Closer Look with Rose Scott

"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.

Closer Look with Rose Scott is a news podcast hosted by WABE, with 1,000 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

WABE hosts Closer Look with Rose Scott, a news show with 1,000 episodes published.

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  Democracy Defense Foundation; Girls in Public Works Day; Voter Registration Deadline in Georgia

  Oct 5, 202641 min

  On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott , we revisit a conversation with former elected lawmakers representing both sides of Georgia’s political aisle. We’re joined by former Mayor Shirley Franklin (D), former Senator Saxby Chambliss (R), former Congressman Drew Ferguson (R), and former Governor of Georgia Roy Barnes (D). They discuss how far we’ve come from when Democrats and Republicans could work together to solve problems, and how the Democracy Defense Foundation is championing civility in politics and safeguarding confidence in elections.   Also, it’s the first ever Girls in Public Works Day . Young women are taught the skills for waste management, engineering, construction and more. Nationally, women account for less than 10% of the public works workforce. Learn how the American Public Works Association Georgia Chapter and the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Local Technical Assistance Program are working to get more women in typically male dominated fields.   And finally, today is the last day to register to vote in Georgia ahead of the November midterm elections. We revisit our conversation with outgoing Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger about what Georgia voters should be prepared for. And despite accusations and misinformation, Raffensperger assures Georgians that the state’s voting system is secure and ready to run a fair election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Reaction to Proposed Rules for Federal School Choice Tax Credit

  Oct 1, 202642 min

  The President of the National Education Association is responding to the White House's newly releasing rules related to the nation’s first federal school "voucher–style program". It's set to begin next year.  Part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” and under the Educational Choice for Children Act. It's supposed to operate as a tax-credit program where parents/caregivers can receive up to $1,700 in credits for donating to nonprofit scholarship-granting organizations but is also criticized for the impact on public schools and specific communities. Guest: Princess Moss, President the National Education Association.  The vast majority of meat in the United States is factory farmed. Factory farmed is defined as the practice of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Typically, these are environments where animals are raised for food in confined, cramped, and mostly indoor settings. It is controversial and raises a lot of opposition in terms of ethics and the treatment of the animals. According to U-S Department of Agriculture data reviewed by the Sentience Institute ... that figure is estimated at 99 percent. A new three-part series, "One Table," by the animal advocacy group Compassion in World Farming features a Bluffton, Georgia farmer who has moved away from the practice.   Guest: Leah Garces a Decatur, Georgia based advocate and global ambassador for Compassion in World Farming talks about the series and the mission of Compassion in World Farming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Can political civility make a comeback? Former Georgia leaders weigh in

  Sep 30, 202649 min

  It seems to be a lost cause at the moment, civility in politics. With 2026 being a major election year and the upcoming midterm elections approaching, the Democracy Defense Foundation (DFF) understands the importance of combating misinformation and intentional disrespect in political messaging. DFF is organization led by a bipartisan group of former elected officials and leaders across selected states and that includes Georgia. It was founded to champion civility in politics, safeguard confidence in elections among other initiatives. In this episode of Closer Look with Rose Scott, former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, former Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss, former Congressman and West Point, Georgia, Mayor Drew Ferguson, and former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes all agreed that civility seems to be lost in today’s political environment. They also discussed the role that DFF can still play in delivering bi-partisan messages amid the current 24-hour news cycle and the influence of social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Their Voice, Your Vote: Georgia Attorney General Republican Candidate Sen. Brian Strickland

  Sep 29, 202649 min

  With just over 30 days until the November midterm election, two candidates are vying to become Georgia’s next attorney general. It’s a matchup between Democratic State Representative Tanya Miller and Republican State Senator Brian Strickland. Whichever candidate wins will serve as the state's chief legal officer and lead the Georgia Department of Law in handling statewide legal matters. The attorney general will also handle crimes such as public corruption, human trafficking, and cybercrime and more. On this edition of “Closer Look”, program host Rose Scott talks with State Senator Brian Strickland about why he’s running for office and how he plans to lead the office. The McDonough resident was first elected to the state House in 2012 and started serving in the state Senate in 2018.Representing District 42 - which includes parts of Henry, Newton and Walton counties and all of Morgan County. Sen. Strickland has also served as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Their Voice, Your Vote: Georgia Attorney General Democratic Candidate Rep. Tanya Miller

  Sep 28, 202650 min

  With just over 30 days until the November midterm election, two candidates are vying to become Georgia’s next attorney general. It’s a matchup between Democratic State Representative Tanya Miller and Republican State Senator Brian Strickland.   Whichever candidate who wins the election will serve as the state's chief legal officer and lead the Georgia Department of Law in handling statewide legal matters. The attorney general will also handle crimes such as public corruption, human trafficking, and cybercrime and more.   On Monday’s edition of “Closer Look” for the program’s “Their Voice, Your Vote” series, show host Rose Scott talks with Representative Miller about why she’s running for office and her vision for the state of Georgia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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