Closer Look with Rose Scott
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On The Eve Of Election Day, All Eyes Are On Georgia
Plus, retired Army Captain Dan Berschinski and Chris Purdy, the Project Manager of the Veterans for American Ideals program at Human Rights First, talk about a new nationwide effort to help veterans serve as poll workers on Election Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Safely Celebrate Halloween In Georgia This Weekend
A new website from the Halloween and Costume Association provides a list of socially-distant ideas and an interactive map, using data from the Harvard Global Health Institute, which breaks down COVID-19 risk-level by county. Dr. Thomas Tsai, assistant professor of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard School of Public Health, and Kevin Johnson, chairman of the Halloween And Costume Association board, join the program to tell us more about the initiative.Plus, Netherworld’s co-founder, Ben Armstrong, talks about how his staff is adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
50 Years Later, Remembering Muhammad Ali’s Historic Return To Boxing In Atlanta
Ali famously returned to the ring in October 1970 after more than three years of being banned from the sport due to his refusal to join the military. On today’s Closer Look with Rose track and field Olympic gold medalist Edwin Moses and Ron Brashear, a boxing historian and author, take listeners back to that night.Plus, a new podcast tells the story a “Million Dollar Heist” from that same night. Maurice Hobson, Associate Professor of African American Studies and Historian at Georgia State University, and Jeff Keating, host of the podcast, Fight Night, tell us more about what happened the night of October 26, 1970. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Conservative, Liberal Strategists Weigh In On Upcoming Election in Georgia And Nationwide
We begin with democratic and progressive strategists including Abigail Collazo, former Democratic campaign manager & director of strategic communications for Democratic candidates, Alexander Hernandez, co-chair of the Immigrants’ Rights Working Group of the Democratic Socialists of America, and Megan DuBose, South Fulton Director for the Young Democrats of Atlanta.Next, we turn to conservative and Republican strategists for their perspective. Guests include Eric Tanenblatt, Global Chair of Public Policy and Regulation at Dentons law firm, Julianne Thompson, President of the Atlanta-based MSN strategies and longtime political analyst, and Cory Ruth, CEO of Mergence Global, an international consulting firm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgia Cattle Producer Says The Pandemic Has Taken A Toll On His Industry
Also, Katie Duvall, advocacy and policy development coordinator at the Georgia Farm Bureau, talks about a new campaign tat aims to make sure farmers and rural communities are prioritized in the upcoming election.Plus, early, in-person voting ends in Georgia on Friday. Janine Eveler, the Cobb County Director of Elections Registration, shares how her county is managing record turn-out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DeKalb County Police Chief Talks Protests, Pandemic And Her First Full Year With The Department
DeKalb Police Chief Mirtha Ramos shares her reflections on protests and calls for police reform, the pandemic, and to discuss some of the changes she has made within the department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Co-Creators Of NPR’s New Podcast, ‘Louder Than A Riot,’ Explore Intersection Of Hip-Hop And Mass Incarceration
Plus, Katherine Cullen of the National Retail Federation talks holiday spending ahead of Halloween.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cobb Homesaver Program Aims To Provide Financial Relief To Renters, Homeowners
Plus, Sagirah Jones, the community engagement coordinator for the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, discusses a new program to reduce the number of ‘high injury networks’ in the city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Mother Seeks Answers After She Says Her Son Was Killed At Georgia Prison
Sara Totonchi, executive director of the Southern Center for Human Rights, and Sarah Geraghty, senior counsel at the SCHR, shared why they believe the state could do more to protect prisoners from the coronavirus, and why their organization is calling on the United States Department of Justice to investigate “deplorable conditions.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Georgia Can Learn From Oregon’s Vote-By-Mail-System
Plus, Lain Shakespeare, senior director of corporate citizenship for Mailchimp, discusses a new online tool to help Georgians get to the polls to vote early in this year’s elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Advocacy Group Asks DOJ To Intervene Amid ‘Deplorable Conditions’ In Georgia Prisons
This conversation begins part one of the series, “Crisis in Georgia Prisons.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CNN International Correspondent Discusses New Book
Plus, the founder of Souper Jenny is embarking upon a six week “Kindness Tour.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fulton County Elections Director Talks Early, In-Person Voting
Fulton County Elections Director Richard Barron spoke with Rose Scott after the first day of early, in-person voting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fulton County Elections Director Recaps First Day Of Early In-Person Voting
Plus, the founder of the Atlanta-based café and food truck Souper Jenny is embarking on a six-week journey across the country, accompanied by her friend Meg. Jenny Levison is calling the trip "The Kindness Tour." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reverend Al Sharpton Talks Presidential Election, New Book
Maria del Rosario Palacios shares her experience with COVID-19 and the journey that led her to found Georgia Familias Unidas, a new mutual aid that helps help poultry plant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Talks Misconceptions Of The Movement
Plus, Patrick Woodie, president of the NC Rural Center and Martina Edwards, chief of strategic partnerships at Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE), talk with Rose about CornerSquare Community Capital. Guests share how the new nonprofit fund will support racially diverse and women-owned businesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Task Force Studies Using A Guaranteed Income Program Address Income Inequality In The Old Fourth Ward
Plus, award-winning journalist Hank Klibanoff discusses season three WABE’s ‘Buried Truths’ podcast, which will focus on the killing of Ahmaud Aubrey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former CIA Director John Brennan Discusses New Memoir, ‘Undaunted’
Plus, more than 1,500 people watched the Atlanta Board of Education’s virtual meeting last night. The school board was presented with Phase II of Atlanta Public School’s reopening plan. However, the school board hasn’t made a final decision about the plan yet. Today, Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring talks more about the reopening plan with Rose and shares how the plan will allow APS families to choose the instructional model that works best for them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgia Tech Launches New School Of Cybersecurity And Privacy
Fulton County Schools begins Phase IV of its reopening plan today. Mike Looney, the superintendent of Fulton County Schools, shares how the district is working to keep staff, students and teachers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgia Justice Project Aims To Inform Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Of Their Voting Rights
Plus, a conversation about the state of diversity within Atlanta’s fintech field with Xavier Peoples, founder of HBCU Change, and Anik Khan, Co-Founder and CEO, MaxRewards.Also, John Shackleford, a 25-year-old New York-based cyclist shares why is biking from Alabama to Washington D.C. on a path known as the Underground Railroad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Initiative Aims To Reduce Atlanta Arrests Through Additional Social Services
Plus, we hear part two of yesterday’s conversation with Georgia Tech President Dr. Àngel Cabrera.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgia Tech President Shares His Vision For The Institute Amid COVID-19
Also, track and field Olympic gold medalist Edwin Moses talks about an upcoming event to get children and their families physically active -- even during this pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emory Professor Talks About ‘The Role Of Emotion’ For American Voters
Plus, WABE health reporter and host of the podcast, “Did You Wash Your Hands?” Sam Whitehead talks about the latest White House Coronavirus Task Force report.Finally, Chad Gregory, region bank president for Wells Fargo, Kyle Waide, president and CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Tod Nichols, Director of Hapeville Parks and Recreation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GEMA Director Shares How His Agency Is Responding To COVID-19
Plus, Ravi Saligram, the CEO Newell Brands, shares his approach to social justice, diversity and inclusion and new policy changes at his organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgia’s Largest School District Offers In-person and Digital Classes Amid Pandemic
Plus, Emma Seppälä, the science director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education and the co-director Wellness at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, discusses a study she co-authored that reveals how a specific breathing technique could be helpful for people experiencing increased anxiety during the pandemic.And, Peter Roberts, a professor of organization and management at Emory University's Goizueta Business School, talks about the pros and cons of the Paycheck Protection Program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A New Study Reveals The Financial Toll Of The Pandemic On Minority American Households
Plus, WABE legal analyst Page Pate discusses the week’s latest legal news.Also, an effort to help those in need of food has led one local woman, Latisha Springer, to create her own mutual aid organization to ight hunger, Free99Fridge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Allegations Of Improper Medical Treatment At South Georgia Detention Center Continue To Surface
Plus, a California woman, Lili Trujillio, shares the story of her 16-year-old daughter Valentina, who was killed in a street racing accident.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Atlanta-Based CEO Shares His Approach To Addressing Diversity And Inclusion
Ravi Saligram, the CEO Newell Brands, shares his approach to social justice, diversity and inclusion and new policy changes at his organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Remembering The Legal Legacy Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, Leah Ward Sears and currently a partner at Smith, Gambrell & Russell law firm and Sonja West, Otis Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law at The University of Georgia School of Law discuss the life and legal legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and what’s next when it comes to nominating her successor.Also, the United States is nearing another somber milestone in the fight against COVID-19: 200,000 confirmed deaths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgia State University President Shares Why He’s Leaving After More Than A Decade
Plus, an Airbnb host says there's a better solution then a proposed ordinance to ban short term rentals in Atlanta' residential neighborhoods.Also, actress Christine Adams on the influence of the late Congressman John Lewis and why she's involved with voter registration efforts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
City Leaders Respond To Calls To Curb Street Racing
Plus, we learn more about the mission behind 21st century leaders with Isabella Caviness, a youth ambassador for 21st Century Leaders, Kate Hewitt, the organization's executive director and Professor Jacque-Corey Cormier, a 21st Century Leaders alumni and volunteer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whistleblower Alleges Improper Medical Care At South Georgia Migrant Detention Center
Plus, Jack Hardin, co-founder of the Gateway Center and a co-chair of the Regional Commission on Homelessness, talks about efforts to help people who are facing eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Online Group Supports The University System Of Georgia’s Decision To Keep Students On Campus
Plus, Christopher Walsh, Senior Program Manager of the Human Freedom and Women's Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute, discusses a new report, "Choose Freedom: Revitalizing American Support for Democracy and Human Rights in the 21st Century."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
City Council Member Proposes A Ban On Short-Term Rentals In Some Atlanta Neighborhoods
Plus, a new partnership between MARTA and Hope Atlanta aims to help unsheltered individuals seeking refuge on Atlanta’s transit system.Also, we revisit a previous conversation with US FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Morehouse School Of Medicine Receives Largest-Ever Scholarship Donation
Plus, Emma Seppälä, the science director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education and the co-director Wellness at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, discusses a study she co-authored that reveals how a specific breathing technique could be helpful for people experiencing increased anxiety during the pandemic.And, Lily Pabian, the executive director at We Love BuHi, shares how her organization is shifting to help provide food for residents in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grove Park Leaders Respond To News Of Quarry Yards Sale
Plus, WABE reporter Roxanne Scott provides an update on the 2020 Census, as the current deadline draws new.And, Southeast Atlanta community leaders from NPU-Y and NPU-Z share their outlook for the future of their neighborhoods. Guests include: Shirley Nichols, NPU-Z Vice-Chair, Chris McCord, NPU-Y Chair, Gloria Hawkins Wynn, NPU-Y community member and Michael Fears, an NPU-Z community member.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fighting The COVID-19 Pandemic On Georgia’s College Campuses
Plus, Andy Cole, editor-in-chief at the George Anne, Georgia Southern University’s student newspaper, shares what he is observing on his college campus at this time.Also, Walter Ley rejoins the program to discuss how his start-up, Branch, is working to inform voters about local races ahead of the November election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From The Pandemic To Hurricane Season, Checking In With Coastal Georgia Mayors
Plus, for the first time in 40 years, the Beautiful restaurant closed for nearly 6 months due to the pandemic. Lucy Sims, the restaurant’s CFO, shares how this iconic eatery plans to reopen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Student Journalists Share Their Experiences Covering Back-To-School Amid The Pandemic
Guests include: Sizwe Chapman, editor-in-chief at the Maroon Tiger at Morehouse College, Jannat Batra, managing editor of The Technique At Georgia Tech, Andy Cole, editor-in-chief of the George-Anne at Georgia Southern University, Brooklyn Valera, editor-in-chief at Georgia State University's student newspaper The Signal, Lenah Allen, editor-in-chief at Valdosta State University's The Spectator, Sherry Liang, enterprise reporter at The Red & Black, Emily Rose Thorne, editor-in-chief of The Cluster at Mercer University and Anjali Huynh, assistant news editor at The Emory Wheel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Governor Urges Georgia To Prevent The Spread COVID-19 During Labor Day Weekend
Plus, how the yearly international pop culture and science fiction convention Dragon Con will adapt this weekend amid the pandemic.Also, a conversation with Tony Cade, the owner of Atlanta’s only Black-owned comic book store, on the legacy of Chadwick Boseman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Atlanta Businessman Arthur Blank Talks New Book, Recent Protests
Plus, how a New-York-based company, CariClub, matches young black professionals with boards of non-profits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
International Overdose Awareness Day Arrives Amid A Rise In Reported Cases In Georgia, Nationwide
First, Neil Campbell, Executive Director of the Georgia Council On Substance Abuse and Beverly Ragland, CARES Warm Line Manger at the Georgia Council On Substance Abuse, share how their organization is ramping up efforts to provide virtual recovery sessions and resources statewide.Then, Tom Morris, Associate Administrator for Rural Health Policy in the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, discusses how new federal funding aims to fight the opioid crisis in rural areas of the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How College Campus Ministries Are Finding Faith Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic
First, the Rev. Dr. Neichelle Guidry, dean of Sisters Chapel and director of the WISDOM Center at Spelman College, shares how her campus ministry is rethinking Sunday services and the importance of her personal faith during this time.Then, Dema Mohammad Salih, president of the Muslim Student Association at the University of Georgia, describes how social-distancing guidelines have changed Friday prayers.And finally, a conversation with Hillels of Georgia CEO Elliot Karp, who talks about how the campus ministry is reaching out to students during the upcoming Jewish High Holiday season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
State Nonprofit Responds To A Rise In Domestic Violence Reports
Plus, Cobb County School District Superintendent Chris Ragsdale talks about the decision to start the school year virtually.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgia College Professors, Graduate Students Express Concerns Regarding USG’s Back-To-School Plan
Plus, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond discusses a new $15 million program created to help small business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, Marietta City Schools Superintendent Dr. Grant Rivera talks about what students, parents and teachers can expect when in-person instruction starts next month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marietta City Schools Superintendent Talks Back-To-School Plans
A local parent, Todd Hartel, shares why online learning poses for his son – a student with a disability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Focuses In On Voting Efforts, Fighting Unemployment Amid COVID-19
Plus, James Oliver, the founder of the ParentPreneur Foundation and Pamela J. Booker, the founder and CEO of Koils by Nature, discuss a new grant that was awarded to several small business owners in Atlanta.Also, Dan Moore, a veteran filmmaker and the founder and CEO of the APEX Museum, shares what museum-goers can expect this weekend when the facility reopens to the public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Checking In With Initiatives On Atlanta's West Side Amid The Pandemic
Plus, George Dusenbury, Georgia State Director at The Trust for Public Land and Walt Ray, Chattahoochee Program Director, discuss a new study that proposes connecting more than 100-miles of land along the Chattahoochee River through public access points and trails.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgia Film Official Says Industry Will Continue To Thrive After The Pandemic
Plus, Dr. Susan Bailey, President of the American Medical Association, discusses a new campaign urging Americans to “mask up.” And, University of Georgia Professor Bettina Love shares why she created a new organization for educators fighting inequity -- The Abolitionist Teaching Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fulton Voters Pick New District Attorney For The First Time In Decades
Plus, Atlanta-based political analyst Fred Hicks weighs in on Joe Biden’s decision to chose Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential nominee. And, a conversation with outgoing Consul General of Canada in Atlanta Nadia Theodore on the future of trade relations between Canada and the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.