
"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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1321 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNewsSociety & Culture | |||

It’s the first day of a new school year for Spelman College students and that includes a new president, Dr. Ayanna Howard. The self-described servant leader is the Atlanta based HBCU’s 12th president. She brings her NASA background and experience wi... more
In 2025, more than 300,000 Black women reportedly left or were let go from their jobs within the first few months of President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Many of those jobs were cut as the Trump Administration downsized the federal wor... more
On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” we catch up with NPR Congressional Reporter and WABE alum Sam Gringlas. He’s currently following Democratic Incumbent Jon Ossoff and his effort to reclaim his U.S. Senate seat this November. Polling data curr... more
A new report from Virginia State University reveals disparities related to education level, employment and household wealth for Black men and boys in America. On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” Dr. Wes Bellamy joins us to examine the findings ... more
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I really want to like this show and to support my local NPR station. However, I usually just send my money to WBUR every month. I feel that Rose Scott’s show is one of the reasons why I hate the local programming. It’s clear she doesn’t carefully research the topics covered on the show or people she interviews. Horrible questions that lack thoughtfulness. She always diverts to personal or comedic questions, but these kinds of questions shouldn’t replace thoughtful, informative journalism.
I find it amazing how prepared Rose Scott is for every interview, every day. She asks perfect questions that an educated interviewer would ask and a average listener might ask who doesn’t know much about the subject. It’s a great mix.
I treasure my rose Scott socks. So comfy.
Rose is a much needed voice for all of Atlanta! She is always on top of the news that everyday folks really care about. Love her coverage of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and what that milestone means for the city.
I've lived away from Atlanta for a long time but Dekalb Co will always be home. Rose brings up the tough topics but shares just as many stories about awesome progress. Excellent reporting and storytelling.
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Recent episodes cover a mix of local governance, public policy, health, education, and community impact in the Atlanta region, with a strong emphasis on how policy decisions affect everyday residents and local businesses. Notable threads include energy and data-center siting, jail funding debates, public health concerns from insurance denials to disease outbreaks, and education and library initiatives, often featuring hands-on, policy-minded guests such as government officials, nonprofit leaders, journalists, and university researchers. The show typically blends deep-dive interviews with clear explanations of how decisions at the local and state level translate to communities, infrastructure, and opportunity. A standout characteristic is Ro... more
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Recent guests on Closer Look include:
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2. Rachel Whitlock
3. Jimmy Furst
4. Amy Pacheco
5. Lucia Gambino
6. Dana Barrett
7. Ryan Pardue
8. Colman Vivian
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