Closer Look with Rose Scott

There’s been a new motion filed to quash the special grand jury report that examined former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas discusses the latest developments. WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali joins then joins the program to discuss the latest news from the capitol as the legislative session nears an end.Alex Joseph, an Atlanta-based attorney, discusses the terms and conditions of the lease agreement between the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Police Foundation for the proposed site of the police and fire department training facility known as “Cop City”. Joseph also explains what city leaders can legally do to stop the controversial project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morehouse School of Medicine and the Henry County Sheriff’s Office are partnering together to provide tools and resources for people who were formerly incarcerated. Dr. Angelita Howard, the founding assistant dean of the Online Education and Expanded Programs at Morehouse School of Medicine, and TaMarlon T. Carter, the director of the Henry County Sheriff's Office Restorative Center, discuss the creation of a new reentry program. Plus, Ray Khalfani, Georgia Budget Policy Institute’s Senior Worker Justice Policy Analyst, discusses how HB 518 and SB 160 could potentially risk the solvency of Georgia’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to data gathered by LendingTree, Atlanta ranks seventh in the nation among cities with the lowest percentage of black homeowners. Ashani O'Mard, the senior vice president for Strategic Housing Investments at the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership, and Karen Hatcher, the CEO and head broker for Sovereign Realty and Management, discuss the homeownership gap for Blacks in metro Atlanta and how they are working to close it.Spring is just days away, but the pollen season is here. Lewis Ziska, a professor at Columbia University, and Brooke Lappe, a research scientist and doctoral student at Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, discuss why pollen season came early this year and what Georgians can do to protect themselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were high emotions at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday when lawmakers passed SB140 during a Georgia House Public Health Committee hearing. Rose talks with WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas, Katie Leikam, a Decatur-based psychotherapist and gender therapist, and three local parents, Linda Grabbe, Jonathan Smith and Sarah Price, about SB140. The proposed legislation aims to block trans youth from receiving hormone replacement therapy, as well as prohibits medical professionals from performing certain surgical procedures at hospitals and other licensed healthcare facilitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A proposed bill that blocks trans minors from receiving hormone replacement therapy, as well as prohibits medical professionals from performing certain surgical procedures at hospitals and other licensed healthcare facilities, is making its way through Georgia’s legislature. SB140, that’s backed by Sen. Carden Summers and several other lawmakers, was heard and passed during a Georgia House Public Health Committee hearing on Tuesday. Rose talks with WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas, Andrea Young, the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia, and Democratic State Sen. Rev. Kim Jackson about the measure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Torino, an Atlanta activist and an organizer with Defend the Atlanta Forest, discusses the police shooting death of activist Manuel Teran and the findings of a new independent autopsy. He also shares his thoughts about the recent arrests and charging of multiple protesters and his overall perspective on the unfolding situation. FitzBoggie, an annual skydiving competition, is happening this week in Fitzgerald. Ga. Rick Poplinger, an organizer and participant, talks with Rose about the competition and Skydivers Over Sixty’s goal to break a state record this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Decatur Mayor Pro Tem Tony Powers discusses "missing middle" zoning changes and ongoing efforts to create more affordable housing options.Plus, Anissa Ferrell, chair of NPU-J,  joins “Closer Look” to respond to Microsoft’s decision to halt its plans to develop a 90-acre campus in Atlanta's Grove park neighborhood. Lastly, Alexis Karteron, a  professor of law and director of the Constitutional Rights Clinic at Rutgers University, talks with Rose about renewed calls for police reform and her latest op-ed written in response to the police killing of Tyre Nichols. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hill, senior vice president and the head of the PNC Mobile Branch program, talks with Rose about the goals of the mobile branch program that recently launched at Focused Community Strategies inside of the Carver Market in South Atlanta. Plus, Doug Shipman, Atlanta City Council president, returns to “Closer Look” to discuss why he’s requesting more transparency from MARTA’s leadership teamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The focus of this year’s International Women’s Day (IDW) is #EmbraceEquity. Rose talks with Michelle Nunn, the president and CEO of CARE, and Doris Mukangu, the founder and president of the Amani Women’s Center, about several women-related topics. We also revisit a discussion that Rose moderated for the Goodwill of North Georgia in honor of IWD and air a portion of a statute unveiling ceremony for trailblazing journalist and civil rights champion Xernona Clayton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday marked Crossover Day in Georgia. WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas joins “Closer Look” to discuss several proposed bills that are one step closer to becoming law. Brian Eason, a local government reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, discusses a  special investigation series that explores how corporate homebuyers competed against regular homebuyers with more than 65,000 home purchases across 11 counties. N’namdi Arinze, the founder and owner of Vegan Wangs, talks with Rose about his entrepreneurial journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Johnson, the interim executive director for the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, and Melissa Kazakides, the administrative coordinator for Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, discuss Georgia's Peer Support, Wellness, and Respite Centers' role in expanding access to mental health care across the state.Plus, Kimberly Franklin, the coordinator for the Psychological Services Department at DeKalb County School District, discusses a new $2.9 million federal grant that will be used to expand mental health services for students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia’s tenth Commissioner of Labor, Bruce Thompson, discusses efforts to change the image of the Georgia Department of Labor. Dr. Robert J. Patterson, a professor of African American at Georgetown University, discusses the Advance Placement African American studies pilot program and the controversy surrounding it. Anthony Knight, the City of Atlanta’s first African American Heritage Coordinator, discusses the goal of the Historic Context Statement Project and how the city is working to capture the voice of AUC students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Balram Bheodari, the general manager of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, discusses his top goals for 2023 and traveling in the aftermath of COVID.Today marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Meave, a manager for CARE Ukraine, and Daria Chekalova, the deputy head and project manager at NGO Girls, discuss working as humanitarians in Ukraine during the war. Pamela Krominga, the director of Multicultural Merchandising at Target, and Cadence Patrick, a sophomore Computer Science major at Spelman College and a Target HBCU Design Challenge winner, discuss this year’s Black History Month Collection at Target.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta-based nonprofit Helping Empower Youth (HEY!) is working to empower and inspire teens. Kaycey Vennings, the co-founder and executive director of HEY, and student entrepreneurs Addison Roberts and Sheldon Peoples, discuss a new initiative that focuses on expanding entrepreneurial options for the "ATL Water Boys." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young, the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia (ACLU), responds to current voting and election-related bills in the state legislature.Plus, Former U.S. Attorney Michael Moore discusses the latest developments in the investigation of the fatal crash involving a UGA Football player and staff member.We then revisit Rose’s conversation with Jamila Rowser. The award-winning comics writer and cartoonist Robyn Smith used Kickstarter to fund their book “Wash Day Diaries.” The graphic novel, which explores the beauty and endurance of Black women, their friendships, and their hair, is now up for a few awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Senate Ethics committee recently voted to approve legislation that could potentially ban ballot drop boxes in Georgia and make changes to SB 202. WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas joins “Closer Look” to discuss the latest. We then revisit Rose’s conversation with OneGoal executive director Taylor Ramsey and LaShanti Holland, a OneGoal alum and sophomore at Clayton State University. They discuss how the OneGoal program is preparing students for college who have limited access to resources.Plus, Amber Jarrard Ebert, an assistant professor of science education and the secondary education department chair at Georgia Gwinnett College, discusses the launch of Grizzly Academy Dreamers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a special edition of “Closer Look,” Rose talks with several guest about suicide prevention, awareness and resources. Guest include: Dr. Asha Ivey-Stephenson, a behavioral scientist and epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, Dr. Paul Quinnett is a clinical psychologist and the president and CEO of the QPR Institute and Dr. Doreen Marshall, the vice president of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Balram Bheodari, the general manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, discusses his top goals for 2023 and traveling in the aftermath of COVID. Today marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Meave, a manager for CARE Ukraine, and Daria Chekalova, the deputy head and project manager at NGO Girls, discuss working as humanitarians in Ukraine during the war. Pamela Krominga, the director of Multicultural Merchandising at Target, and Cadence Patrick, a sophomore Computer Science major at Spelman College and a Target HBCU Design Challenge winner, discuss this year’s Black History Month Collection at Target.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first Coffee Conversation of 2023, Rose and the “Closer Look” team head to UniTea & Coffee at 640 West. Rose talks with panelists about the most pressing issues facing West End. Panelists include Tassili Ma’at, owner of UniTea & Coffee at 640 West, Atlanta City Councilman Jason Dozier, Myrna Anderson-Fuller, president of the West End Merchants and Lyndon Greene, president of the Atlanta University Center Neighborhood Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring returns to “Closer Look” to discuss pursuing more business partnerships to expand the district's career programs for students. Dr. Amber Ebert, an assistant professor of science education and the secondary education department chair at Georgia Gwinnett College, discusses the launch of Grizzly Academy Dreamers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three portions of an investigative report produced by a Georgia special grand jury that investigates former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn election results in 2020 will be released this week. Former U.S. Attorney Michael Moore discusses the latest and several other pending legal cases. Writers and podcasters Sangeeta Singh Kurtz and Lakshmi Rengarajan (former Match.com director) discuss why more people are turning away from dating apps and attempting to find love in more traditional ways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss the latest from the legislative session and the latest in the special grand jury Trump-related election probe.   Luz López, the senior supervising attorney for the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Immigrant Justice Project, discusses newly obtained documents that reveal U.S. government officials’ expressed racist views toward Black migrants. John Robertson, Atlanta Fed senior policy adviser, discusses the bank’s latest report We're Getting Older, and the Labor Market Shows. The report explores how Georgia’s aging population is fueling the worker shortage and inflation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transgender civil-rights activist Ashely Diamond and Beth Littrell, a senior supervising attorney at the Southern Poverty Law, discuss Diamond’s recent decision not to move forward with challenging the Georgia Department of Corrections over its transgender policies. Lastly, Shirley Baylis, the business development manager for the City of Decatur and Shundel Cooper, the director of operations for Let's Ride Atlanta, discuss Decatur’s new electric shuttle pilot program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House Rep. Esther Panitch Esther Panitch talks with show host Rose about finding antisemitic fliers in her driveway and what’s she now doing to combat the rise in antisemitism. Forest Park Mayor Angelyne Butler discusses her top priorities for 2023 and provides updates about affordable housing, economic development and public safety. Nashville Councilwoman Zulfat Suara talks with Rose Scott about what she’s doing to stop the proposed renaming of Rep. John Lewis Way in Nashville to President Donald Trump Blvd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Janai Nelson, the president and director-counsel of the Legal Defense Fund, discusses recent calls for the Biden administration to address police reform in the aftermath of the killing of Tyre Nichols. Nelson offers remarks about Biden’s State of the Union Address.A group of Georgia senators voted in favor of legislation to permanently block schools and government offices from requiring COVID-19 vaccines. Dr.Carlos del Rio, a distinguished professor of medicine, epidemiology and global health and Jodie Guest, a professor and vice-chair of the Department of Epidemiology at Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health, discusses, discusses what this could potentially mean for Georgia’s fight against COVID.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas joins “Closer Look” to discuss the latest from the capitol as the legislative session continues. Plus, Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Lewis, who represents District 12, discusses the rise in catalytic converter thefts and how officials are working to address the issue through a new ordinance.  Lastly, Larry Williams, the CEO and president of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), how Georgia is preparing tech companies for the oncoming recession and shares details about TAG’s efforts to diversify the tech industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The family of Manuel Teran held a press conference this morning. A private autopsy paid for by the family reveals that the 26-year-old was shot 13 times by law enforcement at the location of the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. WABE’s criminal justice reporter Chamian Cruz joins “Closer Look” to discuss the latest.Plus, OneGoal executive director Taylor Ramsey and LaShanti Holland, a OneGoal alum and sophomore at Clayton State University, discuss how the OneGoal program is preparing students for college who have limited access to resources.Lastly, Dr. Lakeyta Monique Bonnette-Bailey, an associate professor of Political Science at Georgia State University, discusses the Beyond The Culture II: Black Popular Culture and Social Justice conference that’s happening this week at GSU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Less than one year after announcing plans to develop 90 acres of land in Atlanta’s Grove Park neighborhood, Microsoft is halting its plans. Rose reports the latest.  Jeff Humphreys, the director of Economic Forecasting at UGA's Terry College of Business, talks with show host Rose Scot about the findings of the 2023 Georgia Economic Outlook. Plus, WABE education reporter Martha Dalton discusses a nearly $3 million grant that Sen. Jon Ossoff help secure for Morris Brown College.Lastly, Tom Grabowski, the founder of the HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands, discusses how the competition will support high school and college students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta and DeKalb County officials announced plans to move forward with building a $90 million Atlanta Public Safety Training Center at the site of a former Georgia state prison farm. Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry, who represents constituents where the facility is expected to be built, is calling for more transparency. He talks with Rose about the path forward. Lisa Gordon talks about her role as the Chief Operating Officer for the City of Atlanta and her top goals for 2023. Journalist Josie Duffy Rice discusses her new investigative podcast, “Unreformed: The Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House Minority Leader James Beverly discusses several topics, including the House and Senate Democrats' policy agenda for healthcare, affordable housing, education, public safety, and workforce development. Beveverly also discusses what he's calling on the Georgia House of Representatives to do in the wake of Tyre Nichols' death. Plus, veteran journalist and human rights activist Goldie Taylor discusses her latest book, "The Love You Save: A Memoir" and her recent op-ed in response to the police killing of Tyre Nichols.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali discusses the latest from the capitol as the legislative session continues.Plus, DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson discusses the Video Surveillance Ordinance. Lastly, Atlanta University Center Consortium Executive Director Michael Hodge and Dr. Stephane Dunn, a writer, filmmaker,and Morehouse professor, discuss the Spike Fellows Program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger returns to “Closer Look” to discuss his top priorities for 2023 and his recent calls to end runoff elections in Georgia. Sarah Quezada is an author, speaker, and advocate who oversees community engagement for Women of Welcome. She talks with Rose about the situation unfolding at the southern border and the work that her organization is doing to help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

East Point Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham discusses her top priorities for 2023 and provides updates about affordable housing, economic development and public safety.Shannon Watts, the founder of Moms Demand Action and Laura Judge, elections lead for Georgia Moms Demand Action, talk with Rose about the ongoing fight to end gun violence and reform gun laws amid rising mass shootings and child death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sergio Mendez and Coleman Williamson with the Georgia Log Cabin Republicans, discuss their organization's top legislative priorities for 2023.Plus, Former U.S. Attorney Michael Moore discusses several pending legal cases, including DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston’s decision to recuse herself from reviewing the investigation of the officer-involved shooting that took place at the proposed site of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Graham, the executive director of Georgia Equality, discusses proposed legislation that could negatively impact the LGBTQ+ community if passed this legislative session.Dr. Priscilla Hall a nurse midwife and assistant professor, talks with Rose about the mistreatment some women experience during pregnancy and labor and a recent viral TikTok video that shows a local group of labor nurses (who have since been terminated) mocking expectant mothers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A judge is hearing arguments on whether to publicly release a special grand jury report detailing former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali discusses the latest from the courtroom. Nathaniel Smith, founder and chief equity officer for Partnership for Southern Equity, discusses the organization’s top priorities for 2023.Jerry Kane, a professor of Management Information Science at UGA and an expert on tech-spurred transitions in the workplace, discusses Georgia’s growth as a tech hub and how the recent wave of tech layoffs will impact the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss the latest from the legislative session continues and as rallies take place outside of the Georgia capitol as what would’ve been the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade nears.Former U.S. Attorney Michael J Moore discusses Ashely Diamond’s decision not to move forward with challenging the Georgia Department of Corrections over transgender policies and several other pending legal cases. Lastly, Major General Charles F. Bolden Jr., a former NASA administrator and astronaut, discusses a $65 million gift for The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WABE’s criminal justice reporter Chamian Cruz and WABE reporter Emily Wu discuss a deadly officer-involved shooting near a proposed site for Atlanta’s new public safety training facility, also known as Cop City. Roz Tucker, the managing director of Mobility Services Atlanta Regional Commission, the regional Transportation Demand Management Plan, “Mobility Connections: A Plan for Expanding Opportunity,” and how the public can provide feedback about their commuter needs.Dr. Roslyn Pope, a civil and human rights activist and educator, has died. Pope made history in 1960 when, as a student at Spelman College, she wrote “An Appeal for Human Rights." In honor of her life, we revisit a conversation that Rose had with Pope a few years ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stanford University researchers say methane leaking from gas stoves poses a public health threat.  Professor Rob Jackson, an Earth System scientist at Stanford University, discusses his research on the safety of gas stoves.Plus,the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) surveyed its members seeking feedback about the challenges they faced since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. WABE’s education reporter Martha Dalton recently interviewed Claire Suggs, PAGE’s senior education policy analyst, about the survey results.Lastly, Ken Zeff, the executive director of Learn4Life, discusses the findings of his organization's State of Education 2022 report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The history of the largest confederate monument in the world is now the focus of a new documentary. It’s called “Monument: The Untold Story of Stone Mountain." For Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” we air a panel discussion that followed the premiere of the documentary, hosted by program host Rose Scott at the Atlanta History Center. Rose talks with several guests, including Kristian Weatherspoon, executive producer of the documentary and vice president of digital storytelling at the Atlanta History Center, and Sheffield Hale, president and CEO of Atlanta History Center and others who took part in the documentary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Brian Kemp was sworn in Thursday for his second term. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss Kemp’s renewed pledges to Georgians and the latest from the capitol as the legislative session continues.In honor of MLK Day, we revisit a conversation from our ATL68 series with Altheida Mayfield. The wife of the late singer-songwriter Curtis Mayfield talks with Rose about the backstory behind a meeting that was set to take place between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Curtis a day before King was assassinated. Omar Brock, an Atlanta native and pilot, discusses The Brock Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit he created to teach the next generation of African American pilots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus, travel industry expert Henry Harteveldt discusses the nationwide airline glitch that grounded several flights.Staci Fox, the president and CEO of Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, discusses GBPI's top policy priorities for 2023 and the institute's new report, “Regressive Revenue Perpetuates Poverty: Why Georgia’s Fines and Fees Need Immediate Reform.”Abbey Griffith, the founder of Clarity Fitness Center, discusses weight loss risk and what inspired her to open Georgia's first body-positive fitness center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young Thug's RICO trial is underway. Journalist George Chidi returns to “Closer Look” to discuss the latest and what’s next. Plus, the special Atlanta-based grand jury that has been investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes while trying to overturn his 2020 election has completed its final report. Former U.S. Attorney Michael J Moore what’s next for the case. Lastly, Dr. Jennifer Martin, the president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, discusses why the academy is calling for permanent standard time.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helene Gayle was recently named the 11th president of Spelman College. Gayle joins “Closer Look” to discuss her new role and the goals she has for the liberal arts college.Plus,the Georgia Bulldogs are national champions again. Jordan Tucker, a freelance sports analyst and former UNC offensive lineman, discusses how the Bulldogs were able to dominate Monday night’s game against TCU Horned Frogs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Georgia General Assembly's 2023 legislative session starts today. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss the latest from the capitol. Sam also reports on the latest details about a special grand jury’s investigation into former President Donald Trump's actions to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.Plus, Dr. Ken Zeff, the executive director of Learn4Life, discusses the findings of his organization's State of Education 2022 report.Lastly, the Georgia Bulldogs are one step closer to another championship. Jordan Tucker, a freelance sports analyst and former UNC offensive lineman, discusses what he thinks will happen at tonight’s big game against TCU Horned Frogs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday marks two years since the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol. For “Closer Look’s” first Feedback Friday of 2023, Rose talks with Dr. Catherine Meeks, the executive director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing. Meek reflects on the insurrection and her latest book 'The Night Is Long But Light Comes in the Morning: Mediations for Racial Healing.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Thursday’s special edition of “Closer Look,” which focuses on genealogy, Rose first talks with Althea Sumpter, a researcher and scholar, about her decades-long work in documenting and studying the Gullah Geechee culture and how to go about tracing one’s family history.We then revisit Rose’s conversation with Tammy Ozier, president of the Atlanta chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society. They discuss the National Archives and Records Administration release of the 1950 Census records in 2022.  Lastly, Georgia State University professor Elizabeth West talks about her latest book, 'Finding Francis One Family's Journey from Slavery to Freedom.’ The book tells the story of West’s ancestor Francis Sistrunk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Senator Dr. Michelle Au discusses the creation of the new Georgia Legislative Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus and its top priorities for the 2023 legislative session. Plus, Jennifer Lester, a licensed psychotherapist and life coach, discusses managing mental health and setting and achieving goals in the new year.Lastly, Atlanta City Councilmember Jason Dozier, representing District 4, returns to “Closer Look” to discuss newly proposed zoning legislation that would bring changes to the Atlanta BeltLine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Bragues, an associate vice-provost at the University of Guelph-Humber in Canada, discusses FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud case and the future of cryptocurrency.Kristy Klein Davis, the president and CEO of the Healthcare Georgia Foundation, discusses how a $9 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott will be used to improve and advance the health and well-being of all GeorgiansPlus, Officials say Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition after suffering cardiac arrest. Hamlin collapsed mid-game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. Jordan Tucker, a freelance sports analyst and former UNC offensive lineman, and sports broadcasting veteran Mark Lassiter discuss the latest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crews in DeKalb County have been working around the clock to fix several water main breaks. DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond discusses the latest.2022 marked a big year for Georgia politics. Fred Hicks, an Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst, reflects on some of the most notable moments in Georgia politics.Dan Whisenhunt, the founder, publisher and editor of Decaturish.com, discusses the top news stories of 2022.Lastly, The Georgia Bulldogs are gearing up to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes this weekend in the 2022 Peach Bowl. Jordan Tucker, a freelance sports analyst and former UNC offensive lineman, shares his predictions for the game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.