Closer Look with Rose Scott Podcast
1) Consequences of Trump’s Tariffs on Georgia Small Businesses
According to a BDO survey of businesses in the Southeastern United States, 41% say trade and tariff policy is their #1 concern for the next 12 months. Plus, as Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphae...Show More
2) ‘Closer Look’ September Series: Advocates share personal stories for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September marks National Suicide Prevention Month. Advocates contend it's a month to not only remember those lost to suicide, but to offer hope to the millions of people who might be struggling with s...Show More
3) Atlanta Fed President says economic ‘uncertainty abounds’; New documentary on America’s first Black Supreme Court Justice
On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” we discuss the latest quarterly economic report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta with analysis from President and Chief Executive Of...Show More
4) Fulton County commissioners refuse to confirm nominees for the elections board; Preserving Black Churches grant program now accepting applications; New partnership focuses on debt elimination for 3,500 metro Atlanta households
A Fulton County Judge has delayed his order requiring Fulton County to pay $10,000 a day until two Republican nominees are appointed to the Fulton County Board of Elections. Senior Superior Court Judg...Show More
5) Atlanta 2075: A look to the future at Dragon Con 2025
Imagine Atlanta in 2075. From politics to technology, to climate change, what will the city that’s been dubbed “too busy to hate” look like? That was the topic of discussion for ...Show More
6) Thousands of federal records and documents released about Emmett Till’s murder; New art installation honors civil rights leader Xernona Clayton
Thursday, Aug. 28, marks 70 years since Emmett Till was brutally lynched. Just days ago, the U.S. National Archives released thousands of documents and records about the case and the government&r...Show More
7) The Colonnade: Nearly 100 years of family-style service; The student-led protest for Eva L. Thomas High School
As its 100th anniversary approaches, Rose Scott and the “Closer Look” team sit down with the staff of The Colonnade. Established in 1927, the Cheshire Bridge Road diner is one of Atlanta&r...Show More
8) Labor Crisis: Black women’s unemployment rate increasing
It’s estimated that more than 300,000 Black women have left the workforce. Federal layoffs, budget cuts, and diversity, equity, and inclusion rollbacks are among the many contributing factors. W...Show More
9) Lawsuit cites cruel and unusual punishment for not providing gender-affirming care; Transit advocates differ on newly announced plans for Atlanta’s Beltline
Nearly 300 Georgia inmates are suing Georgia corrections officials and the state's healthcare contractor for not providing gender-affirming care. Rose talks with Emily Early, the associate d...Show More
10) AARP on 90 years of the Social Security Program; NPR’s Michel Martin talks keeping audiences informed, connected and uplifted amid federal cuts
This month, as the nation marks 90 years since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, 1.9 million Georgians will receive a Social Security payment. However, some say ...Show More