A judge is hearing arguments on whether to publicly release a special grand jury report detailing former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali discusses the latest from the courtroom.

Nathaniel Smith, founder and chief equity officer for Partnership for Southern Equity, discusses the organization’s top priorities for 2023.

Jerry Kane, a professor of Management Information Science at UGA and an expert on tech-spurred transitions in the workplace, discusses Georgia’s growth as a tech hub and how the recent wave of tech layoffs will impact the state.

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WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss the latest from the legislative session continues and as rallies take place outside of the Georgia capitol as what would’ve been the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade nears.

Former U.S. Attorney Michael J Moore discusses Ashely Diamond’s decision not to move forward with challenging the Georgia Department of Corrections over transgender policies and several other pending legal cases.

Lastly, Major General Charles F. Bolden Jr., a former NASA administrator and astronaut, discusses a $65 million gift for The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.

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WABE’s criminal justice reporter Chamian Cruz and WABE reporter Emily Wu discuss a deadly officer-involved shooting near a proposed site for Atlanta’s new public safety training facility, also known as Cop City.

Roz Tucker, the managing director of Mobility Services Atlanta Regional Commission, the regional Transportation Demand Management Plan, “Mobility Connections: A Plan for Expanding Opportunity,” and how the public can provide feedback about their commuter needs.

Dr. Roslyn Pope, a civil and human rights activist and educator, has died. Pope made history in 1960 when, as a student at Spelman College, she wrote “An Appeal for Human Rights." In honor of her life, we revisit a conversation that Rose had with Pope a few years ago.

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Stanford University researchers say methane leaking from gas stoves poses a public health threat.  Professor Rob Jackson, an Earth System scientist at Stanford University, discusses his research on the safety of gas stoves.

Plus,the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) surveyed its members seeking feedback about the challenges they faced since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. WABE’s education reporter Martha Dalton recently interviewed Claire Suggs, PAGE’s senior education policy analyst, about the survey results.

Lastly, Ken Zeff, the executive director of Learn4Life, discusses the findings of his organization's State of Education 2022 report.

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The history of the largest confederate monument in the world is now the focus of a new documentary. It’s called “Monument: The Untold Story of Stone Mountain." For Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” we air a panel discussion that followed the premiere of the documentary, hosted by program host Rose Scott at the Atlanta History Center. Rose talks with several guests, including Kristian Weatherspoon, executive producer of the documentary and vice president of digital storytelling at the Atlanta History Center, and Sheffield Hale, president and CEO of Atlanta History Center and others who took part in the documentary.

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Governor Brian Kemp was sworn in Thursday for his second term. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss Kemp’s renewed pledges to Georgians and the latest from the capitol as the legislative session continues.

In honor of MLK Day, we revisit a conversation from our ATL68 series with Altheida Mayfield. The wife of the late singer-songwriter Curtis Mayfield talks with Rose about the backstory behind a meeting that was set to take place between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Curtis a day before King was assassinated.

Omar Brock, an Atlanta native and pilot, discusses The Brock Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit he created to teach the next generation of African American pilots.

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Plus, travel industry expert Henry Harteveldt discusses the nationwide airline glitch that grounded several flights.

Staci Fox, the president and CEO of Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, discusses GBPI's top policy priorities for 2023 and the institute's new report, “Regressive Revenue Perpetuates Poverty: Why Georgia’s Fines and Fees Need Immediate Reform.”

Abbey Griffith, the founder of Clarity Fitness Center, discusses weight loss risk and what inspired her to open Georgia's first body-positive fitness center.

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Young Thug's RICO trial is underway. Journalist George Chidi returns to “Closer Look” to discuss the latest and what’s next.

Plus, the special Atlanta-based grand jury that has been investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes while trying to overturn his 2020 election has completed its final report. Former U.S. Attorney Michael J Moore what’s next for the case.

Lastly, Dr. Jennifer Martin, the president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, discusses why the academy is calling for permanent standard time.  

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Helene Gayle was recently named the 11th president of Spelman College. Gayle joins “Closer Look” to discuss her new role and the goals she has for the liberal arts college.

Plus,the Georgia Bulldogs are national champions again. Jordan Tucker, a freelance sports analyst and former UNC offensive lineman, discusses how the Bulldogs were able to dominate Monday night’s game against TCU Horned Frogs.

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The Georgia General Assembly's 2023 legislative session starts today. WABE politics reporters Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss the latest from the capitol. Sam also reports on the latest details about a special grand jury’s investigation into former President Donald Trump's actions to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Plus, Dr. Ken Zeff, the executive director of Learn4Life, discusses the findings of his organization's State of Education 2022 report.

Lastly, the Georgia Bulldogs are one step closer to another championship. Jordan Tucker, a freelance sports analyst and former UNC offensive lineman, discusses what he thinks will happen at tonight’s big game against TCU Horned Frogs.

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