Newly-named President and CEO of the Carter Center, Paige Alexander provides details on how the Center will continue its mission during this pandemic. And finally, a conversation with Kiah Williams, SIRUM, a non-profit tech company that aims to make prescription medication more affordable.

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Xernona Clayton, Congressman John Lewis and Reverend C.T. Vivian were close friends for several decades. Today’s program begins with a conversation with the journalist and fellow civil rights pioneer about their friendship and what she wants the world to know about their lives and legacies.

Then, we turn to a conversation about Lewis’ political career with Denis O’Hayer, host of the WABE podcast,“Political Breakfast.” We also revisit a previous conversation with former Republican U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, who spoke with Rose in December 2019 about his friendship with Lewis.

Finally, Spelman College President Mary Schmidt Campbell, Doug Shipman, president and CEO of the Woodruff Arts Center, Maurice Hobson, author and assistant professor of African-American Studies at Georgia State University, Dr. Meria Carstarphen, former Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent and Dr. Robert Franklin, the James T. and Berta R. Laney Professor in Moral Leadership at Emory University, talk about Lewis’s legacy, mentorship and leadership style.  

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Pioneering broadcaster and fellow activist in the movement Xernona Clayton reflects on the life Reverend C.T. Vivian. Plus, Atlanta City Councilmember Joyce Shepherd responds to residents’ calls for an end to gun violence and more resources, following the shooting deaths of Rayshard Brooks and 8-year-old Secoriea Turner.

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Incumbent District Attorney Paul Howard and his former chief deputy prosecutor Fani Willis join “Closer Look” host Rose Scott for a debate ahead of early voting on Monday.

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Plus, Rebecca Rice, the Georgia Kids Count Manager, discusses the findings of an annual report that tracks the child well-being nationally and state-by-state. Also, award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter talks about the backstory behind the new documentary, ‘John Lewis: Good Trouble.’

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State Representative Ed Setzler, who created House Bill 481, responds to the federal judge’s ruling. Then, we hear from Kwajelyn Jackson, executive director of the Feminist Women’s Health Center.

Next, a conversation with Dr. Tiffany Bussey, director of the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, and Allan Adams, state director for the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center, about a new partnership to support economic development in the city’s West End.

Finally, Mark Farmer, economic development manager with Gwinnett County, discusses a new program that was established to help Gwinnett small business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Plus, award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter shares the backstory behind the new documentary, “John Lewis: Good Trouble.”

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Also, Erica Wright, founder and CEO of Project U First Incorporated, shares how her non-profit is helping Atlanta’s homeless population. Plus, co-authors Brenda Jones and Krishan Trotman, discuss their new book series, ‘Queens of the Resistance.’  

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Councilmember Andre Dickens shares his thoughts on the mayor’s decision. Also, J.C. Roper and Douglas Burrell, equity partners at the Atlanta-based law firm Drew, Eckl & Farnham, discuss their firm’s approach to diversity and inclusion. Finally, children’s book author Anastasia Higginbotham shares ways parents can talk with their children about racism and racial equity.

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Also, Dragon Con’s in-person convention has been canceled. Spokesperson Dan Carroll discusses plans to host a virtual gathering.

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