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What’s at stake, what matters to voters in Nov. midterms

July 06, 2026

Georgia’s midterm election is less than four months away. In November, voters across the state will decide on several key federal, statewide and local races. As a part of “Closer Look’s 'Their Voice, Your Vote" series, host Rose Scott is joined by a panel of guests, both Republicans and Democrats, who provide analysis about the latest on the race to the midterms.    Guests included:   Fred Hicks, an Atlanta-based campaign strategist and demographer   Saba...

Spacious Skies: Sentiment and Reflection On America's Birthday

July 03, 2026

July 4th marks 250 years of America as an independent nation. We're a nation founded on principles centered around democracy, equality, separation of powers, plus checks and balances. On the eve of the country’s semiquincentennial, scholars and activists warn democratic norms are eroding due to the Trump Administration’s rapid changes to existing voting rights legislation, the expansion of executive powers and more. But does this moment feel like a pivot because of President Donal...

Reflecting on America’s progress and challenges after 250 Years

July 02, 2026

For a special call-in show on Thursday’s edition of “Closer Look,” host Rose Scott is joined by Georgia State University Constitutional law professor Tanya Washington. The longtime professor and law scholar talks with Scott about the layered goals, founding principles, and the framework of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States.  Throughout the conversation “Closer Look” listeners shared reflections about America at 25...