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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.

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37
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Sep 8, 2026
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Jul 3, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    Cupcakes, Crisis, and a Comeback (opens the original)

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    Andra Hall went from selling a few cupcake orders while earning $9 an hour at a hotel to building Cami Cakes Cupcakes, a thriving bakery brand that eventually expanded to nine locations. After more than a decade of growth and success, her life took a sharp turn as she navigated a series of major challenges; the COVID‑19 pandemic, a divorce, and a diagnosis of triple‑negative breast cancer. In this episode of Closer Look, Andra talks about navigating through all of these challenges and how joy ha

  2. Episode · Sep 3, 2026

    Closer Look at Dragon Con 2026: 40 Years of Fandom and America at 250 (opens the original)

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    On today’s “ Closer Look with Rose Scott ,” it’s our annual live broadcast from Dragon Con ! We mark 40 years of the epic pop culture event and 250 years of America by asking how creative storytelling. imagined characters and worlds have helped shape our world today. We’re joined for this fun, fascinating, and unpredictable conversation by: TODAY’S GUESTS: Yaya Han , cosplay designer and author Pat Henry, co-founder of Dragon Con Jo Garland, Dragon Con spokesperson Tawny Newsome , actor, writer

  3. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms outlines vision in one-on-one interview (opens the original)

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    On a special edition of “ Closer Look ,” host Rose Scott sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms . Bottoms addresses questions about her tenure as Atlanta mayor, including key decisions made under her leadership. She also reflects on how her four years in office along with her work in the Biden administration are guiding her approach to governing the state if elected as Georgia’s 84th governor . The discussion covers several ma

  4. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    The GOP Strategy to winning over Black Voters; Seacrest Studios bringing joy to pediatric patients (opens the original)

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    Both major political parties are pitching their platforms in the 63 days until the 2026 midterm elections. On today’s “ Closer Look with Rose Scott ,” we speak with two people with insight on voters and the Republican Party. We ask whether the GOP will see any victories this November with limited support from Black voters. What does the party need to do to and what message do they need to send to convince Black voters to cast a ballot for conservatives? Guests: Cory Ruth , the founder and CEO of

  5. Episode · Aug 31, 2026

    Relaunching Atlanta’s E-Bike Rebate Program; Two Georgia news websites push partisan messaging (opens the original)

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    On today’s “ Closer Look with Rose Scott ,” the city of Atlanta is investing $1 million into the second round of its e-bike rebate program . That funding will provide vouchers up to $1,600 for Atlanta residents to purchase their own e-bike from one of eleven local bike shops. It’s estimated this will put another 600 e-bikes on city streets to help alleviate local traffic and improve mobility options for residents. The city is accepting applications from September 8th through September 22nd. Atla

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