future elections. Plus, a new report from The Sentencing Project finds one in six…
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According to data from the Mayo Clinic, roughly 6,000 women enter menopause daily, which translates into more than 2 million women a year. However, there's still a lot to understand about this transitional period in a woman's life—including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options and combating stigma—and how all of this affects women of color. In an…
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In a special live show, Rose Scott and Lois Reitzes reflect on 10 years of Closer Look and City Lights. On January 12, 2015, both shows launched as a part of WABE’s format shift to news and talk radio. The hosts share stories from the first decade on air and how they continue to amplify Atlanta. Guests include longtime contributors and friends of b…
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In the second hour of our 10th Anniversary Special, Rose Scott and Lois Reitzes revisit memorable interviews and stories from the last decade, including conversations with actor Colman Domingo, civil rights icon Xernona Clayton, choreographer Hope Boykin, REM frontman Michael Stipe, as well as Closer Look’s investigative series on Atlanta traffic a…
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President Joe Biden declared Thursday a national day of mourning in honor of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. It also marks the final day of public memorial services for the 39th president. On today’s special edition of “Closer Look,” Rose talks with guests about President Carter’s life and legacy. We hear from Georgia Tech professors Marilyn Br…
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