Closer Look with Rose Scott
Closer Look with Rose Scott

Closer Look with Rose Scott

WABE

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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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Doctor champions early literacy to improve pediatric health
FEB 20, 2025
Doctor champions early literacy to improve pediatric health

Dr. Terri McFadden is a pediatrician at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding and a professor of pediatrics at Emory University. She earned her nickname, Georgia’s ‘Godmother of Literacy,' by promoting childhood literacy to improve pediatric health and development. McFadden does this work as a medical director at Reach Out and Read Georgia, an initiative that provides books to children during their doctor’s appointments. She talks with Rose about the program, her decades-long work to transform the lives of children through books and her ongoing efforts to close Georgia’s literacy gap for young readers.

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Should AI be incorporated in journalism?; Local manufacturer uses shipping containers to address housing crisis
FEB 19, 2025
Should AI be incorporated in journalism?; Local manufacturer uses shipping containers to address housing crisis

Artificial intelligence is becoming ingrained in many industries. This includes its increasing use among some news outlets. However, is there an ethical dilemma around transparency, cultural biases and potential job displacement? Laura Downey, the president of the Society of Professional Journalists Georgia, Dan Whisenhunt, the editor and founder of Decaturish, and Nsenga Burton, an award-winning journalist and entrepreneur, and the editor-in-chief of The Burton Wire share their thoughts about AI and whether or not they believe it should be used in journalism.

 

Plus, Wanona Satcher is on a mission to address the housing crisis. She is the CEO and founder of Mākhers Studio, a construction and management firm that specializes in transforming shipping containers into housing and retail solutions. For a one-on-one conversation, Rose stopped by the Mākhers Studio in East Point, Georgia, and talked with Satcher about her vision to use micro-housing as a sustainable and viable option to solve the home affordability problem.

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Nonprofit urges governments to pursue equitable climate change policies; Atlanta’s Canadian consul general addresses U.S.-Canada trade dispute
FEB 19, 2025
Nonprofit urges governments to pursue equitable climate change policies; Atlanta’s Canadian consul general addresses U.S.-Canada trade dispute

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 addressing climate change. CEO Matt Cox is also urging officials to factor in communities facing economic, health, and environmental challenges. Cox shares why he believes focusing on these communities is key to making meaningful reforms.

Plus, Rosaline Kwan, the Consul General of Canada to the Southeast United States, discusses the Trump administration’s ongoing trade disputes between Canada and the U.S. and how tariffs, and retaliatory tariffs, could have impacts on Georgia's economy. Kwan will also share what she knows from her two decades of working in international trade.

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Atlanta’s first-ever inspector general resigns, citing bullying and intimidation
FEB 17, 2025
Atlanta’s first-ever inspector general resigns, citing bullying and intimidation

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 press conference Monday morning, Manigault claims her investigations have been hindered, she’s faced bullying, and her family has been targeted. In stepping away from her position, this leaves behind dozens of open investigations into Atlanta government officials which she describes as “serious.” Her announcement also comes just before the Atlanta City Council is expected to vote on legislation that would limit the control of the inspector general’s office. Today, Manigault speaks only to “Closer Look” to discuss her decision and why she says there was never a pathway to compromise in working with city officials.

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A recap of week 5 of Georgia’s legislative session; Documentary focuses on the 1898 Wilmington massacre
FEB 12, 2025
A recap of week 5 of Georgia’s legislative session; Documentary focuses on the 1898 Wilmington massacre

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 Center for Civil and Human Rights, recently held a public screening of the documentary “American Coup: Wilmington 1898.” The film, slated to air on WABE TV on Feb. 23, at 6 P.M., explores the 1898 deadly race massacre and insurrection that happened in North Carolina’s largest city. On Wednesday's edition of "Closer Look," we aired the panel discussion and Q&A, which was moderated by Rose. Dr. Crystal Sanders, an associate professor of African American studies at Emory University, Brad Lichtenstein, an award-winning filmmaker and founder of 371 Productions, and DJ Sims, the director of the Truth + Transformation Initiative at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, participated in the panel discussion.

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51 MIN